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This image shows a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping or press release mounted on a beige, three-hole-punched backing sheet, likely preserved for archival purposes. The document is from the Gazette, as handwritten in red ink in the top-left corner, dated Nov 16 '77.
The clipping details a significant announcement by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University regarding a major expansion and fundraising initiative.
Fogg Launches Fund Drive for New Facilities
The article explains that the Fogg Art Museum, under the direction of Seymour Slive, is launching a $15.7 million capital fund drive. The funds are earmarked for:
At the time of publication, $4 million had already been raised through gifts and pledges.
The grand vision, called the “grand fine arts arcade,” would link several Harvard facilities — including Houghton Library, Carpenter Center, Fogg, Allston Burr, Gund Hall, and University museums — into a cohesive cultural corridor.
A key component is a new two-story wing to be added to the existing Museum building along Prescott Street, plus a four-story wing on Cambridge Street to provide library and study space for the next 20 years.
A black-and-white photo dominates the upper right corner. It shows four men in tuxedos gathered around a large, detailed architectural model during what appears to be a formal dinner.
The caption reads:
“At a dinner on October 29 at the Harvard Club of New York, Fogg Museum Director Seymour Slive explains details of an architectural model of the Fogg’s proposed expanded facilities to Stanford Calderwood, Management Consultant to the Polaroid Corporation; Philip Hofer, Curator of Printing and Graphic Arts Emeritus (Houghton Library); Fine Arts Librarian Wolfgang Freitag; and Doris Freitag. (Photo: David Herwaldt)”
Fogg Art Museum Begins $15.7 Million Fund Drive for Expanded Quarters
This section elaborates on the museum's urgent need for space. Director Seymour Slive emphasizes the critical shortage of gallery space — noting that students are often “cheated” because 700,000 photographs and 220,000 slides must be stored in corridors, and major works like Rembrandt’s and Cézanne’s are inaccessible to students.
Slive explains that the expansion will include:
He stresses that “the arts are an essential activity, not an accessory... [they] are essential for man’s fulfillment,” and that the Fogg’s mission is not to be “the icing on the cake” but to be integral to the University’s educational mission.
The article conveys urgency, ambition, and a deep commitment to academic and public access to art. It frames the Fogg’s expansion not merely as a building project, but as a vital investment in education, scholarship, and cultural preservation.
The document is clearly a historical artifact, capturing a pivotal moment in the evolution of one of America’s oldest and most important university art museums.
The image is a scanned newspaper article titled "Fogg Launches Fund Drive for New Facilities," dated November 18, 1977. The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's expansion plans and the corresponding fundraising effort to raise $15.7 million. The text explains the vision for the new Fogg complex, including a two-story wing, renovated lecture halls, and a four-story addition. It also highlights the need for more gallery and study space to accommodate the museum's collection and growing student population.
The article is divided into two main parts, with the second part titled "Fogg Art Museum Begins $15.7 Million Fund Drive for Expanded Quarters" and marked as "Continued from page 1." It elaborates on the new plans' benefits, such as increased gallery space, protection of artworks with a climate control system, and the need to expand the collection while maintaining its quality.
In the top right corner of the article, there is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people, presumably at a dinner event on October 29, 1977, at the Harvard Club of New York. In this photo, a man is shown explaining details of an architectural model of the Fogg's proposed expanded facilities to a group of attendees, including Stanford Calderwood, Philip Hofer, Wolfgang Freitag, and Doris Freitag. The photo credits the photographer as David Herwaldt.
The image is a scanned page from a publication, likely a newsletter or magazine, dated November 18, 1977, as indicated by the handwritten note in the top left corner. The page is titled "Fogg Launches Fund Drive for New Facilities" and discusses the Fogg Art Museum's plans to raise $15.7 million for the expansion and renovation of its facilities.
The article mentions Seymour Slive, the Director of the Fogg Art Museum, who envisions an expanded complex that will include a two-story wing for housing galleries and curatorial departments, a renovation of the Allston Burr Lecture Hall, and the erection of a four-story wing on Cambridge Street. The article also highlights the importance of the Fogg as a teaching museum and the need for more space to accommodate the growing collection and student needs.
There is a photograph accompanying the article, which shows a group of people, including Seymour Slive, discussing architectural plans. The individuals in the photo are dressed formally, suggesting a formal event or meeting. The text in the photograph caption identifies the individuals as Seymour Slive, Stanford Calderwood, Philip Hofer, Wolfgang Freitag, and Doris Freitag. The caption also notes that the photo was taken on October 29 at the Harvard Club of New York.
The article continues to discuss the challenges faced by the museum due to lack of space, the need to protect the artworks with a climate control system, and the museum's reliance on the generosity of its friends and benefactors for the expansion project. The text emphasizes the importance of the arts as an essential activity for human fulfillment.
A paper with a picture and text is attached to a brown paper with two holes. The picture shows several people standing and sitting in a room. The text is about the Fogg Art Museum, which is starting a fund drive for new facilities. The museum is asking for donations to expand its space and improve its facilities. The museum director, Mr. Slive, is quoted in the text, expressing his concern for the well-being of the students and scholars who use the museum.
The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated November 16, 1977. The clipping features an article titled "Fogg Launches Fund Drive for New Facilities." The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's ambitious plan to expand its facilities, with a goal of raising $15.7 million. The expansion includes the addition of a Fine Arts Department, a Fine Art Renovation, and a Fine Arts Library, along with a new Fine Arts Lecture Hall and a study center. The article highlights the museum's commitment to improving its infrastructure to better serve the public and students. It also mentions the challenges faced in providing adequate space for the growing collection and the need for improved environmental controls. The clipping includes a photograph of Seymour Slive, the Fogg Museum Director, and other notable figures at a dinner held at the Harvard Club of New York.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from a publication dated November 18, 1977, titled "Fogg Launches Fund Drive for New Facilities." The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's ambitious expansion plans, which include raising $15.7 million to fund the construction of new facilities. The article highlights several key points:
Expansion Goals:
Funding and Progress:
Facilities and Features:
Quotes and Perspectives:
Challenges and Solutions:
The image conveys a sense of progress and ambition, showcasing the Fogg Art Museum's commitment to growth and modernization. The photograph of the group examining the model adds a visual element that underscores the collaborative and forward-looking nature of the project. The article emphasizes the museum's role in education, research, and public engagement, highlighting its importance as a cultural and academic institution.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Gazette" dated November 18, 1977, with the headline "Fogg Launches Fund Drive for New Facilities." It features an article about a fundraising campaign launched by the Fogg Art Museum to raise $15.7 million for expanding and renovating its facilities, including a new Fine Arts Department, Museum, and Hicks building. The article includes details about the museum's plans, the importance of art education, and community involvement.
The clipping includes a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of people, including Fogg Museum Director Seymour Slive, gathered around a model of the new architectural design of the Fogg's proposed expanded facilities. The individuals in the photo are formally dressed, and the group appears to be engaged in discussion about the model. The names and roles of the people in the photo are partially mentioned in the caption, which states the photo was taken on October 29 at the Harvard Club of New York.
Overall, the clipping highlights the museum's ambitions to enhance its infrastructure and expand its art collection, emphasizing the educational and cultural benefits of the development.
The image depicts a newspaper or magazine clipping attached to a scrapbook page. The clipping includes text and a photograph. The text is about the Fogg Art Museum launching a $15.7 million fund drive to expand its facilities. The article details the goals for the museum, including renovations, expanded quarters, and improvements. Key elements include information about the institution's collection, its role as a teaching museum, and its significance as an art repository.
In the photograph, several individuals are standing together and looking at an architectural model. The people are dressed formally, and the faces have been blurred. The event appears to be tied to the fund drive. The clipping has been annotated in handwriting at the top, reading "Gazette NOV 18 '77," which likely indicates the publication date. The page itself seems to have been punched to be stored in a binder.
The image presented is of a newspaper article clipping pasted onto a brown, textured background, resembling a bulletin board. The clipping appears to be from a publication called "Gazette," dated November 16, 1977. The article is headlined "Fogg Launches Fund Drive for New Facilities" and discusses a fundraising effort by the Fogg Art Museum, including their goal for a financial drive, the expansion plans, and detailed operational costs.
A photograph accompanying the article features a group of individuals standing around a table, examining what seems to be an architectural model of the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping also contains a continuation header for the article to be read on another page. The page is secured to the background by a metallic push pin at the top left corner, and there's an empty space at the bottom of the background, possibly for additional clippings or notes that are not present.
This is a scrapbook-style page with torn newspaper clippings mounted on brown kraft paper. At the top right is a black-and-white photo of several men in tuxedos gathered around a table, their faces partially blurred. The left side features two article clippings with headlines about the Fogg Art Museum launching a fund drive for new facilities and expanding quarters (around $15.7 million). There’s a handwritten note in red at the top left that reads something like “Gazette Nov 16/77.” The page has two punched holes along the left edge, as if it were part of a binder.