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This image shows a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Friday, June 9, 1950.

It is an obituary for Thomas Whittemore, who died at age 79. The headline reads:
“Thomas Whittemore, 79, Archeologist, Harvard Byzantine Art Expert, Dies.”

The article details his sudden death the previous day in the State Department building in Washington, D.C., while en route to a conference with John Foster Dulles.

Key biographical points mentioned:

• He was a former professor of English and fine arts at Tufts College and received an honorary degree from Brown University the previous week.
• He served as the honorary keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and an honorary research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard’s Fogg Museum.
• He lived at 983 Memorial Drive and had offices at 199 Washington Street, Boston.
• After teaching at New York University and Tufts, he traveled extensively as an archeologist in Egypt and the Middle East.
• Later, he became a professor of Byzantine and Coptic art at Columbia and New York University.
• He famously traveled annually for a decade to the church of St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, to uncover ancient mosaics hidden under plaster.
• In 1911, as a representative of the Exploration Fund, he went to Egypt to uncover secrets of ancient Egyptian priesthood rites at the temple of Abbdos. He discovered the tomb of Osiris, founder of the first Egyptian civilization.

There is a handwritten annotation in red ink at the top left corner of the clipping, possibly a reference number or code: “1285”.

The clipping is irregularly shaped, as if torn from a larger newspaper, and shows signs of aging with slight discoloration and wear along the edges. It is presented against a plain, light gray background.

This image is a news clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Friday, June 9, 1950. The article is about the passing of Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, who was an archeologist specializing in Byzantine art and a Harvard University professor. The article mentions that Whittemore died suddenly the previous day in the State Department building in Washington, D.C., en route to a conference with John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the secretary of state.

The clipping also highlights Whittemore's academic and professional achievements, including his teaching at New York University and Tufts, his travels to Egypt and the Middle East as an archeologist, and his later roles as a professor of Byzantine and Coptic art at Columbia and New York University. It notes that Whittemore was a former English and fine arts professor at Tufts College, received an honorary degree from Brown University, and was the honorary keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and an honorary research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Museum. The article also mentions his residence at 983 Memorial Drive and his office at 199 Washington Street, Boston.

Additionally, the article describes Whittemore's research, particularly his efforts to uncover ancient mosaics hidden under plaster at the church of St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, for a decade. It also mentions his work in Egypt as an representative of the Exploration Fund to uncover secrets of the Egyptian priesthood from 30 centuries ago at the temple of Abkdos. The article concludes by mentioning Whittemore's discovery of the tomb of Osiris, the founder of the first civilization of Egypt.

This image is a clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Friday, June 9, 1950. It is an obituary for Thomas Whittemore, an archaeologist and expert in Byzantine art who was a professor at Harvard University. The article notes that he died suddenly at the age of 79 while in the State Department building in Washington.

The obituary highlights his career achievements, including his work as a former English and fine arts professor at Tufts College, and later as a professor of Byzantine and Coptic art at Columbia and New York University. It mentions his significant contributions to uncovering ancient mosaics in the walls of St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, and his work in Egypt as a representative of the Exploration Fund. The article also notes his discovery of the tomb of Osiris, the founder of the first civilization of Egypt. Whittemore was honorary keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and honorary research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard’s Fogg Museum. He lived at 983 Memorial Drive and had offices at 199 Washington Street, Boston. The article also mentions that he received an honorary degree from Brown University the previous week.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated Friday, June 9, 1950. The headline reads, "Thomas Whittemore, 79, Archeologist, Harvard Byzantine Art Expert, Dies." The clipping is yellowed with age and has a slightly torn edge on the top left corner.

The text provides a brief biography of Thomas Whittemore, highlighting his significant contributions to the field of archaeology, particularly in Byzantine art. Whittemore was 79 years old at the time of his death and had passed away suddenly the previous day in the State Department building in Washington.

Whittemore was a former English and fine arts professor at Tufts College and had recently received an honorary degree from Brown University. He was also a special adviser to the Secretary of State and was on his way to a conference with John Foster Dulles when he died.

His academic career included teaching fine arts at New York University and Tufts, and he traveled extensively in Egypt and the Middle East as an archaeologist. He later became a professor of Byzantine and Coptic art at Columbia and New York University. Whittemore was known for his work in Istanbul, Turkey, where he spent a decade uncovering ancient mosaics hidden under plaster on the walls of the old church of St. Sophia.

In 1911, he went to Egypt as a representative of the Exploration Fund to uncover secrets of the Egyptian priesthood of 30 centuries ago at the temple of Abkdos. He discovered the tomb of Osiris, founder of the first civilization of Egypt. Whittemore was also the honorary keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and an honorary research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard’s Fogg Museum. He lived at 983 Memorial Drive and had offices at 199 Washington.

The image is a fragment of a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald" dated Friday, June 9, 1950. The clipping reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old archaeologist and Harvard University Byzantine art specialist. The article provides a brief biography of Whittemore, highlighting his career and achievements. It mentions that Whittemore was on his way to a conference with John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State, when he died suddenly in the State Department building in Washington. The article also notes his academic background, including teaching positions at New York University, Tufts, Columbia, and New York University, and his role as an honorary keeper of Byzantine coins and seals at Harvard's Fogg Museum. The clipping ends with information about Whittemore's funeral arrangements and his residence at 983 Memorial Drive.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Friday, June 9, 1950. The headline reads:

"Thomas Whittemore, 79, Archeologist, Harvard Byzantine Art Expert, Dies"

The article provides details about the life and career of Thomas Whittemore, a prominent archaeologist and expert in Byzantine art. Key points from the article include:

1. Death and Funeral Arrangements:

   • Whittemore, 79, died suddenly the previous day in the State Department building in Washington.
   • Funeral arrangements were being made the night before the article was published.

2. Professional Background:

   • He was a former English and fine arts professor at Tufts College.
   • He was en route to a conference with John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State, at the time of his death.
   • He received an honorary degree from Brown University.

3. Academic and Professional Achievements:

   • He was a professor of Byzantine and Coptic art at Columbia and New York University.
   • He was an honorary keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and an honorary research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Museum.
   • He had offices at 199 Washington Street, Boston.

4. Travel and Archaeological Work:

   • After teaching at New York University and Tufts, he traveled to Egypt and the Middle East as an archaeologist.
   • He visited the old church of St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, annually for a decade to uncover ancient mosaics hidden under plaster on the church walls.
   • In 1911, he went to Egypt as a representative of the Exploration Fund to uncover secrets of the rites of the Egyptian priesthood of 30 centuries ago at the temple of Akedos.
   • He discovered the tomb of Osiris, the founder of the first civilization of Egypt.

The article highlights Whittemore's significant contributions to archaeology and Byzantine art, emphasizing his expertise, travels, and discoveries. The layout and typography are typical of mid-20th-century newspaper design, with clear headings and concise reporting.

This is a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Friday, June 9, 1950. It announces the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old archaeologist and Harvard Byzantine art expert.

The article highlights his achievements and contributions, mentioning that he passed away suddenly in the State Department building in Washington. Whittemore was a former English and fine arts professor at Tufts College and held an honorary degree from Brown University. He served as an honorary keeper of Byzantine artifacts and was a research fellow at Harvard's Fogg Museum. His residence was listed as 983 Memorial Drive, Boston.

Whittemore's career included teaching fine arts at New York University and Tufts. He traveled to Egypt and the Middle East as an archaeologist and became a professor of Byzantine and Coptic art at Columbia and New York University. One of his major accomplishments was his annual work at the church of St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, where he uncovered ancient mosaics. In 1911, he traveled to Egypt to explore ancient ruins, including the tomb of Osiris.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald dated Friday, June 9, 1950. The headline reads: "Thomas Whittemore, 79, Archeologist, Harvard Byzantine Art Expert, Dies."

The obituary details the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, an archeologist and Harvard University Byzantine art specialist. It mentions that funeral arrangements were being made the previous night. Whittemore was en route to a conference with John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State, at the time of his death. He received an honorary degree from Brown University and was an honorary keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Museum.

He lived at 983 Memorial Drive and had offices at 199 Washington Street in Boston. Whittemore taught fine arts at New York University and Tufts, traveled in Egypt and the Middle East as an archeologist, and later became a professor of Byzantine and Coptic art at Columbia and New York University.

He frequently traveled to the old church of St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, to uncover ancient mosaics hidden beneath plaster. In 1911, he went to Egypt as a representative of the Exploration Fund to uncover secrets of Egyptian priesthood rites from 30 centuries ago at the temple of Abidos, discovering the tomb of Osiris, the founder of the first civilization of Egypt.

This is an image of a clipped newspaper article from The Boston Herald, dated Friday, June 9, 1950. The headline reads "Thomas Whittemore, 79, Archeologist, Harvard Byzantine Art Expert, Dies". The article discusses the death and the funeral arrangements for Thomas Whittemore, mentioning his age and his standing as an archaeologist and a Harvard University expert on Byzantine art. It details various aspects of his life, career, and academic achievements, including his time as an English and fine arts professor at Tufts College, his work with John Foster Dulles, his honorary degree from Brown University, and his role as an honorary keeper of Byzantine coins and seals. The article also notes his involvement with the church of St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, and his work uncovering ancient mosaics. Additionally, there is a mention of his connection to the Exploration Fund of the Egyptian government and discoveries related to the Egyptian city of Osiris.

The article offers a glimpse into the life of a scholar in the early 20th century, celebrating his accomplishments and contributions to archaeology and art history.

The image is a small vintage newspaper clipping. It’s yellowed beige and shows the headline “Thomas Whittemore, 79, Archeologist, Harvard Byzantine Art Expert, Dies.” The clipping is from The Boston Herald, Friday, June 9, 1950. It has two narrow columns of text detailing his death and biography, including his work as an archaeologist and Byzantine art expert, his teaching career, and his associations with Tufts College, Brown University, Harvard’s Fogg Museum, NYU, and other institutions. There is a red handwritten note or mark at the top left. The clip is mounted on a plain gray background.