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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

ARCH.2003.31, Rendition: 804239

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This image displays a preserved newspaper clipping from June 19, 1950, mounted on a neutral gray background. The clipping appears to be a news report from the Boston American, identified by a typed label at the top left corner which reads:

BOSTON NEWS CLIP
120 Tremont Street
Boston 8, Mass.

American
Boston, Mass.
JUN 19 1950

There is also the handwritten number “128F” in red ink visible on the top left of the article portion.

The headline of the clipping, in bold black serif font, reads:

Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide

Below the headline is the body of the article, written in a dense, traditional newspaper column format. The story reports that Henry J. Lowe, 25, of Wyatt St., Somerville, was released on $1000 bail pending a court appearance. He was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and operating so as to endanger in connection with the death of Miss Anne Thomson, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

Miss Thomson died at Mount Auburn Hospital after being struck by Lowe’s vehicle while bicycling on Coolidge Ave. in Cambridge early Saturday evening. Her injuries included a fractured skull, internal injuries, and a fractured leg.

According to police, Thomson was rounding a curve when she struck Lowe’s car, was hurled from her bicycle onto the pavement, and then careened through the heavy iron fence of the Mount Auburn Cemetery.

The article also notes that Leo Keane, 34, of Willow St., Somerville—a passenger in Lowe’s car—suffered a possible skull fracture in the crash.

The clipping is slightly aged, with yellowed paper and some irregular edges and small tears, particularly on the right side. The layout and typography are typical of mid-20th century American newspapers. The entire piece has been carefully preserved, likely as part of an archival or research collection.

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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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This image shows a newspaper clipping dated June 19, 1950, from the "Boston News Clip" (located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts) reporting on a serious incident. The headline reads:

"Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide."

The article explains that Henry J. Lowe, 25, of Wyatt Street, Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, and drunk driving related to the death of Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The incident occurred early Saturday evening on Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge, where Lowe's vehicle struck Thomson as she was bicycling. The crash resulted in fatal injuries, including a fractured skull, internal injuries, and a fractured leg.

The clipping continues to explain that at the time of the accident, Thomson was cycling around a curve when she was struck, thrown onto the pavement, and subsequently propelled through the heavy iron fence of the Mount Auburn Cemetery. A passenger in Lowe's car, Leo Keene, 34, also suffered a skull fracture as a result of the collision. Lowe was released on $1,000 bail pending a court appearance.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings against a grey background. The upper clipping is a header with the text "BOSTON NEWS CLIP 120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." and a stamped address "American Boston, Mass. JUN 9 1950."

Below the header, the larger clipping has a headline that reads, "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide." It discusses a report of a man being held on a $1000 bail pending a court appearance for charges related to manslaughter, drunkenness, and reckless driving which resulted in the death of a museum aide. It appears to be an article from a historical newspaper, and only part of the text is visible in the image. The visible portion details the allegations against Henry J. Lowe, a 25-year-old man, and the incident involving Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum, who suffered fatal injuries while cycling.

Please note that this description is based solely on the visible content of the newspaper clippings, and without additional information, I cannot verify the authenticity or context of this document.

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This image shows a clipped newspaper article with a small header above it labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." and a stamped date "JUN 19 1950".

The headline of the article reads: "Autoist Held in Death Of Fogg Museum Aide."

The article reports that Henry J. Lowe, 25, of Wyatt St., Somerville, was released on $1000 bail pending a court appearance. He was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, and drunken driving in connection with the death of Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

According to the police, Lowe operated the vehicle that struck Miss Thomson while she was bicycling on Coolidge Ave., Cambridge. The incident caused multiple injuries including a fractured skull, internal injuries, and a fractured leg.

At the time of the accident, Miss Thomson was rounding a curve and was struck by Lowe's car, thrown from her bicycle onto the pavement, and then collided with 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.

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A collage of torn newspaper clippings mounted on a light gray background. The largest piece is a peach-colored newspaper clipping with a bold headline: “Autoist Held In Death Of Fog Museum Aide.” Above it, a smaller beige clip from “Boston News Clip” with an imprint date of JUN 19, 1950. The visible text describes the arrest of Henry J. Lowe and details of the accident that killed Miss Anne Thomson, an assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The layout shows the clippings offset and layered, giving a vintage, archival look.