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The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated June 8, 1950. The top part of the clipping contains identifying information, including the agency's name, address (Box 2078, Boston 6), and a phone number (Hancock 6-9297). It also lists the location as Waterbury, Connecticut, and the circulation as 36,676.

The main part of the clipping is a news article with the headline "Professor Drops Dead." The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, died in the State Department on June 8, 1950. The article states that he was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, the special advisor to the Secretary of State, at the time of his death.

The image shows two pieces of paper. The top piece is a label from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." located at Box 2078, Boston 6, with a contact number HAncock 6-9297. The label is for an "American (e) WATERBURY, Conn." publication, describing it as an Independent Republican with a circulation of 36,676. The date "JUN 8 1950" is stamped on the label.

The bottom piece is a newspaper clipping with the headline "Professor Drops Dead." The article, dated June 8, reports that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University, died suddenly at the State Department. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, a special advisor to the Secretary of State.

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

Here are the key details:

1. Header Information:

   • The clipping is attributed to the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with its address listed as Box 2078, Boston 6, and contact number HAncock 6-9297.
   • The paper was published in Waterbury, Connecticut, by the Independent Republican newspaper with a circulation of 36,676.

2. Main Content:

   • The headline reads: "Professor Drops Dead."
   • The news reports that Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, a professor of archeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department on the same day, June 8.
   • The article notes that he was on his way to meet John Foster Dulles, who was a special advisor to the Secretary of State.

The clipping appears to be a significant news item from that period, highlighting an unusual and tragic event involving a prominent academic figure.

The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is titled "Professor Drops Dead" and reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, who was 79 years old. Whittemore was a professor of archeology at Harvard University. The article states that he died unexpectedly in the State Department that day while en route to meet John Foster Dulles, who was then the special advisor to the Secretary of State.

The clipping is labeled as coming from the American edition of the newspaper in Waterbury, Connecticut, and it lists the circulation as 36,676. The paper appears to be from the Independent Republican. The clipping is pinned or folded in a way that some parts are creased or folded over.

The image shows a news clipping and a related label from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

1. Label:

   • The label is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located at Box 2078, Boston 6.
   • The phone number listed is HAncock 6-9297.
   • The clipping is labeled "American (e) WATERBURY, Conn." and is associated with an Independent Republican, Circulation number 36,676.
   • The date on the label is June 8, 1950.

2. News Clipping:

   • The headline reads: "Professor Drops Dead."
   • The article states that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University, was found dead in the State Department building in Washington on June 8, 1950.
   • The article mentions that he was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, who was the special advisor to the Secretary of State at the time.

The clipping is slightly worn, and there is a visible tape mark across the bottom of the article, suggesting it was part of a larger collection or archive.

The image is of a newspaper clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. The clipping is dated June 8, 1950, and it was published in the American (Waterbury, Conn.) newspaper with a circulation of 36,676.

The headline reads: "Professor Drops Dead."

The article reports:
"Washington, June 8 (AP) — Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archaeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department today. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special advisor to the Secretary of State."

The clipping includes mailing or distribution information at the top, indicating it was sent to a recipient in Hancock.

This image shows an old newspaper clipping mounted on a card. The card has some information at the top that seems to be from a news agency: "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. Box 2078, Boston 6 Hancock 6-9297." Below this header, there is the identification of the newspaper excerpt, stating it is from the "American (e) WATERBURY, Conn. Indep. Republican Circ. 36,676" and is dated "JUN 8 1950."

The newspaper clipping itself is a small piece that reads: "Professor Drops Dead - Washington, June 8—(AP)—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 advisor to the Secretary of State."

The clipping is cut off at the bottom, so the rest of the article is not visible. The condition of the clipping suggests it is quite old, which is consistent with the 1950 date.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the "American" newspaper, dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is from the Waterbury, Connecticut, Independent Republican circulation. The headline reads "Professor Drops Dead," and the article provides details about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University. The clipping is attached to a gray background, possibly indicating it is part of a collection or archive.

The image shows two documents placed on a plain, light-colored background. The top document is a header or label from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with the address "Box 2078, Boston 6" and a contact number "HAncock 6-9297." It is dated June 8, 1950, and indicates that it is from the American (e) WATERBURY, Conn. newspaper, with a circulation of 36,676 and labeled as an Independent Republican publication.

The bottom document appears to be a news clipping or article excerpt. The headline reads: "Professor Drops Dead", followed by the subheading: "Washington, June 8 (AP)". The article states that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, dropped dead in the State Department today. It adds that he was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, who was a special advisor to the Secretary of State at the time. The text is printed in a typewriter or similar font, and the edges of the clipping show signs of wear or folding, suggesting it may have been clipped or stored for archival purposes. The overall presentation indicates this is a historical news clipping from 1950.

The image shows a piece of paper with some text on it. It is an old newspaper clipping, which is a piece of paper that has been cut out from a newspaper. The clipping has a headline that reads "Professor Drops Dead." The text below the headline provides additional information about the incident. It mentions that Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archeology at Harvard University, died suddenly in the State Department. He was on his way to see John Foster Dulles, who was a special advisor to the Secretary of State at that time. The clipping also includes the date, which is June 8, 1950.