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The image shows a Boston news clipping dated June 9, 1950. The clipping is titled "HARVARD SAVANT IS DEAD" and reports on the passing of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard archaeologist, who collapsed and died while on his way to a conference with John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. Whittemore was from Cambridge and was planning to leave for Istanbul on a trip to uncover ancient mosaics of the Church of St. Sofia. The article highlights his contributions to the field of Byzantine art and includes details about his academic and professional achievements. The clipping also mentions that he received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University and was named keeper of Byzantine coins and seals at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The clipping is from the Record, Boston, Mass., and is located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
This image shows a news clipping from a newspaper, likely from the Boston Record, dated June 9, 1950. The headline reads "HARVARD SAVANT IS DEAD." The article is about Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old internationally known Harvard archaeologist who died while on the way to a conference in the U.S. State Department Building in Washington, D.C.
The article provides details about Whittemore's life and work:
The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the heading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The date "JUN 9 1950" is also printed on the paper. There is some additional text on the right side of the clipping that appears to be unrelated to the main article.
This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a light gray background, preserved with a clear tape at the bottom. The clipping is from the “Boston News Clip” service, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass., and is dated June 9, 1950.
The headline reads:
HARVARD SAVANT IS DEAD
The article reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, 79, an internationally known Harvard archaeologist. He collapsed and died the previous day in a corridor of the U.S. State Department Building in Washington, D.C., while en route to a conference with John Foster Dulles, then special adviser to the Secretary of State.
Key biographical points from the article:
The clipping shows signs of age — the paper has yellowed, and some edges are slightly torn. A red handwritten notation, “/28F,” appears in the upper left corner of the article, possibly a filing or cataloging mark. Part of the text appears to be cut off on the right, suggesting this was clipped from a larger newspaper page.
The clipping is presented as a historical record of a significant academic figure's passing.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping mounted on a white background. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated June 9, 1950, and is titled "Harvard Savant is Dead." The headline announces the death of Thomas Whittemore, a renowned archaeologist who passed away at the age of 79. The article highlights his significant contributions to archaeology, particularly his work on ancient mosaics at the Church of St. Sophia in Turkey. Whittemore was also a professor at Harvard University and held honorary titles from Brown University and Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
The image shows a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Harvard Savant Is Dead." The clipping is attached to a piece of paper that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" at the top, indicating that it was likely a clipping from a Boston newspaper. The clipping reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old internationally known Harvard archaeologist, who collapsed and died in a corridor of the U.S. State Department Building in Washington, D.C., while on his way to a conference with John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State. The clipping also mentions that Whittemore was planning to leave for Istanbul on another trip to Turkey, where he had worked at uncovering ancient mosaics of the Church of St. Sofia. The clipping is attached to a glass display stand, which suggests that it may be part of an exhibit or display.
The image shows two newspaper clippings placed on top of each other. The top clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated June 9, 1950, and is labeled as coming from 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. Below this header, the word "Record" is printed, indicating the source or publication.
The bottom clipping is a news article titled "HARVARD SAVANT IS DEAD", which reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old archaeologist and internationally known Harvard scholar. The article provides details about his death, stating that he collapsed and died in a corridor of the U.S. State Department Building in Washington, D.C., while on his way to a conference with John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State.
The article highlights Whittemore's contributions to archaeology, noting his work on uncovering ancient mosaics at the Church of St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. It also mentions that he was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and had planned to leave for another series of trips to Turkey the following month. Additionally, the clipping notes that Whittemore received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University and was named keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a researcher in Byzantine art at the Harvard Fogg Art Museum. Both titles were honorary, awarded in 1942.
The clippings are slightly worn, with visible creases and some discoloration, suggesting they are historical documents. The text is typed, and the layout is typical of mid-20th-century newspaper articles. The overall presentation indicates these are preserved news articles, likely for archival or historical purposes.
The image depicts a news clipping about the death of Thomas Whittemore, an internationally renowned Harvard archaeologist. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated June 9, 1950, and features a headline that reads "HARVARD SAVANT IS DEAD" in bold black text. The article provides details about Whittemore's life and career, including his work in Turkey and his honorary doctorate from Brown University.
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Overall:
The image provides a glimpse into the life and career of Thomas Whittemore, a renowned Harvard archaeologist who passed away in 1950. The news clipping serves as a reminder of his contributions to the field of archaeology and his impact on the academic community.
This image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 9, 1950. The clipping reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a renowned Harvard archaeologist who collapsed and died in a corridor of the U.S. State Department Building in Washington, D.C. The article provides details about Whittemore's life, including his age, occupation, and notable achievements.
The clipping is attached to a card with the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and an address of 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The card also includes the record number "JUN 9_1950". The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the newspaper clipping and its contents.
Overall, this image provides a glimpse into the life and legacy of Thomas Whittemore, a prominent figure in the field of archaeology. The newspaper clipping serves as a historical record of his passing, and the accompanying card provides additional context and information about the source of the clipping.
The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping and its corresponding envelope, both related to an article about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a Harvard archaeologist.
Envelope:
The envelope is positioned at the top center of the image. It is beige in color and features the following information:
Newspaper Clipping:
The newspaper clipping is placed below the envelope, slightly to the right. It is also beige and appears to be aged. The clipping contains the following information:
Background:
The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the envelope and newspaper clipping.
Overall, the image presents a historical document related to Thomas Whittemore's passing, with the envelope and clipping serving as a record of the event.
The image presents a collection of two vintage newspaper clippings, one on top of the other, against a light gray background.
Top Clipping:
The top clipping is a small, off-white piece of paper with black text that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" at the top. Below this, it provides an address: "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." A thin black line separates the address from the date and publication information: "Record Boston, Mass. JUN 9 1950."
Bottom Clipping:
The bottom clipping is a yellowed newspaper article with a bold headline that reads "HARVARD SAVANT IS DEAD." The article reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard archaeologist who died in Washington, D.C. while en route to a conference. The article provides details about his life, including his work on uncovering ancient mosaics of the Church of St. Sofia and his positions as keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
Additional Details:
A red handwritten notation "128F" is visible on the top-left corner of the bottom clipping. Red lines are drawn under certain words in the article, possibly for emphasis or reference purposes. The overall appearance of the clippings suggests they are aged and have been handled extensively. The background is a plain light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clippings.