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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

ARCH.2003.31, Rendition: 804264

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from The Globe, Boston, dated June 1, 1950. The headline on the clipping reads, "Fogg Museum Official Struck Riding Bicycle, Critically Injured." The article discusses an incident where Anne Scott Thomson, 25, an assistant curator at Harvard's Fogg Museum, was critically injured when an automobile, allegedly driven by a drunk driver, hit her bicycle along Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge.

The article mentions that the collision occurred at a high rate of speed, bounced off a stone wall, and hit the cyclist, causing severe injuries including a skull fracture, brain concussion, compound leg fracture, and internal injuries. The driver, Raymond M. Lowe, 25, of 38 Wyatt Street in Somerville, was booked at Cambridge Police Headquarters on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and driving so as to endanger.

The clipping also includes a smaller inset photo showing a bicycle, presumably the one involved in the incident. Below the main article, there is a section titled "Two Names on Danger List," which discusses other critically injured individuals in a separate accident. The article concludes with a mention of hazardous driving conditions due to afternoon showers, which led to two skidding accidents on the Newburyport Turnpike in the Topsfield area.

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This image shows a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping from June 18, 1950, originating from the Boston Globe newspaper. The clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Official Struck Riding Bicycle, Critically Injured," and it describes an incident where Anne Scott Thomson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at Harvard's Fogg Museum, was critically injured after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle. The driver of the car was allegedly intoxicated, and Thomson sustained multiple severe injuries, including a skull fracture, brain concussion, compound leg fracture, and internal injuries. The driver was identified as Henry M. Lowe, 25, of Somerville, and he was taken into custody and charged with operating under the influence of liquor and driving so as to endanger.

The clipping includes a photograph of the incident, showing a cyclist and a police officer at the scene of the accident. The article also mentions the Cambridge accident's contribution to the New England highway accident toll, which brought the count of injuries and fatalities for the day to four dead and 25 injured. The clipping is marked with the number "128F" in red ink. Additionally, the clipping is attached to a piece of paper labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."

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The image shows a piece of paper that has been torn into two pieces. The paper is a newspaper clipping, and it is from the Boston News Club. The clipping has a headline that reads "Fogg Museum Official Struck Riding Bicycle, Critically Injured." The article is about an incident involving a museum official who was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle and was critically injured. The article also includes a photograph of the official riding a bicycle. The paper has been torn into two pieces, and the torn edges are visible in the image. The torn edges suggest that the paper was torn by hand, possibly to remove the clipping from the newspaper. The image is in black and white, and the background is gray.

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A newspaper clipping is pinned to a gray background. The clipping has a title, "Fogg Museum Official Struck by Bicycle, Critically Injured." The clipping has a black and white image of a person riding a bicycle. The clipping has a small piece of paper attached to it with the words "Boston News Clip" and "June 18, 1950" written on it. The clipping has a red mark on it.

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The image shows a scanned or photographed newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 19, 1960. The clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Official Struck Riding Bicycles, Critically Injured" and appears to be a news article reporting on an incident involving a museum official who was critically injured while riding bicycles.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline:

    • The headline is prominently displayed at the top of the clipping:
      "Fogg Museum Official Struck Riding Bicycles, Critically Injured."
  2. Visual Elements:

    • There is a small photograph in the top right corner of the clipping. The photo shows a bicycle, likely the one involved in the incident. The bicycle is positioned against a brick wall, suggesting an urban setting.
  3. Text Content:

    • The article is written in a dense, columned format typical of newspapers from the era.
    • The text discusses the incident, mentioning the name of the museum official, Scott M. Pogg, and details about the accident.
    • The article includes quotes and commentary, such as:
      • "Scott M. Pogg, museum official, was critically injured yesterday when he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle near the Fogg Art Museum."
      • It also references other details, such as the location (near the Fogg Art Museum) and the circumstances of the accident.
  4. Additional Information:

    • The article includes bylines and other journalistic details, such as the name of the reporter (Patrolman Arnold) and the date of the incident.
    • There is a subheading or secondary title near the bottom of the clipping that reads: "The News in Brief", indicating that this might be part of a summary or digest section of the newspaper.
  5. Condition of the Clipping:

    • The clipping appears slightly worn or aged, with some discoloration and minor creases, suggesting it is a historical document.
    • There are some markings or annotations on the clipping, including a red "X" and some handwritten notes, possibly for archival or research purposes.

Contextual Clues:

  • The article is from June 19, 1960, and references the Fogg Art Museum, which is likely the Harvard Art Museums (formerly the Fogg Art Museum) in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The incident involves a museum official being struck by a car while riding a bicycle, highlighting a safety concern or accident in an urban setting.

Overall, the image captures a historical news report detailing a serious accident involving a museum official, providing a glimpse into mid-20th-century journalism and urban life.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping, which is a piece of paper that has been cut out from a newspaper and is now being displayed on a gray background. The clipping is long and narrow, with a headline that reads "Fogg Museum Official Struck Riding Bicycle, Critically Injured."

  • The clipping is attached to a piece of paper that has the words "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" printed on it.
  • The clipping is dated June 5, 1880.
  • The article is about a man named Fogg who was struck by a bicycle and critically injured.
  • The article includes a photo of a bicycle and a description of the accident.
  • The article also mentions that Fogg is an official at the Fogg Museum.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document that provides information about a news event that occurred in 1880.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 15, 1960. The clipping features a photograph of a man standing beside a bicycle, accompanied by an article titled "Fogg Museum Official Struck Riding Bicycle, Critically Injured." The article provides details about the accident, including the victim's name, Arnold V. C. Peterson, and his position as a curator at the Fogg Museum.

The clipping is attached to a larger piece of paper, which appears to be a receipt or invoice from the Boston News Clip. The receipt includes the date, June 15, 1960, and a handwritten note with the number "1988" in red ink. The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may have been scanned or photographed for archival purposes.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a historical event and highlights the importance of preserving news articles and other documents for future generations.

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The image presents a scanned newspaper clipping from an unknown publication, dated June 15, 1960.

  • The clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Official Struck-Riding Bicycle Critically Injured" and features a black-and-white photograph of a man riding a bicycle.
    • The headline is prominently displayed at the top of the clipping.
    • The photograph is positioned to the right of the headline, depicting a man wearing a suit and riding a bicycle.
  • The article is written in a formal tone and provides details about the incident.
    • The text is arranged in a columnar format, with multiple paragraphs discussing the accident.
    • The article appears to be a news report, providing factual information about the event.
  • A smaller clipping is attached to the top of the main article, featuring a headline that reads "BRATTON NEWS CLIP".
    • The smaller clipping is dated June 15, 1960, and includes additional text that is not fully legible.
    • The clipping is likely related to the main article, possibly providing further context or information.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the newspaper clipping.
    • The gray background is neutral and does not distract from the content of the clipping.

Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the newspaper clipping, allowing the viewer to read the article and understand the context of the incident.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, folded into a long, thin strip, with the headline "Fogg Museum Official Struck Riding Bicycle Critically Injured" prominently displayed at the top. The article is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of a man lying on the ground next to a bicycle.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Headline: Fogg Museum Official Struck Riding Bicycle Critically Injured
  • Photograph: A black-and-white image of a man on the ground beside a bicycle
  • Date: June 13, 1940 (written in red ink)
  • Source: Boston News Clips (with additional handwritten notes)

Visual Description:

  • The newspaper clipping is folded into a long, thin strip, with the headline and photograph visible at the top.
  • The article is written in small text, making it difficult to read.
  • The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clipping.

Overall Impression:

  • The image appears to be a historical document, likely from an archive or collection of vintage newspapers.
  • The use of a light gray background helps to highlight the newspaper clipping and its contents.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clipping Bureau, dated January 19, 1940. The main headline reads "Fogg Museum Official Track Riding Bicycle Critically Injured." The article reports on an accident involving Robert T. Haines, the director of the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. Haines was critically injured while riding his bicycle on a track, possibly at Harvard Stadium. The article includes a photograph of a bicycle, presumably the one involved in the accident.

The text of the article provides details about the incident, mentioning that Haines was riding his bicycle when he collided with a car driven by a student, resulting in severe injuries. It also mentions that Haines was taken to a hospital and that his condition was critical. The article further discusses Haines' background, his role at the Fogg Museum, and the circumstances surrounding the accident.

The newspaper clipping appears to be part of a larger collection or archive, as indicated by the handwritten notes and markings on the top portion of the clipping. The text is dense and continues down the length of the clipping, providing a detailed account of the event and its aftermath.