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This image displays a beige, three-hole punched file folder, viewed front-on, containing several newspaper clippings pasted onto its front cover. The clippings all relate to a major art theft that occurred at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in December 1973.

The folder is arranged with four distinct articles:

1. Top-left clipping: A headline reads "Coin Theft Suspect Posts $10,000 Bail". It details the arrest of Leonard J. Piazza, a 46-year-old housepainter, who was charged with the armed robbery of over $100,000 in antique coins from the museum. It mentions his arrest on December 10 and the $10,000 bail set for the grand jury.

2. Top-right clipping: A small, rectangular clipping with a handwritten note "Harvard Magazine Dec 1973" on top. It features a headline "The Univers" (likely "The Universe," a section of the magazine) and a sub-headline "Coins worth millions stolen from Fogg". This article states that over 5,000 ancient Greek and Roman coins were taken in an armed robbery on Sunday, December 2. It notes the theft's estimated value was between $1 million and $5 million and describes it as "believed to be the largest in history of rare coins."

3. Bottom-left clipping: This is the largest clipping, featuring the headline "*Fogg Museum coins: biggest U.S. art theft?" It appears to be a continuation of an article, as it begins with "Continued from Page 1". Authored by "C.S. MONITOR 12/1" (Christian Science Monitor, December 1st). It details the range of coins (from 7th century BC to 4th century AD), mentions the museum director Daniel Robbins's refusal to value them, and includes quotes from David Gordon Mitten, Charles Pearman (the museum watchman), and Edward Rochette of the American Numismatic Association. It describes the suspect, Mr. Ryan, arriving at 12:45 AM, and notes that the stolen coins from the Miami estate of Willis Harrington du Pont were worth $300,000.

4. Bottom-right clipping: Another article, also titled "Fogg coins: biggest art theft in U.S.?" by Stephen Webbe, Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor, from "Cambridge, Mass." This version is dated "12/1" at the bottom. It corroborates the story of the 5,000 coin theft, mentions the FBI's involvement, and adds that 8,000 coins valued at $200,000 were stolen in April, and that a safe containing 2,500 Greek coins, 3,000 loose Greek and Roman gold, bronze, and silver coins were also taken. It concludes with a note to "Please turn to Page 14" and "A SCIENCE PUBLISHING SOCIETY".

The overall image documents the significant news coverage of the 1973 theft from the Fogg Museum, highlighting the scale, the suspects, the investigations, and the monetary value of the stolen coins from multiple news sources. Handwritten date notations ("12/1") are visible on two of the clippings.

The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and articles related to a coin theft incident at the Fogg Art Museum. The articles are from various sources, including the Harvard Magazine and The Christian Science Monitor, and they discuss the theft of over 5,000 ancient Greek and Roman coins. The articles detail the events leading up to the theft, including the attempted robbery, the suspect's capture, and the value of the stolen items. The clippings are mounted on a piece of cardboard, which may have been used for organizational or archival purposes.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or document collection with multiple newspaper clippings and articles related to a significant art theft from the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are dated December 1973 and discuss the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins worth millions of dollars.

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "Coin Theft Suspect Posts $10,000 Bail"
   • Content: Discusses the arrest and bail posting of Leonard J. Piazza, a 44-year-old house painter from Lynn, who was charged with the armed robbery of more than $500,000 worth of antique coins from Harvard's Fogg Museum.

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "The University"
   • Subheadline: "Coins worth millions stolen from Fogg"
   • Content: Provides details about the theft of over 5,000 ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum in an armed robbery. It mentions the value of the coins and the belief that it was the largest theft in history of rare coins.

3. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "Fogg Museum coins: biggest U.S. art theft?"
   • Content: Describes the timeline of the theft, the involvement of the FBI, and the potential value and significance of the stolen coins. It also includes a section titled "Hands tied" detailing the events leading up to the theft and the actions of the museum watchman.

4. Bottom Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "Fogg coins: biggest art theft in U.S.?"
   • Content: Written by Stephen Webbe, this article discusses the theft in detail, mentioning the involvement of a youthful FBI agent and the local police. It also provides context about previous thefts from the museum and the estimated value of the stolen coins.

The clippings are arranged on a brown background, and there is a handwritten note at the bottom of the left clipping that reads "C.S. MONITOR 12/1." The overall theme of the clippings is the significant art theft from the Fogg Museum and the subsequent investigation and arrests.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings arranged on a brown background. The clippings are from various newspapers and magazines, including "The Christian Science Monitor," "The Harvard Magazine," and "The Universe." The articles are about a significant theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The articles describe the theft, the value of the stolen coins, and the ongoing investigation by the FBI and local police. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping each other. The image appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of articles related to the theft.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and articles from the 1970s, focusing on two significant art thefts involving coins from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The first clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on a theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum. The stolen coins are valued at over $5 million, making it one of the largest art thefts in the United States at the time.

The second clipping is from The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University's student newspaper, and discusses the same theft, with additional details about the investigation and the potential involvement of an insider. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The third clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on a separate theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum. This theft involved approximately 185 coins, with an estimated value of $3.5 million, and included a 1965 gold coin with a value of $24,000.

The fourth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The fifth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The sixth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The seventh clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The eighth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The ninth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The tenth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The eleventh clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twelfth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The thirteenth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The fourteenth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The fifteenth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The sixteenth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The seventeenth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The eighteenth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The nineteenth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twentieth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twenty-first clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twenty-second clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twenty-third clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twenty-fourth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twenty-fifth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twenty-sixth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twenty-seventh clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twenty-eighth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The twenty-ninth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The thirtieth clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The thirty-first clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The thirty-second clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 1973, and discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Art Museum, with an estimated value of $3 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a museum watchman, Charles Pearson, who was later arrested.

The thirty-third clipping is

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or articles mounted on a wooden board, likely for archival or display purposes. The board is a light brown wood with visible edges and a few small screws or fasteners on the left side. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like format, with four distinct sections visible:

1. Top Left Section:

   • Headline: "Coin Theft Suspect Posts $10,000 Bail"
   • Content: The article discusses a 46-year-old man named Leonard J. Pizza, who was charged with stealing ancient coins from the Harvard Fogg Art Museum. It details the arrest, bail amount, and the nature of the theft, which involved coins valued at millions of dollars. The article mentions that Pizza was arrested after being identified by witnesses and that he was held on $10,000 bail.

2. Top Right Section:

   • Headline: "The Universe"
   • Content: This appears to be a smaller section, possibly a header or title, with the word "The Universe" prominently displayed. It may be part of a larger publication or a separate article, but the visible text is minimal.

3. Bottom Left Section:

   • Headline: "Fogg Museum coins: biggest U.S. art theft?"
   • Content: This article provides more details about the theft of ancient coins from the Harvard Fogg Art Museum. It describes the coins as ranging from the 7th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D., with an estimated value of $5 million. The article mentions that the coins were stolen by a watchman, Leonard Pizza, and discusses the impact of the theft on the museum and the academic community. It also references the involvement of the FBI and the potential for the coins to be sold internationally.

4. Bottom Right Section:

   • Headline: "Fogg coins: biggest art theft in U.S.?"
   • Content: This section appears to be a continuation or summary of the theft story, emphasizing the scale of the crime. It reiterates that the coins were worth millions and were stolen from the Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions that the coins included Greek and Roman artifacts, some dating back to the 6th century B.C. It also discusses the investigation and the potential for the coins to be sold on the international market.

Additional Details:

• Footer Text: At the bottom of the board, there is a note that reads "C.S. MONITOR 12/1," likely indicating the source or date of the clippings.
• Stamped Text: In the top right corner, there is a stamp that reads "HARVARD MAGNETIC DECEMBER 1973," suggesting the clippings were collected or archived by Harvard University in December 1973.
• Layout: The clippings are neatly arranged, with headlines and subheadings clearly visible, indicating they were curated for reference or exhibition.

Overall, the image depicts a curated display of news articles focusing on a significant art theft involving ancient coins from the Harvard Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the scale of the crime and its implications.

The image depicts a page from an old newspaper, featuring three articles related to the Fogg Museum. The page is a brownish tan color and appears to be from a scrapbook or binder.

The top article, titled "Coin Theft Suspect Posts $10,000 Bail," reports on the arrest of a man accused of stealing coins from the Harvard Fogg Museum. The middle article, "Fogg Museum coins: biggest U.S. art theft?", discusses the theft of over 5,000 ancient Greek and Roman coins worth millions of dollars. The bottom article, also titled "Fogg coins: biggest art theft in U.S.?", provides additional details about the theft and its impact on the museum.

The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that the page may be scanned or photographed for digital preservation. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a significant event in the history of the Fogg Museum and highlights the importance of preserving cultural artifacts.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings related to a significant art theft at the Fogg Museum, now known as the Harvard Art Museums. The clippings are arranged on a brown paper background, with some featuring headlines and articles about the theft.

• Newspaper Clippings:
  • The clippings are yellowed and appear to be from different newspapers.
  • They are arranged in a collage style on the brown paper background.
  • Some clippings have headlines and articles about the theft, while others have smaller snippets of information.
• Headlines and Articles:
  • One clipping has the headline "Coin Theft Suspect Posts $10,000 Bail" and discusses the arrest of a suspect in the theft.
  • Another clipping has the headline "Fogg Museum coins: biggest U.S. art theft?" and provides more details about the theft and the investigation.
  • A third clipping has the headline "Coins worth millions stolen from Fogg" and reports on the value of the stolen coins.
  • A fourth clipping has the headline "Fogg coins: biggest art theft in U.S.?" and continues the story of the theft and investigation.
• Statistics:
  • The theft involved over 5,000 ancient Greek and Roman coins.
  • The estimated value of the stolen coins was between $1 million and $5 million.
  • Some $200,000 worth of coins were recovered.
• Background:
  • The brown paper background appears to be a scrapbook or album page.
  • The clippings are arranged in a way that suggests they were collected and preserved over time.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a significant art theft that occurred at the Fogg Museum, and the subsequent investigation and recovery efforts. The clippings offer a detailed account of the events surrounding the theft, including the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of some of the stolen coins.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes, arranged on a brown paper background. The clippings are yellowed with age and feature black text.

Newspaper Clippings:

• Coin Theft Suspect Posts $10,000 Bail: This clipping reports on the arrest of Leonard J. Plaza, a 34-year-old housepainter, who was charged with the armed robbery of more than $500,000 worth of antique coins from Harvard's Fogg Museum.
• Fogg Museum coins: biggest U.S. art theft?: This article discusses the theft of coins from the Fogg Museum, with the director, Dr. Huntington Robbins, declining to place any valuation on the theft until the records are inspected by experts.
• Coins worth millions stolen from Fogg: This clipping reports on the theft of over 5,000 ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum in an armed robbery early in the morning of Sunday, December 2.
• Fogg coins: biggest art theft in U.S.?: This article questions whether the theft of coins from the Fogg Museum is the biggest art theft in U.S. history.

Handwritten Notes:

• Harvard Magazine December 1973: A handwritten note on a piece of paper, likely indicating the date of the clippings.

Overall:

The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes related to a significant art theft at the Fogg Museum in 1973. The clippings provide details about the theft, the suspect, and the investigation, while the handwritten note suggests that the clippings were compiled for a Harvard Magazine article in December 1973.

The image shows a piece of paper with several newspaper clippings about the Fogg Museum coin theft. The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping each other.

Clipping 1:
The top-left clipping is titled "Coin Theft Suspect Posts $10,000 Bail" and reports on the arrest of Leonard J. Piazza, a 44-year-old housepainter, who was charged with the armed robbery of more than $100,000 worth of antique coins from Harvard's Fogg Museum. The article states that Piazza posted bail and was released from custody.

Clipping 2:
The top-right clipping is titled "Coins worth millions stolen from Fogg" and reports on the theft of over 3,000 ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum in an armed robbery early in the morning of Sunday, December 2. The article states that the sole watchman on duty apparently was tricked into admitting the thieves.

Clipping 3:
The bottom-left clipping is titled "*Fogg Museum coins: biggest U.S. art theft?" and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Museum. The article states that the coins range from the 7th century before Christ to the 4th century after. The director of the Fogg Museum, Daniel Robbins, has declined to place any valuation on the coins until they are examined by experts.

Clipping 4:
The bottom-right clipping is titled "Fogg coins: biggest art theft in U.S.?" and reports on the theft of coins from the Fogg Museum. The article states that the hunt was on for thieves who got away with 5,400 Greek and Roman coins in a raid on the museum early Sunday - possibly the biggest art haul in United States history, according to a Harvard spokesman. Cambridge police, who have been joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the investigation, say the haul could exceed $1 million.

Overall, the image suggests that the Fogg Museum was the target of a significant theft, with multiple newspaper clippings reporting on the incident. The clippings provide details about the theft, including the value of the stolen coins and the investigation into the crime.