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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

ARCH.2003.31, Rendition: 804254

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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping, mounted on a larger piece of paper that appears to be a news clipping service label.

Top Section (Clipping Service Label):

  • Agency: New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
  • Address: Box 2078, Boston 6
  • Phone Number: HAncock 6-9297
  • Publication: Meriden Record, MERIDEN, Conn.
  • Type: Daily Independent Republican
  • Circulation: 14,596
  • Date Stamped: JUN 1 9 1950 (Likely indicating the clipping was processed or received on June 9, 1950)

Main Section (Clipped Article):

  • Headline (in bold): "Knocked from Cycle, Museum Curator Dies"
  • Dateline: Cambridge, Mass., June 18 — (AP)
  • Summary: The article reports the death of Anne Scott Thomson, 25, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. She died from injuries sustained when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile the previous night.
  • Details:
    • She was cycling on Coolidge Avenue when hit by a car rounding a curve.
    • She died at Mt. Auburn hospital from a skull fracture and internal injuries, as well as a fracture of the right leg.
    • Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, the identified driver, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness.
  • Markings:
    • A red, circular stamp with the number "G7" is stamped over the headline and on the article itself.
    • The article is bordered by a thin red line.
    • The word "injuries" within the first paragraph is underlined in red ink.

The overall appearance suggests this is a preserved archival news clipping from 1950.

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The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 1, 1950. The clipping is from the Meriden Record, a daily newspaper based in Meriden, Connecticut. The headline reads:

"Knocked from Cycle, Museum Curator Dies"

The article reports on the death of Anne Scott Thomson, 25, who was an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. According to the news, Thomson was killed when she was knocked off her bicycle by an automobile on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 17, 1950. She suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries and died at the Mount Auburn Hospital.

The article further details that the driver, Henry M. Lowe, 25, was identified as Henry M. Lowe, 25, and was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, and drunken driving. The clipping includes the address of the news agency, which is Box 2078, Boston 6, and the phone number is Hancock 6-9297.

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This image consists of two pieces of paper. The top piece is a white label from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located at Box 2078, Boston 6, with a phone number listed as HAncock 6-9297. The label indicates that the news item is from the Meriden Record, a daily independent Republican newspaper in Meriden, Connecticut, with a circulation of 14,596. The date on the label is June 1, 1950.

The bottom piece is a yellowed newspaper clipping with the headline "Knocked from Cycle, Museum Curator Dies." The article, dated June 18, 1950, and attributed to the Associated Press, 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 knocked off her bicycle by an automobile on Coolidge Avenue. She died at Mt. Auburn Hospital from a skull fracture, internal injuries, and a fractured right leg. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, from Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. The article has some red markings and annotations on it.

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The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the "Meriden Record" newspaper, specifically the "Meriden, Conn. Daily Independent Republican" edition. The clipping is dated June 1, 1950, and is from the 14,596th circulation.

The headline of the clipping reads "Knocked from Cycle, Museum Curator Dies." Below the headline, the text provides details about the incident. It states that Anne Scott Thompson, 25, an assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries she sustained when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile the previous night.

The article mentions that police reported that Miss Thompson was cycling on Coolidge Avenue when she was hit by a car rounding a curve. She passed away at 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, identified as Henry M. Lowe, 25, from Somerville, was charged with manslaughter. The police described him as driving to endanger, drunk, and reckless.

The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the heading "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and the address "Box 2078, Boston 6, Massachusetts." The clipping is labeled with the number "HANcock 6-9237."

The background of the clipping is plain and white, with no additional graphics or images. The text is in black ink, and the paper appears to be slightly aged, with some wear and tear at the edges.

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The image features a vintage newspaper clipping from the "Meriden Record," dated June 1, 1950. The clipping reports on the tragic death of Anne Scott Thomson, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The headline reads "Knocked from Cycle, Museum Curator Dies." The article details that Miss Thomson was cycling on Coolidge Avenue when she was struck by an automobile. She died from a skull fracture and internal injuries at Mount Auburn Hospital. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, was charged with manslaughter and drunk driving. The clipping is placed on a white background, with the text in black font, making it clear and readable.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Meriden Record, dated June 1, 1950, and published by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is titled "Knocked from Cycle, Museum Curator Dies" 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 Clipping:

  1. Incident Summary:

    • Anne Scott Thomson, 25, died on June 18 from injuries sustained when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile the previous night.
    • The accident occurred while she was cycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. Cause of Death:

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

    • The driver of the car, identified as Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with:
      • Manslaughter
      • Driving to endanger
      • Drunken driving
      • Drunkenness

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is printed on aged paper, showing signs of wear, such as creases and slight discoloration.
  • The text is clearly legible, with the headline and key details prominently displayed.
  • The top of the clipping includes the publication details:
    • New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
    • Box 2078, Boston 6
    • Hancock 6-9297
    • Meriden Record, Meriden, Conn.
    • Daily Independent Republican, with a circulation of 14,596.

Context:

The article highlights a tragic accident involving a young professional in the art world, emphasizing the severity of the incident through the charges filed against the driver. The inclusion of specific details, such as the hospital and injuries, underscores the gravity of the event. The clipping serves as a historical record of a notable accident and its legal aftermath.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." referencing the "Meriden Record" from Meriden, Connecticut. The article is dated June 1, 1950, and the headline reads "Knocked from Cycle, Museum Curator Dies."

The story describes an incident involving Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. It reports that she died of injuries sustained when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile the previous night. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness.

The newspaper clipping includes contact details for the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The red markings and stamps visible on the clipping suggest it was processed or used for reference or archival purposes.

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This image displays a newspaper clipping dated June 19, 1950, from the Meriden Record (Meriden, Connecticut), an Independent Republican daily publication with a circulation of 14,596. The clipping is about a fatal accident involving Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. She tragically passed away due to injuries after being struck by a car while cycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was hit by a car rounding a curve, and later succumbed to a skull fracture and internal injuries at Mt. Auburn Hospital.

The driver of the car, 25-year-old Henry M. Lowe of Somerville, was identified by the police and charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunk driving, and drunkenness.

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

  • The top clipping looks like a service card from the New England Newsclip Agency. It lists Meriden Record (Meriden, Conn.), Daily Independent Republican (Circulation 14,596), and a stamped date of JUN 1, 1950.
  • The bottom clipping is a news clipping with the headline “Knocked from Cycle, Museum Curator Dies.” It datelines Cambridge, Mass., June 18, and reports 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. It mentions the driver, Henry M. Lowe, and charges including manslaughter, driving to endanger, and drunken driving. The piece is old newspaper print with some red marks along the edges.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the Meriden Record, dated June 1, 1950. The headline reads, "Knocked from Cycle, Museum Curator Dies." The article reports that Anne Scott Thomson, 25, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries sustained after being struck by an automobile while riding her bicycle on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She died of a skull fracture and internal injuries at Mt. Auburn hospital and also had a fractured right leg. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. The article appears to have some handwritten red markings around it.