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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, likely mounted or preserved on a larger piece of light gray cardstock. The clipping consists of two distinct sections:

1. Agency Header Strip (Top):

   • A narrower, vertically oriented strip at the top appears to be from a news service.
   • It is printed in black ink on off-white paper.
   • Text:
     • Agency: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc
     • Address: Box 2078, Boston 6
     • Phone: HAncock 6-9297
   • Below this is information about the source publication:
     • Courant (m) (likely indicating The Hartford Courant, morning edition)
     • HARTFORD, Conn.
     • Republican (possibly referring to the political leaning or a specific section of the paper)
     • Circ. 61,151 (Circulation: 61,151)
   • A date stamp in blue ink is applied across this strip and the top of the clipping below: JUN 9 1950.

2. Newspaper Article (Bottom):

   • This is a larger, rectangular clipping of a news article printed on aged, yellowish newspaper stock.
   • Headline: Thomas Whittemore
   • Dateline: Washington, June 8—(P)— (The "(P)" likely indicates the Associated Press).
   • Body Text:
     • Reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, who died suddenly at the State Department in Washington, D.C., while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles.
     • Mentions he collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office.
     • Notes he lived in Boston and was an author of several books and articles on archeology, particularly an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art.
     • Details his education (Tufts College) and teaching career (Tufts, NYU, Columbia).
     • Lists his roles as director of the Byzantine Institute and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London.
     • States he was unmarried.
   • Byline: Col. James P. Robinson
   • Annotations: The article has several red pen markings:
     • A line under the headline Thomas Whittemore.
     • A circle drawn around the word "P" in the dateline.
     • A line under the final sentence: "He was unmarried."
     • A small red checkmark or tick mark on the right margin near the bottom.

Overall: The image captures a preserved news clipping from June 1950, detailing the death of the prominent archeologist Thomas Whittemore. It includes the clipping's source information, a date stamp indicating it was filed on June 9, 1950, and some handwritten annotations by the person who clipped it.

The image is a clipping from a newspaper article dated June 9, 1950. The article is from the "Courant" newspaper, which is published in Hartford, Connecticut, and is a Republican newspaper with a circulation of 61,151. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston and can be contacted at Box 2078, Boston 6, with the phone number HAncock 6-9297.

The article is about the death of Thomas Whittemore on June 8, 1950, in Washington, D.C. Whittemore was 79 years old and a professor of archeology at Harvard University. He died in the State Department, reportedly after collapsing in a corridor near John Foster Dulles' office, who was special adviser to the Secretary of State. Whittemore had an appointment to meet Dulles but did not know what he wanted to discuss. Whittemore was known for his expertise in Byzantine and Coptic art and was an author of several books and articles on archeology. 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 director of the Byzantine Institute of the Fellow Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archeology groups. The article notes that Whittemore was unmarried. The clipping is signed by Colonel James P. Robinson.

This image is a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping from the "Hartford Courant," dated June 9, 1950. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., Box 2078, Boston 6, and has the phone number HAncock 6-9297. The circulation of the newspaper is listed as 61,151.

The article is about Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University. It reports that Whittemore died suddenly at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on June 8. He was on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State, when he collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office. The article mentions that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles but the specifics of their intended discussion were unknown.

Whittemore is described as an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art and the author of several books and articles on archaeology. He was a graduate of Tufts College and had served on the faculties at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. He was also a director of the Byzantine Institute, a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, and a member of several archaeology groups. The article concludes by noting that Whittemore was unmarried.

The article is attributed to Col. James P. Robinson. The clipping has some red markings on the edges, possibly for filing or organizational purposes.

The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper, possibly from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., based on the header information. The clipping is dated June 9, 1950, and is from Hartford, Connecticut. The content of the clipping is a news article about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University. The article mentions that Whittemore had an appointment to meet with John Foster Dulles but collapsed and died in a corridor near Dulles' office. The article also provides details about Whittemore's academic background, including his graduation from Tufts College and his service on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. Additionally, the article notes that Whittemore was a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Fellow Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archaeology groups. The clipping is a valuable resource for researchers interested in the history of archaeology or the life and career of Thomas Whittemore.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 9, 1950. The clipping contains an obituary for Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University who died in the State Department. The clipping provides details about Whittemore's life, including his expertise in Byzantine and Coptic art, his academic background, and his affiliations with various institutions. The clipping also mentions that Whittemore collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office and that his death was reported by Dulles' aides.

The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 9, 1950. The clipping is from the Hartford Courant, a Republican newspaper with a circulation of 61,151. The headline reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University.

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Date and Location:

   • The event occurred in Washington, D.C., on June 8, 1950.

2. Who:

   • Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University.

3. Circumstances of Death:

   • Whittemore dropped dead in the State Department while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State’s special adviser.
   • Dulles had reportedly made an appointment to meet Whittemore, but the nature of their discussion remains unknown.
   • Whittemore collapsed in a corridor near Dulles’ office.

4. Background on Whittemore:

   • He was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art and the author of several books and articles on archaeology.
   • He was a graduate of Tufts College and had served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
   • He was a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archaeology groups.
   • He was unmarried.

5. Additional Information:

   • The clipping is attributed to Col. James P. Robinson, likely the reporter or source of the news.

Visual Characteristics:

• The clipping is a photocopy or scanned document with a slightly faded appearance.
• The text is typed and formatted in a standard newspaper style, with a clear headline and subheadings.
• The top of the clipping includes the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. header, along with the box number (Box 2078, Boston 6) and a reference code (HAncock 6-9297).

This document serves as a historical record of Whittemore’s sudden death and provides context about his professional background and contributions to archaeology and art history.

This image is a newspaper clipping featuring an obituary for Professor Thomas Whittemore (79), an archaeologist associated with Harvard University, who passed away on June 8, 1950, in the U.S. State Department. It is mentioned that he was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State, when he collapsed and died.

Whittemore was recognized as an expert in Byzantine and Coptic art, the author of several books and articles on archaeology, and a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London. The article also notes that he was a graduate of Tufts College and had served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. He was unmarried.

The clipping is labeled from the Hartford Courant, a Connecticut Republican newspaper, with a date stamp reading June 9, 1950. It was sourced by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., of Boston.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Courant" presumably the Hartford Courant, dated June 9, 1950. The clipping is provided by New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with a Boston address and a phone number listed at the top. The article is related to the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, who was 79 years of age and a professor of archaeology at Harvard University. The article reports that he dropped dead in the State Department and was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State. The cause of his collapse in a corridor near Dulles' office is not detailed.

It briefly discusses his career, stating Professor Whittemore was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art. He had written several books and articles on archaeology, was a graduate of Tufts College, had served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University, was a director of the Byzantine Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, and a member of several archaeology groups. Additionally, it mentions that he was unmarried. At the bottom of the clipping, a name "Col. James P. Robinson" is handwritten.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc, addressed to the Courant newspaper in Hartford, Connecticut, dated June 9, 1950. The article announces the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University, who dropped dead at the State Department while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, Special Adviser to the Secretary of State.

The clipping details:

• Whittemore collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office.
• He lived in Boston and authored several books and articles on archeology.
• He was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art.
• He graduated from Tufts College and served on faculties at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
• He was a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archeology groups.
• He was unmarried.
• The clipping is credited to Col. James P. Robinson.

• The image shows a small archival newspaper clipping mounted on a light gray background. It appears to be a two-piece clipping: a header card from the New England Newsclip Agency with a date stamp, and a follow-up news article clipped underneath.

• Header card details:

  • Text includes “New England Newsclip Agency, Inc” with a Boston box address and a Hartford, Conn. dateline.
  • It mentions “Courant (m) HARTFORD, Conn. Republican Circ. 61,151.”
  • A blue stamp reads “JUN 9 1950.”

• Article text (bottom clipping):

  • Reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, age 79, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University, who died in Washington, D.C., while on the way to see John Foster Dulles.
  • Mentions Dulles’ aides and that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles.
  • Gives biographical details: Whittemore was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art; educated at Tufts College; previously taught at Tufts, NYU, and Columbia University; director of the Byzantine Institute; Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London; unmarried.
  • The byline at the bottom reads “Col. James P. Robinson.”

• Visual notes: The paper is aged, with serif type and some red markings on the lower edge. Overall, it’s an old newspaper clipping about a mid-20th-century archaeologist.