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The image is a scrapbook page containing multiple newspaper clippings, all from the "Boston News Glip" service. The clippings are dated in October 1949 and cover various news stories related to a Mrs. Curtis and her estate, as well as other news items. Here is a summary of each clipping:

1. October 1, 1949 (Boston Herald)

   • Headline: "Mrs. Curtis Leaves Most of Estate to Daughter; Employees Remembered"
   • Content: Details about Mrs. Curtis' will, which leaves most of her estate to her daughter, Mrs. Everett W. Wills. The will also includes bequests to her employees.

2. October 1, 1949 (Boston Monitor)

   • Headline: "$587,900 Estate Goes to Mrs. Byng"
   • Content: Information about Mrs. Curtis' estate being left to her daughter, Mrs. Byng.

3. October 16, 1949 (Boston Post)

   • Headline: "Mrs. Byng to Get Most of $587,900 Left by Mother"
   • Content: Further details about Mrs. Curtis' estate distribution, emphasizing that Mrs. Byng will receive the majority of the estate.

4. October 21, 1949 (Boston Times)

   • Headline: "Mrs. Curtis Leaves Most of Estate to Daughter; Employees Remembered"
   • Content: Similar to the first clipping, detailing the distribution of Mrs. Curtis' estate.

5. October 22, 1949 (Boston Herald)

   • Headline: "$587,900 Estate Goes to Mrs. Byng"
   • Content: Reiterates the distribution of Mrs. Curtis' estate to her daughter, Mrs. Byng.

6. October 23, 1949 (Boston Post)

   • Headline: "Harvard Cancels Faculty Reception"
   • Content: News about Harvard University canceling a faculty reception due to a dispute over a union contract.

7. October 24, 1949 (Boston Herald)

   • Headline: "Harvard Abolishes Faculty Reception"
   • Content: Further details on Harvard's decision to abolish the faculty reception due to ongoing labor disputes.

8. October 24, 1949 (Boston Evening Globe)

   • Headline: "Harvard Abolishes Faculty Reception"
   • Content: Similar to the previous clipping, discussing Harvard's decision to cancel the faculty reception.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the scrapbook page, with each one labeled with the source and date. The page appears to be part of a larger collection, possibly documenting significant events or personal interests of the scrapbook's owner.

The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip, dated between October 17, 1949, and October 24, 1949. The clippings are neatly arranged on what appears to be a wooden board. Each clipping is labeled with the publication name, date, and a brief headline or subheadline. The articles cover a variety of topics, including estate bequests, faculty receptions, and art exhibitions. Notable headlines include "Mrs. Curtis Leaves Most Of Estate To Daughter," "Harvard Cancels Faculty Reception," and "Mrs. Byng to Get Most of $587,900 Estate Left by Mother." The clippings also mention various institutions and locations such as the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, and Beverly, Massachusetts. The overall theme of the clippings suggests a focus on local news and events, particularly those related to education, arts, and community updates.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from various Boston newspapers dated between October 16, 1949, and October 24, 1949. The clippings are focused on the estate distribution and events related to Mrs. Curtis, likely a notable figure at the time.

Here’s a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. October 16, 1949 (Monitor, Post):

   • Announcement of the Fogg Museum of Art's German art exhibition.

2. October 17, 1949 (Monitor):

   • No specific content visible, but it is another entry in the same sequence of dates.

3. October 19, 1949 (Times):

   • Not clearly legible, but it's from Beverly, Massachusetts.

4. October 21, 1949 (Boston News Clip, Herald):

   • Headline: "Mrs. Curtis Leaves Most of Estate to Daughter; Employees Remembered."
   • Details the distribution of Mrs. Curtis's estate, mostly to her daughter, with smaller portions going to various institutions and individuals, including the Fogg Museum, the Boston Children’s Hospital, and others.

5. October 22, 1949 (Boston News Clip, Post):

   • Headline: "Mrs. Byng Gets $587,900 Estate."
   • Describes how Mrs. Curtis's will bequeathed $587,900 to Mrs. Byng, with specifics on the distribution to her children and other beneficiaries.

6. October 22, 1949 (Boston News Clip, Evening Globe):

   • Another mention of the distribution, with details about the estate's division among Mrs. Curtis's family and friends.

7. October 23, 1949 (Boston News Clip, Post):

   • Focuses on the reception for the Fogg Museum's German art exhibition.

8. October 24, 1949 (Boston News Clip, Herald):

   • Headline: "Harvard Cancels Faculty Reception."
   • Announces cancellation of a faculty reception due to lack of an adequate meeting space.

   Another clipping:

   • Headline: "Harvard Faculty Abolishes Faculty Reception."
   • Details the reasons for cancellation and mentions the ongoing efforts to re-schedule the event.

9. October 24, 1949 (Boston News Clip, Monitor):

   • Talks about the distribution of art works to the Fogg Museum.

Each of these clippings highlights legal, social, and cultural aspects involving Mrs. Curtis’s estate, the Fogg Museum's art events, and Harvard's administrative decisions.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from various issues of the Boston News Clip, dated between October 11 and October 24, 1949. These clippings focus on the estate and bequests of Mrs. Curtis, specifically Mrs. Evelyn Weston Curtis, and her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Byng.

Here are the key details from each clipping:

1. October 11, 1949 (Monitor, Post)

   • Mrs. Curtis leaves most of her estate to her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Byng, and mentions the distribution of her art collection to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

2. October 16, 1949 (Post)

   • Further details about the bequests to the Fogg Museum of Art, including specific artworks and the total value of the donations.

3. October 17, 1949 (Monitor)

   • Highlights the bequests, including a $5,000 donation to the Fogg Museum for German art and the naming of a gallery in honor of Mrs. Curtis.

4. October 21, 1949 (Times, Beverly, Mass.)

   • Detailed report on Mrs. Curtis's will and the distribution of her estate to her daughter, including a large art collection valued at $587,900, and mentions of specific items and museums involved.

5. October 22, 1949 (Herald)

   • Mrs. Curtis's will bequeaths a substantial estate to her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Byng, including $587,900 in artworks and other assets.

6. October 22, 1949 (Globe)

   • Similar information about the will, detailing the distribution of Mrs. Curtis's estate, including $587,900 in art to her daughter and mentions of other bequests.

7. October 23, 1949 (Post)

   • Announces that Mrs. Curtis leaves most of her estate to her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Byng, and mentions the distribution of artworks to the Fogg Museum and other institutions.

8. October 24, 1949 (Monitor)

   • Reports that Harvard University's Fogg Museum will receive a significant collection of artworks from Mrs. Curtis's estate.

9. October 24, 1949 (Evening Globe)

   • Discusses the cancellation of the Harvard Faculty Reception due to the death of Mrs. Curtis and the bequests to the Fogg Museum, including $587,900 in artworks.

The overall theme of these clippings is the distribution of Mrs. Curtis's estate and her significant contributions to the Fogg Museum of Art and other charitable causes, primarily benefiting her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Byng.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a wooden board. Each clipping is from the "Boston News Clip" service and pertains to news stories from October 1949. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Row, Left to Right:

   • First Clipping (Monitor, Boston, Oct 1, 1949): The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
   • Second Clipping (Monitor, Boston, Oct 1, 1949): The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University is mentioned again, likely related to the anniversary celebration.
   • Third Clipping (Post, Boston, Oct 23, 1949): The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University is highlighted, featuring drawings by German artist Max Beckmann.

2. Middle Row, Left to Right:

   • First Clipping (Post, Boston, Oct 16, 1949): Announces the Fogg Museum of Art's celebration of Max Beckmann's drawings.
   • Second Clipping (Times, Beverly, Oct 21, 1949): Headline reads "Mrs. Curtis Leaves Most Of Estate To Daughter; Employees Remembered." The story discusses the estate of Mrs. Evelyn Curtis, who left most of her $527,000 estate to her daughter, Margaret, with smaller bequests to various employees and charities.
   • Third Clipping (Herald, Boston, Oct 22, 1949): Headline reads "$587,900 Estate Goes To Mrs. Byng." The story details the estate of Mrs. Evelyn Curtis, who left most of her estate to her daughter, Mrs. Byng.

3. Bottom Row, Left to Right:

   • First Clipping (Globes, Boston, Oct 22, 1949): Headline reads "Mrs. Byng to Get Most of $587,900 Left by Mother." This story elaborates on the previous clipping, detailing the distribution of the estate.
   • Second Clipping (Evening Globe, Boston, Oct 24, 1949): Headline reads "Harvard Abolishes Faculty Reception." The article discusses the cancellation of an annual reception due to lack of adequate meeting space and the decision to hold the event in a smaller venue.
   • Third Clipping (Monitor, Boston, Oct 24, 1949): The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University is again mentioned, likely in relation to the Beckmann exhibition.

The clippings collectively cover a mix of cultural events, estate distributions, and institutional news from Harvard University during October 1949.

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from various issues of Boston-area newspapers dated in October 1949. Here is a detailed summary of each article:

1. Top Left (Monitor, Boston, Mass., Oct 1, 1949):

   • An article about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, featuring drawings by German artist Albrecht Dürer, dating from 1492 to 1528.

2. Top Center (Post, Boston, Mass., Oct 1, 1949):

   • An article reporting that Mrs. Evelyn Pryor, the former wife of actor Arthur Franz, was granted a divorce in Reno, Nevada, and awarded $75 a month for child support.

3. Top Right (Post, Boston, Mass., Oct 2, 1949):

   • Mentions an event where First Master of NVT Goethe celebrations, Dr. German Arciniegas, will give an address.

4. Middle Left (Times, Beverly, Mass., Oct 2, 1949):

   • A large article titled "Mrs. Curtis Leaves Most of Estate To Daughter; Employees Remembetered."
     • Mrs. Edward H.R. Green (Hetty Sylvia Wilks Ann Howland Green Curtis) left most of her $190 million estate to her daughter, Sylvia Ann Howland Wilks Marston.
     • The will included various bequests to employees, including $10,000 to her maid, Margaret O’Brien; $5,000 to her chauffeur, Henry W. Cook; and others.
     • The estate included properties in New York, Massachusetts, Texas, and elsewhere.
     • Mrs. Curtis was noted for her frugality despite her wealth.

5. Middle Center (Post, Boston, Mass., Oct 2, 1949):

   • An article stating that Mrs. Curtis left an estate valued at $587,900,000 to her daughter, Mrs. Matthew Astor Wilks.

6. Middle Right (Monitor, Boston, Mass., Oct 2, 1949):

   • A brief note about Harvard University’s Faculty Cancels reception due to the coal strike.

7. Bottom Left (Evening Globe, Boston, Mass., Oct 24, 1949):

   • An article about Harvard University abolishing secret societies among freshmen, with the decision made by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

8. Bottom Right (Boston, Mass., Oct 24, 1949):

   • Another article on Harvard University's faculty reception cancellation due to the coal strike, and the postponement of various events.

The clippings cover a variety of topics including cultural events, legal news, and significant bequests from a notable estate. The most prominent article details the vast estate left by Mrs. Curtis to her daughter and employees.

In this image, you see a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto a piece of cardboard or a similar type of paperboard. The clippings are of various sizes and each one has the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with an address in Boston, Massachusetts, and the name of various newspapers such as the Monitor, Herald, Times, Post, and Globe. Below each header, there's a date stamp ranging from October 16 to October 29, 1949.

The clippings contain articles about various topics, with one prominently visible in the center discussing Mrs. Curtis leaving most of her estate to her daughter. The large clipping contains a detailed account of Mrs. Curtis' will and the bequests she made. Other visible article titles include references to an estate valued at $587,000 and a note about Harvard abolishing a faculty reception.

The cardboard or paperboard appears to be a bit aged, with some discoloration and a metal grommet inserted at the top right which likely serves as a mounting or filing point. This sort of board with clippings would have been a common way to preserve and organize important newspaper articles before the advent of electronic archiving.

The image shows a scrapbook page titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" at the top of most clips, each with an address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." It features multiple newspaper clippings with dates ranging from October 1 to October 24, 1949. The clippings consist of various articles primarily related to Mrs. Evelyn Weston Curtis' estate and related events.

Some clippings include:

• Notices about the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University exhibiting European paintings and American graphic art.
• Articles about Mrs. Curtis leaving most of her $587,900 estate to her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Byng, and bequests to employees and institutions such as Harvard College and the Fogg Art Museum.
• Notices about the Harvard canceling faculty receptions and the reasons behind it.
• Details of the estate's division, bequests to staff like a butler and gardener, and the mention of specific individuals involved with Mrs. Curtis.
• Announcements on exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, such as Goethe celebrations and German artists' drawings.

The clippings are mostly from Boston newspapers like the Monitor, Post, Herald, Times, Globe, and Evening Globe. Many clippings have handwritten notes or markings in red ink. The page appears carefully arranged and preserved in a scrapbook with two hole punches on the right side for binding.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip, Boston Globe, and Harvard Crimson, dated between October 1949 and October 1994. The clippings cover various topics, including a $587,900 estate left by Mrs. Beverly Byng, a Harvard faculty reception, and the cancellation of a Harvard faculty reception. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern on a beige background, with some clippings overlapping and partially obscuring each other.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings attached to a brown paper. The clippings are from different newspapers, including the Boston News Clip, Boston Globe, and Boston Evening Globe. The clippings are from the year 1949, with dates ranging from October 16 to October 24. The clippings cover various news stories, including a story about Mrs. Curtis leaving most of her estate to her daughter and employees being remembered. The clippings also include a story about Harvard canceling faculty receptions for the first time since the war. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some clippings overlapping each other.