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The image shows a news clipping and a card. The card at the top is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.," with an address in Boston and a phone number. Below the card, there is a newspaper clipping dated June 9, 1950, from the "News-Times (e), Danbury, Conn." The headline of the clipping reads "Harvard Professor Dies" and reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archeology at Harvard University, who died in the State Department. The text mentions that he was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State.

This image is a newspaper clipping from the "News-Times" of Danbury, Connecticut, dated June 9, 1950. The clipping is part of a collection maintained by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., which is located in Boston, as indicated by the header on the top of the clipping. The agency's contact details, including a phone number, are also provided.

The news item is a short report about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University. According to the Associated Press (AP) wire report, Whittemore died suddenly at the State Department while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, who was a special adviser to the Secretary of State at that time. The article emphasizes the unexpected nature of Whittemore's death, describing it as him "dropping dead" in the State Department.

The clipping has been marked with a red underline beneath the headline "Harvard Professor Dies," possibly to draw attention to the significance of the news or to categorize it for archival purposes. The paper has a vintage appearance, consistent with its 1950s date, and shows signs of age, such as slight discoloration and possible wear.

This image displays a historical newspaper clipping from June 9, 1950, mounted on a newsclip agency card.

The items shown are:

1. Newsclip Agency Card:

   • At the top, it is labeled “New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.” with its address: “Box 2078, Boston 6” and phone number “HAncock 6-9297.”
   • Below this, it identifies the source newspaper as “News-Times (e)”, published in “DANBURY, Conn.”, described as “Independent” with a circulation of “Circ. 14,151.”
   • A stamped date, “JUN 9 1950”, is visible across the top of the newspaper clipping.

2. Newspaper Clipping:

   • The headline reads: “Harvard Professor Dies”.
   • The byline reads: “Washington, June 9 (AP) —” indicating the Associated Press report originated from Washington, D.C., on that date.
   • The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State department yesterday. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state.

The clipping is affixed to the agency card, which served as a record for the news service that distributed the article to subscribers. The overall appearance suggests an archival document preserved from mid-20th century news reporting.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Harvard Professor Dies." The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with the address Box 2078, Boston 6, and the phone number HAncock 6-9297. The clipping is from the News-Times, Danbury, Connecticut, and the date is June 9, 1950. The clipping is about Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University, who passed away in the State Department. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, who was the Secretary of State at the time. The clipping also mentions that Whittemore was a special adviser to the Secretary of State.

The image shows two newspaper clippings, one on top of the other. The top clipping is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and includes information about the newspaper's location, address, and circulation number. The bottom clipping is a news article from the "News-Times" newspaper in Danbury, Connecticut, dated June 9, 1950. The article reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, who collapsed and died while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State. The article includes a photograph of Whittemore and mentions that he was also a special adviser to Dulles.

The image shows two overlapping newspaper clippings. The top clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located at Box 2078, Boston 6, with a contact number HAncock 6-9297. It is dated June 9, 1950, and is from the News-Times (e) of Danbury, Conn., which is identified as an Independent newspaper with a circulation of 14,151.

The bottom clipping, which is partially visible, is a news article titled "Harvard Professor Dies." The article, dated June 9, reports that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department on the previous day. The article notes that he was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, who was a special adviser to the Secretary of State at the time. The article is attributed to the Associated Press (AP) and is from Washington.

The clippings appear to be part of a collection or archive, as indicated by the New England Newsclip Agency's header, which suggests these are news clippings intended for distribution or archival purposes. The overlapping nature of the clippings suggests they may have been physically placed on top of one another.

The image presents a newspaper clipping and a news agency slip, both dated June 9, 1950. The news agency slip is positioned above the newspaper clipping.

News Agency Slip:

• Header: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
• Address: Box 2078, Boston 6
• Phone Number: HAncock 6-9297
• Content: News-Times (e) DANBURY, Conn. Independent Circ. 14,151

Newspaper Clipping:

• Headline: Harvard Professor Dies
• Date: Washington, June 9 (AP)
• Content: Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard university, dropped dead in the State department yesterday. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state.

The image provides information about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a Harvard professor, and its reporting by the New England Newsclip Agency.

The image presents a collection of two newspaper clippings, one placed on top of the other. The top clipping is from the "News-Times" and features a beige background with black text. It includes the following information:

• Newspaper Name: News-Times (e)
• Location: DANBURY, Conn.
• Circulation: Independent Circ. 14,151
• Date: JUN 9 1950

The bottom clipping is from the "Harvard Professor Dies" section of the Harvard university newspaper and has a tan background with black text. It reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard university, who passed away in the State department yesterday. The clipping also mentions that he was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state.

The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clippings. Overall, the image appears to be a collection of historical newspaper articles, likely used for research or educational purposes.

The image depicts a clipping from the News-Times newspaper in Danbury, Connecticut, dated June 9, 1950.

• The clipping is placed on top of a card from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
  • The card has the agency's address and phone number: Box 2078, Boston 6, HAncock 6-9297.
  • It also includes the name of the newspaper, "News-Times (e) DANBURY, Conn.", and its circulation: "Independent Circ. 14,151".
• The clipping itself is a news article about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a Harvard professor of archeology.
  • The headline reads: "Harvard Professor Dies".
  • The article states that Whittemore, 79, died in the State Department while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state.
  • The article is dated June 9, 1950, and is attributed to the Associated Press (AP).
• The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a scanned or photographed document.

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 beige-colored paper with black text. It features the following information:

• "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc."
• "Box 2078, Boston 6"
• "HAncock 6-9297"

Below this, it reads:

• "News-Times (e)"
• "DANBURY, Conn."
• "Independent"
• "Circ. 14,151"

A faint gray stamp on the clipping indicates the date: "JUN 9 1950".

Bottom Clipping:
The bottom clipping is a yellowed newspaper article with black text. The headline reads:

• "Harvard Professor Dies"

The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University, died suddenly in the State Department while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state.

Overall:
The image appears to be a historical document or archive, showcasing a specific event or news story from June 9, 1950. The presence of the New England Newsclip Agency's contact information suggests that the clippings may have been collected or distributed by this organization.