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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from a Boston newspaper, dated August 14, 1948. The clipping is preserved on a larger, light-colored backing sheet that includes the header “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with an address: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

The article’s headline reads:

BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM

Below it, a sub-headline states:

Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works

The article reports on the will of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard medical professor and an authority on tropical medicine credited with freeing Serbia from typhus in World War I. He died in Middletown, R.I., on July 4, 1948, at age 76.

The key provisions of his will, as detailed in the article, include:

• Gift of Buildings and Art: Two Italian-style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill, along with the art objects within them, were left to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. The building at 109 temporarily housed the New England Museum of Natural History at the time of the article. The house at 107 contained Mrs. Strong’s collection of Italian and French paintings and statuary.

• Bequests to Family:

  • $2,000 per year to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong of Newton.
  • $2,000 a year to his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Maine.
  • The will stipulated that upon the deaths of both his first wife and his sister, all bequests would revert to the Harvard School of Public Health.

• Additional Bequest: A codicil added a bequest of $1,000 to the Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong.

• Estate Value: The total estate was appraised at $200,000 and was originally filed and allowed in Newport, R.I., probate court. A copy was also filed in Boston because of the Boston property involved.

The clipping shows some signs of age, including slight discoloration and red stamp marks near the top, possibly for archival purposes. The text is typewritten in a standard newspaper font, with bold headlines and a clear, journalistic tone.

This document provides insight into early postwar philanthropy in Boston, the legacy of a notable medical figure, and the transfer of architectural and artistic heritage to Harvard University.

The image is of a news clipping from a newspaper, specifically the "Herald" in Boston, Massachusetts. The headline reads, "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM," and it discusses the donation of two Italian-style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong. Dr. Strong was a former Harvard medical school professor and an authority on tropical medicine. The clipping also mentions that Dr. Strong had other bequests, including $2000 a year to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong, and $1500 a year to his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell, as well as a bequest to Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard School of Public Health. The estate was appraised at $200,000 and was originally filed in Newport, Rhode Island, probate court, but a copy was filed in Boston because of the Boston property involved.

This image is of a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Herald," dated August 14, 1948. The headline reads "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM" with a subheading stating "Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works."

The article discusses the bequest of two Italian-style buildings located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, along with the art objects within one of the buildings, to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong. Dr. Strong was a former Harvard medical school professor who filed his will in Suffolk probate court. The building at 109 Chestnut Street temporarily houses the New England Museum of Natural History, while the building at 107 houses a collection of Italian and French paintings and statuary. These buildings were originally erected by Dr. Strong's second wife, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong.

The article also mentions that Dr. Strong, an authority on tropical medicine, was credited with freeing Serbia from typhus in World War I. He left a bequest of $2000 a year to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong, and $1500 a year to his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell. Additionally, a codicil added a bequest of $1000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong.

The estate, appraised at $200,000, was originally filed and allowed in Newport, Rhode Island, probate court, as Dr. Strong died in Middletown, Rhode Island, on July 4, at the age of 76. A copy of the will was filed in Boston due to the Boston property involved.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated August 4, 1948. The headline reads "Buildings Left Fogg Museum," and it mentions that Dr. Strong will also give art works to the Fogg Museum. The clipping discusses the will of Dr. Strong, who left two Italian-style buildings and his art collection to the Harvard University Museum of Natural History. It also mentions other bequests, including $1500 a year to his sister and her survivors, and a codicil adding a request for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong. The will was originally appraised at $200,000 and was filed in Newport, Rhode Island, probate court.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated August 1, 1948, with the headline "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works." The clipping is affixed to a white background, likely for preservation or display purposes.

The text within the clipping details the bequest of two Italian-style buildings located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill, Boston, along with their art collections, to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard medical school professor. The buildings, which were once the homes of Dr. Strong and his late wife, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, are described as now temporarily housing the New England Museum of Natural History.

Dr. Strong's second wife, who passed away in 1944, is mentioned as having left her collection of Italian and French paintings and statuary to the museum. Dr. Strong, an expert on tropical medicine known for his work on typhus during World War I, also bequeathed $2,000 annually to his first wife's sister, Mrs. Agnes Lea Strong of Newton, and $1,500 annually to his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Maine.

Additionally, upon the deaths of Dr. Strong's first wife and their survivors, the bequests will revert to the Harvard School of Public Health. A codicil to the will includes a $1,000 donation to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong.

The will, originally appraised at $200,000, was initially filed in probate court in Newton, R.I., where Dr. Strong died at the age of 76. A copy of the will was subsequently filed in Boston due to the Boston property involved.

The image shows a news clipping from the Boston News Clip dated August 14, 1948, published by the Herald in Boston, Massachusetts. The headline reads: "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM", indicating that two Italian-style buildings, along with art objects, have been bequeathed to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Buildings and Location:

   • The two buildings are located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, in Boston.
   • These buildings are Italian-style structures, and one of them includes a house.

2. Bequest to the Fogg Museum:

   • The buildings and their contents were left to the Fogg Museum by Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard medical school professor who died in Suffolk probate court.
   • Dr. Strong's widow, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, also passed away in 1944. The buildings were inherited by her, and she later bequeathed them to the museum.

3. Art Collection:

   • The building at 109 Chestnut Street temporarily houses the New England Museum of Natural History.
   • The building at 107 Chestnut Street contained Italian and French paintings and statuary, part of Dr. Strong's art collection.

4. Dr. Strong's Legacy:

   • Dr. Strong was an authority on tropical medicine and served with the U.S. in World War I. He also bequeathed $2,000 a year to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong, and $1,500 a year to his sister, Mrs. Marlon Strong, who is associated with the Foxwell of Camden, Me.
   • A codicil to Dr. Strong's will included a $1,000 bequest to the Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of his wife.

5. Estate Details:

   • Dr. Strong's estate was appraised at $200,000.
   • The will was filed in Newport, R.I., in Middletown, and a copy was filed in Boston the day before the article was published.

Visual Description:

• The clipping is presented on aged, slightly yellowed paper, typical of historical newspaper clippings.
• The text is typed in a clear, formal style, consistent with newspaper reporting of the era.
• The headline is bold and prominently displayed, drawing attention to the significant bequest to the Fogg Museum.

This article highlights a notable charitable contribution to Harvard's art museum, reflecting the legacy of Dr. Richard P. Strong and his widow.

This is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" service, dated August 14, 1948, from the Boston Herald. The headline reads, "Buildings Left Fogg Museum. Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works".

The article details the will of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former professor at Harvard Medical School. The will bequeathed two Italian-style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill, along with their art objects, to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. The two buildings were constructed by Dr. Strong’s late second wife, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong. One housed her collection of Italian and French art.

In addition, Dr. Strong granted funds to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong, his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell, and added a bequest to Massachusetts General Hospital to establish a free bed in honor of his second wife.

Dr. Strong’s will, appraised at $200,000, was originally filed in Newport, Rhode Island. A copy was later filed in Boston for legal jurisdiction over the local properties. Dr. Strong passed away at the age of 76 on July 4 in Middletown, R.I.

A vertical collage of a newspaper clipping. At the top is a small label reading “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with the address “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” and “Herald Boston, Mass.” with a stamped date of August 14, 1948. The main clipping below has a bold headline: “BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM” and a subhead “Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works.” The article describes two Italian-style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street (Beacon Hill), left to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong, along with art objects. It mentions the buildings’ history, bequests to Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong and other relatives, and probate details, all from a Boston newspaper. The clipping is pasted onto a light gray background.

This image shows a newspaper clipping. The header indicates it is from the "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address of "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." Below the header, "Herald Boston, Mass." is printed, and the date is marked as "AUG 1 4 1948". The main heading of the article is "BUILDINGS LEFT TO FOGG MUSEUM," followed by the subheading "Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works."

The article discusses two Italian style buildings located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, which, along with art objects housed in one of them, were left to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong. The details mention that Dr. Strong, a former Harvard medical school professor and an authority on tropical medicine, bequeathed these gifts in his will. The 109 Chestnut Street property temporarily housed the New England Museum of Natural History, and the 107 housed Italian and French paintings and statuary.

The article also details other beneficiaries and the nature of the bequests from Dr. Strong's will, such as annual payments to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong of Newton, and to his sister, along with a codicil adding a bequest to the Massachusetts General Hospital. The will, appraised at $200,000, was filed in Newport, R.I., probate court, as Dr. Strong passed away in Middletown, R.I. on July 4 at the age of 76. A copy of the will was also filed in Boston due to the Boston property involved.

The image shows a clipped newspaper article titled "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM," dated August 14, 1948, from the Boston Herald. It describes how two Italian-style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, along with art objects housed in one of them, were bequeathed to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard medical school professor.

The article mentions that the building at 109 currently houses the New England Museum of Natural History, and both buildings were erected by the late Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, Dr. Strong's second wife, who died in 1944. The building at 107 contains her collection of Italian and French paintings and statuary.

Dr. Strong, noted for his work in tropical medicine and credited with freeing Serbia from typhus during World War I, also left monetary bequests: $2000 annually to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong of Newton, and $1500 annually to his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Maine. After the deaths of the first Mrs. Strong and Mrs. Foxwell and their survivors, these bequests will revert to the Harvard School of Public Health.

Additionally, a codicil added a $1000 bequest to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong. Dr. Strong's estate was appraised at $200,000. The will was originally filed in Newport, Rhode Island, as Dr. Strong died in Middletown, Rhode Island, on July 4 at age 76. A copy was filed in Boston because of the Boston property involved.