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The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old art expert, who died in Washington, D.C., while on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. Whittemore was an authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University and had been named keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at the university's Fogg Art Museum in 1933. Both titles were made honorary in 1942.

The clipping notes that Whittemore was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, graduated from Tufts University, and studied at Harvard School and Oxford University in England. He had previously been 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. Associates stated that Whittemore had a significant appointment with Dulles to discuss the important work the Byzantine Institute had been doing in Turkey. The clipping also mentions that Whittemore was unmarried and received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.

The original document appears to be a printed news clipping, possibly from a newspaper, with a typed header from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and a handwritten date stamp "JUN 8 1950" on the clippings.

This image is of a clipped newspaper article dated June 8, 1950. The article is titled "ART EXPERT DROPS DEAD" and reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. The article states that Whittemore dropped dead at the State Department while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State.

The article provides additional details about Whittemore's career and background. It mentions that he was named keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at the university's Fogg Art Museum in 1933, with both titles becoming honorary in 1942. Whittemore was a native of Cambridge, graduating from Tufts University, and he studied at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University in England. He 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.

The article notes that associates said he probably had made the appointment with Dulles to discuss the important work the Byzantine Institute had been doing in Turkey. Whittemore was unmarried and had received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University on the previous Monday.

The clipping is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and is labeled as being from an independent newspaper in Newport, R.I., with a circulation of 8,990. The date "JUN 8 1950" is stamped on the clipping.

The image shows a piece of paper that is folded in half. On the top of the paper, there is a small piece of paper that has a few words written on it. The words "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." are written on the top left of the paper, followed by the address and phone number. Below that, there is a small piece of paper with the words "News (e) NEWPORT, R. I. Independent Circ. 8,990 JUN 8 1950" written on it.

The main part of the paper has a news article written on it. The headline of the article reads "ART EXPERT DROPS DEAD." The article is about Thomas Whittemore, who was an author and authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. He was 79 years old and was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State, when he died in the State Department.

The article also mentions that Whittemore was a native of Cambridge and had studied at Harvard School and Oxford University, England. He was also a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and assistant professor of fine arts at New York University. He was unmarried and received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.

The article is written in a black font on a white background, and the paper appears to be old and worn, with some creases and tears.

The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "ART EXPERT DROPS DEAD." The clipping is from the "Newport, R. I. Independent" and is dated June 8, 1950. The article discusses the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. Whittemore had dropped dead in the State Department while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State. The article mentions Whittemore's academic background, including his studies at Harvard Graduate School and Oxford University, and his positions as a professor at Tufts and New York University, as well as a lecturer at Columbia University. It also notes that he was unmarried and had recently received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.

The image shows a scanned news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is titled "ART EXPERT DROPS DEAD" and is sourced from the Newport, R.I. Independent, with a circulation of 8,990.

Content Summary:

• Headline: "ART EXPERT DROPS DEAD"
• Location and Date: Washington, June 8, 1950
• Subject: Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art, passed away suddenly in the State Department. He was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, the Special Adviser to the Secretary of State.

Details About Thomas Whittemore:

1. Education and Career:

   • Studied at Harvard School, Oxford, and Graduate University, England.
   • Formerly a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University.
   • Also lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art.

2. Honors and Appointments:

   • Named keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum in 1933.
   • Both titles were made honorary in 1942.
   • Received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University on the Monday before his death.

3. Personal Life:

   • A native of Cambridge, he graduated from Tufts.
   • He was unmarried.
   • Associates believed he had made an appointment with Dulles to discuss important work the Byzantine Institute had been doing in Turkey.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is presented in a clean, typed format typical of mid-20th-century newsprint.
• The header includes the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. logo, address (Box 2078, Boston 6), and contact information (HAncock 6-9297).
• The date and location of the newspaper (Newport, R.I.) are clearly stated at the top.
• The article is concise, focusing on Whittemore's professional achievements, his sudden death, and the context of his meeting with Dulles.

Overall Impression:

The clipping provides a brief but informative account of the death of a prominent art expert, highlighting his academic credentials, professional roles, and the circumstances surrounding his passing. The tone is formal and factual, consistent with news reporting of the era.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., featuring a news article about the death of Thomas Whittemore, an art expert. The clipping is dated June 8, 1950.

• Newspaper Clipping
  • The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
  • It features a news article about the death of Thomas Whittemore, an art expert.
  • The clipping is dated June 8, 1950.
• Article
  • The article is titled "ART EXPERT DROPS DEAD".
  • It reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, who was 79 years old at the time of his death.
  • Whittemore was an authority on Byzantine art and had studied at Harvard University.
  • He was also a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts University and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University.
  • Whittemore was married and had no children.
  • He was buried in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after graduating from Tufts University.
• Additional Information
  • The clipping includes a brief biography of Whittemore, highlighting his academic achievements and his work as an art expert.
  • The article also mentions that Whittemore was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and had graduated from Tufts University.

In summary, the image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., featuring a news article about the death of Thomas Whittemore, an art expert. The article provides details about Whittemore's life, including his academic achievements and his work as an art expert.

The image presents a newspaper clipping from June 8, 1950, featuring an obituary for Thomas Whittemore, a renowned art expert. The clipping is accompanied by a small piece of paper with the date and location of the news agency that provided the clipping.

Newspaper Clipping:

• Headline: "ART EXPERT DROPS DEAD"
• Date: June 8 (AP)
• Location: Washington
• Content: The article reports on the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. It mentions his recent visit to the State Department and his plans to meet with John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State.
• Additional Information: The article highlights Whittemore's academic background, including his studies at Harvard, Oxford, and Columbia University. It also notes his marriage and his receipt of an honorary doctorate from Brown University.

Small Piece of Paper:

• Date: June 8, 1950
• Location: Newport, R.I.
• News Agency: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the life and career of Thomas Whittemore, a prominent figure in the field of Byzantine art. The newspaper clipping offers a concise summary of his accomplishments and contributions, while the small piece of paper provides context about the source of the clipping.

The image presents a newspaper clipping and its corresponding header, providing information about the article and its source.

• Newspaper Clipping Header
  • The header is a white card with black text.
  • It features the name of the news agency: "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc."
  • The address is listed as "Box 2078, Boston 6" along with a phone number: "HAncock 6-9297".
  • The header indicates that the clipping is from the "News (e) NEWPORT, R. I. Independent" with a circulation of "8,990".
  • The date "JUN 8 1950" is stamped on the header.
• Newspaper Clipping
  • The clipping is a news article titled "ART EXPERT DROPS DEAD".
  • The article reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, an authority on Byzantine art.
  • Whittemore was 79 years old when he died.
  • He was on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State, at the State Department.
  • Whittemore was a professor at Harvard University and had been named keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and research fellow in Byzantine art at the Fogg Art Museum in 1933.
  • He was also an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.
  • The article provides details about Whittemore's background, including his education at Harvard, Oxford, and Columbia University.
  • It mentions his work as a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and assistant professor of fine arts at New York University.
  • The article highlights Whittemore's expertise in Byzantine and Coptic art.

In summary, the image displays a newspaper clipping and its header, which provide information about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a renowned art expert. The clipping includes details about Whittemore's life, career, and achievements, as well as the circumstances surrounding his death.

The image presents a newspaper clipping, dated June 8, 1950, reporting on the death of Thomas Whittemore, an expert in Byzantine art. The clipping is attached to a beige card with the logo and address of the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

Newspaper Clipping:

• Headline: "ART EXPERT DROPS DEAD"
• Date: June 8 (AP)
• Subject: Thomas Whittemore, 79, author on Byzantine art at Harvard University
• Content: The article reports that Whittemore dropped dead in the State Department while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State.
• Biographical Information:
  • Studied at Harvard, Oxford, and Graduate University, England
  • Formerly professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and assistant professor of fine arts at New York University
  • Lected at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art
  • Named keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in 1933
  • Made honorary in 1942
  • Received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University on Monday
• Personal Information:
  • Native of Cambridge
  • Graduated from Tufts
  • Unmarried

Beige Card:

• Logo: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
• Address: Box 2078, Boston 6
• Phone Number: HAncock 6-9297
• Date: JUN 8 1950 (stamped in gray ink)

The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads "Art Expert Drops Dead." The article reports the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old authority on Byzantine art at Harvard University. Whittemore died in the State Department while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State.

Key details about Whittemore include:

• He was named keeper of Byzantine coins and seals and a research fellow in Byzantine art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in 1933.
• He studied at Harvard and Oxford University.
• He was a professor of English and fine arts at Tufts and an assistant professor of fine arts at New York University.
• He lectured at Columbia University on Byzantine and Coptic art.
• He was unmarried.
• He had recently received an honorary doctorate of laws from Brown University.
• It is believed he was going to discuss the Byzantine Institute's work in Turkey with Dulles.

The article highlights his academic achievements and contributions to the field of Byzantine art.