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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.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated August 14, 1948. The headline reads "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM" and the subheading reads "Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works".

The article discusses the bequests of Dr. Richard P. Strong to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. It mentions that Dr. Strong has left two Italian-style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, to the museum, along with the art objects which one of them houses. The buildings were erected by the late Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, Dr. Strong's second wife, who died in 1944. The building at 107 houses her collection of Italian and French paintings and statuary.

The article also mentions that Dr. Strong, an authority on tropical medicine who was credited with freeing Serbia from typhus in World War I, also bequeathed $2000 a year to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong of Newton. Another bequest gives $1500 a year to his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Me. On the deaths of the first Mrs. Strong and Mrs. Foxwell and their survivors, the bequests will revert to the Harvard School of Public Health.

A codicil added a bequest of $1000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong.

The will, disposing of an estate appraised at $200,000, was originally filed and allowed in Newport, R.I., probate court, as Dr. Strong died in Middletown, R.I., July 4 at the age of 76. A copy was filed here yesterday because of the Boston property involved.

Overall, the article highlights the significant bequests made by Dr. Richard P. Strong to the Fogg Museum and other institutions, showcasing his generosity and commitment to the arts and education.

This image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated August 14, 1948. The headline reads "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM" and is accompanied by a subheading that states "Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works." The article discusses the donation of two Italian-style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill to Harvard University's Fogg Museum of Art by Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard medical school professor. The buildings were left to the museum in Strong's will, which was filed yesterday in Suffolk probate court.

The article also mentions that the building at 109 is currently housing the New England Museum of Natural History, while the building at 107 houses Strong's collection of Italian and French paintings and statuary. Additionally, the article notes that Strong's second wife, who died in 1944, left her collection of Italian and French paintings and statuary to the museum.

Furthermore, the article states that Strong's first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong of Newton, will receive $2000 a year for life, and his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Maine, will receive $1500 a year for life. The article also mentions that the deaths of the first Mrs. Strong and Mrs. Foxwell and their survivors will revert to the Harvard School of Public Health.

In addition to the buildings and art works, Strong's will also includes a codicil that adds a bequest of $1000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong. The will, disposing of an estate appraised at $200,000, was originally filed and allowed in Newport, R.I., probate court, as Dr. Strong died in Middletown, R.I., July 4 at the age of 76. A copy was filed here yesterday because of the Boston property involved.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated August 14, 1948, featuring an article titled "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM." The headline is prominently displayed in large black text, with the subheading "Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works" written in smaller text below.

The article discusses the will of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard medical school professor who passed away at the age of 76. According to the article, Dr. Strong bequeathed two Italian-style buildings located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. The buildings, which were erected by Dr. Strong's late wife, contain a collection of French paintings and statuary.

The article also mentions that Dr. Strong made several other bequests in his will, including $2000 per year to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong of Newton, and $1500 per year to his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Maine. Additionally, the article notes that the will was filed in Newport, Rhode Island, and that a copy was filed in Boston due to the involvement of Boston property.

The clipping is attached to a gray background, suggesting that it may be part of a larger collection or archive. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the life and legacy of Dr. Richard P. Strong, as well as the history of the Fogg Museum and its collections.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated August 14, 1948. The article reports on the bequest of Dr. Richard P. Strong's estate to various institutions and individuals.

• Newspaper Clipping Header
  • The header features the name "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" in bold black text.
  • Below this, the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." is written in smaller black text.
• Date and Source
  • The date "AUG 14 1948" is printed in gray text.
  • The source of the article, "Herald Boston, Mass.", is written below the date.
• Article Title
  • The title "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM" is prominently displayed in large black text.
  • A subtitle reads "Dr. Strong Will Also Gives It Art Works" in smaller black text.
• Article Body
  • The article discusses Dr. Richard P. Strong's bequest of two Italian-style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.
  • The buildings, along with art objects, were left to the museum through Dr. Strong's will, which was filed in Suffolk probate court.
  • The article provides details about Dr. Strong's life, including his work as a professor at Harvard Medical School and his contributions to tropical medicine.
  • It also mentions his bequests to other individuals and institutions, such as his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong of Newton, and his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Me.
  • The article notes that the will, disposing of an estate appraised at $200,000, was originally filed and allowed in Newport, R.I., probate court, as Dr. Strong died in Middletown, R.I., July 4 at the age of 76.
• Additional Information
  • A codicil added a bequest of $1000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong.
  • The article concludes by mentioning that a copy of the will was filed in Boston due to the involvement of Boston property.

In summary, the image shows a newspaper clipping from August 14, 1948, reporting on Dr. Richard P. Strong's bequest of buildings and art works to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, as well as other bequests to individuals and institutions. The article provides details about Dr. Strong's life and his contributions to tropical medicine, and notes the value of his estate at $200,000.

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

The article reports that Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard University professor, left two Italian-style buildings located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill, along with the art objects housed in one of them, to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. This bequest was formalized in a will filed in Suffolk probate court. The building at 109 Chestnut Street is temporarily being used by the Peabody Museum of Natural History. Both buildings were constructed by Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, Dr. Strong's second wife, who passed away in 1944. The buildings were used to house her collection of Italian and French paintings and statuary.

Dr. Strong, known for his work in tropical medicine and his efforts to free Serbia from typhus during World War I, also left bequests of $2000 annually to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Lea Strong of Newton, and $1500 annually to his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Maine. Upon their deaths, these bequests will revert to the Harvard Medical School or Public Health.

Additionally, Dr. Strong left an annual bequest of $1000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong.

The will, which includes the disposition of an estate valued at $200,000, was originally filed in Newport, R.I., probate court as Dr. Strong died in Newport, R.I., at the age of 76. A contest was filed the same day regarding the Boston property involved.