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The image is a clipping from a newspaper, specifically the "Harvard Today" from the summer of 1976. The main article is titled "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge." The article discusses John Hancock's contributions to Harvard and the United States, particularly his role during the American Revolution. It highlights an exhibition at the Fogg Museum called "Harvard Divided," which features portraits of Harvard's founders, including John Hancock, and other notable figures. The exhibition also includes works by artists like John Singleton Copley and Benjamin Franklin.

The article mentions that the exhibition is well-represented and includes a selection of Copley's portraits, as well as illustrations of Cambridge and Harvard during the Revolutionary period. It also notes the involvement of Thomas Hollis and his family in the exhibition.

Additionally, there is a smaller article clipping from the "Boston Herald-American" dated September 1, 1976, titled "Art stolen from Fogg director's home." This article reports that paintings valued at $100,000 were stolen from the home of the Fogg Museum's director, John Coolidge, in Cambridge. The stolen items include two valuable Oriental rugs and several pieces of silver. The theft occurred while the family was away, and the police were investigating the incident. The article mentions that the stolen paintings include works by Eugene Boudin and were taken while the house was unoccupied.

The image shows two newspaper clippings mounted on a board. The first clipping, from "Harvard Today Summer 1976," is titled "Fogg’s 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge." The article discusses the exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Museum, which includes the portrait of John Hancock by John Singleton Copley. The show, titled "Harvard Divided," explores how the lives of Harvard families, including John Hancock and General Lafayette, were affected by the American Revolution. The article mentions that the exhibition features portraits, decorative arts, and illustrations from the colonial period and discusses the historical context and significance of the pieces.

The second clipping, from the "Boston Herald-American dated September 1, 1976," is titled "Art stolen from Fogg director's home." The article reports that eight paintings, valued at $100,000, were stolen from the home of Fogg Museum Director Agnew H. Bush. The paintings, which included works by Mary Cassatt, were taken along with other valuables, such as Chinese vases. The theft occurred while the director and his family were away, and the police were investigating the incident. The article also mentions that this theft is one of several recent art thefts in the Cambridge area, including a previous heist of paintings valued at $30,000 from the Fogg Museum.

The clippings are arranged with the first one on top and the second one beneath it, both set against a light background.

The image is a collage of two newspaper clippings from the year 1976, featuring articles related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

1. Top Clipping (Harvard Today, Summer 1976):

   • Title: "Fogg's 3rd Bicentenial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge"

   • Content: This article discusses an exhibition titled "Harvard Divided," which highlights the lives of Harvard families during the American Revolution. It includes portraits of individuals such as John Hancock and the Reverend Mather Byles, as well as decorative arts and documents from the period. The exhibition was curated by Thomas Hollis and Martin, and it covers the political and social impacts of the Revolution on Harvard and the surrounding communities.

   • Image: The article includes a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of men dressed in historical clothing, possibly representing the Revolutionary era.

2. Bottom Clipping (Boston Herald-American, September 1, 1976):

   • Title: "Art stolen from Fogg director's home"

   • Content: This article reports on a theft at the home of the Fogg Art Museum director. Eight paintings, valued at approximately $100,000, were stolen. The crime occurred in two incidents: one in July and another in August, involving two Tiffany candle burners and other valuable items. The police investigation was led by Detective Edwin Peterson, with assistance from Joseph Amoroso and Joseph Connors.

   • Image: The accompanying image is a smaller clipping that provides details about the theft, highlighting the significant value of the stolen art and the ongoing investigation.

The juxtaposition of these clippings offers a contrast between a historical exhibition celebrating Harvard’s heritage and a contemporary incident involving the theft of valuable art pieces.

The image consists of two newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. The larger, top clipping is from "Harvard Today," dated Summer 1976, titled "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge." It discusses the third Bicentennial exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, titled "Harvard Divided." The article notes that the exhibition includes portraits of John Hancock, who was a controversial figure during his tenure as treasurer of Harvard College, and other historical figures. It also mentions the inclusion of decorative arts, illustrations, and gifts from Harvard's benefactors. The exhibit aims to reflect the impact of the American Revolution on Harvard families and those in Boston and Cambridge. The article highlights that the exhibit includes items from the collection of Reverend Mather Byles, a noted Cambridge punster, and was curated by Thomas Hollis, a Harvard benefactor. There is also a mention of the painting by John Green, which is part of the exhibition.

2. The smaller, bottom clipping is from the "Boston Herald-American," dated September 1, 1976, titled "Art stolen from Fogg director's home." This article reports that eight paintings valued at $100,000 were stolen from the home of the Fogg Museum director, Edwin Peters, along with other valuable items like rugs, a Tiffany candelabra, and Oriental rugs. The theft was discovered by Peters' daughter, Katherine, who found the paintings missing. The clipping also mentions that the investigation into the burglary was ongoing, and it was described as a "cat" burglary, with no force used to enter the home. The stolen items included a 16th-century French painting, a 17th-century Italian painting, and others.

Both clippings are attached to a beige card, with the larger clipping covering most of the card and the smaller one clipped underneath it.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the summer of 1976, specifically from "Harvard Today" and the "Boston Herald-American."

1. Harvard Today (Summer, 1976) Clipping:

   • Headline: "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge"
   • Content:
     • The article discusses John Hancock's complicated relationship with Harvard, including his refusal to serve as an overseer and the eventual repayment of his debt to Harvard.
     • It mentions the Fogg Art Museum's third Bicentennial exhibition, "Harvard Divided," which explores how the lives of Harvard families and other Boston and Cambridge citizens were impacted by the American Revolution.
     • The exhibition features portraits of Harvard families, including the Hancock family, and decorative arts like furniture, silver, and glass.
     • A portrait of Thomas Hollis, a Harvard benefactor, is highlighted, and the article includes a description of the exhibition's contents and the involvement of Reverend Mather Byles, who kept records of Harvard’s activities during the revolutionary period.
     • The article also mentions the involvement of Thomas Hollis Jr. in assembling the materials for the exhibition.

2. Boston Herald-American (September 1, 1976) Clipping:

   • Headline: "Art stolen from Fogg director's home"
   • Content:
     • The article reports on the theft of eight paintings valued at $100,000 from the home of the director of the Fogg Art Museum, Edwin J. Peterson.
     • The theft occurred while the director and his wife were away for the weekend. The paintings were taken from the home on Wall Street Place, Cambridge.
     • The stolen items included works by artists such as Joseph Amoruso, John Green, and other valuable pieces including Tiffany lamps and Oriental rugs.
     • The burglary was discovered when the couple returned home and found their house ransacked.

The clippings provide a snapshot of significant cultural and historical events related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum in the mid-1970s.

The image is a collage of two main newspaper articles from 1976, each with distinct headlines and content.

Top Article: "Fogg’s 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge"

Summary:

• Headline: The Fogg Art Museum is hosting its third Bicentennial exhibition titled "Harvard Divided," which opened in Cambridge.
• Content:
  • The article discusses John Hancock, who was notable both for his role in the Continental Congress and as a less favorable figure for Harvard.
  • During the Revolutionary War, Hancock’s refusal to sell his brigantine to Harvard administrators led to a conflict, resulting in the removal of his records from the Harvard archives.
  • The exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum commemorates this story and other aspects of the period with various portraits and artifacts.
  • The exhibit includes works depicting prominent figures from both loyalist (Tory) and revolutionary (Whig) perspectives.
  • One notable painting is a portrait of the Cambridge painter, Reverend Mather Byles, Sr., who was known as a Tory.
  • The article also mentions John Singleton Copley and other artists whose works are featured.
  • John Harvard, the namesake of the university, is represented in the exhibition.
  • The exhibition's catalog was assembled by the museum's director.

Images:

• The article includes a photograph of three individuals in historical attire, labeled:
  • Fulled-spiral Thomas Hollis, a Harvard benefactor.
  • Martin, a servant.
  • A painting by Engraver John Green depicting a scene from the exhibition.

Bottom Article: "Art stolen from Fogg director's home"

Summary:

• Headline: A theft involving valuable art pieces from the home of the Fogg Museum director in Cambridge.
• Content:
  • Eight paintings valued at $100,000 were stolen from the home of Daniel Robbins, the director of the Fogg Museum, while he and his wife were on vacation.
  • The stolen items included a Tiffany candle burner and Oriental rugs.
  • The theft occurred between Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
  • The stolen paintings included works by notable artists such as Degas, Renoir, and others.
  • A reward of $1,000 was offered for information leading to the recovery of the stolen items.
  • Police and detectives were investigating the incident.

Additional Information:

• Both articles are from 1976, with the top one from "Harvard Today" (Summer 1976) and the bottom one from the "Boston Herald-American" (September 1, 1976).

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings attached.

The top clipping is from "Harvard Today" Summer 1976 edition and features an article titled "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided', opens in Cambridge." The article talks about John Hancock and a bicentennial exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum called "Harvard Divided." The exhibition follows portraits by several artists, depicting historical figures from Boston and Cambridge in the American Revolution era. There is also a black and white photograph of two men fencing, dressed in 18th-century attire. The caption identifies them as Thomas Hollis (right), a Harvard benefactor and advocate of liberty, and another man named Martin, with the painting attributed to English artist John Green.

The bottom clipping is from the Boston Herald-American dated September 1, 1976. It reports on an art theft from the Fogg director's home, noting that eight paintings valued at $100,000 were stolen. Additional valuables taken include Oriental rugs and a Tiffany candle burner. The article mentions details about the investigation and early July timing of the theft.

This image displays an aged newspaper clipping mounted on a brown background. The article at the top is from "Harvard Today, Summer 1976," detailing an exhibition called "Harvard Divided," which appears to have been held in Cambridge. There is a corresponding historic black and white photograph accompanying the article, showing three figures engaged in what appears to be a fencing match.

Below the main article is a smaller clipping cut from what seems to be the "Boston Herald-American" dated September 1, 1976. This clipping reports on an art theft from the home of the director of the Fogg Museum, with various details about the stolen items and the circumstances of the theft.

Both articles and the image are affixed to a tan, punch-hole paper, possibly part of a scrapbook or an archive.

The image is a scanned page from a publication titled Harvard Today, dated Summer, 1976. It contains two distinct news articles presented side by side, each accompanied by accompanying illustrations.

Top Article: "Fogg’s 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge"

• Headline: "Fogg’s 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge"

• Content:

  • The article discusses a bicentennial exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, titled Harvard Divided, which explores Harvard's history through various artifacts and portraits.
  • It highlights the controversial figure of John Hancock, who served as Harvard's treasurer from 1773 to 1777. Hancock was criticized for his handling of Harvard's finances, particularly for refusing to settle Harvard's debts and for not providing financial records to administrators.
  • The exhibition includes portraits of notable individuals such as Benjamin Franklin, General Lafayette, and other Boston and Cambridge families, as well as illustrations and artifacts from the Revolutionary period.
  • The article notes that the exhibition was curated by John Coles Sr., a former student and Harvard benefactor, who assembled the materials and wrote the catalogue.

• Illustration:

  • A painting depicting a fencing scene. The caption identifies the individuals as:
    • Thomas Hollis (on the right), a Harvard benefactor and advocate of liberty, who is shown losing a touch to his son’s fencing instructor, Mr. Slive.
    • Martis (center), part of the Fogg’s Bicentennial exhibit, Harvard Divided.
  • The painting is attributed to English artist John Green.

Bottom Article: "Art stolen from Fogg director’s home"

• Headline: "Art stolen from Fogg director’s home"

• Content:

  • The article reports on a theft that occurred at the home of Walter Place, the director of the Fogg Museum at Harvard, in Cambridge.
  • Eight paintings valued at $100,000 were stolen, along with other valuables such as Oriental rugs and a Tiffany candle burner.
  • The theft took place during the early morning hours, and the police were alerted when Place’s daughter, Katherine, discovered the missing items after returning home from a party.
  • The article mentions that the theft occurred while the family was sleeping, and an investigation was underway.
  • Additional details include the theft of paintings valued at $88,000, including works by Derrick Bok and C. Bak, and two 18th-century French paintings taken by the family.

• Visual Elements:

  • No accompanying illustration is visible for this article, as the space is occupied by the illustration from the top article.

Additional Details:

• The page includes a footer with the publication name (Harvard Today), the issue date (Summer, 1976), and a source credit at the bottom: "Boston Herald-American September 1, 1976."
• The layout is typical of a newspaper or magazine page, with a clear separation between the two articles and their respective visuals and captions.

This page provides a glimpse into both cultural and criminal events at Harvard University during the mid-1970s, highlighting the bicentennial celebrations and a significant art theft.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or article from Harvard Today magazine, dated Summer 1976. The article is about the Fogg Museum's third bicentennial show titled "Harvard Divided," which explores the lives of Harvard families and other Boston and Cambridge citizens affected by the American Revolution. The article mentions that the show includes portraits, illustrations, and decorative arts from the museum's collection, as well as gifts from Harvard's benefactors. It also mentions that a painting by English artist John Green, titled "Harvard Divided," is part of the exhibition. The image also includes a separate article about art thefts in Cambridge, including the theft of paintings from the Fogg Museum and the director's home.