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This image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Houses Left to Harvard" from the Boston News Clip. The clipping is dated August 14, 1940, and it discusses the bequest of two houses on Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill, Massachusetts, and their associated art collection to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and expert in tropical medicine, who left the properties to the museum.

The clipping is slightly aged, with some wear visible at the edges. The title and some parts of the text are underlined in red, possibly for highlighting or reference. At the top, there is a label that reads "Boston News Clip" with an address on Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts, along with a postmark. The overall tone of the image is vintage and informational, typical of historical news clippings from the mid-20th century.

This image shows a news clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated November 14, 1940. The clipping is titled "HOUSES LEFT TO HARVARD" and discusses the bequest of two houses on Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, and an art collection to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by the late Dr. Richard P. Strong. Dr. Strong was a former Harvard professor and an authority on tropical medicine. His will, which disposed of a $200,000 estate, was filed and allowed in the Probate Court at Newport, R.I., and a copy was filed in the Suffolk Probate Court due to the property in Boston. The houses are located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street at the intersection of Brimmer Street. The house at 107 is noted to be "furnished largely with articles of art which Mrs. Strong collected abroad." The clipping is marked with a red "128F" on the left side.

The image shows two pieces of paper, which are probably news clippings. One of the clippings is titled "HOUSES LEFT TO HARVARD" and features a photo of two houses. The other clipping is titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and features a photo of a building. Both clippings are attached to a gray surface, possibly a wall. The text on the clippings is written in black ink, and some parts of the text are highlighted in red.

The image shows two newspaper clippings placed on a white background. The top clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated June 14, 1940, and includes information about the address and post office details of the Boston News Clip. The bottom clipping is a news article titled "HOUSES LEFT TO HARVARD" with a subheading "128F Hub Property and Art Go to Museum." The article discusses the bequest of two houses on Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, and an art collection to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by the late Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine. The will, which disposes of a $200,000 estate, was filed in the Probate Court at Newport, R.I., and a copy was filed in Suffolk Probate Court due to the property being located there. The article provides details about the houses, including their addresses at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, and mentions that the house at 107 is furnished with art collected by Mrs. Strong abroad.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated August 14, 1940, with the headline "HOUSES LEFT TO HARVARD". The article is from the Hub Property and Art section, indicating it was published in a local Boston newspaper.

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Headline: "HOUSES LEFT TO HARVARD"

   • The article discusses two houses on Chestnut Street in the Beacon Hill area of Boston, along with an art collection, that have been bequeathed to Harvard University.

2. Donor: The donation was made by the late Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and an authority on tropical medicine.

3. Estate Value: Dr. Strong's will disposed of an estate valued at $200,000.

4. Properties Donated:

   • Two Houses: Located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, at the intersection of Brimmer Street.
   • Art Collection: The collection is housed in one of the two properties and will go to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

5. Will Details:

   • The will was filed and allowed in the Probate Court at Newport, R.I., last month.
   • A copy of the will was filed in the Suffolk Probate Court in Boston because the property is located there.

6. Description of the Houses:

   • The house at 107 Chestnut Street is described as being "finished largely with articles of art which Mrs. Strong collected abroad."

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is slightly worn, with some creases and discoloration, suggesting age and handling.
• The text is clearly typed, and the headline is prominently displayed in large, bold letters.
• There is a handwritten notation ("1285") on the clipping, likely for filing or cataloging purposes.

Context:

The article highlights a significant donation to Harvard University, emphasizing both the physical properties and the valuable art collection. It also provides insight into the probate process and the legacy of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a notable figure in academia and tropical medicine.

This clipping serves as a historical document, capturing a moment of philanthropy and the transfer of cultural and educational assets to an institution.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and a postcard, all related to the topic of houses left to Harvard University. The main points are:

• Postcard:
  • Addressed to Boston News Clip
  • Address: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
  • Postmarked Boston, Mass.
  • Date: Not specified
• Newspaper Clipping 1:
  • Headline: HOUSES LEFT TO HARVARD
  • Subheading: Hub Property and Art Go to Museum
  • Content: Two houses on Chestnut St., Beacon Hill, and the art collection in one of them, have been left to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by the late Dr. Richard P. Strong, former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine. His will, disposing of a $200,000 estate, was filed and allowed in the Probate Court at Newport, R.I., last month.
• Newspaper Clipping 2:
  • Content: A copy of his will was filed here yesterday in Suffolk Probate Court because of the property here. The houses left to Harvard are at 107 and 109 Chestnut St., at the intersection of Brimmer St. The will states that the house at 107 is "furnished largely with articles of art which Mrs. Strong collected abroad."

In summary, the image shows a postcard and two newspaper clippings that report on the donation of two houses and an art collection to Harvard University by the late Dr. Richard P. Strong. The houses are located on Chestnut Street in Boston, and the art collection includes items collected by Mrs. Strong during her travels abroad.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and a postcard, arranged in a collage style. The background is a light gray color.

• Postcard
  • Located at the top of the image
  • Addressed to "Boston, Mass." with the postmark "Boston, Mass."
  • Contains the text "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass."
• Newspaper Clipping 1
  • Positioned below the postcard
  • Headline: "HOUSES LEFT TO HARVARD"
  • Subheading: "Hub Property and Art Go to Museum"
  • Text: Describes two houses left to Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine.
• Newspaper Clipping 2
  • Located to the right of the first clipping
  • Text: Provides additional information about the houses left to Harvard, including their locations and the fact that they are furnished largely with articles of art collected abroad by Mrs. Strong.

The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and a postcard, likely related to a news story about a donation to Harvard University. The clippings provide details about the houses left to the university and the individuals involved.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated November 4, 1940. The clipping is titled "Houses Left to Harvard" and features a subheading that reads "Hub Property and Art Go to Museum."

The article discusses the will of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine, who left two houses on Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill to Harvard University. The houses are located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, at the intersection of Brimmer Street. The article states that the house at 107 is "furnished largely with articles of art which Mrs. Strong collected abroad."

The clipping is yellowed with age and has some red ink markings on it, indicating that it may have been annotated or highlighted by someone. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the clipping.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or archive item, possibly from a library or museum collection. It provides insight into the life and legacy of Dr. Richard P. Strong and his wife, as well as the history of Harvard University and its connections to the art world.

The image presents a collection of two vintage newspaper clippings, one partially covering the other, against a light gray background.

Newspaper Clipping 1:
The top clipping is from the "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and features an address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The date "Jan 14 1940" is handwritten on it.

Newspaper Clipping 2:
The bottom clipping has a headline that reads "HOUSES LEFT TO HARVARD" with a subheading stating "Hub Property and Art Go to Museum." The article discusses two houses on Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill being left to Harvard University by Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine. The houses are located at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, at the intersection of Brimmer Street.

Key Points:

• The houses were left to Harvard University.
• The art collection in one of the houses was also donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
• The donor, Dr. Richard P. Strong, was a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine.
• His will disposed of a $200,000 estate.

Overall, the image provides information about a significant donation to Harvard University, including two houses and an art collection, from a prominent figure in the field of tropical medicine.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated August 14, 1940. The headline reads "Houses Left to Harvard" with a subheadline "Hub Property and Art Go to Museum." The article discusses the bequest of two houses on Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill, Boston, along with an art collection, to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by the late Dr. Richard P. Strong. Dr. Strong was a former Harvard professor and an authority on tropical medicine.

The article mentions that Dr. Strong's will, which disposes of a $200,000 estate, was filed and allowed in the Probate Court at Newport, R.I., last month. A copy of his will was also filed in Suffolk Probate Court due to the property located there. The houses left to Harvard are at 107 and 109 Chestnut Street, at the intersection of Brimmer Street. The will states that the house at 107 is furnished largely with articles of art collected by Mrs. Strong abroad.