Archives Scrapbooks

The image is a scanned copy of an old newspaper clipping. The headline reads "G. L. Winthrop, 79, An Art Collector." The article is about Grenville L. Winthrop, who was a descendant of John Winthrop, the first Governor of Massachusetts. He was an art collector and philanthropist who retired from law practice many years ago.

The article mentions that Winthrop was a son of Robert and Alice Wilson Winthrop, graduated from Harvard College in 1886, and from the Harvard Law School in 1889. It also states that he was a member of the firm of Ludlow, Philips & Winthrop.

The article goes on to describe Winthrop's contributions to the community of Lenox, Massachusetts. He restored the old Colonial Court House in Lenox and converted it into the present library building. He also restored to their original colonial form the Congregational Church and the Academy Building in Lenox. Another of his benefactions to the Lenox community was his purchase of the top of Bald Head Mountain to preserve the forest and scenery.

The article also mentions that under the terms of Winthrop's will, his art collection is left to Harvard University. The painting of the collection, headed by a remarkable group of Ingres canvasses, include a comprehensive list of American portraits from Cosmo Alexander to the present day, and examples of David, Gericault, Delacroix, Prud'hon, and Chasserieau.

The article also notes that among the drawings are works by William Blake and Aubrey Beardsley.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from a "Wednesday, January" issue, though the specific year is not visible. The article is titled "G. L. Winthrop, 79, An Art Collector" and details the life and passing of Grenville L. Winthrop, a noted art collector and philanthropist from Lenox, Massachusetts. Key points from the article include:

1. Winthrop's Death: He died at his New York residence, 15 East Eighty-first Street, at the age of 79.
2. Family Background: He was a descendant of John Winthrop, the first governor of Massachusetts.
3. Education: He graduated from Harvard College in 1886 and Harvard Law School in 1889.
4. Professional Career: He was once a member of the law firm Ludlow, Philips & Winthrop.
5. Philanthropy: He was president of the Woman's Hospital from 1915 to 1941 and restored the old Colonial Court House in Lenox and converted it into a library.
6. Art Collection: His art collection, which includes works by Ingres, American portraits, and sculptures from China, was willed to Harvard University.
7. Family: He leaves behind two daughters and a sister.

The article highlights Winthrop's contributions to his community and his significant art collection.

This image displays a yellowed, vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the 1940s, mounted on a plain gray background. Handwritten annotations in red ink, "May 2, 1947" and "G. L. Winthrop," appear at the top of the clipping.

The clipping is a death notice for G. L. Winthrop, 79, an art collector, who passed away on January 15, 1947, at his New York residence. The headline emphasizes his identity as an art collector, a descendant of Massachusetts’s first governor, and a noted philanthropist.

Key details from the article:

• Full Name & Background: Grenville L. Winthrop of Lenox, Massachusetts. He retired from law practice many years prior.
• Family: He was a descendant of John Winthrop, the first Governor of Massachusetts. His parents were Robert and Kate Wilson Winthrop.
• Education: Graduated from Harvard College in 1888 and Harvard Law School in 1889.
• Career: Was a member of the law firm Ludlow, Phelps & Winthrop at one time.
• Philanthropy & Community Involvement:
  • President of the Woman’s Hospital (1910-1941).
  • Board member of the Lenox Library Association since 1903, and its elected president in 1915.
  • Renovated and "restored to their original colonial form" the Congregational Church and the Academy Building in Lenox.
  • Purchased the top of Bald Head Mountain to preserve its forest and scenery.
  • Converted the old Lenox Court House into the present library building.
• Art Collection & Legacy:
  • His extensive art collection was bequeathed to Harvard University.
  • The collection included works by Ingres, David, Gericault, Delacroix, Prud’hon, Chasseriau, William Blake, and Aubrey Beardsley.
  • It also contained sculptures from China, jade and gold objects, pre-Columbian art, and works in stone and gold from South and Central America.
• Other Notable Achievements:
  • Was a landscape architect.
  • His treatment of his Lenox property earned him a Hunnewell Gold Medal in 1938.
  • Member of prestigious clubs: Knickerbocker, Metropolitan, Century, Harvard, and University.
• Survivors:
  • Two daughters: Mrs. Corey L. Miles of Sharon, Conn., and Mrs. Darwin S. Morse of Richmond, Mass.
  • A sister: Mrs. Hamilton Fish Keen of 25 East Thirty-seventh Street.
  • His brother, the late Beekman Winthrop, was a former Governor of Puerto Rico.

The clipping is a detailed obituary that highlights Winthrop’s significant contributions to his community, his passion for art and architecture, and his generous philanthropy, particularly his donation of a major art collection to Harvard. The slightly faded and aged appearance of the paper suggests it is a primary archival source.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "G.L. Winthrop, 79, an Art Collector." The clipping appears to be from a newspaper, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the text and the paper's appearance. The text is in black ink on a grayish-white background, and the clipping has a torn edge on the right side.

The article is about G.L. Winthrop, who was an art collector and philanthropist. The text mentions that he was a descendant of the first Governor of Massachusetts and had a passion for restoring old buildings. He converted the old Lenox Court House into a library and later donated it to Harvard University. The article also highlights his contributions to the community, including his involvement in the Lenox Library Association and the restoration of the old Colonial Court House in Lenox.

The clipping includes a list of notable individuals who were associated with G.L. Winthrop, such as William Blake, Aubrey Beardsley, and others. It also mentions his collection of American portraits and Chinese sculptures, jades, and gold objects.

The article concludes by mentioning that G.L. Winthrop was awarded the Hunnewell Gold Medal in 1935 for his contributions to horticulture and his work in preserving historic buildings.

The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping featuring an obituary for Greenville L. Winthrop, a notable art collector and philanthropist. The clipping is dated January 22, 1930, and provides a brief biography of Mr. Winthrop. The text is printed on aged, yellowed paper, indicating that it is a historical document. The clipping highlights Mr. Winthrop's contributions to art and architecture, including his restoration of the Lenox Court House and his generous donations to Harvard University. The obituary also mentions his family lineage, including his father, Robert Winthrop, who was a former governor of Massachusetts. The clipping is a valuable historical record of Mr. Winthrop's life and legacy.

The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper dated Wednesday, January 2, 1935, titled "G. L. WINTHROP, 79, AN ART COLLECTOR." The article is a news obituary or tribute to Grenville L. Winthrop, a prominent art collector and philanthropist from Lenox, Massachusetts.

Key Details from the Image:

Headline and Subheadings:

• Main Headline: "G. L. WINTHROP, 79, AN ART COLLECTOR"
• Subheadline: "Descendant of First Governor of Massachusetts Dies—Noted Philanthropist"
• Secondary Headline: "RESTORED OLD BUILDINGS"
• Subheading: "Converted Lenox Court House Into Library—Treasures Will Be Harvard"

Content Overview:

The article provides a detailed account of Grenville L. Winthrop's life, achievements, and legacy. Here are the main points:

1. Personal Background:

   • Winthrop was 79 years old at the time of his death on January 1, 1935.
   • He was a descendant of John Winthrop, the first Governor of Massachusetts.
   • He was the son of Robert Winthrop and Aktee Wilson Winthrop.
   • He graduated from Harvard College in 1898 and from the Harvard Law School in 1901.
   • He was a member of the law firm Ludlow, Phipps & Winthrop in New York City.

2. Professional and Philanthropic Contributions:

   • Art Collector: Winthrop was a noted art collector, amassing a significant collection over the years.
   • President of the Hospital: He served as President of the Lenox Hospital, which was associated with the Woman's Hospital, of which his wife was a prominent member.
   • Board Member: He was a member of the board of managers of the Lenox Library Association since 1918.
   • Preservation Efforts: In 1915, he was elected president of the Lenox Historical Society and played a key role in restoring the old Colonial Court House in Lenox, converting it into the present library building.

3. Art Collection:

   • The article highlights the art treasures in Winthrop's collection, which he bequeathed to Harvard University.
   • The collection includes:
     • Paintings: American portraits from the 17th to the 19th century, including works by John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, **John

The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated Wednesday, January 79, featuring an article about G.L. Winthrop, an art collector. The clipping is torn and yellowed, with a handwritten note in red ink at the top.

• Newspaper Clipping:
  • Date: Wednesday, January 79
  • Newspaper: Boston Globe
  • Content: Article about G.L. Winthrop, an art collector
• Tear and Yellowing:
  • The clipping is torn, with visible edges
  • The paper has yellowed over time, indicating age
• Handwritten Note:
  • Location: Top of the clipping
  • Color: Red ink
  • Content: Not legible

The newspaper clipping provides information about G.L. Winthrop's life and art collection, but the handwritten note at the top is illegible, making it unclear what it says.

The image is a newspaper clipping from January, featuring an obituary for G.L. Winthrop, a prominent art collector and philanthropist. The headline reads "G.L. Winthrop, 79, An Art Collector" in bold font.

Key Points:

• Name and Age: G.L. Winthrop, 79 years old
• Occupation: Art collector and philanthropist
• Notable Achievements:
  • Converted Lenox Court House into a library
  • Treasures willed to Harvard
• Personal Life:
  • Descendant of the first governor of Massachusetts
  • Died at his New York residence on February 11th
• Family Connections:
  • Son of Robert and Kate Wilson Winthrop
  • Graduated from Harvard College in 1886 and Harvard Law School in 1889
  • Member of the firm of Lindlow, Phillips & Winthrop
• Philanthropic Efforts:
  • Restored old buildings, including the old Colonial Court House in Lenox
  • Converted it into a library building
  • Purchased the top of Bald Head Mountain to preserve it as a forest and swamp
• Art Collection:
  • Left his art collection to Harvard University
  • Includes paintings, drawings, and sculptures from various artists and periods
• Funeral Arrangements:
  • Buried at Lenox cemetery

Overall, the obituary provides a detailed account of G.L. Winthrop's life, achievements, and philanthropic efforts, highlighting his significant contributions to the art world and his community.

The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the early 20th century, featuring an obituary for G.L. Winthrop, a renowned art collector and philanthropist. The clipping is torn and worn, with visible creases and tears along its edges.

Key Details:

• Date: The clipping is dated "WEDNESDAY, JANUARY" with the year partially visible as "194-".
• Headline: The headline reads "G. L. WINTHROP, 79, AN ART COLLECTOR" in bold font.
• Subheading: The subheading states "Descendant of First Governor of Massachusetts Dies—Noted Philanthropist".
• Article: The article provides a detailed account of Winthrop's life, highlighting his achievements as an art collector, philanthropist, and descendant of John Winthrop, the first governor of Massachusetts.
• Background: The clipping is set against a plain gray background, which helps to focus attention on the article itself.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a poignant and informative obituary that not only pays tribute to G.L. Winthrop's life and achievements but also provides insight into the cultural and historical context of the time. The worn and torn condition of the clipping adds a sense of nostalgia and authenticity to the image.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, yellowed with age and featuring a prominent headline that reads "G.L. WINTHROP, 79, AN ART COLLECTOR" in bold black text. The article is divided into two columns, with the left column containing the main body of the text and the right column featuring a continuation of the article.

Headline and Subheading:

• Headline: G.L. WINTHROP, 79, AN ART COLLECTOR
• Subheading: Descendant of First Governor of Massachusetts Dies—Noted Philanthropist

Article Content:

The article provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of G.L. Winthrop, including:

• His descent from the first Governor of Massachusetts
• His notable philanthropic efforts
• His role as an art collector
• His restoration of old buildings, including the conversion of the Lenox Court House into a library
• His bequest to Harvard University

Additional Details:

• A handwritten note in red ink at the top of the clipping reads "my 2-8-49"
• The clipping is set against a plain gray background, suggesting that it may be a scanned or digitized version of the original newspaper article.

Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of G.L. Winthrop, a prominent figure in American art and philanthropy.