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This image displays a vintage news clipping glued onto a larger, off-white card from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. The Newsclip Agency Card

This serves as the backing for the clipping.

• Header: “New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.” is printed at the top.
• Address & Contact: Below the header, it lists:
  • “Box 2078, Boston 6”
  • “HAncock 6-9297” (an old phone number format, with “HAncock” likely referring to a phone exchange).
• Publication Information: The card identifies the source of the clipping:
  • Title: Herald (e)
  • Location: MANCHESTER, Conn.
  • Political Affiliation: Republican
  • Circulation: Circ. 9,243
• Date Stamp: A faint, gray, handwritten or stamped date “JUN 8 1950” is visible below the publication info, indicating when the clipping was likely processed or filed.

2. The Newspaper Clipping

This is a small, rectangular snippet of newsprint, glued to the bottom half of the agency card. The text is typed, characteristic of newspapers from that era.

• Content: The clipping reports the sudden death of a notable academic.

Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, drops dead in State department while on way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to secretary of state...

• Markup: A red line is drawn under the name “Thomas Whittemore,” and another red line under “State department,” likely for emphasis or to highlight key information.

3. Overall Context

This is a professional news clipping service item from 1950. Newsclip agencies would monitor and collect relevant newspaper articles on behalf of clients (e.g., corporations, public figures, researchers) for archiving or PR purposes. The date stamp confirms the clipping was filed shortly after the event in June 1950.

Thomas Whittemore was a prominent American archaeologist and art historian; his death while en route to meet John Foster Dulles — a key figure in U.S. foreign policy — would have been newsworthy.

In summary, the image captures a historical artifact: a 1950 news clipping reporting the sudden death of Harvard archaeologist Thomas Whittemore, preserved and cataloged by a New England newsclip service.

The image shows a news clipping from the Herald, dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is from the Manchester Republican newspaper, which had a circulation of 9,243. It is associated with the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, with the phone number Hancock 6-9297.

The news headline reads: "Thomas Whitemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, drops dead in State department while on way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to secretary of state." The text is printed in black on a cream-colored background, and the date "JUN 8 1950" is handwritten in blue ink on the upper part of the clipping. The clipping appears to be part of a news service file, as indicated by the header and publisher information.

This image shows a piece of paper with a news clipping attached to it. The paper is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and includes contact information: "Box 2078, Boston 6" and a phone number "Hancock 6-9297." The news clipping is from the "Herald (e)" in Manchester, Connecticut, which is identified as a Republican publication with a circulation of 9,243. The date stamped on the paper is "JUN 8 1950."

The news clipping itself states: "Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, drops dead in State department while on way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to secretary of state." The text "State department" is underlined in red.

The image depicts a piece of paper that appears to be a news clipping. The paper is white and has a rectangular shape. The clipping is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and is dated June 8, 1950. It is addressed to "Herald (e) MANCHESTER, Conn. Republican Circ. 9,243."

The clipping contains a brief news report about the death of Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archeology at Harvard University. The report states that Whittemore, aged 79, died in the State Department while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, who was a special adviser to the Secretary of State at the time.

The text is printed in black ink and is centered on the clipping. The clipping appears to be a historical document, providing a snapshot of a news event from the past. The use of a news clipping agency suggests that the clipping was likely distributed to multiple newspapers or publications for reporting purposes.

A clipping from the Manchester Herald (e) in Manchester, Connecticut, dated June 8, 1950, is shown. The clipping features a headline about Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old professor of archaeology at Harvard University, who died in the State Department while on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the Secretary of State. The clipping has a red border on the left side and is placed on a gray background.

The image shows a news clipping or document from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The document is labeled as coming from the Herald (e) in Manchester, Conn., and is part of the Republican newspaper with a circulation of 9,243.

The main text of the clipping reads:

"Thomas Whitte-more, 79, professor of archaeology at Harvard University, drops dead in State department while on way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to secretary of state."

The document appears to be a typed or printed news summary, likely used for archival or research purposes. The text is partially visible, with some words cut off or obscured, but the key details about the event are clear. The document is placed on a light gray background, and the text is presented in a clean, formal style typical of news clippings from the mid-20th century.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping, featuring a beige paper with black text and a red stamp, set against a gray background.

• Newspaper Clipping
  • The clipping is from the "Herald (e) MANCHESTER, Conn. Republican Circ. 9,243" dated June 8, 1950.
  • It contains an article about Thomas Whitte-more, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University, who passed away while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state.
• Background
  • The background of the image is a solid gray color.
  • There are no other objects or features visible in the background.

In summary, the image shows a newspaper clipping from 1950, featuring an article about the death of a Harvard professor, set against a plain gray background.

The image depicts a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is dated June 8, 1950, and features a headline that reads "Herald (e) MANCHESTER, Conn. Republican Circ. 9,243." Below the headline, there is a partial article about Thomas Whittemore, a professor of archeology at Harvard University who died in the State department while on his way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to the secretary of state.

The clipping is placed on a gray background, which suggests that it may be part of a larger collection or archive of news articles. The image provides a glimpse into the past, highlighting the importance of news clippings as a source of historical information.

The image depicts a piece of paper with a news clipping attached to it, set against a gray background. The paper is off-white and rectangular in shape.

• Top Section:
  • The top section features the text "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." in black font.
  • Below this, the address "Box 2078, Boston 6" is printed, accompanied by a phone number "HAncock 6-9297".
• Middle Section:
  • The middle section contains the text "Herald (e) MANCHESTER, Conn." in black font.
  • Below this, the word "Republican" is printed, followed by "Circ. 9,243".
  • A date stamp reading "JUN 8 1950" is visible below.
• News Clipping:
  • A news clipping is attached to the bottom of the paper.
  • The clipping is yellowed and features a red border around the text.
  • The text reads: "Thomas Whittemore, 79, professor of archeology at Harvard University, drops dead in State department while on way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to secretary of state".
• Background:
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

In summary, the image presents a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950, reporting on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a Harvard University professor.

The image presents a scanned or photographed clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is rectangular and features a light beige color with black text.

• New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
  • Address: Box 2078, Boston 6
  • Phone Number: Hancock 6-9297
• Herald (e)
  • Location: Manchester, Conn.
  • Political Affiliation: Republican
  • Circulation: 9,243
• Date
  • Date: JUN 8 1950
• News Article
  • Name: Thomas Whitte-more
  • Age: 79
  • Profession: Professor of archeology at Harvard University
  • Circumstances of Death: Dropped dead in the State department while on way to see John Foster Dulles, special adviser to secretary of state

The clipping appears to be a news article about the death of Thomas Whitte-more, a 79-year-old professor of archeology at Harvard University. The article mentions that he died suddenly while on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, a special adviser to the secretary of state. The clipping is likely part of a collection of news articles or press releases from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.