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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image is a clipping from the New York Daily News, dated April 13, 1948. It contains a news article titled "Enter Will of Mrs. John D."

The article reports on the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left an estate valued at "less than $500,000." The will was filed for probate in Surrogate's Court. After the Fogg Museum of Art made bequests of approximately $100,000 to relatives, Mrs. Rockefeller left the residuary estate to the Museum of Modern Art.

Additionally, Mrs. Rockefeller bequeathed her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death. At Harvard, the collection will go to the Fogg Museum. Mrs. Rockefeller died on April 5.

The clipping also includes the masthead of the press clipping bureau, Burelle's, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with the contact information Barclay 7-5371. The circulation details for the New York Daily News are also provided: Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524.

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The image shows a press clipping and a label from the New York Daily News, dated April 8, 1948. The headline of the article reads "Enter Will of Mrs. John D." and reports that the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left an estate valued at "less than $500,000." Details include bequests of approximately $100,000 to relatives, with the residual estate left to the Museum of Modern Art. Additionally, Mrs. Rockefeller bequeathed her Oriental miniatures to Harvard College, with instructions for the collection to go to the Fogg Museum of Art upon her husband's death. Mrs. Rockefeller died on April 5. The label from the press clipping bureau, Buonelle's, provides the publication details: New York Daily News, with a circulation of 2,354,444, dated April 8, 1948.

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The image shows a press clipping from the New York Daily News dated April 3, 1949. The clipping is from "Buzelles' Press Clipping Bureau," which is based in New York at 165 Church Street.

The headline of the article reads "Enter Will of Mrs. John D." The main content discusses the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left an estate valued at less than $500,000. The article notes that the will was filed for probate in Surrogate’s Court. Key points include:

  • Mrs. Rockefeller left approximately $100,000 to relatives.
  • She directed that the remainder of her estate be given to the Museum of Modern Art.
  • Additionally, she left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that these should pass to Harvard College upon his death.

The clipping is part of a collection of documents, and it reflects historical news related to the Rockefeller family's legacy and their contributions to art and education.

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The image displays a press clipping from the New York Daily News dated April 6, 1949. The clipping is from the "Press Clipping Bureau" and is labeled with the address "165 Church Street - New York."

The headline reads: "Enter Will of Mrs. John D."

The article reports on the estate of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who passed away. Her estate was valued at less than $500,000. The will was filed in Surrogate's Court. Mrs. Rockefeller bequeathed approximately $100,000 to her relatives. She left the residual estate to the Museum of Modern Art. Additionally, she left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death. Mrs. Rockefeller died on April 5, and her will was entered into probate on the following day.

The clipping also includes a stamp from "Burrelles" and a telephone number "BArclay 7-5371," indicating it was from Burrelles Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1889.

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The image consists of two pieces of news clippings related to the will of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, specifically Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who passed away on April 5, 1948.

  1. Top Clipping (Headline and Header):

    • The clipping is from "Buzzell's Press Clipping Bureau" located at 165 Church Street, New York, established in 1889.
    • The headline reads: "Enter Will of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller."
    • It mentions that Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left an estate valued at "less than $500,000."
  2. Bottom Clipping (Details of the Will):

    • The article notes that Mrs. Rockefeller's will was filed for probate in Surrogate's Court.
    • She left bequests totaling approximately $100,000 to relatives.
    • The residual estate was left to the Museum of Modern Art.
    • She also bequeathed her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they pass to Harvard College upon his death.
    • The Fogg Museum of Art was also mentioned in relation to Mrs. Rockefeller's passing.

The clippings date from April 6, 1948, and provide insights into the philanthropic nature of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's estate planning.

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The image depicts a press clipping from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated April 1948. The clipping is from the New York Daily News.

The headline of the article reads: "Enter Will of Mrs. John D."

The article details the contents of the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who passed away on April 5. Key points include:

  1. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left an estate valued at less than $500,000.
  2. Approximately $100,000 was bequeathed to her relatives.
  3. The residuary estate was left to the Museum of Modern Art.
  4. Mrs. Rockefeller also left her collection of Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death.
  5. The will was filed for probate in Surrogate's Court.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the New York Daily News, dated April 3, 1948, from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The main headline reads: "Enter Will of Mrs. John D."

The text of the article reveals that the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left an estate valued at less than $500,000. Her will, filed for probate in Surrogate's Court, included bequests of approximately $100,000 to relatives. The residuary estate was left to the Museum of Modern Art.

Additionally, Mrs. Rockefeller left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death. The article notes that upon the death of John D. Rockefeller Jr., the collection will go to the Fogg Museum of Art.

A small clipping on the right mentions that Mrs. Rockefeller died on April 5.

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The image shows a vintage press clipping from the "New York Daily News," dated "APR. 3, 1948," according to the printed date on the clipping. The small piece of paper is affixed to a card from "Buffelle's PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" located at "165 Church Street - New York." The card also includes the information "ESTABLISHED 1888" and a telephone number "Barclay 7-5371."

The headline on the press clipping reads "Enter Will of Mrs. John D.," which is cut off due to the size of the clipping. The visible text below the headline suggests that it is detailing the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, noting that she left an estate valued at "less than $500,000," which was revealed when the will was filed for probate.

A small, separate scrap of paper also includes part of the story, mentioning bequests of approximately $100,000 to relatives, leaving the residuary estate to the Museum of Modern Art, and instructions for her Oriental miniatures to pass to Harvard College upon her husband's death. It ends by saying the collection will go to Harvard. The scrap mentions "Mrs. Rockefeller died April 5."

This is a historical document, and such documents typically provide insights into past events and notable figures' lives, such as the dispersion of estates and philanthropic endeavors.

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The image shows two vintage newspaper clippings from the New York Daily News, dated April 2, 1948. The clippings are mounted on a card or label from "Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1889, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The label includes the newspaper's circulation details: "Circ. D. 2,354,444 S. 4,599,524."

Top Clipping:

  • Headline: "Enter Will of Mrs. John D."
  • Content: The article reports on the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. It states that her estate was valued at "less than $500,000" and was filed for probate in Surrogate's Court. The article also mentions that Mrs. Rockefeller left approximately $100,000 to relatives, while the residual estate was bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art.

Bottom Clipping:

  • Content: This portion of the clipping continues the story, elaborating on Mrs. Rockefeller's bequests. It notes that she also left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with instructions that they should pass to Harvard College upon his death. The article also mentions that Mrs. Rockefeller passed away on April 5, as noted by the Fogg Museum of Art.

Visual Details:

  • The clippings are presented on aged, slightly worn paper with a sepia tone, typical of historical newspaper prints.
  • The text is clearly legible, with key details such as dates, names, and financial figures prominently displayed.
  • The overall presentation suggests these clippings were preserved for historical or archival purposes, likely by Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau.

This image captures a significant moment in the history of philanthropy and art patronage, highlighting the legacy of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and her contributions to cultural institutions.

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The image consists of two pieces of paper that are clipped together. One of the papers has the name "Burrelle's" written on it, along with a logo that resembles a pair of scissors. It also includes the words "Press Clipping Bureau" and an address in New York. The other paper is a newspaper clipping with the headline "Enter Will of Mrs. John D." The clipping contains information about the will of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, including details about her estate and bequests.