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This image shows a vintage, yellowed newspaper clipping from June 8, 1950. It is a press clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts.
The article headline reads:
Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles
The byline indicates the report is from WASHINGTON — (AP) — meaning it was distributed by the Associated Press.
Key details from the article:
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In summary, this is a historical newspaper clipping reporting the sudden death of a prominent Byzantine art scholar, Thomas Whittemore, who passed away while visiting the State Department to meet a key U.S. foreign policy figure, John Foster Dulles, just days after receiving an honorary degree.
This image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. It is dated June 8, 1950, and the headline reads, "Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles." The article discusses the death of Thomas Whittemore, 79, an expert on Byzantine art at Harvard University. Whittemore died in the State Department while on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. The article provides details about Whittemore's background, including his academic and professional history, such as his role at Harvard University as the keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping also notes that Whittemore was a native of Cambridge, having studied at Tufts, Harvard Graduate School, and Oxford University in England. The article mentions that Whittemore was unmarried and received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University the previous Monday. The text is printed in a standard newspaper font, and the article is credited to the (AP) wire service.
This image shows a clipping from a newspaper article dated June 8, 1950, with a headline that reads, "Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles." The article is from the Woonsocket, R.I. Independent, which has a circulation of 22,974. The article is about Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University, who died at the state department today while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the secretary of state.
The article details Whittemore's career, noting that he was named keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in 1933, with both titles becoming honorary in 1942. It mentions his educational background, including studying at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University, England, and his previous positions as a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University. He also lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art.
The article speculates that Whittemore's appointment with Dulles was likely to discuss the important work the Byzantine Institute had been doing in Turkey. It also notes that Whittemore was unmarried and had received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University on the previous Monday. The clipping includes a stamp from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with their address and phone number. There are some red markings on the clipping, possibly for indexing or filing purposes.
The image shows a clipping of a newspaper article that is titled "Harvard Expert on Art Dies on Way to See Dulles." The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and the date of publication is June 8, 1950. The clipping is placed on a white background. The article is about Thomas Whittemore, an authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University, who passed away while traveling to visit John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State. The article also mentions that Whittemore was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and had studied at Harvard and Oxford universities. He had a distinguished career as a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts University and as an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University. Whittemore had also lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art. The article notes that he was unmarried and had received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.
This image is a scanned document featuring a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a renowned authority on Byzantine art and a professor at Harvard University. Whittemore passed away while traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State.
The clipping provides details about Whittemore's academic background, including his studies at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University, where he earned both titles in 1933. It mentions his professorship at Tufts University and his role as an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University. Additionally, it highlights his lecturing position at Columbia University and his association with the Byzantine Institute and the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection.
Whittemore was recognized for his expertise in Byzantine coins and seals, and he was named a keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in 1942. He was unmarried and received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.
The clipping is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art Library, with the accession number 2012.129.365. It is a historical document that provides insight into the life and work of a prominent scholar in the field of Byzantine art.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is from the Woonsocket Independent, a newspaper with a circulation of 22,974. The headline reads: "Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles."
The article is about Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art, who passed away while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State. Whittemore was affiliated with Harvard University, where he served as the keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and held the title of research fellow in Byzantine art at the Fogg Art Museum. He was also a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts University and had previously served as an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University.
Key details from the article include:
The article is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with a headline, byline, and body text providing biographical and professional details about Whittemore. The clipping appears to be a preserved historical document, likely used for archival or research purposes. The text is printed in black ink on a light-colored paper, and the edges show signs of age and handling.
This image is a newspaper clipping from the "Call (e) WOONSOCKET, R.I. Independent," dated June 8, 1950, with a circulation of 22,974. It reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. He passed away while traveling to meet John Foster Dulles, an advisor to the secretary of state. Whittemore was renowned for his scholarly contributions, serving as keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and as a research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. He previously held academic roles at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
The clipping mentions his likely intent to discuss work done by the Byzantine Institute in Turkey with Dulles. Whittemore was unmarried, and a few days prior to his death, he received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University. The article highlights his academic achievements and affiliations with multiple universities, as well as his specialized expertise in Byzantine studies.
This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." with the header indicating the source as "WOONSOCKET, R.I. Independent" and a circulation of 22,974. The date stamped on the clipping is "JUN 8 1950."
The headline on the clipping reads "Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles," with some parts of the headline obscured by red markings. The article begins in Washington and mentions Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University, who dropped dead in the state department that day. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, who was the special adviser to the Secretary of State at the time.
The article includes details about Thomas Whittemore's career, citing his roles at Harvard, including being named the keeper of Byzantine coins and seals, and as research fellow in Byzantine art at the University's Fogg Art Museum, with his titles being made honorary in 1942. It mentions his educational background, with references to Tufts, Harvard Graduate School, and Oxford University, England.
Furthermore, Whittemore had been a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University. He had also lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art.
Associates mentioned in the article speculated he had made an appointment with Dulles to discuss the work of the Byzantine Institute, which had been active in Turkey. The article ends by noting that Whittemore was unmarried and had recently received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.
This image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads: "Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles." The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, a leading authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University, died suddenly while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State.
The article details Whittemore's career: he was the keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, titles he received in 1933 and 1942. He was originally from Cambridge, studied at Tufts, Harvard Graduate School, and Oxford University. Whittemore was formerly a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University. He also lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art.
Associates mentioned he was likely meeting Dulles to discuss the Byzantine Institute's work in Turkey. Whittemore was unmarried and had just received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University a few days prior. The article is from the Woonsocket, Rhode Island Independent newspaper.
The image is a small vertical newspaper clipping mounted on a gray background. At the top is a header from the New England Newsclip Agency with a date stamp “JUN 8 1950.” The main headline reads: “Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles.” The article (AP) reports that Thomas Whittemore, 79, a renowned Byzantine art scholar at Harvard, collapsed and died in the State Department while on his way to see John Foster Dulles. The piece goes on to summarize his biography—native of Cambridge, educated at Tufts, Harvard, and Oxford; taught at Tufts and NYU; lectured at Columbia; unmarried; and that he had recently received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Brown University.