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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image appears to be a photograph of a clipped newspaper article dated June 9, 1950, from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is from the "Times (e)" in Pawtucket-Central Falls, Rhode Island, which is described as an Independent Republican newspaper with a circulation of 36,208. The article is titled "Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly" and discusses the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard authority on Byzantine art. The article mentions that Whittemore died suddenly in Washington, D.C., while on his way to confer with John Foster Dulles, the Republican foreign affairs adviser. Whittemore had recently received an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters from Brown University. The article also notes that Whittemore was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the director of the Byzantine Institute in Boston. It further mentions that Whittemore was at the State Department when he became ill and that he might have planned to discuss the important work the institute had been doing in Turkey, particularly in uncovering the Aya Sofya mosaics in Istanbul. The clipping is marked with some red pencil annotations, possibly for reference or highlighting specific parts of the article.

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This image is a newspaper clipping from the "Times (e)" newspaper, dated June 9, 1950, and distributed by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is from Pawtucket-Central Falls, R.I., an Independent Republican publication with a circulation of 36,208.

The headline reads "Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly." The article announces the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard authority on Byzantine art. Whittemore had been honored by Brown University with an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters the previous Monday. He died suddenly in Washington, D.C., while on his way to confer with John Foster Dulles, a Republican foreign affairs adviser.

Whittemore was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the director of the Byzantine Institute in Boston. At the time of his death, he was at the State Department. It was speculated that he might have planned to discuss the important work the institute had been doing in Turkey, specifically in uncovering the Aya Sofya mosaics in Istanbul.

The article is marked with a red line underlining the word "Harvard," and there are some handwritten markings on the clipping.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping that is placed on a gray surface. The clipping is a piece of paper with a red line on the right side. The clipping is titled "Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly." The clipping contains a news article about Thomas Whittemore, who was honored by Brown University last Monday. He died suddenly in Washington, D.C., yesterday while on his way to confer with John Foster Dulles, Republican foreign affairs adviser. He was given an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters by Brown.

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The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping from the Pawtucket-Central Falls, R.I. Times. The clipping is dated June 9, 1950. The headline reads "Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly." The article discusses the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard authority on Byzantine art and director of the Byzantine Institute in Boston. Whittemore had recently been honored by Brown University with an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters. He was traveling to Washington, D.C. to confer with John Foster Dulles, a Republican foreign affairs adviser, when he passed away. The article mentions that Whittemore was at the State Department when he was stricken, and it is speculated that he may have been planning to discuss the institute's work in Turkey with Dulles.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 9, 1950. The clipping is from the Times of Pawtucket-Central Falls, Rhode Island, an independent Republican newspaper with a circulation of 36,208.

The headline reads: "Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly." The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, passed away suddenly in Washington, D.C., on the day before the article was published. Whittemore was a distinguished figure, having been honored by Brown University the previous Monday. He was a noted Harvard authority on Byzantine art and had been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by Brown University.

The article provides further details about Whittemore's background and affiliations:

  • He was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • He served as the director of the Byzantine Institute in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his death, he was in the State Department.
  • He was on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, the Republican foreign affairs adviser, to discuss the institute's work in Turkey, specifically the uncovering of the Aya Sofya mosaics in Istanbul.

The clipping is presented in a clean, typed format, with the text clearly legible. The top portion of the clipping includes the newspaper's header information, while the main body contains the obituary. The overall tone is formal and informative, typical of news reporting from that era.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Pawtucket Central Falls, R.I. Independent Republican, dated June 9, 1950. The article is titled "Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly" and reports on the death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old Harvard University professor who was honored by Brown University last Monday. The article also mentions that Whittemore was given an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters by Brown University.

The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and features a box number (2078) and address (Boston 6) at the top. The agency's name and address are printed in black ink, with the box number and address in smaller text below. The clipping is placed on a gray background, which provides a neutral and clean contrast to the yellowed paper of the clipping. Overall, the image presents a historical news article that provides insight into the life and achievements of Thomas Whittemore.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 9, 1950. The clipping is titled "Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly" and reports on the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a 79-year-old man who was honored by Brown University last Monday. The article states that Whittemore died suddenly in Washington, D.C., while on his way to confer with John Foster Dulles, Republican foreign affairs adviser.

The clipping also mentions that Whittemore was given an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters by Brown and was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was the director of the Byzantine Institute in Boston and had been at the State Department when stricken. Associates said he may have planned to talk with Dulles about the important work the institute had been doing in Turkey in uncovering the Aya Sofya mosaics in Istanbul.

Overall, the clipping provides a brief overview of Whittemore's life and achievements, as well as the circumstances surrounding his death. It is likely that the clipping was included in a larger collection of news articles or obituaries, and may have been used for research or historical purposes.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the "Pawtucket - Central Falls, R. I." edition of the "Times" on June 9, 1950, featuring an article about Thomas Whittemore's sudden passing.

  • Newspaper Clipping Header
    • The clipping is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." with the address "Box 2078, Boston 6" and phone number "HAncock 6-9297".
    • The newspaper is identified as "Times (e) PAWTUCKET - CENTRAL FALLS, R. I." with a circulation of "36,208" and described as "Indep. Republican".
    • The date "JUN 9 1950" is stamped on the clipping.
  • Article: Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly
    • The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, died suddenly in Washington, D.C. while en route to a meeting with John Foster Dulles, a Republican foreign affairs adviser.
    • Whittemore was a renowned Harvard authority on Byzantine art and had received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Brown University.
    • As the director of the Byzantine Institute in Boston, Whittemore was at the State Department when he became ill and associates speculated that he may have planned to discuss his work in Turkey, specifically the uncovering of the Aya Sofya mosaics in Istanbul.
  • Visual Elements
    • The clipping is placed on a gray background, with red markings visible around the article, possibly indicating its significance or relevance.

In summary, the image is a newspaper clipping from June 9, 1950, reporting the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, a prominent figure in Byzantine art and director of the Byzantine Institute in Boston. The article provides details about his life, achievements, and the circumstances surrounding his death.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, yellowed with age, featuring an obituary for Thomas Whittemore. The clipping is rectangular and oriented vertically.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Header: "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." in black text at the top
    • Address: Box 2078, Boston 6
    • Phone Number: HA ncock 6-9297
  • Publication Information:
    • Location: PAWTUCKET - CENTRAL FALLS, R. I.
    • Circulation: 36,208
    • Date: JUN 9 1950 (in gray text)
  • Obituary:
    • Headline: "Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly" in large black text
    • Content: The obituary reports on the sudden death of Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, who was honored by Brown University the previous Monday. It provides details about his life, including his work as a noted Harvard authority on Byzantine art, his role as director of the Byzantine Institute in Boston, and his recent activities, such as receiving an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters from Brown University and planning to discuss important work with John Foster Dulles.

Visual Features:

  • Red lines are drawn across the top and bottom of the clipping.
  • A small black line is visible at the bottom of the clipping.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the life and legacy of Thomas Whittemore, a prominent figure in the field of Byzantine art, and serves as a historical record of his passing.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Times" of Pawtucket-Central Falls, Rhode Island, dated June 9, 1950. The article is titled "Thomas Whittemore Passes Suddenly."

The article reports that Thomas Whittemore, aged 79, died suddenly in Washington, D.C. while on his way to meet with John Foster Dulles, a Republican foreign affairs adviser. Whittemore was honored by Brown University the previous Monday with an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. He was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the director of the Byzantine Institute in Boston.

Whittemore had previously worked at the State Department and was associated with the Byzantine Institute. It is speculated that he might have planned to discuss the institute's work in Turkey, particularly the uncovering of the Aya Sofya mosaics in Istanbul, with Dulles. Whittemore was also noted as an authority on Byzantine art at Harvard.