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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe dated August 14, 1946. The headline reads "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong." The article reports that two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill in Boston, valued at $120,000, have been left to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum by the late Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former professor of tropical medicine at Harvard. The will was disclosed after being filed and allowed in Newport, R.I., the previous month.

The article continues on another page, stating that Dr. Strong died on July 4 at Middletown, R.I. He left the buildings at 105-107 Chestnut Street to the museum. The will specifies that one of the buildings, No. 107, is furnished with antiques and paintings, reflecting Dr. Strong's love for art.

Additionally, the Fogg Museum has been left a memorial to Mrs. Strong, the doctor's wife, by Mrs. Agnes Lea Strong, who died in 1941. The memorial includes a trust fund and an annual income for the museum. The article also mentions other bequests, including a $1,000 annual sum to Massachusetts General Hospital and a free bed in memory of Dr. Strong's widowed sister, Mrs. Charlotte N. Greene. The Greene property, including a valuable collection of art, is also bequeathed to the museum.

The image shows a newspaper article from the Boston Globe, dated August 14, 1948. The headline reads "Harvard Wills Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R.P. Strong." The article discusses the bequest left by Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor, which includes two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill and an art collection to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The first building at 107-109 Chestnut Street, furnished with art and antiques collected by his late wife, is left to the Fogg Museum. The second building at 109 is temporarily occupied by the New England Museum of Natural History. The article also mentions bequests to Dr. Strong's family members and the establishment of a free bed at the Massachusetts General Hospital in memory of his wife. The article continues on page 2, with the section titled "Strong" and details about Dr. Strong's life and other provisions of his will.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe dated August 14, 1948. The article is titled "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong."

Here are the key details from the article:

1. Will and Properties:

   • Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine, has willed two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill to Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum.
   • The will includes a $200,000 estate, which was filed in the Newport County Probate Court last month and was accepted by the Suffolk Probate Court yesterday.

2. Details of the Buildings:

   • Building No. 107, Chestnut Street, is described as being furnished with antiques, including a collection of Italian and French paintings and statues. The description notes that it was built by Dr. Strong's late wife, Agnes Leas Strong.
   • Building No. 109, also on Chestnut Street, is currently occupied by the New England Museum of Natural History and is to be used as a memorial to Dr. Strong's late wife.

3. Legacy and Memorials:

   • The will stipulates that the annual income from Building No. 107 is to be used for a scholarship fund at Harvard Medical School, named in memory of Agnes Leas Strong.
   • Another bequest leaves $1000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a memorial bed in memory of Dr. Strong’s late wife.
   • Mrs. Charlotte N. Greene, a widow, receives some personal items from the collection of antique silver pieces.

4. Additional Information:

   • The article mentions that the will was read out in the probate court and details the distribution of the assets among the survivors, including the school funds and memorials.

The article provides a detailed account of Dr. Strong's will, focusing on the legacy he leaves behind for Harvard and the community.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated August 14, 1946. The article is titled "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong" and discusses the bequest of property and art by Dr. Richard P. Strong.

Key points from the article include:

1. Property and Art Bequest:

   • Dr. Richard P. Strong, former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine, has left two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill and an art collection to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
   • One of the buildings, along with the art collection, was left under his will.

2. Details of the Bequest:

   • Dr. Strong's estate, valued at $200,000, was filed in the Newport County Probate Court last month and transferred to the Suffolk Probate Court.
   • The two three-story buildings, located at 107-109 Chestnut Street, were built by his late wife, Mrs. Strong, who died in 1944.
   • The will mentions that No. 107 is furnished largely with articles of art collected by Mrs. Strong, and it notes her love for art and beautiful things.

3. Specifics of the Bequests:

   • No. 109 is temporarily occupied by the New England Museum of Natural History.
   • The gift to the Fogg Museum is intended as a memorial to Mrs. Strong.
   • Dr. Strong's widow, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong, receives $2,000 yearly from a life insurance policy.
   • His son, Marion Strong Foxwell, receives $2,000.
   • The article also mentions a codicil that leaves $1,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Dr. Strong's wife, Mrs. Charlotte N. Greene, who gets some personal items, including a collection of antique silver pieces.

4. Legacy:

   • The bequests and the details of the property distribution reflect the significant contributions and personal touches left by Dr. and Mrs. Strong to their family and institutions they cared about.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated August 14, 1946. The article is titled "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R.P. Strong."

The article discusses the bequest of two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill and a significant art collection to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum by Dr. Richard P. Strong, who was a Harvard professor and author on tropical medicine. Dr. Strong passed away on July 4, 1946.

Key points from the article include:

1. Property Details:

   • The two three-story buildings at 107-109 Chestnut Street were built by Dr. Strong and his late wife.
   • The estate was valued at $200,000.
   • The will was disclosed yesterday and filed with the Suffolk Probate Court.

2. Art Collection:

   • The art collection, valued significantly, consists mainly of Italian and French paintings and statuary.
   • The collection is largely furnished with items that Dr. Strong and his wife loved and cherished.

3. Bequests:

   • The building at 108 Chestnut Street will be temporarily occupied by the New England Museum of Natural History.
   • The building at 107 Chestnut Street is left to the Fogg Museum as a memorial to Mrs. Strong.
   • Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong, Dr. Strong's wife, receives $2000 annually for life from a trust fund.
   • Dr. Strong's sister, Marion Strong Foxwell of Cambridge, receives $1000 annually for life.
   • A codicil leaves $1000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for establishing a free bed in memory of Dr. Strong.
   • Dr. Strong's sister-in-law, Mrs. Charlotte N. Greene, receives some personal property, including a collection of antique silver pieces.
   • Mrs. Greene and the State Street Trust Co. are named trustees.

The article continues on a second page, as indicated by the reference to "See STRONG Page 2" at the bottom of the first page.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated August 14, 1946. The main article is titled "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R.P. Strong."

Summary:

Headline and Subheading:

• Headline: "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R.P. Strong"
• Subheading: Two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill and the art collection in one of them are left to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum under the will of the late Dr. Richard P. Strong, former Harvard professor and author.

Content:

1. Bequest Details:

   • Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor, left two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill and an art collection to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
   • The will, disposing of a $200,000 estate, was initially filed in the Newport County Probate Court and then transferred to the Suffolk Probate Court.

2. Article Continuation (Page 2):

   • Dr. Strong, a Professor Emeritus at the Harvard Medical School, passed away on July 4 at Middleton, R.I., at the age of 76.
   • The two three-story buildings at 107-109 Chestnut Street were built by his late father, Dr. Nathan R. Strong, who died in 1944.
   • The will states that building number 107 is largely furnished with art collected during Dr. Strong's extensive travels abroad. He had a passion for art and collected Italian and French paintings and statues.
   • The Fogg Museum will temporarily occupy one of the buildings (No. 109) due to space constraints at the current museum location.

3. Memorial Gifts and Beneficiaries:

   • The Fogg Museum receives a significant portion of the estate as a memorial to Dr. Strong and his late wife, Agnes Lee Strong, who was a poet. Mrs. Strong's relatives are also beneficiaries.
   • The will allocates $3000 annually for the upkeep of the art collection.
   • $1000 is designated for Massachusetts General Hospital to establish a free bed in memory of his wife.
   • Trustees are appointed for various bequests, including his widow's sister, Charlotte N. Greene, and others.
   • Several personal bequests are made, including some to individuals and for antique silver pieces.

This detailed bequest reflects Dr. Strong's lifelong passion for art and his desire to leave a lasting legacy at Harvard University.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Globe" dated August 14, 1946. The headline reads "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong." The article discusses the will of Dr. R. P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine, who left two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill and his art collection to Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum. The story details the contents of the will, including the allocation of art, the bequest of the houses, and mentions the death of Dr. Strong and his wife, Grace Nichols Strong. It is also mentioned that one of the buildings is to become part of the Fogg Museum as a memorial to Mrs. Strong. There are additional details about the estate and other bequests, such as a gift to Massachusetts General Hospital and the naming of trustees.

The text of the article continues from the first page onto another section, as indicated by the header "Strong Continued from the First Page" followed by the continuation of the article’s text. The paper has yellowed with age, and there are handwritten notes at the top such as "Boston Globe" with the date mentioned above, indicating that the clipping was taken from this publication.

The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a light grayish piece of paper. The clipping is from the Boston Globe dated August 14, 1948, as handwritten in small script at the top center of the paper.

The article is titled "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong" and reports that two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill, along with an art collection in one of them, were left to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum under the will of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine. The estate was valued at $200,000.

A continuation of the article below provides more details:

• Dr. Strong, Professor Emeritus at Harvard Medical School, died July 4 in Middletown, Rhode Island, at age 76.
• The buildings at 107-109 Chestnut St. were built by his late wife, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, who died in 1944.
• No. 107 is furnished with art collected by Mrs. Strong, including Italian and French paintings and statuary.
• No. 109 is temporarily occupied by the New England Museum of Natural History.
• The gift to the Fogg Museum is a memorial to Mrs. Strong.
• The will provides annual funds to relatives and charitable donations, including $1,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a free bed in memory of Mrs. Strong.
• Trustees named include Mrs. Charlotte N. Greene and the State Street Trust Co.

The clipping's text is yellowed with age and is printed in a compact, serif font typical of newspapers from that era.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe dated August 14, 1948. The headline reads "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong." The article discusses the will of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine, who left his entire estate to Harvard University. The will, originally valued at $200,000, was filed in the Suffolk Probate Court. The estate includes two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill, which are part of the Fogg Art Museum's collection. Dr. Strong's wife, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, who died in 1944, had collected a broad range of art, including paintings, sculptures, and other items. The will also directs that $150 yearly be given to Mrs. Strong from a trust fund, and that $150 yearly be given to her sister from a trust fund. The estate goes to Harvard for use by the Medical School.

The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper article titled "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong", dated August 14, 1948, from the Boston Globe. The article discusses the bequest of two Italian-style buildings located on Beacon Hill, which were part of the art collection left by Dr. R. P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Dr. R. P. Strong's Legacy:

   • Dr. Strong, who passed away on July 4, 1948, in Middletown, RI, bequeathed two three-story buildings at 107-109 Chestnut Street to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
   • The buildings were constructed by Dr. Strong's late wife, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, who died in 1934.

2. The Buildings:

   • No. 107 Chestnut Street: Described as a "furnished art" building, it was filled with art collected by Mrs. Strong, including Italian and French paintings, statuary, and other items.
   • No. 109 Chestnut Street: Temporarily occupied by the New England Museum of Natural History.

3. The Bequest:

   • The will stipulated that a portion of the estate, valued at $200,000, was to be used to establish a trust fund.
   • The trust fund was to provide $1,000 annually to Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong Newton, Dr. Strong's wife, and $150 annually to Marion Strong Fowlell Camden, his sister, for life.
   • Upon the death of the survivors, the principal of the estate was to go to Harvard for the use of the Harvard Public Health Hospital.

4. Additional Bequests:

   • A codicil directed that $10,000 be given to Massachusetts General Hospital for establishing a free bed in memory of Dr. Strong's late wife.
   • Mrs. Charlotte N. Greene of 6 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, was bequeathed some personal property, including a valuable collection of antique silver pieces.
   • Mrs. Greene and the Slate Street Trust Co. were named as trustees.

Layout and Design:

• The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with a headline in bold, followed by subheadings and body text.
• The article is divided into two columns, typical of newspaper layouts from the mid-20th century.
• The top of the page includes a handwritten note: "Boston Globe August 14, 1948", indicating the source and date of the article.

Context:

The article highlights the significant contribution of Dr. R. P. Strong to Harvard University and the arts, showcasing his dedication to preserving cultural heritage through his bequest of art-filled buildings and financial support for educational and medical institutions.