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The image shows a news clip from the New England Newssclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1953. The headline reads "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department."

The article reports the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University. Whittemore collapsed and died in the State Department while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State. The aides reported that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles, but the purpose of the meeting was unknown.

Whittemore, a resident of Boston, was an expert in Byzantine and Coptic art and had authored several books and articles on archaeology. He was a graduate of Tufts College and had previously served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. He was also a graduate of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, as well as a member of several archaeology groups.

The article concludes by noting that Whittemore was unmarried.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., headquartered in Boston. The clipping is from the "Register (e)" of Torrington, Conn., an Independent Republican publication with a circulation of 9,385. The date on the clipping is June 8, 1950.

The headline of the article reads: "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department." 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 see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state. Whittemore had an appointment to meet Dulles, but the reason for the meeting was unknown. He collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office.

Whittemore, who lived in Boston, was known for his work as the author of several books and articles on archeology, specializing in Byzantine and Coptic art. He was a graduate of Tufts College and had previously taught at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. Additionally, he was a graduate of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, as well as a member of several archeology groups. The article concludes by mentioning that Whittemore was unmarried.

The image displays a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. Here is a detailed summary:

• Headline: "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department"

• Location and Date: The clipping is from Washington, dated June 8, 1950.

• Main News: Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University, collapsed and died in the corridors near the office of John Foster Dulles, who was the special adviser to the secretary of state at the time.

• Details:

  • Whittemore was on his way to meet Dulles.
  • Dulles' aides reported that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles but did not know the exact reason for his meeting.
  • Whittemore collapsed while walking near Dulles' office.

• Background:

  • Whittemore was known for his extensive work and publications on archaeology, particularly in the fields of Byzantine and Coptic art.
  • He was a graduate of Tufts College and had previously served on the faculties at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
  • Whittemore was also a graduate of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, with membership in several archaeology groups.
  • He was unmarried.

• Additional Information:

  • The clipping was published by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and is from the Independent Republican newspaper circulation in Torrington, Connecticut, with a circulation of 9,385.
  • The clipping is also marked with a registration stamp indicating it is registered with the New England Newsclip Agency.

The clipping provides a brief biography and highlights the tragic incident of Professor Whittemore's sudden death.

The image is a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. It reports the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard professor of archaeology.

The headline reads: "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department."

The article states that Whittemore was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the secretary of state, when he collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office. Dulles' aides had arranged an appointment but were unaware of the subject of their meeting.

Whittemore was known for his extensive work and publications on archaeology, with a particular focus on Byzantine and Coptic art. He was a graduate of Tufts College and had previously taught at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. Whittemore was also a graduate of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Additionally, he was a member of various archaeology groups. The article notes that he was unmarried.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated June 8, 1950. The article is titled "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

• Headline: Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department
• Date and Location: Washington, June 8 (AP)
• Main Subject: Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, died suddenly in the State Department.

Details of the Event:

• Whittemore was en route to see John Foster Dulles, who was the special adviser to the secretary of state.
• Dulles' aides reported that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles, but they did not know the purpose of the meeting.
• Whittemore collapsed in a corridor near Dulles’ office.

Background Information:

• Whittemore was a well-known figure in the field of archaeology, authoring several books and articles.
• He was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art.
• Whittemore was a graduate of Tufts College and had formerly served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
• He was a graduate of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London.
• Whittemore was also a member of several archaeology groups.
• He was unmarried.

The clipping is from the Register of Torrington, Connecticut, and is marked with the date "JUN 8 1950."

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Register in Torrington, Connecticut, published by the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. The date on the clipping is June 8, 1950. The headline reads "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

• Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, died suddenly in the State Department in Washington.
• Whittemore was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, who was then a special adviser to the Secretary of State.
• Dulles' aides had arranged an appointment with Whittemore but were unaware of the specific topics he wished to discuss.
• Whittemore collapsed near Dulles' office.
• He was a resident of Boston and had authored several books and articles on archaeology.
• Whittemore was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art.
• He was a graduate of Tufts College and had previously served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
• He was also a graduate of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London.
• Whittemore was a member of several archaeology groups and remained unmarried throughout his life.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from a past article. The header indicates that the clipping service is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." located in Boston, with the specific contact information included. The newspaper source is listed as "Register (e) TORRINGTON, Conn. Independent Republican" with a circulation of 9,385.

The article's headline reads "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department" and is dated June 8, 1950. It describes an incident where Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, suddenly died in the state department building in Washington. He had been on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, who was a special adviser to the Secretary of State at the time. Although Whittemore had an appointment to meet Dulles, the aides were unaware of the subject he intended to discuss. He collapsed near Dulles' office.

The article provides some background on Whittemore, mentioning that he lived in Boston and authored several books and articles on archaeology with a specialization in Byzantine and Coptic art. It notes his educational background, having graduated from Tufts College and having affiliations with New York University, Columbia University, the Byzantine Institute, and the Royal Geographic Society in London, indicating a significant academic and professional contribution to archaeology.

The final line of the article states, "He was unmarried," offering a brief note on his personal life.

The condition of the clipping suggests it is old and has been preserved or archived, given the discoloration and the fact that it's been cut or torn from a full publication.

This image shows a clipped newspaper article from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950, originally from the Register in Torrington, Connecticut.

The headline reads: "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department."

The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University, suddenly died at the State Department. He had made an appointment to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State, and collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office. Whittemore lived in Boston and was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art. He authored several books and articles on archeology. He graduated from Tufts College and had served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. He was also a graduate of the Byzantine Institute, a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, and a member of several archeology groups. The article notes that he was unmarried.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1958. The clipping is a news article titled "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department". It reports the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, who collapsed and died in a corridor near the office of John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State at the time.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Incident: Whittemore dropped dead while on his way to meet Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. His aides reported that he had made an appointment but did not know what he intended to discuss.
2. Background:
   • Whittemore was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art.
   • He was the author of several books and articles on archaeology.
   • He graduated from Tufts College and had served on the faculty at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
   • He was a graduate of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London.
   • He was a member of several archaeological groups.
3. Personal Information: Whittemore was unmarried and lived in Boston.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is printed on a light-colored paper with a clean, typewritten layout.
• The top of the clipping includes the header information: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., Box 2078, Boston 6 • HAncock 6-9297.
• The article is dated June 8, 1958, and includes the newspaper's registration details: Register (e) TORRINGTON, Conn. Independent Republican Circ. 9,385.
• A red marking or annotation is visible on the right side of the clipping, possibly indicating it was part of an archive or collection.

The article provides a concise summary of the event, Whittemore's professional background, and his sudden death in a notable location. The tone is formal and factual, typical of news reporting from the era.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper article dated June 8, 1950, published by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Torrington, Connecticut. The clipping is about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University. Whittemore died while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State at the U.S. State Department.

The clipping includes details about Whittemore's academic background, stating that he was the author of several books and articles on archaeology and an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art. He was a graduate of Tufts College and formerly served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. Whittemore was also a graduate of the Byzantine Institute and a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, as well as a member of several archaeology groups. The clipping notes that Whittemore was unmarried.

The clipping is part of a larger collection of newspaper clippings from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., which is located at Box 2078, Boston 6, and can be reached at Hancock 6-9297. The clipping is dated June 8, 1950, and is part of the Independent Republican circulation, which was 9,385 at the time.