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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the "Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman" dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Will Husband Oriental Art" and announces that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., her Oriental miniatures, which were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art upon her husband's death. The text further details that 14 nieces and nephews were to each receive $7,000, and the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. It also mentions that a source close to the family stated the total value would be less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors. The top of the clipping includes a logo and contact information for "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," which was established in 1888. The text and design suggest this is a historical document with significant cultural and historical context.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Yonkers, N.Y., Herald-Statesman, dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is from a press clipping service called Burvelle's, which was established in 1888 and located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping has a circulation number of D. 30,909.

The article is titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art." It reports that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as disclosed in her will filed the previous day. The article further states that at his death, the miniatures are to 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 estimated that the $7,000 gifts and the residuary estate would amount to less than $500,000. The executors named in the will are John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

This image displays a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a press clipping bureau slip, dated April 23, 1948.

Top Section: Bureau Slip

At the top is a light cream-colored cardboard slip from “Burrelle’s,” a press clipping service. Its logo features the name “Burrelle’s” in a flowing blue script with a pair of scissors integrated into the lettering. Below the logo, it states “ESTABLISHED 1888” and provides a phone number: “BArcIay 7-5371.”

The bureau is identified as:

• PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU
• 165 Church Street - New York

It also indicates the newspaper source and circulation:

• YONKERS, N. Y.
• HERALD-STATESMAN
• Circ. D. 30,909

The date “APR 23 1948” is stamped in blue ink across the lower portion of the slip.

Bottom Section: Newspaper Article

Attached below the slip is the actual newspaper clipping, printed on aged, beige paper. The headline reads:

Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art

The article, datelined “NEW YORK, (AP)—”, reports on the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. Key points include:

• She bequeathed her collection of Oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr..
• Upon his death, the miniatures are to be donated to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
• She left $7,000 each to fourteen nieces and nephews (minus lifetime gifts).
• 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.
• The executors of the estate are named as: John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

The clipping shows signs of age, including slight discoloration and a blue highlighter mark underlining the phrase “Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.”

This artifact is a preserved record of a significant philanthropic bequest by a major American arts patron.

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 clipping from a newspaper article with a date of April 23, 1948. The clipping is from the "New York Herald-Statesman" and is about Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., her Oriental art collection upon his death. The collection consists of fourteen pieces and is valued at $7,000 each, with additional gifts made during her lifetime and the residue of her estate. The collection is to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. The article also mentions that the $7,000 gifts and the residue of her estate would amount to less than $500,000. The executors of the estate are John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller. The clipping is from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, with a location in Yonkers, New York.

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.

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 is a newspaper clipping from April 23, 1948, associated with Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau in New York City. It mentions the Yonkers, N.Y., Herald-Statesman publication, with supplemental information about its circulation.

The clipping reports that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will left her Oriental miniatures collection to her husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Those miniatures were instructed to be donated to Harvard College's Fogg Museum of Art upon his death. The article also mentions her other bequests, such as leaving $7,000 to each of her 14 nieces and nephews, with additional residual estate items willed to the Museum of Modern Art. The estate's value was estimated at less than $500,000. It concludes by noting the executors of her estate, including John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. Rockefeller 3rd, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

• The image shows a vertical, two-part old newspaper clipping mounted on a gray background.
• The top section is a blue-ink header from the Burrelles Press Clipping Bureau (established 1888) with a stylized scissors logo. It lists their New York address and Yonkers, N.Y. Herald-Statesman circulation, plus a stamped date of APR 23, 1948.
• The bottom section is a clipping from a newspaper with the headline: “Mrs. Rockefeller Wills Husband Oriental Art.” It’s an AP report about Abby Aldrich Rockefeller’s will, noting that she left her Oriental miniatures to her husband John D. Rockefeller Jr., with the miniatures to be given to Harvard College’s Fogg Museum after his death, and detailing bequests to nieces and nephews and the residuary estate to the Museum of Modern Art. It also names executors: John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.
• The papers have a vintage appearance with yellowed, brown-tinted newsprint and a narrow blue line separating sections.

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.