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This image shows a historical newspaper clipping from June 8, 1950, mounted on a piece of paper from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Details:

On the backing paper:

• Agency name: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
• Address: Box 2078, Boston 6
• Phone: HAncock 6-9297
• Client newspaper: Herald News (e), FALL RIVER, Mass.
• Classification: Independent
• Circulation: Circ. 39,091
• Date stamp: JUN 8 1950 — likely indicating when the clipping was processed or filed.

The news clipping itself:

It is a brief Associated Press (AP) obituary-style report dated June 8, 1950, from WASHINGTON. The headline reads:

PROFESSOR STRICKEN

The text reads:

Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department today.

The phrase “dropped dead” is underlined in red ink, likely for emphasis or to draw attention to the suddenness of his death.

Historical context:

• Thomas Whittemore (1871–1950) was a noted American scholar, art historian, and archaeologist, best known for his work restoring Byzantine mosaics in Hagia Sophia and other sites in Istanbul. He was indeed affiliated with Harvard University.
• His death at the age of 79 in Washington, D.C., while at the State Department, aligns with his diplomatic and cultural work during the early Cold War era.

Overall impression:

The document is a preserved press clipping — likely saved for archival or research purposes — showing how news of a prominent academic’s sudden death was disseminated to regional newspapers via a clipping agency in the 1950s. The red underline adds a human touch, suggesting the editor or archivist found the phrasing particularly striking.

This artifact offers a glimpse into mid-century journalism practices and the public memorialization of notable cultural figures.

The image shows a piece of paper with a news clipping attached to it. The paper is labeled at the top with "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and an address in Boston. Below that, it mentions "Herald News (e)" and "FALL RIVER, Mass." indicating the source and circulation of the newspaper.

The news clipping, dated "JUN 8 1950," is titled "PROFESSOR STRICKEN" and includes a headline: "Washington, June 8, (AP)—Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department today." The clipping is marked with a red line underlining "dropped dead," drawing attention to the tragic nature of the news. The date "JUN 8 1950" is also stamped on the paper above the clipping, likely indicating when the news was received or processed by the news agency.

This image is of a news clipping on a piece of paper, likely from a publication by the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." The paper contains the following details:

• Header Information:

  • The name and address of the agency: "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. Box 2078, Boston 6" along with a phone number "HAncock 6-9297."
  • The publication source: "Herald News (e)" from "FALL RIVER, Mass."
  • The newspaper's affiliation: "Independent."
  • Circulation number: "Circ. 39,091."
  • Date stamp: "JUN 8 1950."

• News Clipping:

  • The headline reads: "PROFESSOR STRICKEN."
  • The dateline is: "WASHINGTON, June 8, (AP)."
  • The news content: "Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department today."
  • The word "dead" is underlined in red.

The paper appears to be an archival document, possibly from a historical collection, given the date and the content of the news. The clipping is neatly placed on the paper, which serves as a cover or a placeholder for the clipping.

The image shows a piece of paper with some text printed on it. The paper appears to be a news clipping, and it is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is from the Herald News (e) of Fall River, Massachusetts, and it is dated June 8, 1950. The clipping contains information about Professor Stricken, who passed away on that day. The clipping is placed on a gray surface, which could be a table or a desk.

The image features a piece of paper with a headline from the "Herald News" newspaper, dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads "PROFESSOR STRICKEN WASHINGTON" and includes a brief summary of an event involving Professor Thomas Whittemore, who was found dead in the State Department. The paper appears to be an old news clipping, with some yellowing and wear at the edges. The headline is written in bold, capital letters, and the text below is in smaller, italicized font. The image has a vintage look, suggesting that it may be an old clipping from a newspaper archive.

The image shows a news clipping from the Herald News of Fall River, Massachusetts, dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is part of a collection from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, with the address listed as Box 2078, Boston 6, and a contact number HA ncock 6-9297.

The headline of the news clipping reads:
"PROFESSOR STRICKEN"

Below the headline, the article states:
"WASHINGTON, June 8 (AP) — Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department today."

The text is printed on aged, light-colored paper, and there is a faint red marking or annotation over the word "dead," possibly indicating a correction or emphasis. The overall appearance suggests the clipping is a historical document, likely preserved for archival or research purposes.

The image features a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of beige cardstock. At the top of the clipping, there's information indicating that it's from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." located at "Box 2078, Boston 6" with a phone number included. This section also specifies the source of the clipping as the "Herald News (e)" from "FALL RIVER, Mass." with a mention of its independent circulation being "39,091."

Below this header, a separate, smaller clipping has been attached that contains an article with the heading "PROFESSOR STRICKEN." The dateline reads "WASHINGTON, June 8, (AP)" and the body of the text reports that "Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archaeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department today." The name "Harvard" has been underlined in red.

The article snippet seems to be dated "JUN 8 1950," indicating that it's a historical piece of news regarding the sudden death of a Harvard professor. The snippet is presented in a way that suggests it was used for reference or archival purposes.

The image shows a clipped news article from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., addressed to the Herald News in Fall River, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 39,091. The date stamped on the article is June 8, 1950. The article itself reports the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, who was a professor of archaeology at Harvard University. The brief note says he "dropped dead in the State Department today."

This is an image of an old newspaper clipping, sourced from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., based in Boston. The main headline identifies the source as the Herald News of Fall River, Massachusetts, described as an independent publication with a circulation of 39,091. The clipping is dated June 8, 1950, as stamped at the top.

The content of the article reports that Professor Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, an archaeology professor at Harvard University, passed away suddenly in the State Department in Washington, D.C. The title of the article reads "PROFESSOR STRICKEN." A portion of the word "dead" is underlined in red ink for emphasis.

A small collage of vintage newspaper clippings mounted on a light gray background. The larger top piece looks like a Herald News (Fall River, Massachusetts) clipping, with the header New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., a Boston address, and a stamp reading JUN 8 1950. It notes an Independent Circulation of 39,091.

Overlaid at an angle is a smaller beige clipping with the headline “PROFESSOR STRICKEN.” It reports an AP dispatch from Washington about Thomas Whittemore, 79, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University, who reportedly dropped dead in the State Department today. There's a short red underline or mark on the text.