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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image is a news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 18, 1950. The headline reads "Fogg Museum Curator’s Aide Hurt by Auto." The article reports on an accident that occurred in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key details from the article include:

  • Incident: Anne S. Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, was critically injured when she was struck by an automobile while riding her bicycle on Coolidge Avenue.
  • Injuries: Thomson suffered a skull fracture, a fractured right leg, and internal injuries. She was taken to Stillman Infirmary at Harvard University, where her condition was described as critical.
  • Other Injured: Leo Kane, a 34-year-old passenger in the car, was also seriously injured and taken to Cambridge City Hospital with a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as fair.
  • Driver: Henry M. Lowe, a 25-year-old from Somerville and the driver of the car, was arrested and charged with drunkenness. He escaped injury.

The article is marked with the number "128F" in red ink at the top.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 18, 1950. The headline reads "Fogg Museum Curator's Aide Hurt by Auto." The article reports that Anne S. Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, was critically injured when she was struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge. She suffered a skull fracture, a broken leg, and internal injuries and was taken to Mt. Auburn Hospital in critical condition. Additionally, Leo Kane, a 34-year-old passenger in the car, was seriously injured with a possible skull fracture and taken to Cambridge City Hospital in fair condition. The driver, Henry M. Lowe, a 25-year-old from Somerville, was arrested and charged with drunkenness but escaped injury.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 18, 1950, titled "Boston News Clip." The clipping is from the office at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts.

The main headline of the article is "Fogg Museum Curator's Aide Hurt by Auto," detailing a tragic incident involving Anne S. Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The article reports that Thomson was critically injured last night after being struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge.

Details provided in the article include:

  • Anne S. Thomson suffered a skull fracture, a fracture of the right leg, and internal injuries.
  • She was taken to Mt. Auburn Hospital where physicians described her condition as "critical."
  • Leo Kane, a 34-year-old passenger from Somerville, was also seriously injured with a possible skull fracture, described as "fair."
  • Henry M. Lowe, 25 years old, the operator of the car, was arrested and charged with drunkenness. He did not sustain serious injuries.

The article is from a Sunday newspaper dated June 18, 1950.

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The image is a news clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 18, 1950. The headline of the clipping is "Fogg Museum Curator's Aide Hurt by Auto."

The article reports that Anne S. Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, was critically injured in a bicycle accident on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge. She was struck by an automobile driven by Henry M. Lowe, a 25-year-old from Somerville. Thomson suffered a skull fracture, a fracture of the right leg, and internal injuries. She was taken to Mt. Auburn Hospital, where her condition was described as "critical."

Another individual, Leo Kane, a 34-year-old from Somerville, who was a passenger in the car, was also seriously injured and taken to Cambridge City Hospital with a possible skull fracture. Kane's condition was described as "fair."

Henry M. Lowe, the operator of the car, was arrested and charged with drunkenness, but he escaped injury. The clipping is marked with a temperature reading of 129°F, likely indicating the weather conditions at the time.

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The image is a news clipping from a Boston newspaper, dated June 18, 1950. The headline reads "Fogg Museum Curator's Aide Hurt by Auto." Here are the details from the article:

  • Location and Date: The news clipping is from Boston News Clip, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, and it was telegraphed from Worcester, Massachusetts, on June 18, 1950.

  • Main Story:

    • Anne S. Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, was critically injured when she was struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge.
    • Leo Kane, a 34-year-old passenger in the car, was also seriously injured.
    • Thomson suffered a skull fracture, a fracture of the right leg, and internal injuries. She was taken to Mt. Auburn Hospital, where her condition was described as "critical."
    • Kane was taken to Cambridge City Hospital with a possible skull fracture, and his condition was described as "fair."
    • Henry M. Lowe, the 25-year-old operator of the car, was arrested and charged with drunkenness. He escaped injury.

The article provides a brief but detailed account of the incident, including the injuries sustained by the individuals involved and the charges against the driver.

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The image is a news clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated June 18, 1950. The headline reads: "Fogg Museum Curator’s Aide Hurt by Auto."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

  • Location and Date: Cambridge, Sunday, June 17, 1950.
  • Victim: Anne S. Thomson, aged 25, from Cambridge, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
  • Incident: Anne Thomson was critically injured the previous night when she was struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on Coolidge Avenue.
  • Injuries: She suffered a skull fracture, a fracture of the right leg, and internal injuries. She was taken to Mt. Auburn Hospital, where her condition was described as "critical."
  • Additional Victim: Leo Kane, aged 34, from Somerville, who was a passenger in the car, was also seriously injured with a possible skull fracture and was taken to Cambridge City Hospital. His condition was described as "fair."
  • Driver: Henry M. Lowe, aged 25, from Somerville, the operator of the car, was arrested and charged with drunkenness. He escaped injury.

The telegram stamp on the clipping indicates that it was sent to Worcester, Mass., on June 18, 1950.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping with the heading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP". Below the heading, there is the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." It is identified as a Telegram from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated "JUN 18 1950". There's also a hand-written note at the top right that seems to read "128/F."

The article headline reads, "Fogg Museum Curator's Aide Hurt by Auto" and discusses an incident involving Anne S. Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, who was critically injured after being struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle. Leo Kane, 34, was also reported seriously injured as a passenger in the car. The operator of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, was arrested and charged with drunkenness but escaped injury.

The clipping has an aged look, with some discoloration consistent with old paper, and there is a fold line visible across the bottom third of the clipping. The text is in a typographic style typical of mid-20th-century newspapers.

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The image shows a news clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 18, 1950, originating from Worcester, Massachusetts. The clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Curator's Aide Hurt by Auto" and is marked with a handwritten notation "128F" in red ink at the top.

Key Details from the Clipping:

  1. Incident Summary:

    • Anne S. Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, was critically injured on Sunday when she was struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge.
  2. Injuries:

    • Anne S. Thomson suffered a skull fracture, a fracture of the right leg, and internal injuries. Her condition was described as "critical."
    • Leo Kane, a 34-year-old passerby from Somerville, was also seriously injured. He was taken to Cambridge City Hospital with a possible skull fracture, and his condition was described as "fair."
  3. Arrest and Charges:

    • Henry M. Lowe, a 25-year-old operator of the car, was arrested and charged with drunkenness. He escaped injury.
  4. Hospitals:

    • Anne S. Thomson was taken to Mt. Auburn Hospital, where physicians described her condition as critical.
    • Leo Kane was taken to Cambridge City Hospital.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is neatly arranged and appears to be preserved, likely as part of an archive or collection.
  • The top of the clipping includes the Boston News Clip header, with the address 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass., and the date of the telegram.
  • The handwritten notation "128F" in red ink suggests it may have been cataloged or indexed for archival purposes.

Context:

The clipping highlights a tragic accident involving a museum professional and a passerby, emphasizing the severity of the injuries and the legal consequences faced by the driver. The inclusion of medical details and hospital information underscores the gravity of the incident. The preservation of the clipping indicates its historical or archival significance.

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The image is a clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 18, 1950. The clipping contains a news article titled "Fogg Museum Curator's Aide Hurt by Auto." The article reports that Anne S. Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, was critically injured when struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on Coolidge Avenue. She suffered a skull fracture, a fracture of the right leg, and internal injuries. The driver, Henry M. Lowe, was arrested and charged with drunkenness. Another person, Leo Kane, a passenger in the car, was also injured, with a possible skull fracture.

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The image is a newspaper clipping, likely from a local newspaper, featuring a news article. The clipping is mounted on a gray background. The top section of the clipping contains the name of the newspaper, "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," along with the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." Below this, there is a telegram address "Telegram Worcester, Mass." and the date "JUN 18 1950."

The main article is titled "Fogg Museum Curator's Aide Hurt by Auto" and is written in a bold, serif font. The article reports an incident involving Anne S. Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and Leo Kane, a passenger in a car.

According to the article, Anne S. Thomson, aged 25 and from Cambridge, was critically injured after being struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on Coolidge Avenue. She suffered a skull fracture, a fractured right leg, and internal injuries. She was taken to Mt. Auburn Hospital, where her condition was described as critical.

Leo Kane, aged 34 and from Somerville, was also seriously injured in the accident. He sustained a possible skull fracture and was taken to Cambridge City Hospital, where his condition was described as fair.

Henry M. Lowe, aged 25 and from Somerville, the operator of the car, was arrested and charged with drunk driving. He escaped with no injuries.

The clipping appears to be a standard newspaper article, formatted with a headline, subheadings, and body text. The layout is straightforward, with the text aligned to the left and the headline in a larger font size to draw attention. The article provides a concise summary of the incident, including the names, ages, and residences of the individuals involved, the nature of their injuries, and the legal consequences for the driver.

The clipping is likely a historical document, given the date (June 18, 1950), and it serves as a record of a local news event involving a prominent institution (the Fogg Museum at Harvard University) and its staff. The article highlights the severity of the accident and the legal repercussions for the driver involved.