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The image shows a page with two main items: a newspaper article on the left and an architectural drawing on the right, both mounted on a light brown background.

1. Newspaper Article (Left Side):

   • Title: "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered"
   • Date: The article is dated "December 22, 1974" (handwritten note at the top)
   • Content: The article reports that five people were arrested in connection with the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University on December 21. Approximately half of the stolen coins, valued at more than $500,000, have been recovered. The arrests included individuals from Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with some coins still missing. The investigation involved the Cambridge Police, Massachusetts State Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The stolen coins were described as being of high cultural and monetary value.

2. Architectural Drawing (Right Side):

   • Title: "HARVARD GAZETTE 11/18/74" (handwritten at the top)
   • The drawing is an architectural plan labeled "West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880)" which is noted to be one of 295 drawings on view at the Fogg. The drawing depicts a three-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring arched windows and a central entrance. It is signed by the architect, H. H. Richardson, and is part of an exhibition titled "Selected Drawings, A Centennial of His Move to Boston."

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or collection related to news and architectural history, specifically concerning Harvard University and significant events at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a collage of two newspaper clippings from the Harvard Gazette dated November 11, 1974.

1. Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered."
   • Content: This article reports on the arrest of five individuals in connection with the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The theft occurred in December 1973, and approximately half of the coins, valued at around $1 million, were recovered by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents. The suspects were identified as Anthony Vagliati, 50, from Watertown, Massachusetts; Maria Megna, 21, from Medford, Massachusetts; Louis Malts, 43, from Boston, Massachusetts; Daniel Steiner, 21, from Medford, Massachusetts; and Gladys M. Douglas, 36, from Medford, Rhode Island. Two other unidentified individuals are still being sought. Vagliati is already serving time in a federal prison for a similar offense. The article also mentions that the investigation was led by agents from the FBI, Cambridge Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies from the surrounding areas.

2. Right Clipping:

   • Image: An architectural drawing of Harvard’s West Building (Sever Hall) from 1878 to 1880.
   • Caption: The caption notes that the recovered coins were made of silver and were of significant historical and monetary value, highlighting that many were "miniature masterpieces of classical art."
   • Text: It references a drawing from the collection, "West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880)" and mentions that this is part of a series of drawings from "A Centennial of His Move to Boston," by H. H. Richardson and his office.

Together, these clippings provide a detailed account of the recovery of stolen artifacts and the subsequent legal proceedings involving the theft from the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a document from the Harvard Gazette dated November 1974. The document contains two primary articles:

1. Main Article: "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered"

   • Summary:
     • Five people were arrested for the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
     • Approximately half of the collection, valued at $7 million, was recovered. The coins were found in the homes of those arrested.
     • The five individuals arrested include Anthony Vaglica, 50, of Waltham, Louis Mallios, 43, of Cambridge, Maria Megna, 21, of Medford, and her husband, Anthony Megna, 25, of Medford. Additionally, Gladys M. Douglas, 48, of Medford was also arrested.
     • Two other unidentified persons are still being sought in connection with the theft.
     • The arrests were made in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Vaglica, Mallios, and Megna were reportedly in the process of selling the coins. Vaglica had been on a detainer warrant for a previous theft.
     • The investigation began after the coins were discovered missing from the Fogg Art Museum's collection in the Providence area.
     • Daniel Steiner, general counsel of Harvard University, noted that the recovery of the coins was a significant event, with the Fogg Art Museum being the first to recover 5,000 coins from the theft.
     • David Gordon Mitten, a professor at Harvard, said that the coins recovered are of "enormous significance" to the scholarly community.

2. Image and Caption: "West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880)"

   • Summary:
     • The accompanying image is a drawing of Sever Hall, dated 1878-1880, which is part of a collection of 295 drawings of the Fogg Museum through November 8, 1974.
     • The drawing is labeled as "West Elevation, Sever Hall" and is one of the architectural renderings by H.H. Richardson and his firm.
     • The caption mentions that these drawings are significant for their historical architectural value.

The document appears to be a preserved newspaper clipping or a photocopy of an article from the Harvard Gazette, detailing a significant theft and its aftermath.

The image shows a historical newspaper clipping and a related architectural drawing, both mounted on a beige paperboard.

1. Newspaper Clipping:

   • Headline: "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered"
   • Date: November 7, 1974
   • Source: Harvard Gazette
   • Content Summary:
     • Five people were arrested in connection with the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
     • Approximately half of the collection, valued at $7 million, was recovered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
     • The arrests included Anthony Vagliano, 50, formerly of Watertown, Louis Malfitano, 43, Maria Megna, 21, of Medford, and two others whose names are not fully visible but include a woman named Gloria M. Downey.
     • The arrests were made in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with warrants issued for Vagliano and Malfitano.
     • Daniel Steiner, Harvard's general counsel, mentioned that the recovered coins were of significant scholarly value.

2. Architectural Drawing:

   • Title: "West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880)"
   • Source: H.H. Richardson and His Office: Selected Drawings, A Centennial of His Move to Boston
   • Description:
     • The drawing is an architectural rendering of Sever Hall, an important historical building at Harvard University.
     • The drawing shows a detailed view of the building's façade, highlighting its classical architectural style.
     • The caption notes that Sever Hall is one of 295 drawings from the Fogg Art Museum collection, showcasing the architectural work of H.H. Richardson.

The combination of the newspaper article and the architectural drawing indicates the significance of the Fogg Art Museum in relation to both historical theft and architectural history.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 17, 1977. The main headline reads, "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

1. Main Event:

   • Five individuals were arrested in connection with the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins and a December 2 robbery at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

2. Arrests and Charges:

   • The arrests occurred in different locations: James O. Newman, 22, in Boston; Anthony Vagliano, 50, and Rhoda Vagliano, 48, in New York City; Maria Mcginn, 21, of Medford, Mass.; and Gladys M. Dougherty, 28, of R.I.
   • These arrests followed an 11-month investigation involving the Cambridge Police Department, the FBI, and the Boston Police.

3. Recovery:

   • Approximately half of the collection, valued at $1 million according to a university spokesperson, was recovered.

4. Additional Information:

   • Two other unidentified persons are still being sought in connection with the theft.
   • David Gordon Mitten, a curator at the Fogg, noted that the recovered coins were of silver and bronze, and some of them are miniature masterpieces of classical Greek art.

5. Other Content:

   • There is a side article with the headline "Vera Election, Serves Hall," which mentions an exhibition of 295 drawings from the Fogg's collection by H. H. Richardson and his office.
   • An architectural drawing of Austin Hall is shown, which is part of the exhibition.

The image also includes a detailed architectural drawing of what appears to be a building related to the side article.

The image shows a brown cardboard backing with two newspaper clippings attached to it.

1. Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered"
   • Content:
     • Five people were arrested in connection with the theft of ancient coins from the Fogg Art Museum on December 2.
     • Approximately half the value of the coins, estimated at nearly $1 million, was recovered.
     • The arrests were made in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.
     • The arrested individuals include Anthony Vaglica, David J. Douglass, and others.
     • Two other unidentified suspects are still sought by the FBI.
     • Vaglica, a former employee of the Fogg, was arrested at his home in Rhode Island.
     • A detainer warrant for Vaglica was issued by Rhode Island state court.
     • Vaglica's court appearance is scheduled for January 10 in U.S. District Court in Providence.

2. Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "HARVARD GAZETTE"
   • Date: 11/21/72
   • Content:
     • The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring 205 drawings by H.H. Richardson.
     • The exhibition includes architectural renderings, such as one of Austin Hall by Richardson's firm.
     • The drawings are part of Richardson's move to Boston and include works from various projects.
     • The exhibition is described as a "masterpiece of American art."
     • The curator of the exhibition, David Gordon Mitten, highlights the significance of the drawings.
     • The article also mentions the involvement of Daniel Steiner, general manager of the Fogg, in the exhibition.

The clippings are secured to the cardboard with clear tape. The cardboard has two holes punched at the top, possibly for hanging or filing purposes.

The image shows a newspaper clipping and an architectural drawing mounted on a board. The newspaper clipping is from the "Harvard Gazette," dated November 17, 1972. The headline of the article reads "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered." The article reports on the arrest of five people in connection with the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Below the clipping, there is an architectural drawing of a building with the caption "West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880) is one of 275 drawings on view at the Fogg through November 8 in "H.H. Richardson and His Office: Selected Drawings, A Centennial of His Move to Boston." Among the drawings is an architectural rendering of Austin Hall by Richardson's firm."

The board seems to have a beige border, with the items mounted in the center, and there's a circular hole punched in the top right corner of the board, often used for hanging displays.

The image shows a mounted display with two clipped newspaper articles attached to a piece of cardboard. Both clippings are from the Harvard Gazette, dated around November 1974.

The clipping on the left is a news article titled "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered," dated 11/7/74. It reports the arrest of five people in connection with the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article details that about half of the stolen coins, valued at nearly $2 million, were recovered in a wooded area near Lincoln, Rhode Island. It lists some names and locations of those arrested and discusses the investigation by the FBI and Cambridge Police. It also mentions the significance of the recovered coins, with quotes from Harvard University officials.

The clipping on the right is an architectural drawing titled "West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880)" which is one of 295 drawings on view at the Fogg Museum through November 8, 1974. The drawing is an architectural rendering of Austin Hall by "H. H. Richardson and His Office," highlighting the design of the historic building.

The two clippings are mounted on a brown backing board with two holes punched near the top edge, presumably for hanging or display purposes. The overall presentation appears to preserve and share information related to Harvard's art and architectural history.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "Five Arrested in Fogg Theft, Nearly Half of Coins Recovered." The clipping includes a photo of a building and a diagram of the building's layout. The article reports that five people were arrested in connection with the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article states that approximately half of the stolen coins have been recovered, and that the investigation is ongoing. The article also includes information about the suspects, their backgrounds, and the circumstances of their arrest.

The image consists of two newspaper clippings attached to a piece of brown paper. The clipping on the left is a news article titled "Five Arrested in Fogg Theft, Nearly Half of Coins Recovered." The article reports that five people were arrested in connection with the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Approximately half of the collection, valued in its entirety according to University officials at $1 million, was recovered in a wooded area in Lincoln, R.I., by federal Bureau of Investigation agents Tuesday. The article provides details about the suspects and the recovered coins.

The clipping on the right is an architectural drawing from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 8, 1774. The drawing depicts the West Elevation of the Second Half (1878-1880) of the Fogg through November 8 in "H. H. Richardson and His Office: Selected Drawings, A Centennial of His Move to Boston." The drawing shows a detailed architectural plan of a building, including measurements and annotations. The text below the drawing provides context about the drawing's origin and significance.