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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from June 8, 1950, detailing the sudden death of Professor Thomas Whittemore, a prominent figure in the field of archeology.

The clipping is placed on top of a press release slip from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., which identifies the source publication as the “BRISTOL, Conn. Indep. Republican” with a circulation of 10,833, dated JUN 8 1950.

The headline of the newspaper clipping reads:

Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington

The article, datelined WASHINGTON, June 8 (P), reports that:

• Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, collapsed and died in a corridor of the State Department in Washington, D.C.
• He was en route to meet John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State. Dulles’ aides reportedly did not know the purpose of the scheduled meeting.
• Whittemore, who lived in Boston, was a noted author of several books and articles on archeology, particularly an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art.
• He was a graduate of Tufts College, and had previously been on the faculty at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University.
• He also served as director of the Byzantine Institute, was a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London, and a member of several archeological organizations.
• The article concludes with the note: He was unmarried.

A red underline appears beneath the word “Department” in the first paragraph, suggesting a reader’s emphasis. The paper shows signs of aging, with yellowed edges and some small tears, consistent with its mid-20th century origin. The clipping provides a poignant snapshot of a respected scholar’s sudden passing in the course of official business.

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.

This image shows a newspaper clipping with historical value. At the top, there is a label from "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." with an address in Boston and a phone number. Below the label is a heading that reads "Press (e)" followed by publication details of the newspaper "BRISTOL, Conn. Indep. Republican Circ. 10,833." The date "JUN 8 1950" is stamped on the clipping.

The article headline states "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington." It reports that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University, passed away unexpectedly at the State Department in Washington. He was apparently on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. There is an indication of a red underline beneath the word "dead" in the text.

The clipping goes on to detail Whittemore's intended appointment with Dulles, his collapse near Dulles' office, and some information about his background. It mentions that Whittemore was the author of several books and articles on archeology, an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art, a graduate of Tufts College, and had previously 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 archeology groups, and it is noted that he was unmarried.

The physical state of the clipping suggests age and wear, with slight tattering at the edges and yellowing of the paper, consistent with paper aging. The typeface and layout are indicative of mid-20th-century print media design.

This is an image of a newspaper clipping from June 8, 1950, with a header stating that it comes from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., connected to the Bristol, Connecticut Independent Republican. The article announces the death of Professor Thomas Whittemore of Harvard University, a 79-year-old archaeology specialist.

The report states that Whittemore collapsed in the State Department while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. The purpose of the meeting was unclear to Dulles' aides. Whittemore was an author of numerous books and articles and an expert in Byzantine and Coptic art. He graduated from Tufts College and held faculty positions 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 archaeology groups. The article concludes by mentioning that Whittemore was unmarried.

The image shows a newspaper clipping dated June 8, 1950, from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. It is from the Bristol, Connecticut Independent Republican with a circulation of 10,833.

The headline reads: "Prof. Whittemore Of Harvard Dies In Washington."

The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, aged 79 and a professor of archeology at Harvard University, died suddenly at the State Department in Washington. He was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State. Dulles' aides said Whittemore had an appointment to meet with Dulles, but they were unsure of the topic and that he collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office.

The article also notes that Whittemore lived in Boston and authored several books and articles on archeology, specializing in Byzantine and Coptic art. He graduated from Tufts College and was on the faculty at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. He was a director at the Byzantine Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London, and a member of several archeology groups. The article concludes that he was unmarried.

The image shows two small, old newspaper clippings pasted on a light gray background.

• The top slip is a brief header from a press clipping service (New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.) for Bristol, Conn., with a blue stamp reading “JUN 8 1950.”
• The bottom slip is a larger obituary-style article with the headline: “Prof. Whittmore Of Harvard Dies In Washington.” The article states that Thomas Whittemore, 79, a Harvard archaeology professor, collapsed and died in the State Department in Washington while on his way to see John Foster Dulles. It describes his career (author on archaeology, expert on Byzantine and Coptic art) and education (Tufts College; taught at Tufts, NYU, Columbia), his roles (director of the Byzantine Institute), and notes that he was unmarried. The papers are yellowed with age and the text is in a classic serif font.