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This image displays a yellowed newspaper clipping mounted on a tan-colored backing sheet, likely part of a scrapbook or archive. It documents the recovery of stolen rare coins from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, as reported in the Boston Globe on November 4, 1974.

The layout includes two main components:

1. Photograph (left side):

   • Labeled "HARVARD GAZETTE 11/8/74" at the top.
   • Shows two smiling individuals: a man with glasses and a mustache on the left, and a woman on the right.
   • The man is holding up a large, ancient-looking coin for the camera.
   • A caption beneath 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 Burdell, Keeper of the Coins.”

2. Newspaper Article (right side):

   • Headline: “More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal”
   • Byline: By Manli Ho, Globe Staff, with a date of Saturday, November 4, 1974, from The Boston Globe.
   • The article details that the FBI announced the recovery of a second portion of the $8 million worth of stolen Greek and Roman coins — this batch valued at about $1 million — found in Montreal, Canada.
   • Three U.S. residents — Alan L. Kirchick (46, of Harvard St., Brockton), Donald Matthau (48), and Thomas Mahl (30, both of Chicago) — were arrested by Montreal police after being observed leaving the Royal Bank of Montreal with a briefcase.
   • Police found the coins inside the briefcase, wrapped in paper, along with a safety deposit box key registered under one of the suspect’s names.
   • The arrests stemmed from a joint investigation by Cambridge Police, the FBI, and Canadian authorities.
   • The article notes that about half the stolen coins had been recovered, but approximately 3,000 were still missing.

The overall context is the 1974 theft of ancient coins from the Fogg Museum, followed by an international investigation that led to recoveries in both the U.S. and Canada, resulting in multiple arrests. The image captures a moment of success for the investigators and the museum staff. The clipping is affixed to the backing sheet, with two small, circular, blue-tinted stickers visible on the right edge.

The image is a scanned document that appears to be a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Globe," dated Saturday, November 8, 1974. The title of the article is "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal." The article discusses the recovery of stolen coins from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, which were valued at $5 million. The stolen coins were recovered from a safety deposit box in Montreal, Canada, and three individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.

On the left side of the document, there is a photograph showing two individuals: a man wearing glasses and a mustache, and a woman smiling. The caption under the photo reads, "They're back!" and provides context about the recovery of the stolen coins. It mentions that nearly half of the stolen rare coins were recovered after a 11-month search by the FBI, Cambridge Police, and international law enforcement agencies.

The document has a tan-colored background with typewritten text, and there are punched holes on the right side, suggesting it was stored in a binder or folder. The overall tone of the document is informative, reporting on the successful recovery of the stolen artifacts and the subsequent arrests.

This image is a scanned page featuring a newspaper clipping and a photograph. The photograph, labeled "Harvard Gazette 11/8/74," shows two individuals smiling, one of whom is holding a coin. The caption under the photograph 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 Burrell, Keeper of the Coins."

The newspaper clipping is from "The Boston Globe" dated Saturday, November 9, 1974. The headline reads: "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal." The article discusses the recovery of rare Greek and Roman coins stolen from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum and the arrest of three individuals in Montreal in connection with the theft. The article provides details about the investigation, the individuals involved, and the recovery of the coins.

The image is a composite of two newspaper clippings attached to a piece of paper. The paper appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear, suggesting it has been stored for a considerable amount of time. The clippings are from different newspapers and are dated from the 1970s.

The first clipping, on the left side of the image, is from the Harvard Gazette and is dated November 18, 1974. It features a photograph of a man and a woman. The man is wearing glasses and a suit, while the woman is wearing a dress and holding a small object, possibly a coin or a piece of jewelry. The photograph is in black and white, and the text accompanying the image is not fully visible, but it seems to be related to an event or announcement involving the individuals in the photo.

The second clipping, on the right side of the image, is from the Boston Globe and is dated November 9, 1974. It contains a headline that reads "More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal." The article discusses the recovery of stolen coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. According to the article, the FBI had announced the recovery of a significant portion of the stolen coins, which were worth an estimated $1 million. Three men were arrested in Montreal in connection with the theft. The article provides details about the investigation, the suspects, and the recovery process.

The clippings are attached to the paper with tape, and there are some holes and creases visible, indicating that the paper has been handled and possibly stored in a folder or binder. The overall condition of the clippings and the paper suggests that they are historical documents, likely kept for reference or archival purposes.

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.

This image appears to be a scrapbook page featuring two distinct sections:

1. Photograph on the Left:

   • The photograph shows two individuals whose faces are obscured.
   • One person is prominently holding up a coin, with the other person standing beside them.
   • A caption below the image notes the recovery of rare coins stolen from the Fogg Museum.

2. Newspaper Clipping on the Right:

   • A news article bearing the title “More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal” is attached to the scrapbook page.
   • The article mentions an investigation, the FBI’s recovery of ancient coins, and details about arrests related to the theft of artifacts.
   • Names of individuals and specifics of the operation are discussed within the text.

The scrapbook itself is made from brown paper and has a single hole punched for either storage or binding purposes. There is handwritten text marking the source and/or title of the publication in the top left corner of the page.

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 scrapbook page or mounting of two vintage newspaper clippings on brown backing.

• Left: a black-and-white photo of two men, both with their faces obscured by large gray blocks. There’s a caption beneath the image and a heading at the top that looks like a newspaper title and date.
• Right: a vertical newspaper clipping with a bold headline: “More Fogg coins found, 3 arrested in Montreal.” It contains several columns of text about the coins, the FBI, and arrests.
  The overall look is old-fashioned, with torn clipping edges and a muted, sepia-toned color scheme.