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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.

BOSTON NEWS CLIP
120 Tremont Street
Boston 8, Mass.

Herald
Boston, Mass.

AUG 4 1948

BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM

Dr. Strong Will Also Give It Art Works

Two Italian style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, together with the art objects which one of them houses, were left to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong, former Harvard medical school professor, in his will filed yesterday in Suffolk probate court.

The building at 109 now temporarily houses the New England Museum of Natural History. Both 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.

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. Marlon 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.

The image is a newspaper clipping from August 14, 1948, titled "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM." The clipping is from the Boston Herald and is sourced from the Boston News Clip located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

The headline details that Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard medical school professor, has left two Italian-style buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, along with their contents to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. The buildings previously housed the art objects.

Key points from the article include:

• The buildings were erected by the late Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, Dr. Strong’s second wife, who passed away in 1944.
• The buildings at 107 Chestnut Street housed her collection of Italian and French paintings and statuary.
• Dr. Strong is noted for his contributions to tropical medicine, including freeing Serbia from typhus during World War I, where he was awarded $2000 per year.
• The will also includes bequests of $1500 a year to his sister, Mrs. Marlon Strong Foxwell of Camden, Maine, and $1000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong.
• The estate, valued at $200,000, was originally filed in probate court, with a copy submitted in Boston due to the property's involvement.

The buildings are currently used by the New England Museum of Natural History at 109 Chestnut Street.

The image is a news clipping from the Boston Herald, dated August 1, 1948. The article discusses the estate of Dr. Richard P. Strong, who left two Italian-style buildings to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.

Key points include:

• Two buildings at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill, Boston, were bequeathed to the Fogg Museum. These buildings, originally erected by Dr. Strong’s late wife, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, contain art objects and various collections.
• The building at 109 currently houses the New England Museum of Natural History.
• The building at 107 houses Dr. Strong's collection of Italian and French paintings and statues.
• Dr. Strong was known for his contributions to tropical medicine, including efforts to free Serbia from typhus during World War I.
• In addition to the buildings, Dr. Strong left $2,000 annually to his first wife, Agnes Leas Strong, $1,500 annually to his sister, Mrs. Marlon Strong Foxwell, and $1,000 to the Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of his first wife.
• The estate was appraised at $200,000 and was originally filed and allowed in Newport, Rhode Island, probate court. A copy was filed in Boston due to the property involved.

The news clipping includes a handwritten note at the top indicating the need to see Mrs. Roselle.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated August 4, 1948. The headline reads "BUILDINGS LEFT FOGG MUSEUM" and the subheading mentions "Dr. Strong Will Also Give It Art Works."

Here's a detailed summary of the article:

1. Buildings Donated:

   • Two Italian-style buildings located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill were left to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong.

2. Background on Dr. Strong:

   • Dr. Strong was a former Harvard medical school professor.
   • He filed his will in Suffolk probate court the previous day.

3. Usage of Buildings:

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

4. Dr. Strong’s Contributions:

   • Dr. Strong was known for his work in tropical medicine, notably credited with freeing Serbia from typhus during World War I.
   • He bequeathed $2,000 a year to his first wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong of Newton.
   • Another bequest of $1,500 a year to his sister, Mrs. Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Maine.
   • Both bequests will revert to the Harvard School of Public Health upon the deaths of the first Mrs. Strong and Mrs. Foxwell.

5. Additional Bequests:

   • Dr. Strong added a bequest of $1,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong.

6. Estate Details:

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

The buildings and artworks were significant contributions to Harvard University and various charitable causes.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated August 4, 1948. The headline reads: "Buildings Left Fogg Museum – Dr. Strong Will Also Give It Art Works."

Here's a detailed summary:

1. Buildings Donated to Fogg Museum:

   • Two Italian-style buildings located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street on Beacon Hill, along with various art objects inside them, have been left to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.
   • The bequest was made by Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former professor at Harvard medical school, who filed the bequest in Suffolk probate court.

2. Description of the Buildings:

   • The building at 109 Chestnut Street currently houses the New England Museum of Natural History.
   • Both buildings were constructed in the late 19th century by Grace Nichols Strong, Dr. Strong's second wife, who passed away in 1944.
   • The building at 107 Chestnut Street holds Mrs. Strong's collection of Italian and French paintings and statues.

3. Biographical Information on Dr. Strong:

   • Dr. Strong was an expert on tropical medicine and was credited with treating Serbian troops for typhus during World War I.
   • He married his first wife, Agnes Leas Strong of Newton, and they were together for 20 years before she bequeathed him $2000 annually.
   • He remarried Grace Nichols Strong, and following her death, he married Marion Foxwell of Camden, Maine.

4. Additional Bequests and Estate Details:

   • Upon the deaths of Dr. Strong and Mrs. Marion Foxwell Strong, their estate requests will revert to the Harvard School of Public Health.
   • A codicil added a $1000 bequest to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong.
   • The total estate was originally appraised at $200,000 and was filed in New York probate court after Dr. Strong's death on July 4 in Middletown, R.I., at the age of 76.
   • A copy of the will was filed in Boston due to the Boston property involved.

This article highlights Dr. Strong's contributions to art and science, as well as his significant donations to the Fogg Museum and other institutions.

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.

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 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 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.