Archives Scrapbooks

The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman" dated April 23, 1948. The article is titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art."

The article reports that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who passed away, has left her collection of Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Upon his death, these miniatures are to be donated to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.

The will also specifies that fourteen nieces and nephews will each receive $7,000, with the remainder of the estate going to the Museum of Modern Art. The total value of the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate is estimated to be less than $500,000.

The executors of the will are named as John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

The press clipping bureau is identified as Burrelles, established in 1888, with an address at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is marked with the code "BARclay 7-5371" and the circulation number "Circ. D. 30,909."

The image shows a press clipping from the Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman, dated April 23, 1948. The headline reads "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art." The article reports that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., left her Oriental miniatures to her husband in her will, which was filed the previous day. It also mentions that upon her husband's death, these miniatures will be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. Additionally, the article states that fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, with the remainder of the estate going to the Museum of Modern Art, amounting to less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors. The press clipping was provided by Burrelles Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with contact number Barclay 7-5371.

The image shows a press clipping from the Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is from the Burrelles' Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The headline reads, "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art."

The article details that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr. The miniatures were to be donated to Harvard College's Fogg Museum of Art. The article also mentions that fourteen nieces and nephews received $7,000 each, with lifetime gifts deducted, and the remainder of her estate was bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art. It further notes that John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors of the will. The total value of the bequests and the residuary estate was estimated to be less than $500,000.

The image shows a press clipping from April 23, 1948, detailing the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. The clipping is from the Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman, and it was provided by the Burrelles Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The headline reads: "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art."

The article states that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., upon his death. These miniatures will be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. Additionally, fourteen nieces and nephews were each bequeathed $7,000, minus lifetime gifts they had received, with the remaining estate going to the Museum of Modern Art. The total amount of the $7,000 gifts and the residual estate is estimated to be less than $500,000. The executors of the will were named as John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

The image shows a vintage press clipping from the Yonkers Herald-Statesman dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is issued by the "Burrelles Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888, with an address at 165 Church Street, New York, and a contact number BArclay 7-5371.

The headline of the clipping reads, "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art." The article states that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Upon his death, these miniatures were to be donated 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, excluding any gifts made during her lifetime, and the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. A close family source indicated that the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate were valued at less than $500,000.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named as executors.

The image is a press clipping from the "Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman" dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is provided by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, a service established in 1888.

The headline of the article is "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art." The article details the contents of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will following her death.

Key points from the article include:

1. Mrs. Rockefeller left her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., her collection of Oriental miniatures.
2. The miniatures are to be subsequently given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
3. Mrs. Rockefeller bequeathed $7,000 each to fourteen nieces and nephews.
4. Throughout her lifetime, she had already made various monetary gifts, and the residual estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.
5. The total amount of the $7,000 gifts to the family and the residual estate is estimated to be less than $500,000.
6. The named executors of her will are John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

This summary encapsulates the main details regarding the distribution of Mrs. Rockefeller's estate and her bequests.

The image shows a press clipping from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated April 23, 1948. The header of the clipping includes the bureau's logo, address, and phone number, indicating that the company was established in 1888 and is located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The article itself is titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art" and comes from the Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman with a noted circulation figure. The article reports that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and that these miniatures are to be donated to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art upon his death. It also mentions that fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, and the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. Additionally, there is a reference to the value of the gifts and estate, and it states that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors of the will.

The clipping exhibits typical signs of age such as discoloration and slightly frayed edges.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau dated April 23, 1948. The clipping announces the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, revealing that she left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Upon his death, these miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The article also states that fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus gifts made during her lifetime, and the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. A source close to the family estimated that the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would total less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors of the will. The clipping is from the Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman.

The image shows a clipping from the Yonkers Herald-Statesman, dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York. The clipping reports on the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her Oriental art collection to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr. The collection is to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The article mentions that the collection includes 14 nieces and nephews, each receiving gifts of $7,000, minus gifts made during her lifetime and the residual estate. The residual estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art, with the family receiving less than $500,000. The executors of the will are John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

The image shows a vintage press clipping from the Yonkers Herald-Statesman, dated April 23, 1948, with a circulation of 30,909. The clipping is from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, and bears the establishment year 1888 along with the address BArclay 7-5371.

Description of the Clipping Content:

The headline reads: "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art". The article, attributed to the Associated Press (AP), reports on the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. Key details from the article include:

1. Bequest of Oriental Art:

   • Mrs. Rockefeller left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who filed the will the previous day.

2. Donation to Harvard:

   • Upon her death, the miniatures were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Art Museum.

3. Inheritance for Family Members:

   • Fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, after accounting for gifts made during her lifetime.
   • The residual estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.

4. Executors:

   • John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named as executors of the will.

5. Financial Details:

   • A source close to the family indicated that the $7,000 gifts and the residual estate would amount to less than $500,000.

The clipping is presented on aged, yellowed paper, reflecting its historical nature and the era in which it was published. The layout includes typical newspaper formatting, with the headline in bold, followed by the article text in a standard serif font. The overall design and typography are characteristic of mid-20th-century newspaper clippings.