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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper titled "Harvard Gazette" dated November 18, 1974. It features two main elements:

1. A photograph on the left side:

   • The photograph shows a man and a woman smiling and holding up a coin.
   • The caption reads: "They're back!" Nearly half of the rare coins stolen last December from the Fogg were recovered last week by the FBI. The coins were found in Montreal and returned to the Fogg by FBI agents and two authentication experts. Running over the goods into an Professor David Gordon Mitten (center) and Dr. Cornelius C. Vermeule III (right), associate director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and curator of classical art.

2. A news article on the right side:

   • The headline reads: "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal."
   • The article details the recovery of a significant number of rare coins, worth around $2 million, which were stolen from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.
   • It mentions that three U.S. residents were arrested in Montreal in connection with the theft. The coins were found in a safety deposit box in a Montreal bank.
   • The article explains that the coins were part of a larger heist involving about half the museum's collection of ancient coins.
   • The FBI and Canadian authorities collaborated in the investigation, which led to the arrests.
   • The suspects were identified as John J. Rockingham, 32, of Boston, and Thomas Matl, 30, both of Boston.
   • The article also mentions that the suspects were charged with possession of stolen goods and other related offenses.
   • It concludes by stating that the investigation is ongoing and that more coins are still missing.

The overall content of the image pertains to the recovery of stolen rare coins and the arrest of suspects involved in the theft.

The image shows two newspaper clippings related to the recovery of stolen coins and arrests made in connection with the case.

1. The first clipping is from the "Harvard Gazette" dated November 8, 1974. It features a photograph of two smiling individuals, identified as Professor David Gordon Mitten (Curator of Ancient Art at the Fogg) and Barbara Keats (Keeper of the Coins). The headline reads, "'They're back!' Nearly half of the rare coins stolen last December from the Fogg were recovered this week after an FBI search in Cambridge." The article describes the recovery of about 150 of the stolen coins, which were taken during a burglary in December. The FBI, along with Cambridge Police and international law enforcement agencies, was involved in the recovery. The coins are valued at approximately $250,000.

2. The second clipping is from "The Boston Globe," also dated November 8, 1974, with the headline "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal." The article reports that the FBI announced the recovery of a second portion of the rare Greek and Roman coins stolen from Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, now totaling about 800 coins recovered. Three U.S. residents were arrested in Montreal in connection with the theft. The suspects, identified as Alan T. Kirscho, Donald Matthews, and Thomas Makris, were charged with receiving stolen property. The article also mentions that earlier, five other men were arrested in Boston, and that the stolen coins were being sold for about half their appraised value. The total value of the recovered coins is estimated at $1 million. The investigation involved cooperation between U.S. and Canadian authorities.

Both articles highlight significant progress in recovering the stolen coins and bringing the suspects to justice, with the combined efforts of the FBI, local police, and international law enforcement agencies.

The image contains two newspaper clippings from 1974, detailing the recovery of valuable coins and the subsequent arrests related to the theft.

Top Clipping (Harvard Gazette, 11/8/74):

• The headline reads "They're Back."
• The article discusses the recovery of rare coins stolen from the Fogg Art Museum.
• Professor David Gordon Mitchell and Barbara Beer, who are custodians of the coins, are featured in the photo.
• The coins, valued at $1 million, were recovered after a month-long search by Cambridge Police, the FBI, and international law enforcement agencies.

Bottom Clipping (The Boston Globe, Saturday, November 9, 1974):

• The headline is "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal."
• The article reports that an additional 854 coins, worth approximately $150,000, were recovered from a Montreal bank.
• Three U.S. residents were arrested in Montreal and charged with the theft.
  • The individuals are identified as Alan I. Kirsch, Donald Mathews, and Thomas Makli, all of whom were residents of the U.S.
• The recovery involved a joint investigation by the FBI, Montreal Police, and Mounted Police.
• The coins were found in a safety deposit box rented in January, and the suspects were arrested after the coins were traced back to them.

The combined news indicates a significant recovery operation that involved international cooperation and law enforcement agencies.

The image consists of two newspaper clippings related to the recovery of rare coins, specifically the Fogg coins, which were stolen in December 1973.

1. Left Clipping: Harvard Gazette, November 18, 1974

   • Headline: "They're back! Nearly half of the rare coins stolen last December from the Fogg were recovered this week after an 11-month search by Cambridge Police, the FBI, and international law enforcement agencies."
   • Description: The article includes a photo of two people, Professor David Gordon Mitten and Barbara Berreth, both of whom are identified as the curator of ancient art and keeper of the coins at the Fogg Art Museum, respectively. The text highlights the recovery of a significant portion of the stolen coins, worth millions, and mentions the efforts of various law enforcement agencies in the recovery process.

2. Right Clipping: The Boston Globe, Saturday, November 9, 1974

   • Headline: "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal"
   • Content:
     • The FBI announced the recovery of another 17 rare coins valued at around $1 million.
     • Three individuals were arrested in Montreal, Canada, in connection with the theft. They were identified as Alan T. Kirchner, Donald Matthews, and Thomas Makki.
     • The coins were found in a safety deposit box at the Royal Bank of Montreal.
     • The article details how the FBI and Montreal police worked together to uncover the theft and recover the coins. It mentions that the suspects were charged with conspiracy and receiving stolen goods.
     • The article also includes a brief description of the circumstances under which the coins were initially stolen and the ongoing investigation.

Both clippings together provide a comprehensive account of the recovery efforts and arrests related to the theft of the valuable Fogg Art Museum coins.

The image shows two newspaper clippings related to the recovery and investigation of stolen coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Left Clipping (Harvard Gazette, 11/8/74):

   • The headline reads: "They're back! Nearly half of the rare coins stolen last December from the Fogg were recovered this week after an 11-month search by Cambridge Police, the F.B.I., and international law enforcement agencies."
   • The article mentions Professor David Gordon Mitten, Curator of Ancient Art at the Fogg, and Barbara Buchele, Keeper of the coins, who are shown holding one of the recovered coins.
   • The photo shows both individuals smiling and holding the coin, emphasizing the positive outcome of the recovery efforts.

2. Right Clipping (The Boston Globe, Saturday, November 9, 1974):

   • The headline reads: "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal."
   • The article, written by Manli Ho Globe Staff, details that the FBI announced the recovery of additional coins, totaling $1 million worth of rare Greek and Roman coins stolen from the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Three US residents, identified as Alan T. Kirsch, 40, of Boston, Donald Matthews, 48, of Boston, and Thomas Makl, 38, both of Montreal, were arrested in connection with the theft.
   • The coins were found in a safety deposit box rented in January by one of the suspects, who allegedly had information about the coins' location.
   • The article also mentions that the arrests were made after a joint investigation involving the FBI, Boston police, and Montreal police.
   • The suspects were charged with conspiracy to steal, interstate transportation of stolen property, and other related offenses.

The clippings together illustrate the significant efforts and eventual success in recovering the stolen coins and the arrests made in connection with the theft.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Harvard Gazette" dated Saturday, November 6, 1976. The main headline reads: "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal."

The article details the recovery of rare coins stolen from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. Here are the key points:

1. Discovery of Coins:

   • The FBI announced the recovery of 174 rare Greek and Roman coins, valued at around $150,000.
   • The coins were discovered in a safe-deposit box at a Montreal bank.

2. Arrests:

   • Three U.S. residents were arrested in connection with the discovery.
   • They were identified as Allan Krickstein, 46, of Harvard; Donald Matthew, 49, of Chelsea; and James L. Newberger, 30, of Brookline.

3. Events Leading to the Arrest:

   • The FBI and Canadian police collaborated after the coins were found.
   • The suspects allegedly tried to sell the coins to undercover agents.
   • The arrests occurred after the suspects were found with a briefcase containing some of the stolen coins.

4. Incident Background:

   • The coins were stolen in January from the Fogg Museum.
   • The theft was initially reported by Manuel Ho, Globe Staff.

5. Additional Information:

   • The coins were recovered from a safety deposit box rented by one of the suspects.
   • The suspects were charged with possession of stolen goods.

The image also includes a photograph of two individuals, presumably related to the story, with a caption that mentions their reaction to the news of the coin recovery. The caption reads: "They're back!" Naomi told of the 174 coins taken last December from the Fogg were recovered this week after an 11-month search by Cambridge Police, the F.B.I., and international law enforcement agencies. Beaming over the good news are Professor David Gordon Mitten (Classical Art and Archeology) Curator of Ancient Art at the Fogg and Barbara Berdon, Keeper of the Coins.

This image features a collage of two newspaper clippings mounted on a tan-colored board with a blue pin in the lower right corner. The left clipping is from the 'Harvard Gazette' dated November 17, 1974, and contains an image of a person pointing towards the foreground. This clipping seems to be discussing a recovery related to coin theft, mentioning the Fogg Art Museum and the Busacca Gallery. The clipping on the right, with a header that reads 'More Fogo coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal,' is from the '120th Edition' of an unidentified source and discusses the discovery and recovery of stolen coins, arrests made in Montreal, and details pertaining to the investigation, which extends into the United States and involves international aspects. The date and source of this article are not visible.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings related to a case of stolen coins from the Fogg Art Museum.

1. The clipping on the left includes a photograph of two people (faces blurred), one of whom is holding up a coin. This clipping is from the "Harvard Gazette," dated 11/8/74. The caption beneath the photo says: "'They're back!' Nearly half of the rare coins stolen last December from the Fogg were recovered this week after an 11-month search by Cambridge Police, the F.B.I., and international law enforcement agencies. Bearing over the good news are Professor David Mitten (Classical Arts and Archaeology) Curator of Ancient Art at the Fogg; and Barbara Burrell, Keeper of the Coins."

2. The clipping on the right is from "The Boston Globe," Saturday, November 2, 1974, titled "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal." The article by Matli Ho of Globe Staff reports that the FBI announced the recovery of a second portion of the $5 million worth of rare Greek and Roman coins stolen from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, found in Montreal. Three U.S. residents were arrested in Montreal by police in connection with the discovery of some $1 million worth of the rare coins in a safety deposit box. The article gives details about the suspects, seizure, and ongoing investigation involving international smuggling rings and cooperation between police agencies.

The overall theme of the page is the successful recovery of stolen rare coins from the Fogg Art Museum and the law enforcement actions leading to arrests in Montreal.

A newspaper clipping from the Harvard Gazette and the Boston Globe is displayed on a beige background. The clipping features a photograph of a man and a woman smiling, with the man holding a coin. The photograph is accompanied by a caption that reads, "They're back!" and mentions that nearly half of the coins stolen last December from the Fogg were recovered this week after an 11-month search by Cambridge Police, the FBI, and international law enforcement agencies. The photograph is dated November 18, 1974. The clipping also includes an article about the recovery of Fogg coins and the arrest of three individuals in Montreal.

The image shows a two-page spread from the Harvard Gazette dated 11/8/74, featuring a news article titled "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal" from The Boston Globe, dated Saturday, November 9, 1974.

Left Side:

• Photograph: A black-and-white photograph depicts two individuals.
  • The person on the left is wearing glasses, a light-colored shirt, and a dark tie, smiling and holding a ring or coin in their right hand.
  • The person on the right is a woman with short dark hair, wearing a light-colored top, and is also smiling. She is looking at the object being held by the man.
• Caption: Below the photograph, there is a caption that reads:

  "They’re back!" Nearly half of the rare coins stolen last December from the Fogg were recovered this week after an 11-month search by Cambridge Police, the F.B.I., and international law enforcement agencies. Beaming over the good news are Professor David Gordon Mitten (Classical Arts and Archaeology), Curator of Ancient Art at the Fogg, and Barbara Burris, Keeper of the Coins.

Right Side:

• Headline: The article is titled "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal".
• Byline: The article is attributed to Manli Ho, Globe Staff.
• Content Summary:
  • The article discusses the recovery of nearly half of the rare coins stolen from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum in December of the previous year.
  • Three U.S. residents were arrested in Montreal in connection with the theft, which involved the theft of coins worth over $2 million.
  • The coins were allegedly transported via a circuitous route, and three men were arrested after a safety deposit box was found in Montreal containing some of the stolen coins.
  • The FBI and Montreal police worked together to recover the coins, and the suspects were identified as Alan I. Kurtzide, 49; Donald L. MacRae, 34; and Thomas Mahi, 35.
  • The article also mentions that earlier this week, five persons were arrested in the Boston area by FBI agents and local police, and about half of the stolen coins were recovered from a wooded area near Lincoln, R.I.
  • The FBI investigation is ongoing, and two other suspects are being sought in connection with the case.

Overall Context:

The image captures a significant news story about the recovery of stolen rare coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, Cambridge Police, and Montreal police, in recovering the stolen items and apprehending the suspects. The photograph adds a human element, showing the relief and satisfaction of museum officials upon the recovery of the coins.