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The image is a news article 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 the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. Whittemore died in the State Department while en route to see John Foster Dulles, the special advisor to the secretary of state.

Key points from the article include:

• Whittemore was known as the keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum since 1933.
• He was made an honorary member of both Tufts and Brown Universities in 1942.
• A native of Cambridge, Whittemore graduated from Tufts and studied at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University.
• He taught English and fine arts at Tufts and was a professor of fine arts at New York University.
• Whittemore also lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art.
• He was likely on his way to discuss the Byzantine Institute's work in Turkey with Dulles.
• Whittemore was unmarried.
• On the day before his death, he received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.

The article also includes contact information for the news agency and the reporter, R. I. Woonsocket, with a circulation number and phone number.

The 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 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University, died suddenly while traveling to meet John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state.

Key details from the article include:

• Whittemore was on his way to see Dulles, likely to discuss the work of the Byzantine Institute in Turkey.
• 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 made honorary in 1942.
• A native of Cambridge, Whittemore graduated from Tufts, and later studied at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University, England.
• He had been a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University, and also lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art.
• Whittemore had been unmarried and had received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University on the previous Monday.

The image is a news clipping from June 8, 1950, published by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. from Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Here are the detailed elements:

1. Header and Source Information:

   • The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Box 2078, Boston 6.
   • It has a telephone number listed as HAncock 6-9297.
   • The newspaper or clipping is from the Woonsocket Independent, Rhode Island, with a circulation of 22,974.

2. Main Article:

   • Title: "Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles"
   • Content:
     • The article reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, an authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University.
     • Whittemore was found dead in the Harvard department he was visiting to meet John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State.
     • He was known for his roles as keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and as a research fellow in Byzantine art at the Fogg Art Museum since 1933, with honorary titles in 1942.
     • Whittemore had previously held positions as a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts University and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University.
     • He also lectured on Byzantine and Coptic art at Columbia University.
     • The article mentions that he was unmarried and had recently received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.

The clipping captures a tragic event where Whittemore's death occurred while he was on his way to meet Secretary of State John Foster Dulles.

The image shows a news 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 the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University, who died en route to see John Foster Dulles, who was then the special adviser to the Secretary of State. Whittemore was on his way to discuss an important appointment related to the Byzantine Institute's work in Turkey.

Key points from the article include:

• Whittemore was the keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum.
• He had previously held honorary titles at the University.
• Whittemore was a native of Cambridge and had studied at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University.
• He was a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts University and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University.
• He also lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art.
• Whittemore was unmarried and had received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University on Monday (June 5, 1950).

The clipping is from the Independent newspaper in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, with a circulation of 22,974.

The image is a news clipping from June 8, 1950, published by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The headline reads: "Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles."

The article details the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. Whittemore died in a state department building in Washington while en route to meet with John Foster Dulles, who was then the special adviser to the secretary of state.

Key points from the article include:

• Whittemore was the keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at the Fogg Art Museum, positions made honorary in 1942.
• He was a native of Cambridge and had studied at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University.
• 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 suggested he was likely on his way to discuss the Byzantine Institute's work in Turkey with Dulles.
• Whittemore was unmarried and had received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.

The clipping includes contact information for the Woonsocket, R.I. Independent newspaper, listing a phone number and circulation details.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Woonsocket, R.I. Independent, dated June 6, 1950, and distributed by the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. The headline reads "Harvard Expert On Art Dies On Way To See Dulles."

The article reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old expert on Byzantine art from Harvard University. Whittemore passed away in the state department today while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, who was then a special adviser to the Secretary of State.

Key details from the article include:

• Whittemore was a noted authority on Byzantine art and coins.
• He was the keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, receiving these titles in 1933 and 1942, respectively.
• Whittemore was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and graduated from Tufts before continuing his education at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University in England.
• He was a former professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University.
• Whittemore also lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art.
• Associates mentioned that he likely had an appointment with Dulles to discuss the work of the Byzantine Institute in Turkey.
• He was unmarried and had recently received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University on the Monday before his death.

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.

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 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.