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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803755

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album containing several newspaper clippings. The clippings are from the "Boston News Clip" service, located at 150 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The articles are dated between January 24, 1947, and March 27, 1947. Here is a summary of the visible articles:

  1. January 24, 1947 - "Wills $11,000 to Hub Arts" (Boston Record)

    • The article discusses the bequest of $11,000 from the estate of a woman to Harvard University's department of music. The will also includes donations to other institutions such as the Fogg Museum, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
  2. January 24, 1947 - "Leaves $21,500 in Public Bequests" (Boston Post)

    • This article reports on the will of William C. Hodges, a former member of the School Board in Wilkinsburg, Pa. His estate, valued at $45,000, includes bequests to various organizations, including $21,500 to public institutions. Beneficiaries include the American Bible Society, the Salvation Army, and Harvard University.
  3. January 24, 1947 - "Heilman Will Benefits Boston Organizations" (Boston Herald)

    • The article details the will of William C. Heilman, which includes bequests totaling $21,500 to several Boston organizations. Recipients include the American Bible Society, the Salvation Army, and Harvard University.
  4. March 27, 1947 - "Fresh Air" (Christian Science Monitor)

    • This clipping appears to be a brief article or announcement, but the full content is not visible in the image.

The clippings are arranged on a large, light-colored page within a bound book, and some of the clippings have handwritten annotations or markings in blue ink.

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The image displays an open scrapbook with several newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip, dated January 1947, pasted on the right-hand page. The clippings are arranged in three columns.

  1. The first clipping in the top left, from the Record, is titled "Wills $11,000 to Hub Arts" and details bequests from the estate of William Clifford Heilman to various Boston cultural institutions.
  2. The second clipping, from the Post, is titled "LEAVES $21,500 IN PUBLIC BEQUESTS" and further elaborates on Heilman's bequests, including amounts left to Harvard, the Boston Symphony, and other institutions, with the remainder of his estate going to his brother.
  3. The third clipping in the bottom left, from the Herald, is titled "Heilman Will Benefits Boston Organizations" and summarizes the bequests made by Heilman to several Boston cultural and educational institutions.
  4. The fourth clipping in the middle, from the Christian Science Monitor, is titled "Fogg Museum of Art" and discusses the Fogg's acquisition of a collection of drawings, including works by Rembrandt and other masters.

The clippings are neatly arranged, with notes and figures highlighted, indicating the significance of the bequests to the mentioned institutions. The page appears to be part of a scrapbook compiling news about Philip C. Heilman's contributions.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from Boston, Massachusetts, dated January 24, 1947, and January 27, 1947. These clippings appear to be part of a scrapbook or file related to the estate of William Clifford Heilman.

Here are the details of each clipping:

  1. Top Left (Boston Record):

    • Title: "Wills $11,000 to Hub Arts"
    • Description: The article discusses a preliminary hearing where Attorney C. Comstock requested the court to allow the distribution of a will that had been filed in Middlesex Probate Court. The will of William Clifford Heilman, a former music department head at Harvard University, was to be divided among various institutions and individuals, with a significant portion going to Hub Arts.
  2. Top Right (Boston Post):

    • Title: "Leaves $21,500 in Public Bequests"
    • Description: This article details the will of William Clifford Heilman, who left $21,500 in public bequests. The bequests include Harvard University, the Cambridge Hospital, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New England Conservatory, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Heilman was noted for his contributions to music, especially at Harvard.
  3. Bottom Left (Herald):

    • Title: "Heilman Will Benefits Boston Organizations"
    • Description: This piece mentions that several Greater Boston organizations received benefits from William Clifford Heilman’s will. It specifies contributions to the Harvard University Music Department, Cambridge Hospital, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, among others.
  4. Bottom Right (Christian Science Monitor):

    • Title: (Not fully visible but related to Heilman’s will and bequests)
    • Description: The article likely covers the same subject, detailing how the bequests from William Clifford Heilman’s will were distributed to various institutions and organizations, emphasizing his contributions to arts and education.

Each clipping is from different newspapers: Record, Post, Herald, and Christian Science Monitor, and they collectively highlight the legacy and charitable intentions of William Clifford Heilman.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with several newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip, dated January 1947. The clippings pertain to the estate of William C. Heilman, who was a prominent musician and former department head of music at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Clip (January 24, 1947):

    • Title: "Wills $1,000 to Hub Arts"
    • The article mentions that Attorney General Robert C. Conley had recommended that the will be opened, allowing the distribution of an estate valued at $250,000. The estate includes a bequest of $1,000 to the Boston Music Center (Hub), which is now part of the Harvard Musical Association, and bequests to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Cambridge Hospital.
  2. Top Right Clip (January 24, 1947):

    • Title: "Leaves $21,500 in Public Bequests"
    • The article states that William C. Heilman left $21,500 in various bequests. The bequests include $5,000 to the Harvard University Music Department, $2,000 to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and $1,500 to the Cambridge Hospital. Other bequests were made to the New England Conservatory of Music, the New England Conservatory of Music Foundation, and the Boston Music Center.
  3. Bottom Left Clip (January 24, 1947):

    • Title: "Heilman Will Benefits Boston Organizations"
    • The article describes several bequests to various Boston organizations by William C. Heilman. It details that the will included bequests to the Boston Music Center, Harvard University, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cambridge Hospital, and the New England Conservatory of Music.
  4. Bottom Right Clip (January 27, 1947):

    • Title: Not fully visible, but mentions "Christian Science Monitor"
    • The article references a bequest to the Christian Science Monitor, but specific details are not clear from the snippet shown.

The clippings collectively detail the distribution of William C. Heilman's estate, focusing on his contributions to various Boston-based arts and educational institutions. The newspaper clippings are attached to a page with a few handwritten annotations.

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The image shows a page from a book or a binder containing several newspaper clippings from the Boston area dated January 24, 1947. Each clipping is labeled with "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and includes the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."

Here are the details of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clip (Record, Boston, Mass.):

    • Headline: "Wills $11,000 To Hub Arts"
    • Summary: William Clifford Heilman, a former department of music professor at Harvard University, has left $11,000 in his will for various arts institutions in Boston. The funds will be used for scholarships, instruments, and other needs at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Harvard Glee Club, and the Cambridge Hospital.
  2. Top Right Clip (Post, Boston, Mass.):

    • Headline: "LEAVES $21,500 IN PUBLIC BEGUESTS"
    • Summary: William C. Heilman, who died in Winthrop, PA, left $21,500 in his will for various public bequests, including Harvard University, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and other institutions.
  3. Middle Left Clip (Herald, Boston, Mass.):

    • Headline: "Heilman Will Benefits Boston Organizations"
    • Summary: Several Boston organizations are named as beneficiaries in the will of William Clifford Heilman. The bequests include funds for Harvard University, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Harvard Glee Club, and the Cambridge Hospital.
  4. Bottom Clip (Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.):

    • Headline: Not fully visible, but mentions "Fugue Mass of Art" and "Harvard University"
    • Summary: The clipping appears to discuss a bequest by William Clifford Heilman to Harvard University for the establishment of a music fund, and mentions the "Fugue Mass of Art" and other related artistic contributions.

Each clipping is dated January 24, 1947, and the content revolves around the will and bequests of William Clifford Heilman, particularly his contributions to various arts and educational institutions in Boston.

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The image displays several newspaper clippings from January 1947, sourced from various publications, including the Boston News Clip, the Christian Science Monitor, and The TWA Skyliner.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Boston News Clip, dated January 24, 1947):

    • Headline: "Wills $11,000 To Hub Arts"
    • Content: The article reports that William C. Heilman, formerly of the department of modern art at Harvard University, bequeathed $11,000 to the institution. Upon his passing, the will allocated $250,000 to establish the William C. Heilman Fund. The Harvard department of fine arts will use $200,000 of this fund to acquire works of art for the Fogg Museum. The remaining $50,000 is designated for the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum's endowment, specifically for purchasing modern art.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Boston News Clip, dated January 24, 1947):

    • Headline: "Leaves $21,500 In Public Bequests"
    • Content: This article discusses the will of William C. Heilman, which includes several public bequests totaling $21,500. Among the beneficiaries are the Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, and various educational and religious institutions. The article lists specific amounts bequeathed to places like the Harvard University department of music, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the New England Conservatory of Music, and others.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (Herald, dated January, 1947):

    • Headline: "Heilman Will Benefits Several Greater Boston Organizations"
    • Content: The article outlines the details of William C. Heilman's will, which benefits numerous Boston organizations. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the New England Conservatory of Music are among the institutions receiving funds. Heilman's will also includes a $500 trust fund to support the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the distribution of personal items to various individuals.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, dated January 27, 1947):

    • Headline: Not fully visible, but the article discusses a bequest.
    • Content: This snippet mentions that William C. Heilman left a bequest to the Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design. The article also references other institutions benefiting from his will, including Harvard University.

Overall, the clippings highlight the philanthropic bequests made by William C. Heilman, focusing on donations to art and educational institutions.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or binder page with several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings appear to be from different sources, indicated by headings such as "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass." Each clipping contains text and some of them feature specific dates such as "JAN 24 1947" and "JAN 2 1947."

On the left side of the page, there is a longer article titled "Wills $11,000 To Hub Artists" and just beneath it another titled "Heilman Will Benefits Boston Organizations." On the right side, a smaller clipping titled "LEAVES $21,500 IN PUBLIC REQUESTS" is partially visible underneath a brown paper overlay. Below this, there is a tiny clipping with the words, "The Associated Press," indicating a source attribution for an article.

The page has a background of light brownish tint and the clippings have aged to varying degrees of yellow and brown tones. Handwritten annotations can be seen, one of which, in blue ink, appears to note the date "JAN 24 1947."

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An open book is placed on a gray surface. The book is titled "Boston News Clip" and is dated January 24, 1947. The book contains several articles, including "Wills $11,000 to Hub Arts Institutions," "Leaves $21,500 in Public Bequests," "Heilman Will Benefits Boston Organizations," and "Christian Science Monitor." The book also has a note that reads "Record Boston, Mass." and "Post Boston, Mass." The pages of the book are yellowed, and the text is written in black ink.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or archival collection, showcasing a series of newspaper clippings dated January 24, 1947. The clippings are organized into four sections, each labeled with a header indicating the source and location:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Header: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP"
    • Location: 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: The article is titled "Wills $11,000 To Hub Arts." It discusses the bequest of $11,000 to Boston arts institutions from the estate of the late William Clifford Heilman, a former member of the Harvard Department of Music. The will was filed in Middlesex Probate Court.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Header: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP"
    • Location: 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: The article is titled "LEAVES $21,500 IN PUBLIC BEQUESTS." It reports on the estate of William C. Haluska, a former member of the Harvard Department of Music, who left $21,500 in public bequests. The article details how the funds were distributed to various institutions, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New England Conservatory, and the Boston Public Library.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • Header: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP"
    • Location: 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: The article is titled "Heilman Will Benefits Boston Organizations." It elaborates on the bequest from William Clifford Heilman, naming several Greater Boston organizations as beneficiaries, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New England Conservatory, and the Boston Public Library. The article also mentions that the estate was valued at $250,000.
  4. Bottom Right Section:

    • Header: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP"
    • Location: 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: The article is titled "Christian Science Monitor" and appears to be a smaller clipping, possibly from a different publication. The visible text is less clear, but it seems to reference an archaeological discovery or exhibit, mentioning "Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University."

Each clipping is neatly arranged and labeled with the date "JAN 24 1947" at the top, indicating the date of publication. The clippings are preserved in a bound format, suggesting they are part of a historical archive or scrapbook, likely intended for research or documentation purposes. The content focuses on notable bequests and public donations from prominent individuals in Boston during that time period.

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The image is a photograph of a page from a newspaper clipping book. The page is filled with various newspaper clippings that have been pasted onto the page. The clippings are from different newspapers, including the Boston News Clip, the Boston Herald, and the Christian Science Monitor. The clippings are from different dates, ranging from January 24, 1947, to January 27, 1947. The clippings cover a variety of topics, including the death of William C. Heilman, the bequests he left to various organizations, and the public requests for music. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others placed side by side. The page has a beige background, and the clippings are in black and white.