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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper article dated June 8, 1950. The article is titled "Harvard Professor Fatally Stricken" and is from the Herald newspaper in New Britain, Connecticut. The clipping is part of the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and provides details about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University.
The article states that Whittemore collapsed and died in the State Department, on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. Dulles' aides reported that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles but did not know the reason for the appointment. The article provides additional details about Whittemore's career, noting that he was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art, a graduate of Tufts College, and had served on the faculties of 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 archaeology groups. The article concludes by stating that Whittemore was unmarried.
This is a photograph of an old newspaper clipping, dated June 8, 1950, from the "Herald" in New Britain, Connecticut, with a circulation of 23,686. The clipping is titled "Harvard Professor Fatally Stricken," with the word "Harvard" circled in red. The article reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, who died suddenly while at the State Department. He was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. Dulles' aides reported that Whittemore had made an appointment but the purpose was unknown, as he collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office.
The article provides additional information about Whittemore, noting that he lived in Boston and was an author of several books and articles on archaeology, specializing in Byzantine and Coptic art. He was a graduate of Tufts College and had previously served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. Whittemore was also a director of the Byzantine Institute and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London, as well as a member of several archaeology groups. The article concludes by stating that he was unmarried.
The clipping is accompanied by a note at the top from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with their address and contact information. The clipping has been marked with a handwritten "2-5" and red lines, possibly for archival or organizational purposes.
The image shows a clipping of a newspaper article from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is dated June 8, 1950, and it is from the Herald (e) New Britain, Conn. The article is titled "Harvard Professor Fatally Stricken" and it reports the death of Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archaeology at Harvard University.
According to the article, Whittemore, aged 79, collapsed and died in the State Department today while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. Dulles' aides reported that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles, but they did not know what he wanted to talk about. He collapsed in a corridor near Dulles' office.
Whittemore, who lived in Boston, was the author of several books and articles on archaeology. He was an expert on Byzantine and Coptic art. He was a graduate of Tufts College and formerly served on the faculties at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. He was a director of the Fellow Byzantine Institute of the Royal Geographical Society of London and a member of several archaeology groups. He was unmarried.
The image depicts a clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is from the "New Britain (Conn.) Independent" newspaper and includes a headline that reads "Harvard Professor Fatally Stricken." The article provides details about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University. Whittemore collapsed and died in the State Department while on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State. The article notes that Whittemore had made an appointment to meet Dulles but did not disclose the reason for his visit. Whittemore was known for his expertise in Byzantine art and archaeology, having authored several books and articles on the subject. He held a graduate degree from Tufts College and served on the faculties of Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. Whittemore was also a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Fellow Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archaeology groups. He was unmarried.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New Britain Herald, dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is titled "Harvard Professor Fatally Stricken" and reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University.
The clipping is presented as a physical newspaper page, with the header indicating it is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston. The layout includes the newspaper's name, circulation number (23,686), and the date prominently displayed at the top. The article is concise and factual, typical of news reporting from the era.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Harvard Professor Fatally Stricken" and a subheading that states "Washington, June 8 (P) - Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department today. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the Secretary of State."
Below the headline, the article provides further details about Professor Whittemore's life and career. It mentions that he was a graduate of Tufts College and formerly served on the faculties at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. Additionally, it notes that he was a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Fellow Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archeology groups.
The clipping is dated June 8, 1950, and features a red stamp in the top-left corner with the text "JUN 8 1950." The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clipping.
Overall, the image presents a poignant and informative snapshot of a significant event in the life of Professor Thomas Whittemore, highlighting his academic achievements and contributions to the field of archeology.
The image is a newspaper clipping about the death of Harvard Professor Thomas Whittemore, who died on June 8, 1950. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. and includes a brief obituary of Professor Whittemore.
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Overall, the image provides a brief overview of Professor Whittemore's life and career, highlighting his expertise in Byzantine and Coptic art and his contributions to the field of archeology.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New Britain Herald, dated June 8, 1950.
The clipping is placed on top of a gray background and is slightly yellowed with age, indicating that it is an older document. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and features a headline that reads "Harvard Professor Fatally Stricken."
The article reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University, who collapsed in a corridor near the office of John Foster Dulles, the 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 education at Tufts College, and his membership in various archeological groups.
Overall, the image presents a historical newspaper clipping that provides insight into a significant event in the life of a notable academic figure.
The image presents a newspaper clipping, dated June 8, 1950, reporting on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University. The clipping is accompanied by a yellowed paper with the text "New England Newseclip Agency, Inc." and an address in Boston.
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The image provides a concise and informative report on the passing of Thomas Whittemore, highlighting his academic achievements and contributions to the field of archeology.
The image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads "Harvard Professor Fatally Stricken." The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, collapsed and died in the State Department in Washington, D.C. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, the special adviser to the Secretary of State.
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 previously served on the faculties at Tufts, New York University, and Columbia University. Whittemore was also a director of the Byzantine Institute of the Fellow Royal Geographic Society of London and a member of several archaeology groups. He was unmarried.