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The image appears to be a historical news clipping from April 24, 1948, that was filed by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau in Port Chester, N.Y. The clipping is from a newspaper article titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Will Is Filed." The article reports on the filing of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will.
The text details that Mrs. Rockefeller left her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., her oriental miniatures, and that her will was filed for probate. It mentions that upon her husband's death, the miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The article also notes that fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, and the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. It further states that the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would amount to less than $500,000. The article concludes by mentioning that John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller 3d, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors of the will.
The image is a newspaper clipping from April 24, 1948, sourced from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York. The clipping discusses the filing of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will. It mentions that she left her oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with the condition that they be given to Harvard College for the Fogg Museum of Art after his death. The will also bequeaths $7,000 to each of her fourteen nieces and nephews, and the residuary estate is willed to the Museum of Modern Art. The total value of the residuary estate and the $7,000 gifts is estimated to be less than $500,000. The executors named in the will are John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.
This image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping from the Press Clipping Bureau, dated April 24, 1948. The clipping is about Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will being filed for probate after her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., passed away. The clipping highlights that her will disclosed her bequest of 14 oriental miniatures to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, with each miniature valued at $7,000. The article also mentions that the remaining estate, excluding the miniatures, was estimated to be worth less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors of the estate.
The image shows a clipping from a newspaper or press clipping bureau, featuring an article about the estate of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who passed away. The clipping is from April 24, 1948, and it is from the "Press Clipping Bureau" located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping bureau's contact information, including a telephone number, is also mentioned.
The article's headline reads "Mrs. Rockefeller Will Is Filed," indicating that the will of Mrs. Rockefeller has been officially filed. The text provides details about her will, stating that she left her oriental miniatures and her will to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr. The article also mentions that the miniatures are intended to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The article further states that fourteen nieces and nephews of Mrs. Rockefeller were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus gifts made during her lifetime. The residual estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. A source close to the family revealed that the $7,000 gifts and the residual estate would amount to less than $500,000. The executors of the will are John D. Rockefeller 3d and Nelson A. Rockefeller.
The image shows a vintage press clipping from Burtelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a branch in Port Chester, N.Y. The clipping is dated April 24, 1948, and is marked as "ITEM" with a circulation of 8,601.
The headline reads: "Mrs. Rockefeller Will Is Filed", and the article is attributed to the Associated Press (AP) from New York. The content of the clipping discusses the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr.. Key details from the article include:
The clipping is presented on aged, yellowed paper with a slightly worn appearance, indicative of its historical nature. The text is printed in a clear, formal style typical of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Port Chester, N.Y. Press Clipping Bureau, dated April 24, 1948. The headline reads "Mrs. Rockefeller Will Is Filed" and describes how Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., her oriental miniatures, which will be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The article also mentions that fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus gifts made during her lifetime, the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. A source close to the family said the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would amount to less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller 3d and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors.
The clipping is placed on a gray background, with a red line underlining the names of the executors. The overall atmosphere suggests a formal and serious tone, as the article discusses the will of a wealthy individual and the distribution of their estate.
The image presents a newspaper clipping from April 24, 1948, detailing the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., her oriental miniatures. The will disclosed that when it was filed for probate, the miniatures were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
Fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus gifts made during her lifetime, with the residuary estate being willed to the Museum of Modern Art. A source close to the family stated that the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would amount to less than $500,000.
John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller 3d, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors.
The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Press Clipping Bureau, dated April 24, 1948.
The clipping is a news article titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Will Is Filed" and reports on the filing of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will. The article provides details about the contents of her will, including the bequeathing of her oriental miniatures to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art and the distribution of $7,000 each to her fourteen nieces and nephews.
The clipping is attached to a card with the Press Clipping Bureau's logo and contact information, indicating that it was likely sent to a client as part of their service. The card features the bureau's name, address, and phone number, as well as a notation of the date the clipping was sent.
The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photograph of the original clipping and card. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the life and legacy of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, as well as the services offered by the Press Clipping Bureau.
The image presents a scanned or photographed collection of two vintage items: a press clipping bureau card and a newspaper clipping.
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The image is a press clipping from a press clipping bureau, dated April 24, 1948. The article is titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Will Is Filed."
The content of the article is as follows:
The press clipping bureau is identified as "Burrelle's," established in 1888, with a Barclay number 7-5371 and located at 165 Church Street, New York. The item is from Port Chester, N.Y., with a circulation number D 8,601.