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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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This image appears to be a photograph of a news clipping from a newspaper. The article is titled "Auto Injuries Fatal To Woman Bicyclist" and is dated June 19, 1950, from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, Massachusetts.

The clipping is a black-and-white newspaper article with the headline in bold at the top. It reports on the fatal accident involving Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, who was killed when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article details the circumstances of the accident, including the driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, being charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. It also mentions a passenger, Leo Kane, who was described as having a "fair" condition at the hospital. The clipping has a stamp that marks it as having been circulated with the Hartford Courant, dated June 19, 1950. The article also includes a note about Henry Thomson, the father of the deceased, who is listed in Toronto, Ontario.

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This image is a clipping from a newspaper article dated June 19, 1950. The article is titled "Auto Injuries Fatal To Woman Bicyclist" and is from the Hartford Courant in Connecticut. The article reports on the death of Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, who died from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident caused by an automobile. The accident occurred on Coolidge Avenue when a car driven by Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, rounded a curve and hit Thomson. She suffered a skull fracture, internal injuries, and a fracture of the right leg and died at Mt. Auburn Hospital. Lowe was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. Leo Kane, a 34-year-old passenger in the car, also suffered a possible skull fracture and was in fair condition at the hospital. The article also mentions that Thomson's father, Henry Thomson, lives at 432 Walmer Road, Toronto, Ontario.

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The image shows a piece of paper with text on it. The paper appears to be old, and the text is faded and difficult to read. The text is written in a typewriter font and is divided into several paragraphs. The first paragraph is written in bold and reads "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. Box 2078, Boston 6, H.Ancock 6-9297 Courant (m) HARTFORD, Conn. Republican Circ. 61,151 JUN 19 1950." The second paragraph reads "Auto Injuries Fatal To Woman Bicyclist." The third paragraph reads "Cambridge, Mass., June 18. - Anne Scott Thomson, 25, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died today of injuries she suffered when knocked from her bicycle by an automobile last night." The fourth paragraph reads "Police said Miss Thomson was cycling on Coolidge Avenue when hit by an automobile rounding a curve." The fifth paragraph reads "She died at the Mt. Auburn Hospital of a skull fracture and internal injuries. She also suffered a fracture of the right leg." The sixth paragraph reads "Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, who police identified as the driver of the car, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving and drunkenness." The seventh paragraph reads "Leo Kane, 34, also of Somerville and a passenger in the Lowe automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as 'fair' at the hospital." The eighth paragraph reads "Miss Thomson's father is listed as Henry Thomson of 432 Walmer Rd., Toronto, Ont."

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Hartford Courant, dated June 1, 1950. The clipping reports on a tragic incident involving a fatal automobile accident. The headline reads "Auto Injuries Fatal To Woman Bicyclist." The article provides details about the incident, which occurred in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The victim, identified as Anne Scott Thomson, 25, was a curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. She was cycling on Coolidge Avenue when she was struck by an automobile while rounding a curve. The article states that she died from her injuries at the Mt. Auburn Hospital due to a skull fracture and internal injuries. Additionally, she suffered a fracture of the right leg. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving and endangering, drunken driving, and drunkenness. Another individual, Leo Kane, 34, of Somerville, who was a passenger in the Lowe automobile, sustained a possible skull fracture and was described as being in "fair" condition at the hospital. The article also mentions that Miss Thomson's father is listed as Henry Thomson of 432 Walmer Road, Toronto, Ontario.

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The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the Hartford Republican, dated June 19, 1950. The article is titled "Auto Injuries Fatal To Woman Bicyclist" and reports on a tragic incident involving Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

Key Details from the Article:

  1. Incident Overview:

    • Anne Scott Thomson died from injuries sustained when she was struck by an automobile while riding her bicycle on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the night of June 18.
  2. Circumstances of the Accident:

    • Police reported that Miss Thomson was cycling on Coolidge Avenue when she was hit by a car rounding a curve.
  3. Injuries and Death:

    • She suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries and died at Mt. Auburn Hospital.
    • She also suffered a fracture of the right leg.
  4. Driver and Charges:

    • The driver of the car, identified as Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, and drunkenness.
  5. Passenger Injury:

    • Leo Kane, 34, also from Somerville and a passenger in Lowe's automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as "fair" at the hospital.
  6. Family Information:

    • Miss Thomson's father, Henry Thomson, is listed as residing at 432 Walmer Rd, Toronto, Ontario.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is typed and appears to be a news wire service report, as indicated by the header: "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. Box 2078, Boston 6 • HAncock 6-9297."
  • The article is dated June 19, 1950, and includes a circulation figure of 61,151 for the Hartford Republican.
  • The text is formatted in a standard newspaper style, with the headline in bold and the body text in a justified alignment.
  • There is a red vertical line on the left edge of the clipping, possibly indicating it was part of an archive or cataloging system.

Context:

The article highlights a tragic accident involving a young woman and underscores the dangers of drunk driving, as evidenced by the charges against the driver. The inclusion of details about the victim's profession (museum curator) and her family adds a personal dimension to the news report. The clipping serves as a historical document reflecting mid-20th-century news reporting and societal concerns about traffic safety.

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The image depicts a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is dated June 19, 1950, and reports on a fatal accident involving a woman bicyclist. The article states that Anne Scott Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries sustained when she was knocked off her bicycle by an automobile the previous night. The police reported that Miss Thomson was cycling on Coolidge Avenue when hit by an automobile rounding a curve. She died at the Mt. Auburn Hospital of a skull fracture and internal injuries. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. Leo Kane, 34, also of Somerville, and a passenger in the Lowe automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as "fair" at the hospital. Miss Thomson's father is listed as Henry Thomson of 432 Walmer Rd., Toronto, Ont.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is dated June 19, 1950, and reports on an auto injury fatal to a woman bicyclist. The article states that Anne Scott Thomson, 25, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died today of injuries she suffered when knocked from her bicycle by an automobile last night. Police said Miss Thomson was cycling on Coolidge Avenue when hit by an automobile rounding a curve. She died at the Mt. Auburn Hospital of a skull fracture and internal injuries. She also suffered a fracture of the right leg. Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, who police identified as the driver of the car, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving and drunkenness. Leo Kane, 34, also of Somerville and a passenger in the Lowe automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as "fair" at the hospital. Miss Thomson's father is listed as Henry Thomson of 432 Walmer Rd, Toronto, Ont.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Courant, a Hartford, Connecticut newspaper, dated June 19, 1950.

The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and features a headline that reads "Auto Injuries Fatal To Woman Bicyclist." The article reports on a tragic accident involving a 25-year-old woman, Anne Scott Thomson, who was struck by a car while cycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. The article also mentions that a passenger in Lowe's automobile, Leo Kane, suffered a possible skull fracture.

The clipping is yellowed and torn, with some text obscured or missing due to the tear. A red circle and line are visible on the clipping, likely added by someone who read the article. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the clipping. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a tragic event that occurred over 70 years ago, and serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety.

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The image presents a yellowed newspaper clipping, dated June 19, 1950, from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is titled "Auto Injuries Fatal To Woman Bicyclist" and reports on the death of Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at Harvard University's Fogg Museum.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Date: June 19, 1950
  • Source: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
  • Title: "Auto Injuries Fatal To Woman Bicyclist"
  • Content: Reports on the death of Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at Harvard University's Fogg Museum

Accident Details:

  • Location: Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Victim: Anne Scott Thomson, 25
  • Cause of Death: Skull fracture and internal injuries sustained when she was hit by an automobile while cycling
  • Driver: Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness

Additional Information:

  • Passenger: Leo Kane, 34, of Somerville, suffered a possible skull fracture and was in fair condition at the hospital
  • Victim's Father: Henry Thomson, 432 Walmer Rd., Toronto, Ont.

The clipping provides a detailed account of the accident and its aftermath, including the charges brought against the driver and the condition of the passenger.

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The image is a news clipping from the New England Newswclip Agency, Inc., dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads "Auto Injuries Fatal To Woman Bicyclist." The article reports that Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries sustained when she was struck by an automobile while riding her bicycle on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 18.

Thomson suffered a skull fracture, internal injuries, and a fractured right leg. She passed away at Mount Auburn Hospital. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. Leo Kane, 34, also of Somerville and a passenger in Lowe's car, suffered a possible skull fracture and was in fair condition at the hospital. Thomson's father is listed as Henry Thomson of 432 Walmer Road, Toronto, Ontario.