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This image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping from the Gazette of Worcester, Massachusetts, dated June 8, 1950. It has been preserved and mounted on a larger, off-white card titled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with the address “180 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” printed at the top.

The clipping itself is the first page of the article, headline in bold:

“Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In State Dept.”

The text reports the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, 79, an authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. He collapsed and died in a corridor at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., while en route to meet with John Foster Dulles, who was then special adviser to the secretary of state.

Key details from the article include:

• Whittemore was internationally known in his field and was planning another series of trips to Turkey, specifically to Istanbul, where he had long conducted fieldwork uncovering mosaics in the Church of St. Sofia.
• Shortly before his death, he had spoken with Burton Y. Berry (director of the Office of Near East and African Affairs) and Rudolph E. Schoenfeld (U.S. minister to Romania).
• He was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts; a graduate of Tufts College; and had taught at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
• He held prestigious positions including Director of the Byzantine Institute, Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, Keeper of Byzantine Coins and Seals and Research Fellow in Byzantine Art at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum, and Professor of English and Fine Arts at Tufts.
• He received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Brown University only the Monday before his death.
• He was unmarried and lived in Boston.

A handwritten red “12.5” and a small “127” are marked on the clipping near the headline, likely for archival or cataloging purposes.

The clipping appears to be from the Gazette (Worcester, Mass.), as indicated at the top of the article, and is presented as a historical artifact from 1950.

This image is a historical news剪报 (clipping) from the Boston News Clip, dated June 8, 1950. The article is titled "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In State Dept." and discusses the death of Thomas Whittemore, 79, who was an authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. The article provides details about his death, including the circumstances surrounding it and his work in the field of Byzantine and Coptic art. The clipping also includes information about his academic background, including his time at Tufts College, Harvard Graduate School, and Oxford University in England. The article notes that Whittemore was a graduate of Tufts College and had been on the faculties at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. The clipping is from the Gazette in Worcester, Mass.

This image is a newspaper clipping from the Gazette in Worcester, Massachusetts, dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In State Dept." The article reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University, who died at the State Department in Washington, D.C.

The article provides details about Whittemore's death, mentioning that he collapsed in a corridor near the office of John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the secretary of state. Whittemore had an appointment with Dulles, but the purpose of their meeting was unknown.

The article also highlights Whittemore's career achievements, noting his international reputation in the field of Byzantine art, his plans for another trip to Istanbul to uncover ancient mosaics of the Church of St. Sofia, and his authorship of several books and articles on archaeology. It mentions his educational background, including his graduation from Tufts College and his studies at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University. Whittemore was also a director of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London.

The article concludes by stating that Whittemore received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Brown University on the Monday before his death.

The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the Boston News Clip section of the Gazette, dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is titled "Prof. Whittemore Dies In State Dept." and is located at 150 Tremont Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. The article is about the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, who was 79 years old and an author. He was a professor at Harvard University and had been working in the State Department at the time of his death. The article mentions that he was in the middle of a series of trips, including one to Turkey, and was planning another trip to leave the following month. The article also highlights his expertise in Byzantine art and his contributions to the field, including his work as a director of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society. The clipping is a piece of historical documentation, providing insight into the life and work of Professor Whittemore.

The image is a clipping from the Boston News Clip Gazette, dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In State Dept." The article is about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a professor at Harvard University, who passed away at the State Department in Washington, D.C. Whittemore, 79, was on a visit to the State Department when he dropped dead. He was a special adviser to the Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, and was planning to meet Dulles but had not yet met him. Whittemore was an internationally renowned expert on Byzantine art and archaeology, and he had been working on a project to leave his collection of ancient books and articles on archaeology to Dumbarton Oaks, a Harvard University research institute. Whittemore was also a graduate of Tufts College and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 8, 1950, published by the Worcester Gazette in Worcester, Massachusetts. The headline reads: "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies." The article is from the Washington section and reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor at Harvard University, who passed away on June 8 at the Dulles Departmental Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Background on Thomas Whittemore:

   • He was a professor of Byzantine art at Harvard University.
   • He was known for his expertise in Byzantine art and had a special advisor in the field, John S. Thacher.
   • Whittemore had reported an appointment with Dr. John H. Dulles, but he did not know what he intended to discuss during the meeting.
   • He was known internationally for his work in Byzantine art and had planned to travel to Turkey the following month to continue his research.

2. Professional Contributions:

   • He was the author of several books and articles on archaeology and Coptic art.
   • He graduated from Tufts College and later served on the faculty at Columbia University.
   • He was a fellow of the American Academy in Rome and a director of the Byzantine Institute and the Society of London Geographic.
   • He was also a member of several archaeological societies.

3. Honors and Recognition:

   • He was named the Keeper of Byzantine Art at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum in 1942.
   • He received an honorary degree from Brown University.

4. Personal Life:

   • Whittemore was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • He studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Fine Arts and later became a professor of English and Fine Arts at Tufts College.
   • He was an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University.
   • He also lectured at Columbia Associates in Byzantine and Coptic art.

5. Final Days:

   • On the day of his death, he had received an honorary degree from Brown University.

The article provides a comprehensive overview of Whittemore’s academic achievements, professional contributions, and personal background, highlighting his significant role in the field of Byzantine art and archaeology. The tone is respectful, reflecting his esteemed status in the academic community.

This is an image of a newspaper clipping from "The Boston News Clip," dated June 8, 1950, address mentioned as 120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass. The clipping is about the obituary of a professor named Thomas Whittemore, who was an authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University and apparently died in the State Department. The title, "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In State Dept.," is on the top of the clipping, followed by the details of the incident and a brief biography of the professor. There's a handwritten scribble on the right side of the headline, which seems to be the number "125" written with a red pen. The clipping provides information on the professor's background, academic career, and his connection to various institutions.

This image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 8, 1950, and sourced from the Worcester Gazette, Massachusetts. The headline reads, "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In State Dept."

The article reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. He collapsed in a corridor of the U.S. State Department while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. It is unclear what the meeting was about.

Whittemore was internationally acclaimed for his work in Byzantine archaeology. He was notably associated with uncovering the mosaics of the Church of St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, and was planning further trips there. The article highlights his educational background from Tufts and Harvard, his work with several academic institutions, such as New York and Columbia universities, and his connection to the Byzantine Institute.

It also mentions his honorary titles, his role as the Keeper of Byzantine Coins and Seals at the Fogg Art Museum, and his recent honorary Doctorate of Laws from Brown University. Whittemore was unmarried and had written many books and articles on archaeology. The article reflects on his significant contributions to the field of Byzantine studies.

The image shows a clipped newspaper article from the Boston News Clip, dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads, "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In State Dept." The article reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, an authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University, who dropped dead in the State Department. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the secretary of state. The article mentions that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles, but no one knew what he wanted to discuss. He collapsed near Dulles's office.

It notes that Whittemore was internationally known in his field, planning trips to Turkey for his work on uncovering ancient mosaics of the Church of St. Sofia in Istanbul. Before his death, he spoke with Burton Y. Berry, director of Near East and African affairs, and Rudolph E. Schoenfeld, U.S. minister to Romania.

The article details his academic background: graduate of Tufts College, faculty at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. He was director of the Byzantine Institute, a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, and a member of various archaeology groups. Whittemore was unmarried.

He was named Keeper of Byzantine Coins and Seals and Research Fellow in Byzantine Art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in 1933, titles made honorary in 1942. He studied at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University. He lectured on Byzantine and Coptic art at Columbia.

Associates suggested his meeting with Dulles was likely to discuss the Byzantine Institute’s important work in Turkey. On the Monday before his death, he received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Brown University.

The image shows a small, vertical clipping mounted on a light gray background. At the top is a label that reads “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with an address: “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” and “Gazette Worcester, Mass.” A date stamp “JUN 8 1950” is visible on the clipping. The main piece is a beige newspaper clipping with a bold headline: “Prof. Whittemore … FIRST PAGE Of Harvard Dies In State Dep’t.” The article beneath describes Thomas Whittemore, a Harvard-based expert on Byzantine art, who died in Washington, D.C., at the State Department, and includes biographical details (his career, education, and affiliations). There is a small orange clipping overlapped on the right side, with some handwritten numbers in red. Overall, it appears to be an archival, mid-20th-century newspaper clipping about Whittemore’s death.