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The image appears to be a page from a publication with two distinct newspaper clippings attached to it. The top clipping, titled "Harvard Today Summer, 1976," discusses the Fogg Art Museum's third bicentennial exhibit titled "Harvard Divided." The article describes the exhibit's focus on the American Revolutionary period and how it affected Harvard families and other Boston and Cambridge citizens. It mentions John Hancock's financial issues, portraits of figures like Benjamin Franklin and General Lafayette, and other historical artifacts and illustrations included in the exhibit. The accompanying photograph shows three individuals in period attire, engaged in a fencing scenario, labeled with the caption "Foiled again! Thomas Hollis (right), Harvard benefactor and advocate of liberty, loses a touch to the son of his fencing instructor, Mr. Martin (center)." The painting is attributed to English artist John Green and is part of the Fogg's bicentennial exhibit.

The bottom clipping, from the "Boston Herald-American" dated September 1, 1976, reports on a burglary at the home of Seymour Slive, the director of the Fogg Museum at Harvard. Eight paintings valued at $100,000 and various other valuables were stolen. The article provides details about the theft, including the discovery of the missing items by Slive's daughter and the involvement of local law enforcement in the investigation. This incident is mentioned in the context of a series of art thefts in Cambridge over six weeks.

This image appears to be a clipping from a magazine or newspaper dated "Summer, 1976," featuring articles and a photograph related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. The top portion of the page contains an article titled "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge." The article discusses the historical impact of John Hancock on Harvard during the American Revolution and details the content of the exhibit, which includes portraits of Hancock and other prominent figures.

The photograph accompanying the article shows three men in period attire engaged in a fencing scene. The caption identifies the men as Thomas Hollis, a Harvard benefactor and advocate of liberty, and his fencing instructor's son, with another man in the center. The painting is attributed to the English artist John Green and is part of the exhibit.

The bottom portion of the page contains a separate article from the "Boston Herald-American" dated September 1, 1976, titled "Art stolen from Fogg director's home." This article reports on the theft of eight paintings valued at $100,000 from the home of Seymour Slive, the director of the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The article also mentions that this was the second major art theft in Cambridge in six weeks, with the first occurring at the home of Harvard University President Derek C. Bok.

The image is a composite of two newspaper clippings, both related to the Harvard community, placed on a beige background. The top clipping is from "Harvard Today Summer, 1976," and it is titled "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge."

The clipping features an article discussing the exhibition "Harvard Divided," which commemorates the bicentennial of the American Revolution. The text describes the exhibition's focus on the lives of Harvard families and their involvement in the revolution, highlighting the conflict and division that the war caused among them. The article mentions John Hancock's role as treasurer of Harvard College and his refusal to balance the college's books or show financial records to its administrators. It also notes that Hancock's heirs agreed to repay most of the money he owed to Harvard after his death.

The article includes a black-and-white photograph of three men in colonial attire, one of whom is holding a sword, suggesting a scene from the revolutionary era. The men appear to be engaged in a dramatic or theatrical moment, possibly reenacting a historical event. The photograph is credited to John Green, the artist of "Harvard Divided."

Below the article is a smaller clipping from the "Boston Herald-American" dated September 1, 1976. This clipping reports on the theft of art from the home of Katherine Silve, the director of the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The article states that eight paintings, valued at $10,000, were stolen, including two Oriental rugs and a Tiffany candelabrum. The thief was described as a "casual burglar," and the paintings were taken while the family was sleeping. The article mentions that the theft was reported to the police, and an investigation was underway.

The clippings are pinned to a piece of cardboard, suggesting that they were collected and preserved for reference or display. The overall theme of the image is the intersection of art, history, and crime within the Harvard community during the bicentennial celebrations of the American Revolution.

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.

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 depicts a newspaper clipping featuring an article about the Fogg Museum's third bicentennial exhibition, titled "Harvard Divided," which opened in Cambridge. The article is accompanied by a photograph of three men in 18th-century attire, with one man pointing a sword at another.

Key Elements:

• Newspaper Clipping: The clipping is from the Harvard Today Summer 1976 edition.
• Article Title: "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge"
• Photograph: A black-and-white image of three men in 18th-century attire, with one man pointing a sword at another.
• Caption: The caption reads, "Foiled again!" Thomas Hollis (right), Harvard benefactor and advocate of liberty, loses a touch to the son of his fencing instructor, Mr. Martin (center). The painting, by English artist John Green, is part of the Fogg's Bicentennial exhibit, "Harvard Divided."

Additional Information:

• Boston Herald-American September 1, 1976: A smaller clipping below the main article reports on the theft of eight paintings valued at $100,000 from the home of Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Museum at Harvard, at 1 Walker Place, Cambridge.
• Theft Details: The theft occurred when Slive's daughter, Katherine, who said she found the paintings missing when she returned home Monday night, reported it to the police. A rear door had been pried open, and police are investigating the second major art theft in Cambridge in six weeks.

Overall, the image provides information about the Fogg Museum's bicentennial exhibition and a notable art theft incident in Cambridge.

The image presents a page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring a prominent headline that reads "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge." The page is divided into two sections: a large article on the left and a smaller article on the right.

• Main Article
  • The main article is titled "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge."
  • It discusses the Fogg Art Museum's third Bicentennial exhibition, which explores the lives of Harvard families and those affected by the American Revolution.
  • The article mentions that the exhibition features 500 objects, including portraits, decorative arts, and gifts from Harvard's great benefactors.
  • It also highlights the involvement of the Hollis family in England and their contribution to the exhibition.
• Smaller Article
  • The smaller article is titled "Art stolen from Fogg director's home."
  • It reports that eight paintings valued at $100,000 have been stolen from the home of Seymour Birnbaum, director of the Fogg Museum at Harvard.
  • The theft was reported to police by Birnbaum's daughter, Katherine, who said she found the paintings missing when she returned home Monday night.
  • A rear door had been pried open, and police were called to the paintings.
  • The stolen paintings include a Tiffany candle burner, which was also stolen by burglars.
  • The burglars were arrested by police at the time of the burglary, police said.
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The image is a scanned newspaper clipping featuring two articles about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The top article, titled "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge," is from the Summer 1976 issue of Harvard Today. The article discusses an exhibition showcasing the lives of Harvard families and citizens during the American Revolution, highlighting the divisions within the university during that period. A black-and-white image accompanies the article, depicting a painting by English artist John Singleton Copley titled "Failed again!" It features three men in 18th-century attire engaged in a fencing match.

The bottom article, titled "Art stolen from Fogg director's home," is from the Boston Herald-American, dated September 1, 1976. The article reports on the theft of eight paintings valued at $100,000 from the home of Seymour Slive, the director of the Fogg Museum. The theft occurred when Slive's daughter returned home to find the paintings missing, and a ray door had been pried open. The article also mentions that two valuable Oriental rugs and other valuables were taken, and that the investigation was ongoing.

Both articles are mounted on a piece of cardboard with three holes punched along the left side, suggesting they were once part of a binder or scrapbook.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and articles, likely from the 1970s, arranged on a brown paper background. The main points are:

• Newspaper Clipping 1: "Fogg's 3rd Bicentennial show, 'Harvard Divided,' opens in Cambridge"
+ Features an image of three men in colonial attire engaged in a fencing match
+ The article discusses the exhibition "Harvard Divided" at the Fogg Art Museum
+ Includes information about John Hancock's financial struggles with Harvard College

• Newspaper Clipping 2: "Art stolen from Fogg director's home"
+ Reports on the theft of eight paintings valued at $100,000 from the home of Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Museum at Harvard
+ The theft occurred while Slive was out of town
+ The stolen items included two valuable Oriental rugs and other valuables

• Publication Information
+ Harvard Today, Summer 1976 (top clipping)
+ Boston Herald-American, September 1, 1976 (bottom clipping)

In summary, the image showcases two newspaper clippings from 1976, one highlighting an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum and the other reporting on a theft from the director's home. The clippings provide insight into the cultural and artistic events of the time, as well as a notable crime involving the director of the Fogg Museum.

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.