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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "New York Journal-American" dated April 23, 1948. The clipping includes a headline and a brief article. The headline reads, "Mrs. John D.'s Will Filed." The article discusses the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left a collection of 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr. The will was filed on the date of the clipping. At the time of her death, these miniatures were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The article also mentions that 14 nieces and nephews were given $7,000 each, with the residuary estate, estimated at less than $500,000, left to the Museum of Modern Art.

At the top of the clipping, there is an advertisement for "Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888, with an address at 165 Church Street, New York. The phone number is listed as "BArclay 7-5371." The clipping is affixed to a light gray background.

This image is a scanned document, a printed news clipping from the New York Journal-American, dated April 13, 1948. The text is presented on a paper with the branding of "Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau" at the top, indicating it was clipped and provided by their service. The Bureau's contact information, "165 Church Street - New York," is included.

The headline of the clipping reads "Mrs. John D.'s Will Filed." The article discusses the will of the late Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. It states that she left a collection of 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband. Upon his passing, these miniatures are to be donated to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. Additionally, the will bequeathed $7,000 each to fourteen of her nieces and nephews. The residuary estate, estimated at less than $500,000, was left to the Museum of Modern Art. The document appears slightly aged with some faint yellowing, and the text "Harvard College" is underlined.

This image displays a vintage press clipping mounted on a beige card from “Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau.”

Header (Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau):

• Logo & Name: The top features the stylized cursive name “Burrelle’s” with a pair of scissors incorporated into the lettering, symbolizing clipping or cutting.
• Established: “ESTABLISHED 1888” is printed beneath the name.
• Phone Number: “BArclay 7-5371” — a historic New York City phone exchange format.
• Bureau Name & Address: “PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU / 165 Church Street - New York”
• Associated Publication: “NEW YORK, N. Y. JOURNAL-AMERICAN,” followed by circulation figures: “Circ. D. 673,708 - S. 1,216,488” (Daily and Sunday circulation).
• A faint stamp or handwritten date “APR 2 1948” is visible above the newspaper clipping.

Clipping Content: “Mrs. John D.’s Will Filed”

This is a newspaper article reporting on the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, widow of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Key points from the article:

1. Bequest to Husband:

   • She left a collection of 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
   • Upon his death, the miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.

2. Bequests to Relatives:

   • Fourteen nieces and nephews were each bequeathed $7,000, minus any lifetime gifts she made to them.

3. Residuary Estate:

   • The remaining estate, estimated at less than $500,000, was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.

Overall Description:

The item is a preserved newspaper clipping from April 2, 1948, documenting the probate of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller’s will. It was professionally clipped and archived by Burrelle’s, one of the oldest and most respected press clipping services in the U.S., headquartered in New York City. The clipping highlights Mrs. Rockefeller’s charitable bequests to major cultural institutions (the Fogg Museum at Harvard and MoMA), as well as her personal legacy to her family, offering a glimpse into the philanthropic and personal life of a prominent American figure of the 20th century.

The physical clipping shows signs of age — discoloration, creases, and faint ink smudges — consistent with archival newspaper material from the 1940s.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper or magazine, featuring a headline that reads "Mrs. John D.'s Will Filed." The clipping appears to be from the "Press Clipping Bureau" located at 165 Church Street in New York City. The clipping is dated April 15, 1948.

The article discusses the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the late wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. According to the article, Mrs. Rockefeller left a collection of 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Upon his death, these miniatures were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.

Additionally, the article mentions that fourteen nieces and nephews received gifts made during Mrs. Rockefeller's lifetime, each valued at $7,000. The residual estate, which amounted to less than $500,000, was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.

The clipping is printed on a white or off-white paper with black text, and it has a slightly aged and worn appearance, suggesting that it is an older clipping.

The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the "New York Journal-American," dated April 19, 1948. The clipping is from the press clipping bureau of Burelle's, which is located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping contains an article about Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., who has filed her will.

The article mentions that Mrs. Rockefeller has left a collection of 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., through her will. These miniatures were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art upon his death.

Additionally, the article states that fourteen nieces and nephews of Mrs. Rockefeller received bequests of $7,000 each, which were gifts made during her lifetime. The residual estate, which is estimated to be worth more than $500,000, was bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art.

The clipping is printed on a beige-colored paper and has a slightly aged appearance, indicating that it is an old newspaper clipping. The text is in black ink and is organized in a standard newspaper column format. The top of the clipping features the Burelle's logo and the address of their press clipping bureau.

The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping from the New York Journal-American, dated April 29, 1948. The clipping is from the "Press Clipping Bureau" of Burrelles, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The article is titled "Mrs. John D.'s Will Filed" and details the estate of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller.

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Subject of the Article:

   • The article discusses the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the late wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

2. Bequest of Miniatures:

   • A collection of 26 Oriental miniatures was left to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. These miniatures were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art upon his death.

3. Inheritance for Family Members:

   • Fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus any gifts made to them during Mrs. Rockefeller's lifetime.

4. Residual Estate:

   • The residual estate, which amounted to less than $500,000, was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.

5. Circulation Information:

   • The newspaper's circulation details are provided:
     • Daily circulation (Circ. D.): 673,708
     • Sunday circulation (S.): 1,216,488

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is typed in a formal, newspaper-style font.
• The header includes the name "Burrelles" in an elegant, cursive script, along with the establishment year (1888) and the address (Barclay 7-5371).
• The date "APR 29 1948" is stamped at the top, indicating when the clipping was filed or recorded.
• The overall appearance suggests it is a preserved historical document, likely from an archive or collection of press clippings.

This clipping provides insight into the estate planning and charitable intentions of a prominent historical figure, reflecting the wealth and philanthropy associated with the Rockefeller family.

The image is a photograph of an old newspaper clipping. At the top of the clipping is a logo with the text "Burrelle's", with an image of a pair of scissors, and the words "ESTABLISHED 1888" and a phone number "BArcly 7-5371". Just below this logo is the name and address of the "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The main body of the clipping is an article from the "NEW YORK, N.Y. JOURNAL-AMERICAN" with circulation details for daily and Sunday listed below the newspaper title. There is a date stamp at the top of the article that reads "APR 19 1948".

The headline of the article is "Mrs. John D.'s Will Filed". The article discusses the will of the late Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, indicating that she left a collection of 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. It states that upon his death, the miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. Additionally, the article mentions that fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus gifts given during her lifetime, and that the residue of her estate, which is believed to amount to less than $500,000, was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.

The clipping appears aged, with some yellowing of the paper, and the text is typographical, as per the printing methods of the time.

This image shows a newspaper clipping attached to a card from "Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau" located at 165 Church Street, New York. The bureau was established in 1888 and the phone number listed is BAcrlay 7-5371.

The clipping is titled "Mrs. John D.'s Will Filed." It reports that the late Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left a collection of 26 Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as stated in her will which was filed that day. Upon his death, these miniatures are to be given to the Fogg Museum of Art for the benefit of Harvard College.

Additionally, fourteen nieces and nephews were each bequeathed $7,000 minus any gifts made during her lifetime. The remaining residuary estate, believed to be less than $500,000, was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. The clipping references the "New York, N.Y. Journal-American."

This image contains a newspaper clipping from the New York Journal-American dated April 5, 1948, with the heading "Mrs. John D.'s Will Filed."

The clipping was cataloged by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with contact details (BArc1ay 7-5371) printed at the top.

The text of the article discusses the filing of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will, which mentions the following:

• A collection of 26 Oriental miniatures was left to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr.
• Upon his passing, these miniatures were designated to go to Harvard College to benefit the Fogg Museum of Art.
• Fourteen nieces and nephews each received $7,000, excluding gifts made during her lifetime.
• The remaining estate, thought to be less than $500,000, was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.

The article is underlined and includes some crossed-out text related to Harvard College in the context of the miniatures. The content reflects Mrs. Rockefeller's philanthropic contributions and distribution of her estate.

• A vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a gray mat.
• At the top is an advertisement from Burrell’s Press Clipping Bureau (logo with script “Burrell’s” and a pair of scissors), listing the address in New York and other details.
• Below is a newspaper clipping with the headline: “Mrs. John D.’s Will Filed.”
• The article describes Abby Aldrich Rockefeller’s will: 26 Oriental miniatures left to her husband John D. Rockefeller Jr.; the miniatures to go to Harvard College for the Fogg Museum of Art; fourteen nieces/nephews each bequeathed $7,000 (with lifetime gifts noted); residuary estate perhaps under $500,000 willed to the Museum of Modern Art.
• A faint date stamp (April 29, 1948) is visible on the page.
• Overall, it’s a historical clipping on aged tan paper.