Archives Scrapbooks

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, dated April 23, 1948. The headline reads "Rockefeller Will Filed." The article reports that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr., has left her collection of oriental miniatures to her husband. Upon his death, these 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 each bequeathed $7,000, minus any gifts they received during her lifetime. The residuary estate, estimated to be less than $500,000, was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. The executors named in the will are John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, dated April 23, 1919. The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau of Buckelle's, established in 1888, and is located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The headline of the article is "Rockefeller Will Filed." The content of the article provides details about the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her oriental miniatures to Harvard College for the Fogg Museum of Art upon her husband John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s death. The article further states that 14 nieces and nephews were each bequeathed $7,000, excluding gifts she made during her lifetime. The remaining estate was directed to the Museum of Modern Art, with the estate valued less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors of her will.

The image shows a press clipping from the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, dated April 23, 1919. The headline reads "Rockefeller Will Filed." The article reports that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr., left her husband some oriental miniatures in her will, which was filed the previous day. According to the will, these miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art. Additionally, fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7000 each, minus any gifts received during her lifetime. The residual estate was left to the Museum of Modern Art, with the family source indicating it would amount to less than $500,000. The executors named are John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller. The press clipping is from the Buffelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The image is a press clipping from Buttelles Press Clipping Bureau, dated April 23, 1948. The article is from the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph and is titled "Rockefeller Will Filed."

Here are the key points from the article:

• The will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller was filed in New York on April 23.
• Mrs. Rockefeller left her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., her collection of oriental miniatures.
• Upon his death, these miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
• Mrs. Rockefeller bequeathed $7,000 each to fourteen nieces and nephews, minus any gifts given during her lifetime.
• The remainder of her estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.
• A source close to the family estimated the estate's worth 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.

The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, dated April 23, 1919. The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau of Buffelle's, a service established in 1888.

The headline reads "Rockefeller Will Filed." The article details the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., her oriental miniatures. These miniatures are to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.

The article further states that fourteen nieces and nephews each received $7,000, excluding gifts made during her lifetime. The residuary estate was bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art, with the estate valued at less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named as executors.

The clipping includes contact information for Buffelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York, with a phone number listed as BArclay 7-5371.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Pittsburgh, PA Sun-Telegraph, dated April 23, 1919. It is a press release from the Buford Press Clipping Bureau in New York, established in 1888.

The headline of the clipping reads "Rockefeller Will Filed." The article details the contents of the will left by Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr. The main points of the article are as follows:

• Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her oriental miniatures and her will 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.
• Fourteen nieces and nephews were each bequeathed $7,000 each, excluding gifts made during her lifetime.
• The residual estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.
• A source close to the family indicated that the estate was valued at less than $500,000.
• John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named as executors of the will.

The newspaper clipping is from a period when such detailed information about personal estates and bequests was reported in the press.

This image shows a press clipping from a company named "Buffelle's" which was established in 1888. The press clipping has been cut from a larger page and details a news article. The headline reads "Rockefeller Will Filed" and it is dated April 23rd, without a clearly visible year but looks like it could be 1948. The article originates from New York, with a mention of the Associated Press (AP). It discusses the contents of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will, mentioning that she left her oriental miniatures and other items to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and that upon his death, the miniatures would be gifted to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.

The article also notes that fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7000 each, while the residuary estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. According to a source close to the family, the estate was expected to amount to less than $500,000. Furthermore, John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named as executors. At the top left, the newspaper name "PITTSBURGH, PA. SUN-TELEGRAPH" and its circulation numbers are visible, along with a date stamp indicating "APR 23 1948."

Additionally, there is an address for the "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street - New York" with a phone number listed as "BArclay 7-5371." The press clipping appears to have been handled and aged, given the discoloration and wear-and-tear of the paper.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Pittsburgh, PA Sun-Telegraph, with the date stamp of April 23, 1948. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau in New York.

The headline of the article reads "Rockefeller Will Filed." The article reports that Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., according to her will filed recently. It mentions that upon his death, the miniatures are to be donated to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.

Additionally, fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each (excluding gifts made during her lifetime), with the remaining estate left to the Museum of Modern Art. The article states that the estate was estimated to be worth less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller Jr., John D. Rockefeller III, and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors of the will.

The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from the "Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph," dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is from Burfelles' Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping contains a news article about the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., her oriental miniatures, which he filed the day after her death. The article states that at his death, the miniatures 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 residual estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art. The family said the estate would amount to less than $500,000. John D. Rockefeller III and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named executors.

The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping from the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, dated April 23, 1918. The clipping is from the Buzzell's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a barcode reference of BArclay 7-5371. The headline reads "Rockefeller Will Filed", and the article is sourced from the Associated Press (AP).

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Subject: The article discusses the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr..
2. Key Points:
   • Oriental Miniatures: Mrs. Rockefeller left her oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr.
   • Bequest to Harvard College: Upon her death, the miniatures were to be given to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
   • Bequests to Nieces and Nephews: Fourteen nieces and nephews were bequeathed $7,000 each, minus any gifts they received during her lifetime.
   • Residual Estate: The residual estate was willed to the Museum of Modern Art.
   • Estimated Value: A source close to the family estimated the estate to be worth less than $500,000.
   • Executors: John D. Rockefeller III and Nelson A. Rockefeller were named as executors of the will.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is typed in a formal, newspaper-style font.
• The top of the clipping features the logo and name of Buzzell's Press Clipping Bureau, with a decorative design incorporating scissors, symbolizing the clipping service.
• The date, April 23, 1918, is prominently displayed at the top.
• The article is concise, focusing on the key details of the will and its distribution.

Context:

The clipping reflects a significant historical moment, detailing the distribution of the estate of a prominent member of the Rockefeller family, highlighting philanthropy, family legacy, and the distribution of cultural artifacts. The mention of the Fogg Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art underscores the family's involvement in supporting art institutions.