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The image is a page from a press clipping service, dated August 29, 1941, from Boston, Massachusetts. It contains two newspaper articles about the will of Charles Henry Taylor, a former director and treasurer of the Boston Globe.

Article 1: "Taylor Estate Left to Widow; Harvard Shares in Collections"

• Content Summary:
  • Charles Henry Taylor's will, signed on August 19, 1941, leaves the bulk of his estate to his widow, Mrs. Mary H. Taylor.
  • His collection of paintings, drawings, and prints is bequeathed to Harvard College.
  • The will specifies that the collection should be kept together and exhibited as the "Charles Henry Taylor Collection."
  • The will also includes provisions for the care and maintenance of the collection, including framing and exhibition.
  • Harvard College and the Peabody Museum are to share the collection, with Harvard receiving the paintings and drawings, and the Peabody Museum receiving the prints.
  • The will stipulates that the collection should be exhibited in a suitable gallery or museum.
  • The trustees are instructed to sell any items not related to the collection to fund its maintenance and exhibition.

Article 2: "C. H. Taylor's Will on File Virtually All Left in Trust For His Widow"

• Content Summary:
  • The will of Charles Henry Taylor, filed in Suffolk Probate Court, leaves virtually all his estate in trust for his widow, Mary H. Taylor.
  • The will includes provisions for the care and maintenance of his art collection, which is to be kept together and exhibited.
  • The trustees are instructed to sell any items not related to the collection to fund its maintenance and exhibition.
  • The will also includes provisions for the care and maintenance of his residence and other properties.
  • The trustees are instructed to use the income from the estate to support Mrs. Taylor and to maintain the collection and properties.

Additional Notes:

• Both articles emphasize the importance of keeping the art collection together and exhibiting it properly.
• The will includes detailed instructions for the trustees regarding the management and exhibition of the collection.
• The articles highlight the significant bequest to Harvard College and the Peabody Museum.

The page is part of a press clipping service, which likely collected and distributed news articles for subscribers. The articles provide detailed information about the provisions of Charles Henry Taylor's will and the disposition of his estate and art collection.

The image is a scanned page from a clipping service document dated August 28, 1941, from the Boston Herald. The page contains two articles regarding the will of Charles Henry Taylor, a former director and treasurer of the Boston Art Museum.

1. Top Article: "Taylor Estate Left to Widow; Harvard Shares in Collections"

   • Summary: This article discusses the will of Charles Henry Taylor, who died on August 18. His will, executed by his widow, Margaret Taylor, specifies that most of his estate is left to her for life. The will also provides for Harvard College and the Peabody Museum of Harvard College, including books, art collections, and museum equipment. It mentions that his son, Charles Taylor Jr., has a 20-year life interest in the estate. The remainder of the estate is divided among his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with specific bequests to Harvard, the Peabody Museum, the New England School of Art and Design, and several other institutions.

2. Bottom Article: "C.H. TAYLOR'S WILL ON FILE"

   • Summary: This article provides additional details about the will. It states that virtually all of Taylor’s possessions were left to his widow. The will was filed with the probate court, and it specifies that Mr. Taylor’s personal effects were distributed to his children and grandchildren. It also mentions that his collection of postage stamps was given to the Industrial School for Boys in Boston. The article notes that the will was executed with the guidance of Arthur W. Bullitt, Esq., and the executor of the estate is Mrs. Margaret Taylor.

The clipping service header indicates that these articles were sourced from the Boston Herald, dated August 28, 1941, and are part of a collection managed by the Press Clipping Service, located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image shows a yellowed, aged sheet of paper with two newspaper clippings pasted on it, both from the Boston Herald, dated August 29, 1941. The first clipping at the top is titled "Taylor Estate Left to Widow; Harvard Shares in Collections." This obituary-like article reports that the will of Charles Henry Taylor, a retired publisher, was probated, leaving an estate valued at $150,000. His widow, Mary Taylor, received significant personal bequests, including the family home and its contents, while Harvard University inherited his collection of books, paintings, and prints. Other bequests went to the Fogg Art Museum, the New York Public Library, and the Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children. The second clipping, titled "C. H. Taylor's Will on File," reiterates that virtually the entire estate was left to his widow, with specific items and sums of money bequeathed to friends, relatives, and various institutions. The paper appears to be part of a scrapbook, with the clippings secured at the top and sides, and some notes or dates written in the margins. The content highlights Charles Henry Taylor's generosity and his significant contributions to educational and cultural institutions.

The image shows two press clippings from a service based in Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 29, 1941. Both clippings discuss the will of Charles Henry Taylor, the late publisher of the Boston Globe.

First Article:

Title: "Taylor Estate Left to Widow; Harvard Shares in Collections"

Summary:

• Charles Henry Taylor, the former publisher of the Boston Globe, left his estate primarily to his widow, Mattie E. Taylor.
• His will was filed for probate and included specific bequests:
  • His shares in the Boston Globe were divided between his widow and son, Charles H. Taylor Jr.
  • Harvard College received rare books and the "Fogg Art Museum" was to receive some unspecified items.
  • The Boston Museum of Fine Arts was bequeathed a portrait of Charles Taylor by John Singer Sargent.
  • His daughter, Mrs. Edward S. (Florence) Bradford, was given the choice of selecting a ship portrait.
  • The Peabody Museum was given a collection of American Antiquarian Society artifacts.
  • Other items, including portraits, were left to various family members and friends.
• The widow and Harvard College were named as trustees, with the will specifying how the estate should be managed and distributed.

Second Article:

Title: "C. H. Taylor's Will on File"

Subtitle: "Virtually All Left in Trust For His Widow"

Summary:

• The will of Charles Henry Taylor, who died on June 22, 1921, is noted for leaving almost all his assets in a trust for his widow, Mattie Edwards Taylor.
• The trust specifies that after her death, the estate will be divided among their children and grandchildren.
• The trust also includes provisions for the distribution of personal items, including ship models to various institutions such as:
  • The Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children
  • The Children's Museum
  • The Bostonian Society
  • The Peabody Museum
• The will also mentions that the residue of the estate will be distributed among the children and grandchildren.

Both articles emphasize the extensive and detailed nature of Taylor's will, highlighting the various beneficiaries including family members, cultural institutions, and educational entities.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from the Press Clipping Service, dated August 28, 1941, both relating to the estate of Charles Henry Taylor, a former publisher and treasurer of the Boston Post.

Top Clipping:
The headline reads "Taylor Estate Left to Widow; Harvard Shares in Collections."
Key points include:

• Charles Henry Taylor, who died at the age of 81, bequeathed his estate to his widow, Martha, and Harvard College.
• The estate includes the Taylor family home on Boylston Street in Boston, which is to be sold for the benefit of Harvard College.
• Taylor left Harvard College his extensive library, which includes valuable books and manuscripts.
• The will also leaves money to Harvard for the establishment of a scholarship for Crippled and Deformed Children and for the maintenance of the Taylor Chapel at the Episcopal Church in Newbury.
• Harvard College is to receive other valuable items, including the family's collection of books and manuscripts, and a valuable collection of ship portraits.

Bottom Clipping:
The headline reads "C. H. Taylor's Will on File."
Key points include:

• Taylor's will leaves virtually everything to his widow, Martha.
• His collection of stamps and other personal effects will be divided among his children, including his daughter, Doris Taylor Black.
• The will is to be filed at the Boston Probate Court.
• The will includes bequests to the Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children and the Taylor Chapel Fund at Emmanuel Church in Newburyport.
• The will was executed on May 14, 1941, and probated on August 28, 1941.

Both clippings highlight the substantial contributions Taylor made to Harvard College and charitable organizations through his will.

The image displays two newspaper clippings from the Press Clipping Service, dated August 29, 1941, regarding the estate of Charles Henry Taylor.

1. Top Clipping:

   • Headline: "Taylor Estate Left to Widow; Harvard Shares in Collections"
   • Summary: Charles Henry Taylor, a retired publisher from Boston, left his estate to his widow, Margaret Taylor. His will, executed on May 29, 1939, stipulated that his personal effects would be sold for her benefit, and his shares in the Boston Globe would be divided equally between his children and grandchildren. The will also provided for the Harvard College Library to receive a collection of books and manuscripts, and the Fogg Art Museum to receive a collection of prints. His personal effects, including paintings, were to be auctioned off to benefit the Boston Home for Crippled Children and the Massachusetts School for the Deaf. Additionally, the will included a bequest for the Vose Gallery and the American Antiquarian Society, and a significant sum was to be left to his widow for life.

2. Bottom Clipping:

   • Headline: "C. H. Taylor's Will on File - Virtually All Left in Trust for His Widow"
   • Summary: The will of Charles Henry Taylor, former director and treasurer of the Boston Globe, was filed with Arthur W. Sullivan. The will left virtually all his assets to his widow, Margaret Taylor. His personal collection of stamps was bequeathed to the Industrial School for the Blind, and his collection of ship models was to be donated to the New England Historical Society. He also left shares to his daughter, Doris Taylor Black, and his granddaughter, Margaret Taylor, as well as other family members. The will was witnessed by Arthur W. Sullivan, Charles E. Brooks, and Arthur W. Loring, Jr. The estate was valued at $1,000,000.

Both clippings provide detailed accounts of the distribution of Charles Henry Taylor's estate and his charitable intentions.

The image shows a page with three separate newspaper clippings, all of which seem to be related to the estate and will of an individual named C. H. Taylor, with dates marked as August 29, 1941, and August 26, 1941.

The first clipping, titled "Taylor Estate Left to Widow; Harvard Shares in Collections," details how parts of C. H. Taylor's estate were left to his widow, with some collections being given to Harvard University. It discusses specific bequests made in the will, including real estate, shares, artwork, and personal items. It also mentions stipulations regarding the exhibition of certain collections and financial provisions for various relatives and institutions.

The second clipping, which appears to be from the same service as the first, is titled "C. H. TAYLOR'S WILL ON FILE" and focuses on the contents of C. H. Taylor's will that was filed for probate. It mentions that virtually everything was left in trust for his widow and details the individual articles in the will, including provisions for charitable donations, stipends for his widow, and trust funds for relatives and friends.

The clippings are organized on a plain brown background, possibly a scrapbook or a folder, with evidence of holes punched on the side as if for binding or filing. The text of the clippings is too small to read the details here, but the gist of their content can be understood from the headlines and visible snippets.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings pasted on it, both concerning the will and estate of Charles Henry Taylor, the retired publisher of the Boston Globe. Each clipping has a stamp at the top indicating its origin from the "Press Clipping Service" at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass., dated August 29, 1941.

The top clipping is titled "Taylor Estate Left to Widow; Harvard Shares in Collection." It details that Charles Henry Taylor died on August 18 and left most of his estate to his widow, Margaret Palek Taylor, with smaller amounts going to his daughters and other heirs. It discusses the disposition of his collection of fine art and books, some of which were to be sold for the benefit of the Children's School for Crippled and Deformed Children and other charitable purposes. Some Harvard shares were also left to family members. It mentions the income from the estate is to be paid quarterly to the widow for the rest of her life, with the principal to be divided among the children after her death.

The bottom clipping is titled "C. H. Taylor's Will on File" with the subheading "Virtually All Left in Trust For His Widow." It similarly notes that Charles Henry Taylor's will was filed for probate on August 19, mentioning his roles and family members. It describes the bequest of his collection of postage stamps and lithographs to charitable institutions and the provisions for his family members. The will was dated May 14, 1936.

The overall tone and content provide detailed information about the inheritance and charitable bequests made by Charles Henry Taylor after his death in 1941. The page appears to be a historical archival record of these newspaper reports.

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings about the will of Charles Henry Taylor, a prominent Bostonian who passed away in 1941. The clippings are organized in a folder and appear to be from various newspapers, likely from the Boston area. The clippings provide details about the contents of Taylor's will and the distribution of his estate.

The first clipping is from the Boston Globe and discusses how Taylor's estate, including his shares in the Boston and Harvard Globe, was divided into two equal shares. One share was left to his widow, Marguerite Palk Taylor, and the other share was divided among his children. The collection of copperplate portraits, engravings, and watercolors was bequeathed to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

The second clipping is from the Boston Post and provides additional details about the distribution of Taylor's estate. It mentions that his stamp collection was given to the Industrial School for Boys, and his personal effects were left to his widow. The proceeds from the sale of his ship portraits were to be given to the Industrial School for Girls and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The third clipping is from an unknown newspaper and discusses the contents of Taylor's will in more detail. It mentions that his widow was left with an endowment fund of $100,000, and the balance and residue of the estate were divided among his children. The collection of copperplate portraits, engravings, and watercolors was given to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the proceeds from the sale of his ship portraits were left to the Industrial School for Girls and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the life and legacy of Charles Henry Taylor, a prominent Bostonian who left a significant mark on the city through his philanthropy and contributions to various institutions.

The image shows a scanned page from a Press Clipping Service document, dated August 29, 1941, and originating from the Boston Herald. The page contains two news clippings or articles about the estate of Charles Henry Taylor, a notable figure associated with the Vose Gallery in Boston.

Top Section:

• Headline: "Taylor Estate Left to Widow; Harvard Shares in Collections"
• Content Summary:
  • The article discusses the will of Charles Henry Taylor, who was the retired publisher and director of the Boston Globe.
  • Taylor, who died on August 12, 1941, left his estate primarily to his widow, Margaret Taylor.
  • A significant portion of his estate was allocated to charitable and educational institutions:
    • Harvard College received a share of the estate, including a collection of ship portraits now housed at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The Peabody Museum and the Boston Athenaeum also received portions of the estate.
    • Other beneficiaries included Rosemont Church, Newbury Street, and various family members.
  • The will stipulated that the income from the estate would be used to support these institutions and individuals, with specific allocations for Harvard, the Peabody Museum, and the widow.

Bottom Section:

• Headline: "C. H. TAYLOR'S WILL ON FILE"
• Content Summary:
  • This article provides further details about Taylor's will, confirming that it was filed with the probate court.
  • The will specifies that virtually all of Taylor's estate was left in trust for his widow, Margaret Taylor.
  • The estate included valuable collections, such as ship portraits, which were to be donated to institutions like the Fogg Art Museum and the Peabody Museum.
  • The will also mentions that Taylor's daughter, Dorothy Taylor Bacon, and other family members were provided for, though the majority of the estate was directed to the widow and charitable causes.

Visual Details:

• The page has a light brown, aged paper texture, typical of historical newspaper clippings.
• The text is typed or printed in a clear, legible font.
• There are two separate headlines at the top of each clipping, indicating they are from different articles or sections of the same newspaper.
• The date "AUG 29 1941" is stamped at the bottom of each clipping, likely for archival or organizational purposes.
• The header of the page indicates it is part of a Press Clipping Service from 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.

Overall Context:

The document provides insight into the estate planning and charitable intentions of Charles Henry Taylor, highlighting his contributions to educational and cultural institutions in Boston. The clippings reflect the public interest in the distribution of his estate and the legacy he left behind.