Word: arts
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...unable to build, with the money she had for the purpose, an observatory as thoroughly and finely equipped as she had hoped. Professor Cooke then told her of the various Harvard museums and the work being done at them; and he suggested that she leave her money for an Art Museum at Harvard. Mrs. Fogg made no promises, but it was found, when her will was admitted to probate, that the change had been made in favor of Harvard. It seems, therefore, that much of the new bequest is owing to Professor Cooke's thoughtfulness...
...Philosophy of American Literature" has just been published. The book is written by Greenough White, A. M., Harvard '84, and shows a wonderful familiarity with American authors. It points out the connection between our country's literature and history, and shows how new forms in letter and art have arisen as advancing thought required,-a task not attempted hitherto. It is an excellent key to the whole subject of American literature, and has been favorably criticised by certain members of our English department...
...also give and bequeath to the said corporation the marble bust of my said husband made by the late H. K. Browne, sculptor, to be kept in a suitable hall or room in the said Art Museum...
...generous bequest to the University which is now announced is appreciated by all those connected with Harvard. Our art department has long been of high standing in point of learning, but we have suffered greatly for want of a plover museum and appropriate works of art. Professor Norton has devoted many articles to a description of the needs of the University in this direction, and the present gift is due to him in great measure...
...sincerely hope that in the erection of this building the foremost thought will be to follow out those ideas in which Harvard students of art have for years been drilled. The words of the will, ornamental and appropriate," describing the museum, ought always to be borne in mind, to the end that at least we may have a building connected with the college to which, as a pleasing specimen of architecture, we may be referred. The buildings of our college yard have been severely criticised by able artists, but we hope that this new museum may be beautiful enough...