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This image displays a vintage press clipping from Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888 and located at 165 Church Street, New York City. The clipping, likely from the New York Times (as indicated by “Chs. Ex. 41,5, 9, 8, Oct. 7.”), reports on the will of Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who died on April 5.

The headline reads: “MRS. ROCKEFELLER LEFT ART TO FAMILY”, followed by the subhead: “Modern Museum Also Named Residuary Legatee—Nephews and Nieces Get $98,000.”

The article details that Mrs. Rockefeller’s estate, estimated at $300,000, was to be probated in Surrogate’s Court. Key points include:

• Art bequests: Fourteen nephews and nieces each received $7,000, totaling $98,000, while her remaining estate was bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art.
• Specific bequests to museums: She left two Renoir drawings (“Jeune Fille à l’Ombrelle” and “Jeune Fille”) to the Art Institute of Chicago; Van Gogh’s “Village of St. Marie” to the Metropolitan Museum of Art; and the “Corridor of the Hospital St. Remy” to the Museum of Modern Art — each for no fewer than twenty-five years.
• Personal effects: All her furniture, jewelry, and household effects were left to her family for personal use during their lifetimes.
• Son Nelson Rockefeller’s bequest: Her son, Nelson A. Rockefeller, inherited the “white marble statue of Bodhisattva in life size,” which was formerly in the Ling Yen Temple in Ling Yen Mountain. He also received portraits of his brothers (John D. 3d, Nelson, Laurance, and David) and another son, Winthrop.
• Manuscript collection: The will included twenty-six items of miniature paintings and manuscript leaves from ancient texts — including a Persian history of Tamerlan (illuminated by Tauris or Bagdad, circa 1425), a depiction of the Prophet Mohammed with his father-in-law Abu Bakr, and a manuscript leaf from the Gospel in Armenian, dated 1194.
• Trust for grandchildren: A power of appointment was left under a trust created by her mother, which benefited her grandchildren — Nelson A., John D. 3d, David R., and Laurance S. Rockefeller — who would share the trust fund equally.
• Residence: Mrs. Rockefeller resided at 170 Park Avenue and Mrs. Abby Rockefeller Pardes of 1 Beekman Place.

The clipping is typewritten on aged, yellowed paper, consistent with archival newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century, and reflects the significant cultural and familial legacy of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller.

This image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper titled "Burkelle's Press Clipping Bureau," which was established in 1888. The clipping is dated April 23, 1948, and is from the New York Times. The headline reads: "MRS. ROCKEFELLER LEFT ART TO FAMILY."

The article discusses the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who passed away on April 5. According to the will, she bequeathed her estate, valued at approximately $500,000, to various beneficiaries. The estate included personal property, art, and a trust fund.

Key points from the article:

• Mrs. Rockefeller left all her oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., with the provision that they should pass to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
• Fourteen nephews and nieces each received $7,000, minus gifts made to them during her lifetime. The residuary estate was bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art.
• She donated two Seurat drawings to the Art Institute of Chicago.
• Van Gogh's drawing "Village of Ste. Marie" and his painting "Corridor of the Hospital, St. Remy" went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, subject to the Museum of Modern Art's possession for at least 25 years.
• All her furniture, jewelry, and other personal property were given to her family members, with the right for her husband to use them during his lifetime.
• Nelson A. Rockefeller received a white marble statue of a Bodhisattva previously located in the Ling Yen Temple in Ling Yen Mountain.
• The will also specified that portraits of her sons, John D., Nelson, Laurance, David, and Winthrop, were to be given to their sons.

The article goes on to describe the inventory of miniatures and manuscripts left by Mrs. Rockefeller, including their historical and artistic significance. Additionally, it mentions the establishment of a trust fund by her mother, under which her children would receive equal shares.

The clipping also includes the address of Burkelle's Press Clipping Bureau: 165 Church Street, New York City, N.Y.

This image is a vintage newspaper clipping from the "New York City, N.Y. Times," dated April 23, 1948. The clipping is a press clipping from the Bureau "Burrelle's," established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The article is titled "Mrs. Rockefeller Left Art to Family," reporting on the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who died on April 5.

The article details the contents of her will, which included an estate estimated at $500,000. It mentions that she bequeathed her oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., for his use during his lifetime, with the provision that they would pass to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art upon his death. Fourteen nephews and nieces each received $7,000, minus any gifts made to them during her lifetime. The residuary estate was left to the Museum of Modern Art.

Mrs. Rockefeller also left two Seurat drawings to the Art Institute of Chicago and a Van Gogh drawing and painting to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, subject to the right of the Museum of Modern Art to possess them for not less than twenty-five years nor more than fifty years. Her furniture, jewelry, and other personal and household effects were left to her family members, with her husband having the right to use them during his lifetime.

The will also lists various items, including a life-size white marble statue of Boddhisattva, portraits of her sons, and leaves from ancient manuscripts. The article concludes by mentioning a trust fund for her children, which includes Nelson A., John D. 3rd, David R., and Laurance S. Rockefeller, all of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, and Winthrop Rockefeller of 770 Park Avenue and Mrs. Abby Rockefeller Pardes of 1 Beekman Place.

The image shows a piece of paper with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping is from the New York Times, dated April 23, 1918. The headline reads "Mrs. Rockefeller Left Art to Family." The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the words "Buffelles Press Clipping Bureau" written on it. The clipping is about the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who left her estate to her family, including oriental miniatures and other personal items.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated April 23, 1918. The clipping is from Buffelll's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street in New York City. The clipping reports on the will of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who died on April 5, 1918. The will, valued at approximately $500,000, was filed for probate in the Surrogate's Court.

The will details that Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left her oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., for use during his life and to pass to Harvard College for the Fogg Museum of Art upon his death. Fourteen nephews and nieces each received $7,000, minus gifts made to them during her lifetime. The residual estate was bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art.

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller left two Seurat drawings, "Jeune Fille" and "Femme au Chapeau," to the Art Institute of Chicago. Van Gogh's drawing "Village of Ste. Marie" and his painting "Corridor of the Hospital, St. Remy" were left to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., was given the right to select items from her collection of furniture, jewelry, and personal effects for up to twenty-five years.

The will also mentions a life-size marble statue of Bodhisattva in the Ling Yen Mountain, a white statue of her son, John D. 3d, and the portrait of her son, Winthrop. It includes twenty-six items from her collection of miniatures, including one showing the Prophet Mohammed talking with the showman Abu Becr, and another showing Hassan, one of the greatest saints, entering Medina.

Additional items in the inventory include a leaf from a Persian manuscript of Tamerlan's history, a tile from the Hagia Sophia, and a painting of Tamerlan seated on a carpet under a tree. The will also grants a power of appointment to Mrs. Rockefeller, allowing her to exercise her share of the trust fund in favor of her children.

The image shows a scanned page from the New York Times, dated April 23, 1918, under the headline "MRS. ROCKEFELLER LEFT ART TO FAMILY". This is a news article from the Press Clipping Bureau of Suffolk's, a news agency established in 1885, located at 145 Church Street, New York. The article discusses the estate of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., who passed away on April 5, 1918.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Estate Value and Probate:

   • The estate of Mrs. Rockefeller, valued at approximately $90,000, was filed for probate in Surrogate's Court the previous day.

2. Residuary Estate:

   • The residuary estate (the remaining assets after specific bequests) is bequeathed to John D. Rockefeller Jr., her husband, and bequeathed to her husband for use during his lifetime and then to her children.

3. Art Bequests:

   • The Modern Museum of Art is named as a residuary legatee, along with nephews and nieces, who will inherit the art collection after the husband's lifetime.
   • The article mentions that Mrs. Rockefeller left two "Sévres" plates to the Museum of Modern Art, as well as drawings known as "June Pille" by the artist John Singer Sargent.
   • Other notable bequests include:
     • Van Gogh's "The Drawing of Christ Entering Into Jerusalem" to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
     • Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" and other personal and household effects to her husband, with the right of selection for her children during his lifetime.

4. Personal Items and Family Bequests:

   • Mrs. Rockefeller left miniatures, including one showing the Prophet Mohammed with his followers, to John D. 2d, her son.
   • She also bequeathed miniatures of saints, including St. John the Baptist, St. Lawrence, and St. Augustine, to her son.
   • Other items mentioned include a miniature of her portrait, a miniature of her son John D. 2d, and a miniature of her daughter Nelson.

5. Trust and Charitable Bequests:

   • Mrs. Rockefeller established a trust under which her share of the children’s fund will be used for the benefit of her children.
   • She also left shares in the trust fund to her children, including John D. 3d, Nelson, Laurette, David, Abby, and John D. 4th.
   • Nelson A. Rockefeller and Laurence S. Rockefeller are mentioned as beneficiaries of the trust fund.

6. Additional Notes:

   • The article references Mrs. Rockefeller's father, William A. Rockefeller, and her mother, Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller.
   • It also mentions her brother, William Rockefeller, and her sister, Elizabeth Mersereau.

Layout and Design:

• The article is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with a clear headline and subheadings.
• The text is typed, and the page includes the Suffolk's Press Clipping Bureau header at the top, along with the date and source information.
• The article is dense with legal and familial details, reflecting the complexity of the estate and its distribution.

This article provides a glimpse into the wealth, family dynamics, and charitable intentions of Mrs. Rockefeller in 1918.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping preserved by Buffelle's Press Clipping Bureau. The top of the clipping has the Buffelle's logo and their business information. Below it is the article, dated April 23, 1948, from the New York Times. The title reads: "MRS. ROCKEFELLER LEFT ART TO FAMILY".

The article describes the details of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's will, outlining the distribution of her estate, estimated at $500,000. Highlights include:

• Artwork and oriental miniatures were left to her husband for use during his lifetime, after which they would pass to Harvard College's Fogg Museum of Art.
• Fourteen nieces and nephews each received $7,000; the residuary estate was bequeathed to the Museum of Modern Art.
• Several artworks went to various institutions, with stipulations regarding their possession terms.
• Personal belongings and jewelry were left to family members, with her husband allowed to use items during his lifetime as he chose.
• Nelson A. Rockefeller received a white marble statue of Bodhisattva.
• The will also lists numerous ancient manuscripts and miniatures, with detailed descriptions.

The article concludes by mentioning a trust fund created by Mrs. Rockefeller's mother and its distribution among her children.

• A very narrow vertical newspaper clipping mounted on a light brown backing.
• The top part shows an old clipping agency header: “Buffelles” (Estab. 1888), Press Clipping Bureau, 165 Church Street, New York, with a date stamp of Apr 23, 1948.
• The headline in the lower part reads: “MRS. ROCKEFELLER LEFT ART TO FAMILY.”
• The article describes Abby Aldrich Rockefeller’s will, noting that the estate (about $500,000) would be divided among the family and major museums, with specific art bequests to institutions (Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art) and substantial bequests to nephews and nieces.
• The clipping overall is a historical, archival newspaper extract about Mrs. Rockefeller’s will.

The image shows an aged newspaper clipping of an article. At the top of the clipping, there is a header indicating it was sourced from "Buffelle's Established 1888, Barclay 7-5371, PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU, 165 Church Street - New York, NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., TIMES Circ. D. 419,447 - S. 805,967". The article is dated "APR 2 1948".

The headline reads "MRS. ROCKEFELLER LEFT ART TO FAMILY Modern Museum Also Named Residuary Legatee—Nephews and Nieces Get $98,000". The article discusses the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, noting that she left her estate to various family members and institutions. It mentions that her estate was estimated at $500,000 and that her will was filed for probate in Surrogate's Court. According to the article, Mrs. Rockefeller bequeathed her oriental miniatures to her husband John D. Rockefeller Jr., with the provision that upon his death they should pass to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.

The article details various bequests, including fourteen nephews and nieces each receiving $7,000 and mentions of artworks and artifacts left to the Museum of Modern Art and other institutions. It also describes specific gifts to her sons, including a white marble statue of Bodhisattva to Nelson A. Rockefeller and portraits to her sons John D. 3d, Nelson, Laurance, and David.

A power of appointment held by Mrs. Rockefeller under a trust created by her mother is also mentioned, along with her children's inheritance of the trust fund. The final paragraph notes the names of the children and their addresses.

The text of the article is dense, with very little white space, indicative of the newspaper formatting style of that era. The paper is yellowed with age, suggesting it is an authentic historical document or a well-preserved reproduction thereof.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated April 23, 1948, from the New York City, New York Times. The headline reads, "MRS. ROCKEFELLER LEFT ART TO FAMILY." The article details the will of the late Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, disposing of an estate valued at $500,000.

Key points include:

• Mrs. Rockefeller bequeathed all her oriental miniatures to her husband, John D. Rockefeller Jr., for his lifetime, with the condition that after his death, they should pass to Harvard College for the benefit of the Fogg Museum of Art.
• Fourteen nephews and nieces each receive $7,000, minus gifts received during her lifetime, and the residuary estate is left to the Museum of Modern Art.
• Specific art pieces are bequeathed to institutions: Two Seurat drawings to the Art Institute of Chicago, and Van Gogh's drawing "Village of Ste. Marie" and painting "Corridor of the Hospital, St. Remy" to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with the Museum of Modern Art retaining the rights for a set period.
• Personal items, furniture, jewelry, and household effects were left to family members, with the husband having usage rights during his lifetime.
• Nelson A. Rockefeller, a son, receives a white marble statue of Boddhisattva.
• The will lists 26 miniature items, including historically and religiously significant pieces.
• Ancient manuscripts, including one from a Persian history of Tamerlan and an Armenian Gospel page, are mentioned.
• The article also notes a trust fund created by Mrs. Rockefeller's mother benefiting her children and details the children sharing the trust fund.

Overall, the article outlines the distribution of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's art collection, family gifts, and trust arrangements after her death.