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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, presented on aged, off-white paper with signs of wear and discoloration, indicating its age. The clipping is laid on a plain, light gray surface and features black typewritten text with some handwritten annotations in red ink.

The clipping appears to be a news report from the Boston Post, dated JUN 9 1950, as handwritten in pencil or pen on the upper portion. At the top, it has a letterhead:

BOSTON NEWS CLIP
120 Tremont Street
Boston 8, Mass.

Post
Boston, Mass.
JUN 9 1950

Below that, there is a section of a partially visible news item about a “festival” with “first place medals,” which is crossed out in red.

The main focus of the clipping is a short news item with the bold headline:

FUNERAL PLANS NOT COMPLETED

The body of the article reports:

Funeral arrangements for Professor Thomas Whittemore, 79, of 983 Memorial dr., Cambridge, distinguished archeologist who died in Washington yesterday, remained incomplete last night as plans for the return of his body were being made.

Professor Whittemore, who was honorary keeper and curator of Byzantine coins and seals and honorary research fellow of Byzantine art at the William Hayes Fogg Museum, Cambridge, died while on his way to attend a conference with John Foster Dulles, special advisor to the Secretary of State.

The clipping shows signs of editing or annotation: red ink marks include the number “128” and the letter “F” written near the headline, and some words are underlined in red. The edges of the paper are slightly uneven, suggesting it was cut or torn from a larger newspaper.

Overall, this artifact documents the sudden death and incomplete funeral arrangements of Professor Thomas Whittemore, a respected Byzantinist and curator, whose death occurred while traveling to meet with John Foster Dulles — who would later become U.S. Secretary of State — underscoring Whittemore’s professional stature and connections. The clipping serves as a historical record of both a personal tragedy and a moment in mid-20th century academic and diplomatic circles.

The image shows two newspaper clippings placed on a plain background. The clippings are from a "Boston News Clip" and are dated June 9, 1950. The clippings appear to be part of a news report and contain text that mentions funeral plans for Professor Thomas Whittemore. The text is partially readable and includes the following information:

1. Clipping 1:

   • Header: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."
   • Sub-header: "Post Boston, Mass. JUN 9 1950"
   • Main text: "Funeral arrangements for Professor Thomas Whittemore, 79, of 983 Memorial dr., Cambridge, distinguished archeologist who died in Washington yesterday, remained incomplete last night as plans for the return of his body were being made."
   • Additional text: "Professor Whittemore, who was honorary keeper and curator of Byzantine coins and seals and..."

2. Clipping 2:

   • Main text: "FUNERAL PLANS NOT COMPLETED" with the continuation of the story: "honorary research fellow of Byzantine art at the William Hayes Fogg Museum, Cambridge, died while on his way to attend a conference with John Foster Dulles, special advisor to the Secretary of State."

Both clippings are yellowed, suggesting they are quite old. The text is written in a typewriter-style font, and the clippings are held together with a red staple.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Post," dated June 9, 1950. The clipping is labeled "Boston News Clip" with an address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."

The headline of the article reads "FUNERAL PLANS NOT COMPLETED." The article discusses the funeral arrangements for Professor Thomas Whittemore, who was 79 years old and lived at 983 Memorial Drive in Cambridge. He was described as a distinguished archaeologist who had passed away in Washington the previous day. The article mentions that the plans for the return of his body were still being made.

The text also notes that Professor Whittemore was the honorary keeper and curator of Byzantine coins and seals and an honorary research fellow of Byzantine art at the William Hayes Fogg Museum in Cambridge. It further states that he died while on his way to attend a conference with John Foster Dulles, who was a special advisor to the Secretary of State.

There is some handwritten text on the clipping, including the number "128" and the letter "F," which appear to be annotations or markings added after the clipping was made. The clipping has a yellowed appearance, indicating its age.

A piece of paper with some text written on it is placed on a gray surface. The paper has some text in the upper left corner that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." Below that, the text "Post Boston, Mass." is written. Below that, the text "JUN 9 1950" is written. Below that, the text "FUNERAL PLANS NOT COMPLETED" is written.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper with a heading that reads "Boston News Clip" and includes the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The clipping is dated June 3, 1950, and includes the text "Post Boston, Mass." The main body of the clipping is a news article about the funeral plans for Professor Thomas Whittemore, a distinguished archaeologist who died in Washington. The article mentions that funeral arrangements were incomplete, and it provides details about Professor Whittemore's academic and professional background. The clipping also includes a smaller, partially obscured piece of paper with the text "FUNERAL PLANS NOT COMPLETED" written in red ink.

The image shows a vintage news clipping from the Boston Post, dated June 9, 1950, and sourced from the Boston News Clip at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The clipping is titled "FUNERAL PLANS NOT COMPLETED" and discusses the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, a distinguished archaeologist aged 79.

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Professor Thomas Whittemore:

   • Died in Washington the previous day.
   • Was an honorary keeper and curator of Byzantine coins and seals at the William Hayes Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
   • Held the position of honorary research fellow of Byzantine art at the same museum.
   • Was en route to attend a conference with John Foster Dulles, who was a special advisor to the Secretary of State at the time.

2. Funeral Arrangements:

   • The funeral plans were incomplete as of the publication date.
   • The article mentions that arrangements for the return of his body were still being made.

3. Additional Context:

   • The clipping appears to be part of an archive or collection, as indicated by the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address.
   • Handwritten annotations are visible on the clipping, including the numbers "128" and "F", likely for filing or cataloging purposes.

Visual Characteristics:

• The clipping is slightly worn, with visible creases and edges that suggest age and handling.
• The text is printed in a typewriter or similar font, typical of mid-20th-century newsprint.
• The layout includes a clear headline and subheadings, formatted in a traditional newspaper style.

Overall, the image captures a historical news report detailing the untimely death of a notable archaeologist and the incomplete status of his funeral arrangements.

This image is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip," dated June 9, 1950. It references the "Post" in Boston, Massachusetts. The article discusses the funeral plans of Professor Thomas Whittemore, a distinguished archaeologist who passed away at the age of 79. It notes that arrangements remained incomplete as his body was being returned from Washington. Whittemore was described as a significant figure, serving as an honorary research fellow at the William Hayes Fogg Museum in Cambridge and the curator of Byzantine coins and seals. He passed away en route to a conference with John Foster Dulles, a special advisor to the Secretary of State. Text corrections and annotations are visible in the clipping.

The image displays a piece of newspaper with the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP." Below this header is an address: "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." The actual article's headline reads "FUNERAL PLANS NOT COMPLETED" in bold uppercase letters. This headline is partly underlined in red, with the initials "L Z B" written in the same red ink.

The text beneath the headline refers to funeral arrangements for Professor Thomas Whittemore, 79, noting that he was a distinguished archaeologist who passed away in Washington. Plans for returning his body were incomplete at the time of the article's printing. Further details mention that Professor Whittemore was an honorary keeper and curator of Byzantine coins and seals, as well as an honorary research fellow of Byzantine art at the William Hayes Fogg Museum in Cambridge. It is also mentioned that he died while on his way to attend a conference with John Foster Dulles, who was a special advisor to the Secretary of State.

The newspaper clip is cut off, so the rest of the text is missing, and some words at the top are cut off mid-sentence, indicating that there is contextual information missing. The paper itself appears to be aged, with some discoloration suggesting it might be old.

The image shows a clipped and partially torn newspaper article from the Boston Post, dated June 9, 1950. The clipping is titled "FUNERAL PLANS NOT COMPLETED" and reports on the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, of 983 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. It states that funeral arrangements remained incomplete as plans for the return of his body were being made. Professor Whittemore was a distinguished archaeologist, honorary keeper and curator of Byzantine coins, seals, and honorary research fellow of Byzantine art at the William Hayes Fogg Museum, Cambridge. He died while on his way to attend a conference with John Foster Dulles, a special advisor to the Secretary of State. There are red markings on the clipping including a red curved line and the notation "128F." The clipping is affixed to a backing paper that is stamped with "BOSTON NEWS CLIP, 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."

A small collage of aged newspaper clippings on a light gray background.

• At the top is a vertical clipping headlined “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with an address (120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.) and a stamped date of “JUN 9 1950.”
• Below it is another piece with the bold headline “FUNERAL PLANS NOT COMPLETED,” with some red ink marks visible.
• A longer bottom piece contains a two-column article about a professor (Thomas Whittmore) connected to Byzantine art and the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, mentioning a death while traveling to a conference with John Foster Dulles.

The papers are yellowed with age and arranged in a slightly overlapping, offset layout.