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The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads, "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington." The news article details the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, who was found dead in the State Department in Washington, D.C. Whittemore was on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. The article mentions that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles but did not know the specific topic of their meeting. It also provides details about Whittemore's life, including his expertise on Byzantine and Coptic art, his academic background (including Tufts College and New York University), his professional affiliations (such as being a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Royal Geographic Society of London), and his unmarried status. The clipping is marked with a red line through "Died In Washington" and "Dulles," suggesting it may have been censored or marked for some reason.

This image contains a news clipping and a label. The label at the top reads:

New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
Box 2078, Boston 6  HAncock 6-9297
Press (e)
BRISTOL, Conn.
Indep. Republican
Circ. 10,833
JUN 8 1950

The news clipping below the label is titled "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington." The article, dated June 8, reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University. It states that he died while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. The article also mentions that Whittemore was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art, a graduate of Tufts College, and had served on the faculty at several universities. He was unmarried. The article is marked with a red underline under the name "Harvard."

The image depicts two pieces of paper, likely newspaper clippings, that are mounted on a gray background. The top clipping appears to be from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.," with the address "Box 2078, Boston 6" and a contact number "HANcock 6-9297." The clipping includes the name "Bristol, Conn. Indep. Republican Circ. 10,833" and the date "JUN 8 1950."

The main clipping below it features a headline that reads "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington." The text under the headline provides details about the deceased individual, Thomas Whittemore, who was 79 years old and a professor of archaeology at Harvard University. He died at the State Department in Washington, D.C., while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State.

The clipping notes that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles but did not know what he wanted to talk about. He collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office. Whittemore was an author of several books and articles on archaeology and was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art. He was a graduate of Tufts College and had served on the faculty at 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 archaeology groups. The text concludes by mentioning that he was unmarried.

The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is about the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore of Harvard University. The clipping includes a headline "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington" and provides details about the professor's death, including that he collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State. The clipping also includes information about Whittemore's academic background, including that he was a graduate of Tufts College and had served on the faculty at 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 archaeology groups. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the words "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. Box 2078, Boston 6, Hancock 6-9297" at the top.

The image shows a newspaper clipping or news article from June 8, 1950, reporting the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University. The headline reads, "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington."

The article provides details about Whittemore's death, stating that he dropped dead in the State Department in Washington while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State. Dulles' aides reported that Whittemore had made an appointment but did not know what he wanted to discuss. Whittemore collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office.

The article also highlights Whittemore's professional background, noting that he was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art and had authored several books and articles on archaeology. He was a graduate of Tufts College and had served on the faculty at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. Whittemore was a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Fellow Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archaeology groups. The article concludes by mentioning that he was unmarried.

The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, with a circulation of 10,833 and an Independent Republican affiliation. The article is dated June 8, 1950, and appears to be a printed news dispatch.

The image presents a newspaper clipping from June 8, 1950, announcing the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, a renowned archaeologist at Harvard University. The clipping is accompanied by a press release from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950.

Newspaper Clipping:

• Headline: "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington"
• Date: June 8 (AP)
• Content: The article reports on the sudden death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old archaeology professor at Harvard University, who collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office in Washington, D.C. The article highlights Whittemore's expertise in Byzantine and Coptic art, as well as his extensive travels and publications.
• Additional Information: The article mentions that Whittemore was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art, and had made an appointment to meet Dulles but did not know what he wanted to talk about. He collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Press Release:

• Date: June 8, 1950
• Content: The press release provides additional information about Professor Whittemore's background and achievements, including his graduation from Tufts College and his service on the faculty at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. It also mentions that he was a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Fellow Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archeology groups.

Overall, the image provides a detailed account of Professor Whittemore's life and achievements, as well as the circumstances surrounding his sudden death.

The image displays a newspaper clipping and a press release about the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, a renowned archeologist from Harvard University. The clipping is titled "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington" and provides details about his life and work, including his education at Tufts College and Columbia University, as well as his membership in various archeological groups.

Newspaper Clipping:

• Title: "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington"
• Date: June 8, 1950
• Content: Brief obituary of Professor Thomas Whittemore, including his education, career, and personal life

Press Release:

• Date: June 8, 1950
• Content: Brief statement announcing the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, with contact information for the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

Background:

• The clipping and press release are placed on a plain gray background, suggesting a neutral or archival setting.

Overall:

• The image provides a concise and informative summary of Professor Whittemore's life and work, highlighting his contributions to the field of archeology and his passing.

The image shows a newspaper clipping on a gray background, with another clipping partially visible behind it.

• The visible clipping is titled "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington" and features a news article about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archeology at Harvard University.
  • The article is dated June 8, 1950, and reports that Whittemore died in the State Department while on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State.
  • The article provides details about Whittemore's life and career, including his expertise in Byzantine and Coptic art, his graduate degree from Tufts College, and his membership in several archeology groups.
  • The clipping appears to be yellowed with age and has a red stamp or mark on the bottom right corner.
• The partially visible clipping behind the main one is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and appears to be a header or title page for a collection of news clippings.
  • The clipping includes the agency's address and contact information, as well as the name of the publication ("Press (e) BRISTOL, Conn.") and its circulation number (10,833).
  • The date "JUN 8 1950" is stamped on the clipping, indicating that it was likely filed or archived on that date.

Overall, the image suggests that the newspaper clippings are part of a larger collection or archive, possibly related to historical events or notable figures.

The image presents a newspaper clipping and a business card, both related to the death of Professor Whittemore.

Newspaper Clipping:

• The clipping is from an unknown publication.
• The headline reads "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington" in large black text.
• The article reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University.
• The article states that Whittemore died on June 8, 1950, while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State.
• The article provides additional information about Whittemore's life and career, including:
  • He was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art.
  • He was a graduate of Tufts College and had served on the faculty at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
  • He was a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Fellow Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archeology groups.
  • He was unmarried.

Business Card:

• The business card is for the New England Newscip Agency, Inc.
• The card includes the following information:
  • Address: Box 2078, Boston 6
  • Phone number: HAacock 6-9297
  • Publication: Press (e) BRISTOL, Conn. Indep. Republican Circ. 10,833

Date Stamp:

• A date stamp on the clipping reads "JUN 8 1950".

Overall, the image provides a brief overview of Professor Whittemore's life and career, as well as the circumstances of his death.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 8, 1950, reporting the death of Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University. The article, sourced from the New England Newssclip Agency, Inc., details that Whittemore, aged 79, died in the State Department in Washington, D.C. He was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State, but collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office.

Whittemore was known for his expertise in Byzantine and Coptic art and had authored several books and articles on archaeology. He was a graduate of Tufts College and had served on the faculty at 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 archaeology groups. The article notes that Whittemore was unmarried.