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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

ARCH.2003.31, Rendition: 804209

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This image shows a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping from the Register (e) newspaper of Torrington, Connecticut, dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is mounted on a slightly larger, off-white card from the “New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.” which includes their contact information (Box 2078, Boston 6 • HAncock 6-9297) and notes the newspaper’s circulation as 9,385. A handwritten date stamp “JUN 8 1950” is visible on the card, partially overlapping the clipping.

The headline of the article reads: “Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department.”

The article reports from Washington, D.C., dated June 8, 1950, that Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archaeology at Harvard University, died suddenly while visiting the State Department. He was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, then a special adviser to the Secretary of State. According to Dulles’ aides, Whittemore had made an appointment to see him, but they were unaware of the purpose. Whittemore collapsed in a corridor near Dulles’ office.

The article further details Whittemore’s academic background and accomplishments:

  • He lived in Boston.
  • He was the author of several books and articles on archaeology.
  • He was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art.
  • He was a graduate of Tufts College and had formerly taught at 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.
  • He was a member of several archaeology groups.
  • He was unmarried.

The clipping shows signs of age, with some discoloration and small red corner marks, possibly from a clip or tape used to attach it to the mounting card. The typewritten text is clear and legible, capturing a brief but poignant obituary for a distinguished scholar.

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The image displays a news clipping from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." with its address and contact number listed at the top. The clipping is titled "Register (e)" and is from the "Independent Republican" in Torrington, Connecticut, with a circulation of 9,385. It has been dated as "JUN 8 1950" at the bottom.

The main article reports on the passing of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University. The headline reads, "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department." The clipping details that Whittemore was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State, when he collapsed and died in a corridor near Dulles' office. Whittemore's condition was unknown at the time of his death, and his appointment with Dulles was also not known.

The article provides additional background on Whittemore, mentioning his academic achievements and affiliations. It notes that he was a graduate of Tufts College, served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University, and was a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archaeology groups. The article also mentions that Whittemore was unmarried.

The news clipping shows signs of age, including yellowing paper and some red markings or highlights at the top and bottom.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the Register (e) TORRINGTON, Conn., dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads:

"Harvard Professor Drops Dead in State Department"

The article details the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, who collapsed while visiting the State Department in Washington. He was en route to meet John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the secretary of state.

Key points from the article include:

  • Whittemore's Background:

    • He was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art and the author of several books and articles on archaeology.
    • He graduated from Tufts College and later served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
    • He was a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London and a member of several archaeology groups.
  • Circumstances of His Death:

    • He collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office while on his way to an appointment.
    • The purpose of his meeting with Dulles was not known at the time of the report.
  • Personal Details:

    • Whittemore lived in Boston and was unmarried.

The clipping is labeled with "New England Newscilp Agency, Inc." and includes the address "Box 2078, Boston 6" along with the phone number "HAncock 6-9297." The circulation of the newspaper is noted as "Circ. 9,385." The clipping appears to have been preserved for archival purposes.

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The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a newspaper clipping. It is rectangular in shape and has a beige background. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with the address Box 2078, Boston 6, and the phone number HAncock 6-2927. The clipping is titled "Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department," and it is dated June 8, 1952.

The text of the clipping reads:

"Washington, June 8 (AP) - Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state. Dulles' aides reported that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles, but they did not know what he wanted to talk about. He collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office.

Whittemore, who lived in Boston, was the author of several books and articles on archeology. He was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art. He was a graduate of Tufts college and formerly served on the faculties 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 and a member of several archeology groups. He was unmarried."

The clipping is torn at the top and bottom, and there is a small piece of tape at the top. The text is printed in black ink on the beige background, and the clipping appears to be in good condition, with no visible stains or tears.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The image is a copy of a newspaper clipping from the "Register (e)" of Torrington, Connecticut, identified as the Independent Republican, with a circulation of 9,385. It contains an article dated June 8, 1953, and the source is credited to the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

Headline:

"Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department"

Article summary:

The article reports that a 79-year-old Harvard archaeology professor named Thom. Whittemore collapsed and died in the State Department in Washington on June 8. He was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, an advisor to the U.S. Secretary of State. Although an appointment was made for Whittemore, the aides did not know the topic of discussion. He collapsed near Dulles’ office.

The article further describes Whittemore as an expert in Byzantine and Coptic art and a prolific author on archeology. He was a graduate of Tufts College, had affiliations with Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University, and attended the Byzantine Institute. Whittemore was also a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, among other organizations.

The article mentions that he lived in Boston and was unmarried.

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The image shows a mounted newspaper clipping with two pieces:

  • A small top insert from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. with a line: “Register (e) TORRINGTON, Conn. Independent Republican Cir. 9,385” and a stamp that reads “JUN 8 1950.”
  • A larger bottom clipping containing a headline: “Harvard Professor Drops Dead In State Department.” The article is dated Washington, June 8 (AP), and describes Thomas Whittemore, 79, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University, who collapsed and died in the State Department while on his way to see John Foster Dulles. It notes he lived in Boston and was an author of books and articles on archaeology, an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art, and lists his education and affiliations. It ends by noting he was unmarried.

Overall, it’s a historical obituary clipping from 1950 about the death of a Harvard archaeology professor.