Archives Scrapbooks

This image displays a yellowed newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of off-white paper, likely for archival purposes. The clipping is from the Boston Globe, as handwritten in pencil at the top: “Boston Globe / August 14, 1945.”

The article is titled:

“Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong”

It reports on the estate of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine, who died at age 76 on July 4 in Middletown, R.I. (as noted in the continuation section).

Key details from the article:

• Estate Value: The will disposes of a $200,000 estate.
• Beacon Hill Properties: Dr. Strong bequeathed two Italian-style, three-story buildings at 107-109 Chestnut Street. These were built by his late wife, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong (d. 1944).
• Art Collection:
  • House No. 107 is to remain furnished with art collected by his wife, who “loved her art and all that was beautiful.” The collection includes many Italian and French paintings and statuary.
  • House No. 109 is occupied temporarily by the New England Museum of Natural History.
  • The art collection in No. 109 is left as a memorial to Mrs. Strong and gifted to Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum.
• Other Bequests:
  • His previous wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong Newton, receives $2,000 annually from a trust fund.
  • His sister, Marion Strong Foxwell of Camden, Maine, receives $150 yearly.
  • The residue of the estate, after the death of certain survivors, goes to Harvard for use by the School of Public Health.
  • A codicil leaves $1,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital to establish a free bed in memory of his wife.
  • His widowed sister-in-law, Mrs. Charlotte N. Greene of 6 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, inherits personal property, including a valuable collection of antique silver pieces.
• Trustees: Mrs. Greene and the State Street Trust Co. are named as trustees.

At the end of the first section, there’s a cross-reference: “See STRONG Page 2.”

The second, slightly shorter column, labeled “Strong,” continues from the first page and provides more personal biographical details. The paper beneath the clipping shows minor creases and age discoloration, consistent with a 70+ year-old document. It’s a well-preserved historical record of a significant bequest to Harvard University and the Boston cultural scene.

The image appears to be a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Globe" dated August 14, 1948. The clipping is titled "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong." It discusses the bequest of two Italian-style houses on Beacon Hill and their art collection to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum as part of the will of the late Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine. The text also provides additional details about Dr. Strong's life, his contributions, and the specifics of the bequest, including the properties and the collection's contents. The article mentions that the will was filed in the Newport County Probate Court and later with the Suffolk Probate Court. The clipping is split into two parts, with the second part continuing from the first page, providing more information about Dr. Strong's life, the bequest's details, and the distribution of the estate.

This image shows two newspaper clippings pasted onto a light-colored page. The clippings are from the Boston Globe, dated August 14, 1948.

The top clipping is titled "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong." It discusses the bequest of two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill and an art collection to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum under the will of the late Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine. The will, disposing of a $200,000 estate, was filed and allowed in the Newport County Probate Court last month, and a copy was filed with the Suffolk Probate Court because of property there. The article continues on page 2.

The bottom clipping is titled "Strong" and is a continuation from the first page. It provides more details about Dr. Strong, who died on July 4 at the age of 76 in Middletown, R. I. The two three-story buildings at 107-109 Chestnut st. were built by his late wife, Mrs. Grace Nichols Strong, who died in 1944. The will states that No. 107 is furnished largely with articles of art collected abroad, including many items of Italian and French paintings and statuary. The gift to the Fogg Museum is left as a memorial to Mrs. Strong. The will also directs that a previous wife, Mrs. Agnes Leas Strong of Newton, gets $2000 yearly for life from a trust fund, and that $150 yearly be given similarly to his sister, Marion Strong Foxwell of High st., Camden, Me. On the death of the survivors of the latter two women, the principal and residue of the estate goes to Harvard for use by the School of Public Health. A codicil leaves $1000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for establishing a free bed in memory of his wife. The latter's widowed sister, M. Charlotte N. Greene of 6 Chestnut st., Beacon Hill, gets some personal property, including a valuable collection of antique silver pieces. Mrs. Greene and the State Street Trust Co. are named trustees.

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 is a scanned page from a newspaper, dated August 14, 1948, titled "Boston Globe." The page contains an article about the will of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine. The article is titled "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong."

The article discusses Dr. Strong's will, which was filed in probate court. According to the will, Dr. Strong bequeathed two Italian-style buildings on Beacon Hill and his art collection to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The will also includes a $200,000 estate, with $100,000 designated for a trust fund for his wife, Mrs. Strong, and the remainder to be divided among his children.

Additionally, the article mentions that one of the buildings, No. 107, is occupied by the New England Museum of Natural History, which will receive a $200,000 gift from the trust fund. The article also notes that Dr. Strong's widow, Mrs. Charlotte N. Greene, will receive a free bed in the Massachusetts General Hospital for the rest of her life.

The article is written in a formal and informative tone, providing details about Dr. Strong's will and the beneficiaries of his estate. The image shows the scanned page with the article and the newspaper's masthead at the top.

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.

A scrapbook-style page showing a small vertical newspaper clipping. The header at the top reads “Boston Globe August 14, 1946.” The clipping is titled “Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong,” and it reports that Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum will receive two Italian‑style Beacon Hill houses and Dr. Richard P. Strong’s art collection through his will. It mentions the estate (about $200,000) and that the will was filed in Newport Probate Court (and a copy in Suffolk Probate Court). A second clipping (“Strong Continued from the First Page”) follows, giving more details about Dr. Strong’s death and the disposition of his estate, including references to museum use of a building and other related bequests. The page itself is a light-colored sheet with the clipping pasted in the center and a handwritten note on top.

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.

This is an image of a newspaper clipping from The Boston Globe, dated August 14, 1948, as handwritten at the top. The article is titled, "Harvard Willed Art, 2 Beacon Hill Houses by Dr. R. P. Strong." It discusses the will of Dr. Richard P. Strong, a former Harvard professor and authority on tropical medicine, who left two buildings on Beacon Hill and an art collection to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The article mentions key details about the inheritance, such as:

• The two Italian-style buildings (located at 107–109 Chestnut St.) were built by Dr. Strong’s late wife, Grace Nichols Strong, who died in 1944.
• The house at 107 Chestnut St. was primarily furnished with art she collected abroad, including Italian and French items.
• The house at 109 is temporarily occupied by the New England Museum of Natural History.
• Dr. Strong also allocated funds to assist indigent patients and supported local charities.

The bottom part of the article notes the family members and trustees associated with the will, as well as additional details about the properties and their contents. The continuation of the article is labeled as "Page 2."

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.