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This image displays a newspaper clipping mounted on a light brown file folder, likely for archival purposes. The collection of clippings details a high-profile theft of artworks from the residence of Harvard University President Derek Bok in July 1976.

Main Article (Harvard Crimson, July 13, 1976):
The dominant article, authored by Peter Frawley, is titled:

“Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But ‘Self-Insured,’ According to Slive”

It reports that five paintings, valued at $370,000, were stolen from President Bok’s home. The paintings, which were on loan from the Fogg Art Museum, were “self-insured” — meaning Harvard assumed the risk internally rather than purchasing insurance from an outside company.

The article features a composite image of the five stolen paintings, arranged in a 2x3 grid:

• Top left: A Boudin, depicting a coastal or harbor scene.
• Top middle: A Boudin, possibly another harbor or seascape.
• Top right: A Twachtman, featuring a large building or castle.
• Bottom left: A Boudin, showing a rocky shore or landscape.
• Bottom middle: A Boudin, possibly a beach or coastal scene.
• Bottom right: A Twachtman, depicting a landscape with a prominent tree or structure.

The article quotes Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Art Museum, explaining “self-insurance” and noting that another painting, owned by President Bok and valued at $10,000, was also stolen. A Harvard official, Robert S. Mullen, acknowledged the office had previously arranged insurance for other loans.

New York Times Article (July 17, 1976):
A smaller clipping from the New York Times on the left side features the headline:

“Harvard Offers Reward in Theft”

It reports that Harvard offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the six stolen paintings. The article confirms the paintings were valued at $380,000, with five on loan from the Fogg Museum and one belonging to the Bok family. It notes the paintings were stolen on the night of July 8, and specifies that two were by the French Impressionist Eugène Boudin, each valued at $100,000.

Additional Clipping:
A third, partially obscured article headline reads “HARVARD DIVIDED” and discusses the Fogg Art Museum’s upcoming Bicentennial exhibition on political and social upheaval during the American Revolution. It mentions Linda Ayres assembling materials from the Fogg, Harvard College, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and other institutions.

Annotation:
There is a handwritten note on the folder beneath the clipping that reads:

“CANNONSBURG, Sept. 1976”

Overall:
The image captures a documented media response to a significant art theft from a university president’s residence, highlighting institutional risk management (“self-insurance”), the value and origin of the stolen works (mostly by Boudin and Twachtman), and the university’s public effort to recover them with a reward offer. The clipping is preserved as a historical record, potentially filed under an annotation referencing “Cannonsburg” in September 1976.

The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and a typed note, all of which seem to be related to a theft incident involving paintings from the Bok Residence at Harvard University. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Top Section:

• Headline: "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive"

  • Source: Harvard Crimson, dated July 13, 1976.
  • Content: The article discusses the theft of five Harvard-owned paintings worth $370,000 from President Bok's house. It also mentions that the paintings were "self-insured," with Seymour Slive, the director of the Fogg Art Museum, providing this information. The article further explains what "self-insurance" entails and notes that the paintings had been on loan from the Fogg Art Museum since 1971.

• Images: Four small photographs depict different paintings that were stolen, with captions identifying the artists: Boudin, Beckheyde, another Boudin, Gifford, and Twachtman.

Middle Section:

• Headline: "Harvard Offers Reward in Theft"
  • Source: New York Times, dated July 17, 1976.
  • Content: Harvard University offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six paintings stolen from President Bok's home. The article details that the paintings were valued at $385,000, with five on loan from the Fogg Museum and one belonging to the Bok family. It also mentions the involvement of the Cambridge Police Department and the FBI in the investigation.

Bottom Section:

• Typed Note:
  • Headline: "CONNOISSEUR" with the date "Sept 1976."
  • Content: This section appears to be an excerpt or summary of an article from a publication titled "Connoisseur," dated September 1976. The content discusses the "Harvard Bicentennial Exhibition," which examined the political and social upheaval caused by the American Revolution in colonial Boston, Cambridge, and Harvard College. It mentions that Linda Ayres, assistant to the director of the Fogg Museum, has assembled material from Harvard collections, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Massachusetts Historical Society.

The overall context of these clippings suggests that the image is part of a collection documenting the aftermath of the theft of paintings from Harvard University and the subsequent efforts by the university to recover them.

This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and a handwritten note, all related to the theft of paintings from the Bok residence at Harvard University. The clippings are pasted on a brown sheet of paper.

1. Top Clipping (Harvard Crimson, July 13, 1976):

   • Headline: "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive"
   • Article: The article discusses the theft of five Harvard-owned paintings worth $370,000 from President Bok's house. These paintings were not insured by an outside company but were "self-insured." The article explains that "self-insurance" can mean either assumption of loss or reimbursement from a special fund created to cover losses. The paintings were on loan from the Fogg Art Museum to the Bok residence since 1971. A sixth painting, owned by President Bok and worth $10,000, was also stolen. The article mentions that the University's insurance office was not aware of the loan or the value of the paintings. It also discusses the investigation into the thefts, involving the FBI, state police, and local police forces.

2. Bottom Left Clipping (New York Times, July 17, 1976):

   • Headline: "Harvard Offers Reward in Theft"
   • Article: This article reports that Harvard University has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six paintings stolen from the home of its president, Derek Bok. The paintings were valued at $385,000, with five on loan from the Fogg Museum and one belonging to the Bok family. The article mentions that the paintings were stolen during the night of July 8, and there are two paintings by the French impressionist Eugene Boudin valued at $100,000 each.

3. Bottom Middle Clipping:

   • Title: "HARVARD DIVIDED"
   • Content: This clipping appears to be about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum related to the American Revolution. It mentions the political and social upheaval caused by the American Revolution in colonial Boston, Cambridge, and Harvard College. The exhibition includes over one hundred portraits, decorative arts, maps, and eighteenth-century views of Cambridge.

4. Handwritten Note:

   • The note at the bottom right corner of the brown sheet reads "CONNOISSEUR Sept 1976."

The overall theme of the image is the theft of valuable paintings from the Bok residence and the subsequent investigation and reward offer by Harvard University.

The image is a document that appears to be a newspaper clipping. It is mounted on a piece of cardboard with a beige background. The clipping is from the "Harvard Crimson" dated July 13, 1976, and features an article titled "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive." The article discusses the theft of five Harvard-owned paintings from President Bok's residence and the fact that they were not covered by an insurance firm but were "self-insured."

The article is accompanied by four small black-and-white photographs of the stolen paintings, which depict various scenes, including a cityscape, a river with boats, and a landscape with a large rock formation. The photographs are arranged in a grid format.

Below the main article, there is a smaller clipping from the "New York Times" dated July 17, 1976, titled "Harvard Offers Reward in Theft." This clipping announces that Harvard University has offered a $5,000 reward for the recovery of the stolen paintings.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note on the cardboard that reads "CANNOT BE SUR." This note is not clearly legible, but it appears to be a comment or annotation related to the document.

The document also includes a smaller clipping with a photograph of a man and a brief caption, but the content of this clipping is not fully visible in the image provided.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with a headline "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive" from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 13, 1976. The article discusses the theft of five Harvard-owned paintings worth $10,000, stolen from President Bok's residence by an outside company. Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Art Museum, declined to cover the losses from a special fund meant for such types of losses. The article also mentions that the paintings were not insured, and the university had handled insurance for several valuable paintings in the past. The article also includes a smaller clipping from the New York Times dated July 17, 1976, which reports that Harvard University had offered a $3,500 reward for the recovery of the stolen paintings.

The image is a collage of three newspaper clippings, each presenting different aspects of a significant art theft incident involving Harvard University and its associated institutions. Here is a detailed description of each section:

Top Section:

• Headline: "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive"
• Source: Harvard Crimson, July 13, 1976.
• Content:
  • The article discusses the theft of five Harvard-owned paintings valued at $3,000,000 from President Bok's house.
  • The paintings were not covered by an insurance company but were "self-insured" by the university.
  • Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Art Museum, stated that the university had a special fund to cover losses, which was applied to the stolen paintings.
  • The stolen paintings included works by notable artists such as John Singer Sargent and John Singer Sargent.
  • Robert S. Mullen, director of purchasing and insurance for the Harvard Art Museums, mentioned that the university had made arrangements to ensure that paintings at the Faculty Club were covered by insurance for several years.
  • An investigation into the theft is ongoing, with involvement from the FBI, State Police, and local authorities.

Bottom Left Section:

• Headline: "Harvard Offers Reward in Theft"
• Source: New York Times, July 17, 1976.
• Content:
  • Harvard University announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six paintings stolen from President Bok's home.
  • The paintings, valued at $385,000, were part of the university's collections and were displayed at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The theft occurred during the night of July 16, and the university is working with local police, including the Cambridge Police Department.
  • The stolen paintings include works by Eugène Boudin, valued at $100,000 each.

Bottom Right Section:

• Headline: "HARVARD DIVIDED"
• Source: Harvard Crimson, July 13, 1976.
• Content:
  • The article discusses the controversy surrounding an exhibition titled "The Art of Revolution," which will be held at the Fogg Art Museum in October.
  • The exhibition features political and social upheaval-themed works, including maps, posters, and decorative arts from the American Revolution.
  • The exhibition has sparked debate among Harvard faculty and students, with some viewing it as a reflection of the university's commitment to addressing historical and contemporary issues.
  • Linda Ayres, assistant to the director of the Fogg, mentions that the exhibition includes works from the Massachusetts Historical Society and other public and private collections.
  • The article also references a symposium on the American Revolution, featuring historians and scholars, to be held at Harvard.

Visual Elements:

• The top section includes a black-and-white photograph of a painting or artwork, possibly one of the stolen pieces, though the details are not clear.
• The bottom left section has no accompanying image, focusing solely on the text.
• The bottom right section also lacks an image, presenting only the article text.

Overall Context:

The collage highlights a major art theft incident at Harvard University, the university's response (including a reward offer), and a concurrent controversy over an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The articles collectively illustrate the intersection of crime, institutional response, and academic debate within the university setting.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 13, 1976, with the headline "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive." The article discusses the theft of five paintings from President Bok's house and the lack of insurance coverage for the artworks.

• Newspaper Clipping
  • Date: July 13, 1976
  • Source: Harvard Crimson
  • Headline: Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive
• Article Content
  • The article reports on the theft of five paintings from President Bok's house.
  • The paintings were valued at $370,000.
  • The insurance firm did not cover the paintings because they were self-insured.
  • The article mentions that the paintings were stolen during the night of July 8.
  • The article also mentions that the paintings were taken from the Fogg Art Museum.
• Additional Information
  • The article includes a photo of the paintings that were stolen.
  • The article mentions that the paintings were part of a collection of 16 paintings that were stolen from the Fogg Art Museum in 1971.
  • The article also mentions that the paintings were valued at $100,000 each.

In summary, the image shows a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 13, 1976, with the headline "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive." The article discusses the theft of five paintings from President Bok's house and the lack of insurance coverage for the artworks.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 13, 1976, with the headline "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive." The article discusses the theft of five paintings from the residence of President Bok's house, which were not insured by an outside company but were "self-insured" by Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Points:

• Headline: "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive"
• Date: July 13, 1976
• Newspaper: Harvard Crimson
• Theft: Five paintings stolen from President Bok's house
• Insurance: Not insured by an outside company, but "self-insured" by Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Art Museum

Additional Information:

• The article includes a photo of the stolen paintings and a quote from Richard W. Smith, the University policeman in charge of Harvard's investigation into the thefts.
• The article also mentions that the paintings were valued at $350,000 and that the university had been considering selling them to raise funds for the museum.

Conclusion:

The image provides information about the theft of five paintings from President Bok's house and the subsequent investigation. The article highlights the unique insurance arrangement for the paintings and the university's consideration of selling them to raise funds for the museum.

The image is a photograph of a piece of cardboard with newspaper clippings attached to it, featuring articles about the theft of valuable paintings from Harvard University.

• The cardboard is light brown and has three holes punched in the right side.
• The top clipping is from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 13, 1976.
  • The headline reads "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive."
  • The article discusses the theft of five paintings worth $300,000 from President Bok's home.
  • The paintings were loaned to the Fogg Art Museum by the Bok family.
  • The article mentions that the university is self-insured and that the director of the Fogg Art Museum, Seymour Slive, declined to specify what type of "self-insurance" applies to the five paintings.
• Below the Harvard Crimson clipping are three smaller clippings.
  • The leftmost clipping is from the New York Times, dated July 17, 1976.
    • The headline reads "Harvard Offers Reward in Theft."
    • The article states that Harvard University has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the stolen paintings.
    • The paintings were valued at several hundred thousand dollars.
  • The middle clipping is from an unknown source.
    • The headline reads "HARVARD DIVIDED."
    • The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition on the Bicentennial celebration.
    • The exhibition includes political and social commentary on the American Revolution.
  • The rightmost clipping is from an unknown source.
    • The text is partially obscured, but it appears to be discussing the theft of the paintings and the investigation into the crime.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings related to the theft of valuable paintings from Harvard University in 1976. The clippings provide information on the theft, the value of the stolen paintings, and the university's response to the incident.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and notes, arranged on a brown paper background. The main clipping is from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 13, 1976, with the headline "Paintings Stolen From Bok Residence Were Not Covered by Insurance Firm But 'Self-Insured,' According to Slive." This article discusses the theft of five Harvard-owned paintings worth $30,000 from President Bok's home.

Below the main clipping are several smaller articles and notes, including:

• A New York Times article from July 17, 1976, titled "Harvard Offers Reward in Theft," which reports on the university's offer of a reward for information leading to the recovery of the stolen paintings.
• A note that reads "PAINTINGS" in handwritten text.
• Another note that appears to be a list of names or words, although the text is not legible.

The overall impression is that these clippings and notes are related to an investigation into the theft of valuable paintings from Harvard University's president's residence. The presence of multiple articles and notes suggests that the theft was a significant event that garnered attention from various sources.