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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from a "Boston News Clip" dated July 12, 1950. The clipping is from the Record newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts. The headline reads "Held on Bond In Cycle Death," and it reports on an auto accident that occurred on June 19, 1950. The article details that a woman cyclist, Miss Anne Thomson, 25, was killed in the accident while cycling in Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge. The victim was described as an assistant curator at Harvard's Fogg Museum.

The news clipping further states that Henry J. Love, 35, of Wyatt Street, Somerville, was charged with the accident and held on a $1500 bond for the grand jury. Judge Arthur P. Stone in East Cambridge court found probable cause for a manslaughter charge and declined jurisdiction on charges of driving to endanger and operating under the influence. The article provides additional details about the accident, such as Love's car rounding a curve and striking Miss Thomson's bicycle, which then crashed into a fence.

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This image is a newspaper clipping from a newspaper called "The Record" based in Boston, Massachusetts. The article is dated July 12, 1950, and is headlined "Held on Bond In Cycle Death." The article details a case involving an auto accident that resulted in the death of a woman bicyclist.

Key points from the article:

  • Henry J. Love, 35, of Wyatt St., Somerville, was arraigned before Judge Arthur P. Stone in East Cambridge court.
  • Love was charged in connection with an auto accident that killed a woman bicyclist.
  • The victim, Miss Anne Thomson, 25, was an assistant curator at Harvard's Fogg Museum.
  • The accident occurred on June 19 on Coolidge Ave., Cambridge.
  • According to police, Love's car rounded a curve and struck Miss Thomson's bicycle.
  • Judge Stone found probable cause for a manslaughter charge and declined jurisdiction on driving to endanger and operating under the influence.
  • Love was held in $1500 bond for the grand jury.

The clipping appears to be a preserved record of the news article, likely for archival or personal purposes. There are some markings and annotations on the clipping, including the number "128F" and some red underlining.

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This image displays a historical newspaper clipping, identified as a "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from the Record newspaper in Boston, Mass., dated JUL 12 1950.

The clipping is mounted on a larger, off-white piece of cardstock, which bears an address at the top: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." and the newspaper title and date.

The clipping itself reports on a legal proceeding related to a fatal accident. The headline reads:

Held on Bond In Cycle Death

The article details that Henry J. Love, 35, of Wyatt St., Somerville, was arraigned before Judge Arthur P. Stone in East Cambridge court on charges stemming from an auto accident in which Miss Anne Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at Harvard’s Fogg Museum, was killed while cycling in Coolidge Ave., Cambridge on June 19.

According to the police account, Love’s car rounded a curve, struck Miss Thomson’s bicycle, and then crashed through a fence. Judge Stone found probable cause for a manslaughter charge but declined jurisdiction on counts of driving to endanger and operating under the influence. Love was held on a $1,500 bond for the grand jury.

Some handwritten annotations are visible on the clipping:

  • In red ink, "121 F" is written near the top left of the article.
  • The name "Anne Thomson" and the word "Coolidge" are underlined in red ink, likely for emphasis or archival reference.

The paper shows signs of age, with a yellowed tone and slightly frayed edges, suggesting it is an archival document preserved from 1950.


In summary, this is a preserved news clipping from 1950 documenting the arraignment of a man charged in connection with the death of a young woman who was killed while cycling in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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The image shows a piece of paper with text on it. The text is written in black and appears to be a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, with the address of 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping is dated July 12, 1950, and is titled "Held on Bond In Cycle Death." The text describes an incident in which a woman was killed in a bicycle accident. The man responsible for the accident, Henry J. Love, was held in $1500 for the grand jury. The victim of the accident was Miss Anne Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at Harvard's Fogg Museum. According to the police, Love's car rounded a curve and struck Miss Thomson's bicycle, causing her to crash through a fence.

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The image shows a clipping from the Boston News Clip dated July 12, 1950. The clipping is about a fatal bicycle accident in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The headline reads "Held on Bond In Cycle Death." The clipping provides details about the incident, including the names of the individuals involved, the charges, and the court proceedings. The image appears to be a scanned document with some wear and tear, as evidenced by the slightly faded and torn edges.

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The image shows a scanned news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated July 12, 1950, and sourced from Record Boston, Mass. The clipping is titled "Held on Bond In Cycle Death" and details a legal case involving a fatal bicycle accident.

Key Details from the Clipping:

  1. Headline:

    • "Held on Bond In Cycle Death"
      This indicates that the article is reporting on a case where an individual was held on bond following a cycling-related death.
  2. Arraignment:

    • The individual, Henry J. Love, aged 35, of Wyatt Street, Somerville, was arraigned before Judge Arthur P. Stone in East Cambridge court on charges stemming from an auto accident.
  3. Incident Summary:

    • The accident occurred on June 19, resulting in the death of Miss Anne Thomson, a 25-year-old woman and assistant curator at Harvard's Fogg Museum.
    • Miss Thomson was cycling along Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge, when Love's car rounded a curve and struck her bicycle, causing her to crash through a fence.
  4. Legal Proceedings:

    • Judge Stone found probable cause for a manslaughter charge against Love.
    • The judge declined jurisdiction on charges of driving to endanger and operating under the influence.
    • Love was held on $1500 bond for the grand jury.
  5. Additional Context:

    • The clipping includes a handwritten notation at the top right corner that reads "28F", likely indicating a filing or cataloging code.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The clipping appears to be a physical newspaper clipping that has been scanned and slightly rotated, giving it a slightly skewed appearance.
  • The text is clear and legible, with a classic newspaper font typical of the 1950s.
  • The header includes the address of the Boston News Clip: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical news article reporting on a tragic cycling accident in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1950. The article details the legal aftermath, including the arraignment of the driver, Henry J. Love, and the judge's findings regarding probable cause for manslaughter. The victim, Miss Anne Thomson, was a young museum curator killed while cycling.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated July 12, 1950. The header includes the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." and is designated to the "Record Boston, Mass."

The article reports on a legal case and is titled "Held on Bond In Cycle Death." It details that a person was arraigned before Judge Arthur P. Stone in East Cambridge court on charges related to an auto accident resulting in the death of a female bicyclist. The accused, Henry J. Love, 35, was held on a $1500 bond for the grand jury.

The article states that Judge Stone found probable cause for a manslaughter charge but declined jurisdiction on driving to endanger and operating under the influence charges.

The victim of the incident that occurred on June 19 is identified as Miss Anne Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at Harvard's Fogg Museum. She was cycling on Coolidge Ave., Cambridge, when Mr. Love's car reportedly rounded a curve, struck her bicycle, and then crashed through a fence.

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This image is a scanned newspaper clipping titled "Held on Bond In Cycle Death," dated July 12, 1950, from "Boston News Clip" at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping discusses a court case involving Henry J. Love, a 35-year-old man from Somerville, charged in connection with the death of Anne Thomson, a 25-year-old woman bicyclist. She was an assistant curator at Harvard's Fogg Museum. The accident occurred on June 19, when Love’s car rounded a curve, struck Thomson's bicycle, and crashed through a fence. Judge Arthur P. Stone presided over the case in East Cambridge court, finding probable cause for manslaughter and setting a bond of $1,500 for the grand jury. The document lists details from the incident and legal proceedings.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 12, 1950. The headline of the article reads "Held on Bond In Cycle Death."

The article reports that Henry J. Love, aged 35 from Wyatt Street, Somerville, was arraigned before Judge Arthur P. Stone in East Cambridge court on charges related to an auto accident in which a woman bicyclist was killed. Love was held on $1500 bond for the grand jury.

Judge Stone found probable cause for a manslaughter charge but declined jurisdiction on charges of driving to endanger and operating under the influence.

The victim of the accident was June 19-hit Miss Anne Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at Harvard's Fogg Museum. She was cycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge when Love's car rounded a curve and struck her bicycle before crashing through a fence.

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A small vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a gray background. At the top is a header from “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with an address (120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.) and a date stamp reading JUL 12 1950. The main article headline is large and bold: “Held on Bond In Cycle Death.” The text (partially visible) describes a case in East Cambridge in which Henry J. Love, 35, of Somerville, was held in $1500 bond for a grand jury on charges related to a auto accident in which a woman bicyclist was killed. The victim is identified as Miss Anne Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at Harvard’s Fogg Museum, who was cycling on Coolidge Ave in Cambridge. The report notes the car rounded a curve, struck Thomson’s bicycle, and crashed through a fence. The clipping appears old and yellowed, clipped from a larger newspaper, and is labeled “Boston News Clip” at the top.