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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The article reports on a case of mistaken identity involving a fatal bicycle accident.

Key points from the article:

1. Incident Details:

   • Anne Scott Thomson, a 21-year-old associate curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard College, was killed in a hit-and-run accident while riding a bicycle in Cambridge.
   • The bicycle she was riding was owned by her roommate, Barbara Rowell, which led to initial confusion about the victim's identity.

2. Misidentification:

   • Early radio reports mistakenly identified the victim as Barbara Rowell, leading to numerous calls to the Rowell residence.
   • The confusion was quickly cleared up, but the family's distress was exacerbated when they learned of the actual victim's identity.

3. Accident Details:

   • The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon.
   • Thomson had borrowed Rowell's bicycle for a ride.
   • A car driven by a Somerville man, who was later arrested and charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and leaving the scene of an accident, struck Thomson.
   • The driver has been released on $1,000 bail.

4. Victim's Background:

   • Thomson was the daughter of Henry Thomson of Toronto and had graduated from Branksome Hall and Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.
   • She had received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Harvard and was pursuing further studies under a fellowship.

5. Additional Injuries:

   • The car also hit a young man and his female companion, who were treated at the hospital for multiple injuries, none of which were serious.

The article highlights the tragic nature of the accident and the confusion caused by the misidentification of the victim.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 19, 1950, titled "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The article reports that Miss Anne Scott Thomson from Toronto, an associate curator at the Fogg Museum in Harvard College, was fatally injured by an alleged drunk driver in Cambridge. Initially, the bicycle she was riding was thought to be owned by Miss Barbara Rowell, a Wakefield girl, leading to confusion about the victim's identity. The article clarifies that the two young women lived together, and Miss Thomson borrowed Miss Rowell's bicycle for a ride when the accident occurred. The driver, a Somerville man, was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, and reckless driving. Miss Thomson died at Cambridge City Hospital, while the driver and a young man companion were treated for minor injuries.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl," indicating an accident involving a girl from Wakefield, Massachusetts, but the fatality occurred in Cambridge.

The article details the tragic incident involving Anne Scott Thomson, a Wakefield girl who was riding her bicycle in Cambridge. The following points are covered:

1. Anne Scott Thomson: She was an associate curator at the Harvard Museum at the time of the incident.
2. Bicycle Accident: She was riding her bicycle when she was struck by an automobile driven by a drunk driver. The driver was identified as a Somerville man who was charged with manslaughter, drunk driving, and driving to endanger.
3. Context of the Accident: Anne Thomson borrowed the bicycle of a friend, Miss Barbara Rowell, who was teaching at Harvard and had just received her fellowship. The two lived together in Cambridge.
4. Details of the Crash: Anne Thomson was hit by the car, bounced off a stone wall, and was then struck again by the car, causing her to continue down a 150-foot length of iron fence before resting on the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery.
5. Misidentification: Initially, there was confusion because the bike was owned by another person, and the first reports mistakenly identified the injured cyclist as Barbara Rowell.
6. Aftermath: The driver of the car and a companion were treated at Cambridge City Hospital for multiple injuries, but none were serious. Anne Scott Thomson, who was the daughter of Henry Thomson from Toronto, died at the hospital.

The newspaper article provides a detailed account of the tragic accident, the initial confusion, and the subsequent actions taken by the authorities and the families involved.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Wakefield Independent," dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads "Victim of Fatality in Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl," indicating that the person initially thought to be from Wakefield was not.

The article details an incident involving Miss Anne Scott Thomson, an associate curator for the Fogg Museum at Harvard College from Toronto, Canada. Miss Thomson was fatally injured while riding a bicycle in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The bicycle was owned by Miss Barbara Rowell, a Wakefield girl and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Rowell of 225 Vernon Street. Miss Rowell was not injured in the accident but was teaching at Harvard Fine Arts.

Miss Thomson borrowed Miss Rowell’s bicycle to take a ride at around 4:00 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon. She was struck by a vehicle driven by an alleged drunk driver, who was later identified as a Somerville man. The driver was charged with manslaughter, drunk driving, and driving to endanger. The driver and his companion were treated at a hospital for multiple injuries, none of which were serious.

The article mentions initial confusion because the bicycle belonged to Miss Rowell, leading to reports identifying the victim as Miss Rowell. The confusion was cleared up when Miss Rowell contacted the police and identified her bicycle. Miss Thomson, the victim, was the daughter of Henry Thomson of Toronto, and she died at Cambridge City Hospital the following morning.

The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads, "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl."

The article discusses a fatal accident involving two young women in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Miss Anne Scott Thomson, from Toronto, Canada, was riding a bicycle borrowed from her roommate, Miss Barbara Rowell, a Wakefield resident. Miss Thomson was struck by an alleged drunk driver and died from her injuries.

The confusion initially arose because the bicycle was owned by Miss Rowell, who lived in Wakefield, leading to initial misidentification of the victim. Miss Rowell was studying at Harvard and was not involved in the accident. The driver of the vehicle, a Somerville man, was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, and driving to endanger, and was released on $1,000 bail. Miss Thomson's father, Henry Thomson, was informed of her death and was present at the Cambridge City Hospital when she passed away. The driver and a young man companion were treated at the hospital for multiple injuries, none of which were serious.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Wakefield Independent, dated June 9, 1950. The headline reads "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl," addressing a case of mistaken identity following a fatal accident.

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

1. Initial Misidentification:

   • A bicycle accident involving a young woman occurred on a Saturday afternoon outside the Fogg Museum at Harvard College in Cambridge.
   • The injured woman was initially identified as a Wakefield girl, specifically Miss Barbara Rowell, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Rowell of 225 Vernon Street.

2. Correct Identification:

   • The injured woman was later correctly identified as Miss Anne Scott Thomson of Toronto, Canada.
   • Miss Thomson was an associate curator for the Fogg Museum and was riding a borrowed bicycle when the accident happened.

3. Details of the Accident:

   • Miss Thomson and her roommate were living at 41 Kirkland Street, Cambridge.
   • Around 4 o'clock, Miss Thomson borrowed Miss Rowell’s bicycle and was riding along Coolidage Avenue.
   • An automobile driven at high speed struck her, causing her to be thrown off the bike. She hit a stone wall, was thrown over an iron fence, and came to rest on the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery.

4. Aftermath:

   • Miss Thomson was taken to Cambridge City Hospital, where she died the following Sunday morning.
   • The driver of the car, a Somerville man, was charged with manslaughter, drunken driving, and driving to endanger. He was released on $1,000 bail.
   • The driver and a young male companion were treated at the hospital for injuries that were not serious.

The article clarifies the initial confusion regarding the identity of the accident victim and provides details about the incident and its aftermath.

This image displays an old newspaper clipping with its heading and some text visible. At the top left corner, there is a label with the following text:

New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
Box 2018, Boston 6 MA Hancock 6-9297

Item (e)
WAKEFIELD, Mass.
Independent
Circ. 4,711

JUN 1 1950

The headline of the newspaper article reads, "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The article discusses a tragic incident involving two individuals, Miss Anne Scott Thomson of Toronto, Canada, an associate curator for the Fogg Museum at Harvard College, and Miss Barbara Rowell, a Wakefield girl. The article reports the mistaken identity of a fatal accident victim due to similarities between the first radio reports and telephone calls. It mentions that the accident occurred due to a drunken driver and provides details of the aftermath involving hospitalization, the condition of the victims, and the legal consequences for the driver.

Just below the headline, parts of the article can be read, describing the circumstances of the accident, such as the location "Coolidge Ave," and the involvement of an automobile. It also mentions the release of a man on bail with an amount of $1,000.

Due to the age of the paper, the text is slightly discolored, and there are some visible creases, indicating that the newspaper clipping has been stored or preserved for quite some time.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping titled "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The article reports that Miss Anne Scott Thomson of Toronto, who was an associate curator for the Fogg Museum at Harvard College, was fatally injured by an alleged drunken driver in Cambridge on a Saturday afternoon. The bicycle she was riding belonged to Miss Barbara Rowell, a Wakefield girl who was teaching at Harvard Fine Arts for her Master of Arts degree.

The two women lived together at 41 Kirkland St., Cambridge. Miss Thomson borrowed Miss Rowell's bicycle to take a ride when she was hit by a car driving at high speed, causing her to strike a stone wall, bounce off it, and continue through a 150-foot length of iron fence before coming to rest on the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Confusion occurred initially because the bike was Miss Rowell’s, leading to mistaken identity in radio reports. A Somerville man was held by police and charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and driving to endanger. He was released on $1,000 bail. Miss Thomson died at Cambridge City Hospital on Sunday morning. The driver and a young man accompanying him were treated for multiple injuries, none serious.

There is a small label at the top left from the "New England Newclip Agency, Inc." with some details and a date stamp of June 19, 1950.

The image is a newspaper clipping from June 1, 1950, featuring a headline that reads "Victim of Fatality in Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The article discusses a tragic incident where a young girl, Miss Anne Scott Thomson, was fatally injured by an alleged drunk driver in Cambridge. The article provides details about the accident, including the fact that Miss Thomson was riding a borrowed bicycle and was struck by a car driven by a Somerville man who was later charged with drunk driving and other offenses.

The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the Wakefield Independent, dated June 19, 1950. The article is titled "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl" and is sourced from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, Massachusetts. The article details a tragic incident involving a bicycle accident in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Incident Overview:

   • Miss Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old associate curator at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard College, was fatally injured while riding a bicycle on Saturday afternoon in Cambridge.
   • The bicycle she was riding was owned by her roommate, Miss Rowell, a Wakefield girl and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Rowell of 225 Vernon Street, Wakefield.

2. Circumstances of the Accident:

   • Miss Thomson was riding along Coolidge Avenue when an automobile, driven at high speed, rounded a corner, bounced off a stone wall, and struck her.
   • The impact caused her to be thrown down a 150-foot length of iron fence, resulting in fatal injuries. She was found resting on the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery.

3. Misidentification:

   • Initial radio reports mistakenly identified the victim as Miss Rowell, leading to confusion and numerous calls to the Rowell residence from friends seeking to determine the accident's seriousness.
   • The misidentification was eventually corrected when the elder Rowells contacted the police, confirming that their daughter was safe and had not been involved in the accident.

4. Arrest and Charges:

   • A Somerville man was arrested by police and charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and driving to endanger.
   • He was released on a $1,000 bail.

5. Other Victims:

   • Miss Thomson, the driver of the car, and a young man who was a companion were also treated at the hospital for multiple injuries, though none were serious.

Visual Elements:

• The article is printed on aged paper, with visible creases and a slightly faded appearance, indicating its historical nature.
• The text is clear and legible, with a headline in bold, capital letters.
• The article includes a byline or attribution to the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., along with the publication details (Wakefield Independent, Circulation 4,711).

Context:

The article highlights a tragic accident involving a prominent figure and the subsequent confusion due to a misidentification, providing insight into the media coverage and public reaction of the time. The inclusion of specific details, such as the location, time, and individuals involved, underscores the importance of accurate reporting in historical news coverage.