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This image displays a vintage news clipping from the Herald newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts, dated June 13, 1950.
The article is a tribute or obituary for Thomas Whittemore, described as “probably the greatest of Byzantine scholars of the century.” It announces his death at the State Department in Washington, D.C., while he was on one of his annual visits to raise money for the uncovering and preservation of the Byzantine mosaics in Hagia Sophia (Santa Sophia) in Constantinople — a church built by Justinian I between 532 and 537.
The clipping notes that Whittemore was born 79 years earlier in Cambridge, educated at Tufts, Harvard, and Oxford, and was remarkably successful early in his career. His most notable achievement was gaining the trust of Turkish leader Kemal Atatürk, who granted him permission to work on Hagia Sophia. For 18 years, Whittemore led efforts to uncover and restore its mosaics. Plaster casts of these mosaics are mentioned as being viewable at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge — this detail is underlined in red ink on the clipping.
The article concludes with a reflection on his unfinished work, suggesting that his zeal and dedication will inspire others to continue his mission.
Visually, the clipping is creased, yellowed with age, and appears to have been archived or cataloged, as evidenced by a handwritten “128F” in red ink near the top. A small beige tab above the main article reads “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” and gives an address: “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” — likely the location of the clipping service or archive where this piece was collected. The newspaper’s name, “Herald,” and date are stamped below the tab.
In essence, this is an archival artifact honoring a pioneering scholar of Byzantine art whose work had lasting cultural and historical impact.
The image shows a news clipping from the "Herald" newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts, dated June 13, 1950. The headline is "Thomas Whittemore," and the article provides background information about the author, Thomas Whittemore, who was a renowned Byzantine scholar.
The text highlights Whittemore's work on uncovering and preserving the Byzantine art treasures of the Santa Sophia in Constantinople. It notes that he died in 1950 while in Washington, D.C., during one of his annual visits to the United States to raise funds for his project.
The article also mentions Whittemore's education at Tufts, Harvard, and Oxford and his collaboration with Kemal Atatürk, the Turkish leader, who granted him permission to care for Santa Sophia. It describes Whittemore’s efforts to unearth and restore some of the greatest mosaics of history, with plaster casts of these originals displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
The text concludes by discussing the unfinished nature of Whittemore's work and expresses confidence that others will continue his legacy and finish his project. The clipping is labeled with a stamp "128F" and has some handwritten notes, including the date "Jun 13 1950."
This image shows a scanned copy of a historical newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated June 13, 1950. The clipping is titled "Thomas Whittemore" and provides an obituary or commemorative piece about Dr. Thomas Whittemore, described as "probably the greatest of Byzantine scholars of the century."
The article details his life and work, noting that Whittemore died at the State Department in Washington, D.C., while on one of his annual trips to raise funds for the preservation of the great Byzantine art treasures of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. It mentions that he was born in Cambridge 79 years ago and was educated at Tufts, Harvard, and Oxford. His career was highlighted by his gaining the confidence of Kemal Atatürk, the Turkish leader who allowed him to care for the Hagia Sophia.
The article further explains that for eighteen years, Dr. Whittemore had been uncovering the secrets of the church, restoring some of the greatest mosaics of history. It also mentions that plaster casts of these mosaics can be seen at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
The piece concludes by reflecting on the unfinished nature of Whittemore's work, suggesting that his dedication and zeal will inspire others to continue his legacy. The clipping includes some handwritten markings, such as "128F" and underlined text, possibly for archival or organizational purposes. The address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." is also included at the top of the clipping.
The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically the Boston News Clip, published on June 13, 1950. The clipping is about Thomas Whittemore, a notable figure in Byzantine studies. The text describes his life and achievements, highlighting his dedication to uncovering and preserving Byzantine art treasures, particularly the mosaics of the Church of Santa Sophia in Constantinople (now Istanbul). Whittemore's work was instrumental in restoring these historical artworks, and his efforts were funded through his annual visits to the United States. The clipping also mentions his education and career, emphasizing his contributions to the field of Byzantine art and his legacy in preserving cultural heritage.
The image shows a clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 13, 1950, featuring an article about Thomas Whittemore, a renowned Byzantine scholar. The clipping is mounted on a gray background and includes an overlay with the headline "Thomas Whittemore" at the top. The article discusses Whittemore's life and achievements, particularly his work in uncovering and preserving the Byzantine art treasures of the Santa Sophia in Constantinople, a church built by Justinian I between the years 532 and 537. Whittemore gained the confidence of Kemal Ataturk, the Turkish leader, to care for Santa Sophia for eighteen years. The article reflects on the unfinished nature of Whittemore's work at the time of his death, expressing hope that others will continue his efforts.
The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 13, 1950, originating from the Boston Herald. The article is titled "Thomas Whittemore" and provides an obituary or tribute to the individual.
Introduction:
The article begins by noting that Thomas Whittemore, described as "probably the greatest of Byzantine scholars of his century," had died. It mentions that he passed away at the State Department in Washington, D.C., during one of his annual visits to the country, where he raised funds for the preservation of Byzantine art treasures.
Background and Achievements:
Legacy and Impact:
The article reflects on the unfinished nature of Whittemore's work, acknowledging that his death might seem tragic. However, it emphasizes that individuals of such energy and dedication often leave behind work that continues to inspire others. The article suggests that Whittemore's dedication to his cause will ensure that his efforts are carried forward by others.
The image captures a historical tribute to Thomas Whittemore, highlighting his significant contributions to the preservation of Byzantine art and architecture, particularly his work on Santa Sophia. The article underscores his legacy and the enduring impact of his scholarly efforts.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated June 13, 1950, with the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The article is about Thomas Whittemore, a prominent scholar of Byzantine art and history.
The text highlights Whittemore’s significant contributions, particularly his work in uncovering and preserving Byzantine artwork and mosaics at the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul, Turkey), built during the reign of Emperor Justinian I between 532 and 537. The article mentions that Whittemore was born in Cambridge 79 years before his death, was educated at Tufts, Harvard, and Oxford, and gained the confidence of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to restore the Hagia Sophia.
Whittemore’s uncovering of the Hagia Sophia’s historical treasures is praised, and it’s noted that plaster casts of some of the original mosaics are housed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article concludes by reflecting on Whittemore’s unfinished work, praising his zeal and the lasting impact of his efforts.
This image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Thomas Whittemore," with a header indicating it is a Boston news clip from the Herald, Boston, Mass., dated June 13, 1950. The clip discusses Thomas Whittemore, described as probably the greatest Byzantine scholar of the century, who died while on an annual visit to a country where he was raising funds for uncovering and preserving Byzantine art treasures of the Santa Sophia (Hagia Sophia) in Constantinople. The church was built by Justinian I between 532 and 537.
The article details Whittemore's background: born in Cambridge 79 years prior, educated at Tufts, Harvard, and Oxford, and gaining the confidence of Turkish leader Kemal Ataturk, who allowed him to care for Santa Sophia. For eighteen years, Whittemore uncovered great secrets of the church, unearthing and restoring some of the greatest mosaics of history. Plaster casts of originals are mentioned as being displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
The article concludes by noting that although Whittemore's work was unfinished at his death, his great zeal will inspire others to continue his important work.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from "Boston News Clip", with an address of 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. It appears to be from a publication named "Herald" in Boston, Massachusetts, dated June 13, 1950. The headline reads "Thomas Whittemore," and the article discusses the life and career of Thomas Whittemore, who is described as likely the greatest Byzantine scholar of the century. According to the article, Whittemore passed away at the State Department in Washington, D.C.
The article mentions that Whittemore raised money for the uncovering and preservation of Byzantine art treasures of the Santa Sophia (Hagia Sophia) in Constantinople, built by Justinian I between the years 532 and 537. Whittemore was born in Cambridge 79 years before the article's date and was educated at Tufts, Harvard, and Oxford.
The text highlights Whittemore's career, including his 18-year effort to uncover the secrets of the Hagia Sophia, his discovery and restoration of historical mosaics, and the presence of plaster casts of the originals at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. It reflects on the unfinished nature of Whittemore's work at the time of his death, suggesting that such passionate individuals are never truly "through with their work", and expresses optimism that others will continue his legacy.
Two vintage newspaper clippings mounted on a light gray background. The top clip is a small header titled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” from the Herald, with the address “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” and a date stamp of June 13, 1950. The lower clip is a longer article headed “Thomas Whittemore,” about the Byzantine scholar, describing his life, work uncovering and preserving Byzantine art (Santa Sofia in Constantinople), his education, and notes that plaster casts can be seen at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. There are some red pencil marks on the lower piece. The papers have a yellowed, aged look.