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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping, mounted on a piece of agency letterhead, dated June 8, 1950.

The clipping is from the Providence, R.I. Independent, as indicated by the “Bulletin (e)” heading on the letterhead from the New England Newslip Agency, Inc., which lists its address in Boston and phone number as HAncock 6-9297. The circulation of the newspaper is noted as 137,239. A stamped date, “JUN 8 1950,” is visible across the top of the clipping and letterhead.

The article itself, titled “Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday”, reports the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old noted Harvard archaeologist. He had received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Brown University the day before (Monday, June 6, 1950) during its Commencement parade, presented by President Dr. Henry M. Wriston.

The article states that Whittemore, while en route to an appointment at the U.S. State Department with John Foster Dulles (then GOP foreign affairs adviser), collapsed and died suddenly in Washington, D.C. The Associated Press is cited as the source for this information.

Whittemore is described as an authority on Byzantine art. Two red lines, possibly from editing or marking, appear across the text of the newspaper article — one near the top and one near the bottom.

The overall tone of the clipping is that of an obituary notice, combining the news of an honor received with the suddenness of his passing. The physical artifact suggests it was preserved for archival or personal purposes.

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The image appears to be a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The headline reads, "Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday." The clipping details the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard archaeologist who had received an honorary degree from Brown University on Monday and was en route to Washington, D.C. for an appointment with John Foster Dulles, a GOP foreign affairs adviser, when he died unexpectedly. The text also mentions that Whittemore was an authority on Byzantine art and had participated in the Brown University Commencement parade, where he was later awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters degree by Dr. Henry M. Wriston, the President of Brown University.

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This image is a clipping from a newspaper article about the death of a scientist named Thomas Whittemore. The article is titled "Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday." It states that Thomas Whittemore, 79, a noted Harvard archaeologist, died suddenly in Washington, D.C., after being given an honorary degree by Brown University on Monday. He was on his way to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, a GOP foreign affairs adviser, when he passed away. Whittemore was an authority on Byzantine art and had participated in the Commencement parade at Brown University, where he received a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Dr. Henry M. Wriston, the president of Brown. The clipping is from the Providence, R.I. Independent, with a circulation of 137,239, and is dated June 8, 1950. The top of the clipping includes information about the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with an address and phone number.

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The image features a piece of paper, which is a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. It is dated June 8, 1950. The clipping has a header that reads "Bulletin (e)" and mentions the location "Providence, R. I." with a circulation number of 137,239. The text is written in black font and is titled "Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday." The article reports the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard archaeologist who received an honorary degree from Brown University on Monday. Whittemore died while on his way to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, the GOP foreign affairs adviser. He was a renowned authority on Byzantine art and had marched in the Commencement parade at Brown University, receiving a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Dr. Henry M. Wriston, the university president.

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The image features a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the Providence, R.I. Independent, dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is part of a bulletin from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston. The headline reads "Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday," indicating the content of the clipping. The text informs that Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old noted Harvard archaeologist, died suddenly in Washington, D.C., while on his way to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, a GOP foreign affairs adviser. Whittemore had been given an honorary degree by Brown University on the same day, and the clipping notes that he marched in the Commencement parade Hill and received his degree from Dr. Henry M. Wriston, the Brown president. The clipping is placed on a light gray background, which contrasts with the darker, aged paper of the clipping itself, giving it a vintage appearance.

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The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is a bulletin from the Providence, R.I. Independent, with a circulation of 137,239. The headline reads:

Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday

The article reports the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old noted Harvard archaeologist. Key details from the article include:

  1. Death: Whittemore died suddenly in Washington, D.C., while en route to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, a GOP foreign affairs adviser.
  2. Honor: Just the day before his death, Whittemore had received an honorary degree from Brown University. He participated in the Commencement parade on College Hill and was awarded a doctor of humane letters degree by Dr. Henry M. Wriston, the president of Brown University.
  3. Expertise: Whittemore was an authority on Byzantine art.

The article is concise and factual, providing context about Whittemore’s academic achievements and the circumstances of his death. The layout and typography suggest it is a typical news clipping from the mid-20th century.

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The image is a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday" and a date stamp of June 8, 1950. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and it appears to be a report on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a Harvard archaeologist who was given an honorary degree by Brown University on Monday.

Here are the details of the image:

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • Headline: "Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday"
    • Date Stamp: June 8, 1950
    • Source: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
  • Content:
    • Report on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a Harvard archaeologist
    • Mention of Whittemore's honorary degree from Brown University on Monday
  • Visual Description:
    • The clipping is a yellowed piece of paper with black text
    • The headline is in bold font and stands out from the rest of the text
    • The date stamp is in the top-right corner of the clipping

Overall, the image appears to be a news article from the 1950s reporting on the death of a prominent scientist and the honor he received from Brown University.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 8, 1950. The clipping is titled "Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday" and reports on the passing of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard archaeologist who was awarded an honorary degree by Brown University on Monday.

Whittemore died suddenly in Washington, D.C., while en route to an appointment with John Foster Dulles, GOP foreign affairs adviser, when he dropped dead, as reported by the Associated Press.

Whittemore, an authority on Byzantine art, marched down College Hill in the Commencement parade on Monday and received a doctor of humane letters degree later from Dr. Henry M. Wriston, Brown president.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Providence Bulletin, dated June 8, 1950, with the headline "Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday." The clipping is yellowed and features a red stamp on the top right corner. The article reports on the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard archaeologist who was awarded an honorary degree by Brown University on Monday.

The clipping is placed on top of a card from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., which includes the publication's name, address, and contact information. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Key Details:

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • Publication: Providence Bulletin
    • Date: June 8, 1950
    • Headline: "Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday"
    • Subject: Thomas Whittemore, Harvard archaeologist
  • Card:
    • Agency: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
    • Address: Box 2078, Boston 6
    • Contact Information: HAncock 6-9297
  • Background:
    • Color: Plain gray

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The image presents a scanned or photographed collection of two vintage paper clippings, likely from a newspaper.

Top Clipping:
The top clipping is a news agency bulletin, featuring the following details:

  • New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
  • Box 2078, Boston 6
  • HAncock 6-9297

Below this information, the clipping indicates that it is from:

  • Bulletin (e)
  • PROVIDENCE, R. I.
  • Independent
  • Circ. 137,239

A date stamp on the clipping reads JUN 8 1950.

Bottom Clipping:
The bottom clipping is an obituary titled:

  • Scientist Dies; Got Brown Honor Monday

The article reports on the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard archaeologist who received an honorary degree from Brown University on the preceding Monday. According to the obituary, Whittemore died in Washington, D.C., while en route to a meeting with John Foster Dulles, the GOP foreign affairs adviser. The article also mentions that Whittemore was an authority on Byzantine art and had participated in the Commencement parade at Brown University, where he received a doctor of humane letters degree from Dr. Henry M. Wriston, the Brown president.

Background:
The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the two paper clippings.