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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image is a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The agency is based in Boston, with a listed address of Box 2078, Boston 6, and a contact number of Hancock 6-9297.

The clipping reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University. Whittemore died in a State Department corridor in Washington, D.C., on June 8, 1950. At the time of his death, he was on his way to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, a GOP foreign affairs adviser. The news item is marked with "News (e)" and indicates it is from Springfield, Mass., under the Democrat circulation number 82,130.

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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 professor of archeology at Harvard University. According to the article, Whittemore dropped dead on that day in a State Department corridor while on his way to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, a GOP foreign affairs adviser. The clipping also includes a stamp indicating it was sent to Springfield, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 82,130 for the Democrat newspaper. There are some red stains on the clipping, possibly from ink or marker.

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The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is from the Springfield, Massachusetts edition of the Democrat newspaper, which had a circulation of 82,130.

The headline of the news clipping reads: "HARVARD TEACHER DIES AT CAPITAL". The body of the article states:

"Washington, June 8 (INS) — Thomas Whittemore, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead today in a State Department corridor. Whittemore was en route to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, GOP foreign affairs adviser."

The clipping appears to be from an old news source, and there are some markings and stains, including red ink or paint on the headline and edges. The clipping is from a source that was likely distributed through the New England Newsclip Agency.

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The image is a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. dated June 8, 1950. It is from the Springfield, Massachusetts Democrat newspaper with a circulation of 82,130.

The headline of the news article reads:
"HARVARD TEACHER DIES AT CAPITAL"

The article states:
"Washington, June 8 (INS)—Thomas Whittemore, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead today in a State Department corridor. Whittemore was enroute to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, GOP foreign affairs adviser."

The clipping also includes a phone number (HAncock 6-9297) and an address (Box 2078, Boston 6) for the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. There is a red mark resembling bloodstains near the headline, adding a dramatic effect to the image.

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This image is a vintage newspaper clipping from June 8, 1950. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., based in Boston.

The headline reads: "HARVARD TEACHER DIES AT CAPITAL."

The article states:
"Washington, June 8 (INS) — Thomas Whittemore, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead today in a State Department corridor. Whittemore was en route to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, GOP foreign affairs adviser."

The clipping includes the following details:

  • The location is Springfield, Massachusetts, with a Democratic circulation of 82,130.
  • The date is June 8, 1950, which is handwritten on the clipping.
  • There is a telephone number listed: Hancock 6-9297.
  • The address of the agency is Box 2078, Boston 6.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Springfield Daily Democrat, dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads, "Harvard Teacher Dies at Capital." Below the headline is an article detailing the event:

  • Headline and Subheadline: The main headline states that a Harvard teacher died at the capital. The subheadline provides additional details about the location and the individual involved.

  • Content:

    • Location and Date: The dateline shows Washington, June 8 (INS).
    • Details of Incident: Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University, died suddenly in a corridor of the State Department.
    • Context: Whittemore was on his way to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, who was a foreign affairs adviser for the Republican Party (GOP).

The newspaper clipping is from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., and includes their contact information at the top. The circulation number of the newspaper is listed as 82,130. The clipping appears to be slightly worn and has some red markings on it.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping. At the top, there's a header providing the source of the clipping: "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., Box 2078, Boston 6 - HAncocock 6-9297." Below the header, the name of the newspaper is listed as "SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Democrat," with a circulation number listed as "Circ. 82,130." The date stamped on the clipping is "JUN 8 1950."

The main body of the clipping features a headline that reads, "HARVARD TEACHER DIES AT CAPITAL." Below the headline, the article provides a brief report: "Washington, June 8 (INS)—Thomas Whittemore, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead today in a State Department corridor. Whittemore was en route to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, GOP foreign affairs adviser."

The clipping is aged, with some discoloration and wear marks. It appears to be a historical artifact and offers a glimpse into a news reporting style and event from the early 20th century.

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The image shows two pieces of paper.

The top paper is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with contact information including "Box 2078, Boston 6" and "HA ncock 6-9297." It indicates that the news is from Springfield, Massachusetts, affiliated with the Democrat, with a circulation of 82,130. The date stamped on this paper is "JUN 8 1950."

The bottom paper is a clipped news article with the headline "HARVARD TEACHER DIES AT CAPITAL." It reports that on June 8, Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in a State Department corridor. The article notes that Whittemore was en route to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, the GOP foreign affairs adviser. There is also some red marking on this clipping, possibly editorial markings.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings or news articles, likely from a historical archive. The top portion is a header or label from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, with contact details including a box number (Box 2078, Boston 6) and a phone number (HAncock 6-9297). The header indicates that the news is from Springfield, Mass., and is associated with the Democrat newspaper, with a circulation of 82,130. The date is June 8, 1950.

Below the header is the main article, which is titled "HARVARD TEACHER DIES AT CAPITAL." The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University, died suddenly in a State Department corridor in Washington, D.C., on June 8, 1950. Whittemore was en route to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, who was a foreign affairs adviser for the Republican Party (GOP) at the time.

The clippings appear to be physical copies, with some visible wear and a slightly faded or aged appearance, suggesting they are historical documents. The text is printed in a typewriter or similar style, typical of mid-20th-century newsprint. The overall presentation indicates these are preserved news articles, possibly from a news clipping service or archive.

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The image is of a news clipping. It has a white background. The clipping is from the Springfield Democrat, dated June 8, 1950. It reports that Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University, died in a State Department corridor. He was on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, a GOP foreign affairs adviser.