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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from "Boston News Clip," dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads, "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide." The article details the arrest of Henry J. Lowe, 25, for manslaughter, drunkenness, and other charges in connection with the death of Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. Miss Thomson died after being struck by Lowe's vehicle while she was cycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article also mentions that Lowe was operating the vehicle under the influence, which caused the accident.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated June 19, 1950, from the American newspaper in Boston, Mass. The headline reads, "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide." The article details the charges against Henry J. Lowe, 25, of Wyatt St., Somerville, who was arrested and charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and operating so as to endanger in connection with the death of Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

The news article explains that Miss Thomson died at Mount Auburn Hospital after being struck by Lowe's vehicle while she was bicycling on Coolidge Ave., Cambridge. The injuries she sustained included a fractured skull, internal injuries, and a fractured leg. At the time of the accident, she was rounding a curve in the road. Lowe's car struck her, hurling her from the bicycle to the pavement, and then careened through the heavy iron fence of the Mount Auburn cemetery. A passenger in Lowe's car, Leo Keane, 34, of Willow St., Somerville, suffered a possible fracture of the skull in the crash.

The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." printed on it. There is also a handwritten note in red ink with the number "128F" on the clipping.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 19, 1950. The clipping is torn and features a headline in bold, black text that reads "Autoist Held in Death of Fogg Museum Aide." The article reports on the arrest of Henry J. Lowe, who was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and operating so as to endanger in connection with the death of Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum. According to the article, Lowe struck Miss Thomson with his vehicle while she was cycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, resulting in fatal injuries. The article provides details about the incident, including the injuries sustained by Miss Thomson and the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 19, 1950. The clipping reports on the death of Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, who was struck by a vehicle and killed while bicycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge. The driver of the vehicle, Henry J. Lowe, was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunk driving, and operating a vehicle so as to endanger. The clipping provides details of the accident and the injuries sustained by Miss Thomson, including a fractured skull and internal injuries.

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The image depicts two newspaper clippings placed on a light-colored surface. The clippings are slightly overlapping, with one positioned behind the other.

Front Clipping:

  • Headline: "Automist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide"
  • Content: The article reports that Henry J. Lowe, a 25-year-old man from Somerville, Massachusetts, has been charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, and operating a vehicle so as to endanger in connection with the death of Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
  • Details:
    • Miss Thomson was struck by Lowe’s vehicle while bicycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge on Saturday evening.
    • The accident occurred as Lowe was driving drunk, and the impact caused severe injuries, including a fractured skull, internal injuries, and a fractured leg, leading to her death.
    • Lowe was released on $1,000 bail pending a court appearance.
    • Another passenger in Lowe’s car, Leo Keane, also suffered a possible skull fracture in the crash.
    • The article notes that Miss Thomson was rounding a curve in the road when the accident occurred.

Back Clipping:

  • Header: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP"
  • Address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."
  • Date: "JUN 19 1950"
  • Source: "American Boston, Mass."

Visual Characteristics:

  • The clippings appear to be old, with a slightly worn and aged look, suggesting they are historical documents.
  • The text is clearly legible, printed in a standard newspaper font.
  • The headline on the front clipping is prominently displayed in bold, capital letters, drawing immediate attention to the tragic event.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a historical news report detailing a tragic accident involving a museum curator, highlighting issues of drunk driving and its consequences. The clippings are likely part of an archive or collection of historical news articles.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide" and a Boston News Clip stamp. The clipping is placed on a gray background.

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • Headline: "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide"
    • Text: The article describes an incident where a man was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, and driving after he struck and killed a woman who was riding her bicycle.
    • Date: June 19, 1950
  • Boston News Clip Stamp:
    • Location: Boston, Mass.
    • Date: June 19, 1950
    • Number: 128F
  • Background:
    • Color: Gray

The image appears to be a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 19, 1950. The clipping reports on an incident involving a fatal car accident and the subsequent arrest of the driver.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads "Autoist Held in Death of Fogg Museum Aide" and reports on the arrest of Henry J. Lowe, 25, of Wyatt St., Somerville, who was charged with manslaughter, drunken driving, and operating so as to endanger in connection with the death of Miss Anne Thomson, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

The article states that Lowe was released on $1000 bail pending a court appearance today. According to police, Lowe was the operator of a vehicle which struck Miss Thomson early Saturday evening as she was bicycling on Coolidge Ave., Cambridge, and inflicted the injuries which caused her death. They included a fractured skull, internal injuries, and a fractured leg.

At the time of the accident, police say, Miss Thomson was rounding a curve in the road. Lowe's car, they say, struck her, hurling her from the bicycle to the pavement, and then careened through the heavy iron fence of the Mount Auburn cemetery. Leo Keane, 34, of Willow St., Somerville, a passenger in Lowe's car, suffered a possible fracture of the skull in the crash.

The article also mentions that Lowe was charged with drunken driving and operating so as to endanger, and that he was released on $1000 bail pending a court appearance today.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 19, 1950, with the headline "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide." The clipping is yellowed and appears to be from the Boston News Clip.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is titled "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide" and is dated June 19, 1950.
    • It reports on the arrest of Henry J. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, who was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and operating so as to endanger in connection with the death of Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.
    • The article states that Lowe was released on $1000 bail pending a court appearance.
    • The clipping is yellowed and appears to be from the Boston News Clip.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color.
    • There are no other objects or features visible in the image apart from the newspaper clipping and the envelope it was clipped from.
  • Envelope
    • The envelope is partially visible behind the clipping and has the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." printed on it.
    • It also has a stamp that reads "American Boston, Mass. JUN 19 1950."

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a tragic event that occurred in 1950, involving a fatal car accident that resulted in the death of a young woman who worked at the Fogg Museum.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from June 19, 1950, detailing a tragic incident involving a fatal car accident. The clipping is titled "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide" and reports on the arrest of Henry J. Lowe, who was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and operating a vehicle in a manner that endangered others.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Title: "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide"
  • Date: June 19, 1950
  • Content: The article reports on the arrest of Henry J. Lowe, 25, of Wyatt Street, Somerville, who was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and operating a vehicle in a manner that endangered others.
  • Victim: Miss Anne Thomson, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, who died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.

Additional Elements:

  • A small piece of paper with the handwritten notation "12KF" in red ink is visible behind the clipping.
  • A news agency slip from "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" is also present, providing additional context about the source of the article.

Overall Impression:

The image effectively conveys a sense of nostalgia and historical significance, providing a glimpse into a past event that had significant consequences for those involved. The use of a vintage newspaper clipping and the inclusion of specific details about the incident create a sense of authenticity and gravity.

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The image is a news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide." The article reports that Henry J. Lowe, 25, of Wyatt Street, Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and operating so as to endanger in connection with the death of Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

The incident occurred on Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge, when Lowe's vehicle struck Miss Thomson as she was bicycling, causing fatal injuries including a fractured skull and internal injuries. The collision also resulted in the bicycle being thrown through the iron fence of the Mount Auburn cemetery. Additionally, Leo Keane, 34, a passenger in Lowe's car, suffered a possible skull fracture. Lowe was released on $1000 bail pending a court appearance.