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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image shows a telegram and a newspaper clipping from June 1950. The telegram is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, and it was sent to Worcester, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 51,147. The telegram is dated June 19, 1950.

The newspaper clipping reports on an auto accident that resulted in a fatality. The headline reads "CAMBRIDGE: HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM." The article states that Anne Scott Thomson, a 23-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries sustained 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, drunken driving, and drunkenness. A passenger in Lowe's car, Leo Kane, 34, also of Somerville, suffered a possible skull fracture and was in fair condition at the hospital.

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

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The image is a newspaper clipping from June 19, 1950, published by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is from Worcester, Massachusetts, and it reports on a tragic auto crash incident involving a curator at Harvard University.

Here are the details:

  • Headline: "Harvard Museum Curator Auto Crash Victim"
  • Location: Cambridge
  • Date: Monday, June 25 (the date mentioned in the clipping is June 19, but the incident occurred the previous day, June 24)
  • Details of Incident:
    • Anne Scott Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries sustained in an accident.
    • The accident occurred when she was knocked off her bicycle by an automobile on Saturday night.
    • The driver of the automobile, Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, specifically for drunk driving and endangering life.
    • Leo Kane, 34, who was a passenger in the same automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture and was described as having a "fair" condition at the hospital.

The clipping includes the publication information, indicating it was sent out by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with a circulation of 51,147.

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The image is of a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is dated June 19, 1950, and it reports on an auto crash incident in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The headline reads: "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. Henry M. Lowe, also 25 and from Somerville, was identified as the driver of the car and was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunk driving, and drunkenness.

Another passenger in the Lowe automobile, Leo Kane, aged 34 from Somerville, suffered a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as "fair" at the hospital.

The clipping includes the source as the Worcester Republican with a circulation of 51,147. The agency details are also provided, including their address in Boston and a contact number.

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This image is a vintage newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads:

CAMBRIDGE
HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR
AUTO CRASH VICTIM

The article details the tragic death of Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. Thomson died from injuries sustained when she was struck by an automobile while riding her bicycle on Saturday night.

The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness.

Another passenger in Lowe's car, Leo Kane, 34, also from Somerville, suffered a possible skull fracture and was described as being in "fair" condition at the hospital.

The clipping is from the Worcester Telegram, with a circulation of 51,147. The clipping also includes contact information for the New England Newsclip Agency, located in Boston.

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The image is a telegram from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 9, 1950. The telegram reports on an automobile accident that occurred in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The headline reads: "HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM."

The detailed content of the telegram states:

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

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This image shows two pieces of paper, one on top of the other. The top piece is a printed label from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." located in Boston, with the phone number "HAncock 6-9297". It mentions the source as "Telegram (m) WORCESTER, Mass. Republican" with a circulation of 51,147. There is a date stamp on this label, reading "JUN 19 1950".

The second piece, partially covered by the label, is a newspaper clipping with the headline "CAMBRIDGE" and a subheadline "HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM". The article states:

Anne Scott Thomson, 25, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died from injuries suffered when she was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile Saturday night.

Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, 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 Lowe's automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as "fair" at the hospital.

The article is datelined "CAMBRIDGE, Monday (AP)".

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This is an image of a vintage news clipping. At the very top, in large letters, it says "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." with an address in Boston and a telephone number. Below this header, there's a stamp showing "Telegram (m) WORCESTER, Mass. Republican Circ. 51,147" and a date stamp of "JUN 1 9 1950."

The main body of the clipping has a headline that reads "CAMBRIDGE" in bold, capital letters. Underneath the headline, there's a subheadline that states "HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM," indicating a news story about an automobile accident involving a curator from the Harvard Museum.

The article starts with "CAMBRIDGE, Monday (AP)" suggesting it was reported by the Associated Press and recounts a tragic event where Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, died following injuries sustained when she was knocked from her bicycle by a car. The article also mentions that Henry M. Lowe, the driver of the car, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness. Furthermore, it notes that Leo Kane, a passenger in the car, suffered a possible skull fracture and was in "fair" condition at the hospital.

The clipping is worn and yellowed with age, indicating it is an authentic document from the time.

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The image shows a vintage news clipping or telegram from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 19, 1950. The document is formatted as a printed telegram or news dispatch, with a header indicating it is from Worcester, Mass., and is part of the Republican newspaper, circulation number 51,147.

Key Details:

  1. Headline:

    • The main headline reads: "CAMBRIDGE HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM".
  2. Content Summary:

    • The article reports on a tragic incident involving Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
    • She died on Monday (the day after the incident) from injuries sustained when she was struck by an automobile while riding her bicycle on Saturday night, June 25.
    • The driver of the car, identified as Henry M. Lowe, 25, from Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, and drunkenness.
    • Another individual, Leo Kane, 34, who was a passenger in Lowe’s automobile, suffered a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as "fair" at the hospital.
  3. Visual Layout:

    • The document is printed on aged, slightly discolored paper, typical of mid-20th-century news clippings.
    • The text is typed or printed in a clear, formal font, with key details such as the date, location, and charges highlighted for emphasis.
    • The top section includes the agency’s contact information:
      • New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
      • Box 2078, Boston 6
      • Hancock 6-9297

Context:

  • The clipping reflects a historical news report from 1950, capturing a tragic accident involving a notable figure from Harvard University.
  • The mention of charges such as manslaughter, drunkenness, and driving to endanger highlights the legal consequences associated with the incident.
  • The inclusion of a passenger’s condition ("fair") adds a human element to the report, emphasizing the broader impact of the accident.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into mid-20th-century journalism, showcasing how news of significant events was disseminated through telegram-style dispatches.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the Worcester Republican, dated June 19, 1950. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and includes a headline that reads "CAMBRIDGE HARVARD MUSEUM CURATOR AUTO CRASH VICTIM." The article provides details of a tragic incident involving Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. She was fatally injured after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle on Saturday night. The driver of the car, Henry M. Lowe, 25, from Somerville, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunk driving, and drunkenness. Additionally, Leo Kane, 34, a passenger in Lowe's car, suffered a possible skull fracture and was described as being in "fair" condition at the hospital.