Archives Scrapbooks

This image displays a single, aged, light-brown paper page, likely from a scrapbook or press file, featuring two distinct newspaper clippings. The page has two punched holes at the top, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

The clippings are arranged side-by-side and relate to a major art theft from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

Left Clipping:

This is a newspaper article with the prominent headline:
"Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered"

Below the headline, the article is dated 11/7/74 and includes a handwritten note, "Cambridge Chronicle," identifying the source.

The article details the arrest of five individuals connected to the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum in December 1973. Key points mentioned include:

• The stolen collection, valued at nearly $2 million, was recovered in a wooded area near Lincoln, RI.
• Five suspects were arrested in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including Anthony Vaglica, Louis Mathis, Maria Megna, David J. Doughty, and his wife Glady M. Doughty.
• Two other unidentified persons were still being sought.
• Approximately half of the 4,500 stolen coins were recovered.
• David Gordon Mitten, curator of ancient art at the Fogg, stated that the recovered coins were "miniature masterpieces of classical art."
• The suspects were to appear before a U.S. Magistrate.

Right Clipping:

This clipping features a large architectural drawing, labeled "West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880)". The drawing, rendered in black ink on paper, depicts a multi-story, ornate building with numerous windows, dormers, and a central arched entrance. It is marked with a handwritten note: "HARVARD GAZETTE 11/8/74".

Below the drawing, a caption provides context:

"West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880) is one of 295 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."

This clipping appears to have been included because, despite the theft dominating the news, the Fogg Art Museum was also concurrently hosting an exhibition of architectural drawings by H.H. Richardson, the architect of Sever Hall.

Overall Context:

Together, the two clippings tell a story of a high-profile art crime (the theft and recovery) and the concurrent, culturally significant exhibition at the same venue (the Richardson drawings). Placing them together on a single page highlights the juxtaposition of scandal and scholarly activity at the Fogg Art Museum during that period in November 1974. The handwritten dates and source notations indicate that someone compiled these items for their own record or interest.

The image appears to be a page from a historical document or a news剪报 (剪报 is a Chinese term for documents or articles clipped from newspapers or magazines and used for reference or study). It contains two main elements:

1. Article:

   • The article is titled "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered."
   • It discusses 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 article mentions that approximately half of the stolen collection, valued at nearly $2 million, was recovered in a wooded area near Lincoln, R.I., by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents.
   • It also lists the names and locations of the arrested individuals and provides details about the investigation conducted by the FBI, Cambridge Police Department, and local police departments in Attleboro, Abington, and Cumberland, R.I.
   • The article concludes by noting that the five suspects will appear before a US Magistrate.

2. Architectural Drawing:

   • The drawing is labeled "West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880)".
   • It is an architectural rendering of Sever Hall, designed by H.H. Richardson and his office, as part of a series of drawings on view at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The drawing details the exterior design of the building, including its windows, roof, and other architectural features.

The paper itself is marked with the date "11/7/74" and has a handwritten note that likely indicates the source of the document. The overall appearance suggests that this document is from the 1970s.

The image shows a beige-colored folder or document holder with two items attached to it. On the left side, there is a news article titled "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered" dated 11/7/74 from the Cambridge Chronicle. The article discusses the arrest of five people in connection with the theft of ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It mentions the recovery of approximately half of the stolen coins and provides details about the individuals arrested and the investigation.

On the right side, there is a black and white architectural drawing labeled "HARVARD GAZETTE 11/8/74." The drawing is of the west elevation of Sever Hall (1878-1880) and is one of 295 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." The drawing shows the detailed facade of the building, including windows, a main entrance, and a roof with chimneys.

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.

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 shows a mounted display featuring two distinct items:

1. Newspaper Clipping: On the left side of the display, there is a newspaper clipping titled "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered." The article is dated November 17, 1974, and is from the Harvard Gazette. It details the arrest of five individuals in connection with the theft of ancient Roman coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions that approximately half of the stolen coins, valued at nearly $2 million, were recovered. It also provides information about the individuals arrested, including Anthony Vaglica, Louis Mathis, David Riggin, and Gladys M. Doughty, as well as two unidentified persons. The article highlights the involvement of the FBI and the recovery efforts.

2. Architectural Drawing: On the right side of the display, there is an architectural drawing labeled "West Elevation, Sever Hall (1875-1880)." This drawing is part of a collection of 295 drawings depicting views of the Fogg through November 8 and 9, titled "H. Richardson and His Office: Selected Drawings, A Centennial of His Move to Boston." The drawing shows a detailed elevation of Sever Hall, an iconic building designed by architect H. H. Richardson. The caption indicates that this drawing is among those created by Richardson's firm during the period when the Fogg Art Museum was established.

The display is mounted on a light brown card or matboard, and the items are positioned side by side, suggesting a thematic connection between the historical theft of art and the architectural significance of the Fogg Museum's surroundings. The overall presentation appears to be part of an exhibit or archival display, likely intended to illustrate the intersection of art, architecture, and historical events.

This image features a scrapbook-style arrangement containing a newspaper clipping and an architectural sketch on a plain, brown backdrop.

1. Newspaper Clipping (on the left):

   • The headline reads: "Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered."
   • The article discusses the arrest of suspects and the recovery of stolen coins linked to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

2. Architectural Sketch (on the right):

   • A black-and-white drawing of a multi-story building, labeled “Harvard Gazette” at the top right.
   • Below the illustration, it is identified as “West Elevation, Sever Hall (1878-1880),” an architectural drawing featured in an exhibit.

3. General Background:

   • The materials (clipping and sketch) are mounted on brown backing paper with a single punched hole at the top, suggesting it may be part of a compiled collection.

Both items date from around 1974, based on the handwritten and printed information.

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 simple mounted page (brown cardboard with two binder holes at the top). It contains two clipped items:

• On the left, a vertical newspaper clipping with a bold headline about arrests in a theft (roughly “Five arrested in Fogg theft, nearly half of coins recovered”). The text is in column format.
• On the right, a horizontal clipping with an architectural drawing. It looks like a detailed line drawing of a large, multi-story Harvard building (Sever Hall) with many windows and a gabled roof. A caption beneath identifies the drawing and notes it was published in the Harvard Gazette (dated 11/8/74).