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The image appears to be a news clipping from a Boston news source, dated June 19, 1950, regarding an auto crash incident in Cambridge. The clipping details the death of Anne Scott Thomson, 25, who was an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. She died from injuries sustained when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile driven by Henry M. Lowe, 25, on Saturday night. Lowe was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. Leo Kane, 34, a passenger in Lowe's car, also suffered a possible skull fracture but was described as "fair" at the hospital. The clipping is from the "Boston News Clip" and is located at 120 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

This image shows a news clipping from a Boston newspaper dated June 19, 1950. The clipping is about a tragic accident that occurred in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The headline reads "CAMBRIDGE HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM."

The article details that Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries sustained when she was knocked off her bicycle by an automobile on Saturday night. The driver of the car, identified as Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. Another individual, Leo Kane, 34, also of Somerville and a passenger in the Lowe automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture and was described as being in "fair" condition at the hospital.

The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the heading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The word "Telegram" and "Worcester, Mass." are also printed on this paper.

This image displays a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a plain background, accompanied by a small, typed information slip.

Here is a detailed description of the items shown:

1. The Newspaper Clipping:

   • Headline: “CAMBRIDGE HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM”
   • Dateline: “CAMBRIDGE, Monday (P) —” indicating the report was written on a Monday, likely June 19, 1950, based on the slip above.
   • Content: The article reports the death of Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. She died from injuries sustained when she was struck by an automobile while riding her bicycle on Saturday night.
   • Additional Details: The driver, Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. A passenger in the car, Leo Kane, 34, also of Somerville, suffered a possible skull fracture and was described as being in “fair” condition at the hospital.
   • Physical Appearance: The clipping is on aged, yellowed newsprint. The text is typewritten in a standard serif font. There is a faint red horizontal line under the headline “CAMBRIDGE” and a more distinct orange-red horizontal line at the very bottom of the clipping.

2. The Information Slip:

   • Header: “BOSTON NEWS CLIP”
   • Address: “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.”
   • Origin: Below a horizontal line, it reads “Telegram Worcester, Mass.” suggesting this clipping may have been sent via telegram from Worcester or was part of a collection of telegrams.
   • Date Stamped: “JUN 19 1950” — This date aligns with the “Monday” dateline of the article and confirms the clipping’s origin in 1950.
   • Physical Appearance: The slip is on aged, off-white paper and appears to be a standard size for archival news clippings or telegram inserts. The text is typed, and the date appears to be stamped.

Overall Context:
The image presents a preserved piece of historical news from June 19, 1950, concerning a fatal automobile accident in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The clipping is documented with a slip that provides archival context, including the source (“Boston News Clip”), a possible point of origin or transmission (“Telegram Worcester, Mass.”), and the exact date. The combination suggests this item was saved for records or personal reference.

The image shows two pieces of paper, probably news clippings, placed on a gray surface. The first piece of paper has a heading that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with an address below it. The second piece of paper has a heading that reads "CAMBRIDGE HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM" with a story below it. The story tells about an accident involving Anne Scott Thompson, 25, who was the assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. She was knocked off her bicycle by an automobile and died from her injuries the next day. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, was charged with manslaughter, driving while intoxicated, and driving recklessly.

The image shows a newspaper clipping dated June 19, 1950. The clipping contains a headline that reads "CAMBRIDGE HARVARD AUTO MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM." The article reports that Anne Scott Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries she suffered when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile on Saturday night. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunk driving, and drunkenness. Another individual, Leo Kane, 34, a passenger in the Lowe automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture and was described as being in "fair" condition at the hospital.

The image shows two newspaper clippings or telegrams related to a tragic incident involving an automobile crash. Here is a detailed description:

Top Clipping:

• Header: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP"
• Address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."
• Type: "Telegram"
• Location: "Worcester, Mass."
• Date: "JUN 19 1950"

This clipping appears to be a header or cover sheet for a news telegram, indicating that it is from the Boston News Clip service and dated June 19, 1950, originating from Worcester, Massachusetts.

Bottom Clipping:

• Headline: "CAMBRIDGE HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM"
• Subheading: "CAMBRIDGE, Monday (AP)"
• Content:
  • Incident: Anne Scott Thomson, 25, an assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died on Monday from injuries sustained when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile on Saturday night.
  • Driver: Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was identified as the driver of the car. He was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness.
  • Passenger: Leo Kane, 34, also of Somerville, a passenger in Lowe's automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as "fair" at the hospital.

The second clipping provides detailed news coverage of the incident, including the victim's identity, the circumstances of the crash, and the legal consequences for the driver. The Associated Press (AP) is credited as the source of the report, and the location is specified as Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the date being Monday (June 19, 1950).

The overall context suggests a tragic accident involving a prominent figure from Harvard University and highlights the legal and medical repercussions of the event.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with a dateline of June 19, 1950. It contains an article about a traffic accident that resulted in a fatality and injury. The headline reads, "CAMBRIDGE HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM," indicating that the victim was associated with the Harvard Museum, specifically the Fogg Museum. According to the article, Anne Scott Thomson, 25, the assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries sustained when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, and drunken driving. Another individual, Leo Kane, 34, was a passenger in the same vehicle and suffered a possible skull fracture; his condition was described as "fair" in the hospital.

The top part of the clipping has the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with an address indicating it was clipped by a service located at 120 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Below the title is "Telegram Worcester, Mass." indicating either the source or destination of the clipping.

The coloration of the clipping shows age, signified by the slight yellowing of the paper. The text is aligned to the left and printed in a serif font. The edges of the clipping appear somewhat frayed and worn, consistent with a paper item of its age.

This image shows a collected newspaper clipping, presumably from the Boston News Clip service at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The clipping is stamped with the date June 19, 1950, indicating its publication date.

The news article describes a tragic incident in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It reports that Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at Harvard University's Fogg Museum, died from injuries sustained after being knocked off her bicycle by an automobile on a Saturday night. The driver of the car, identified as Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, and drunken driving.

The article also mentions Leo Kane, 34, another passenger in Lowe’s car, who suffered a possible skull fracture and was hospitalized in "fair" condition.

The image shows two clippings. The first is a label reading:

BOSTON NEWS CLIP
120 Tremont Street
Boston 8, Mass.

Telegram
Worcester, Mass.

Stamped date: JUN 19 1950

The second clipping is a newspaper article titled:

CAMBRIDGE
HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM

The article reports that Anne Scott Thomson, 25, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries after being knocked from her bicycle by an automobile on Saturday night. Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, identified as the driver, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. Leo Kane, 34, also of Somerville and a passenger in the automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture and was in “fair” condition in the hospital.

The image shows two small vintage newspaper clippings mounted on a light gray background.

• The top clipping is a label-like card reading “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with addresses (120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.; Telegram Worcester, Mass.) and a stamp/date “JUN 19 1950.” It has a horizontal line splitting the text.

• The bottom clipping is a news article titled “CAMBRIDGE HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM.” It begins with AP byline and reports that Anne Scott Thomson, 25, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries after being knocked from her bicycle by a car. It mentions driver Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, charged with manslaughter and other offenses, and Leo Kane, 34, a passenger, who suffered a skull fracture. The clipping is yellowed with a small red edge at the bottom.

Overall, it’s a display of two old newspaper clippings from 1950.