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This image displays a scrapbook page or a newspaper clipping file, meticulously arranged with multiple obituary notices and news articles concerning the deaths of two professors from Harvard University: Professor Wilhelm R. Koehler and Professor Chandler R. Post.

All clippings are dated November 4, 1959, indicating they were published the day after the professors’ deaths.

Key Details from the Clippings:

1. Wilhelm R. Koehler, Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard:

   • Died at age 72 in Munich, Germany.
   • He was a native of Reval, Estonia, and a nationally recognized expert on medieval manuscripts.
   • He taught at Harvard for over 20 years before retiring in 1953.
   • He was also director of the Fogg Art Museum from 1918 to 1923.
   • He had completed several volumes on medieval and Renaissance periods.
   • Survived by his wife Margaret, a son Andreas of Hanover, N.H., and two sisters in Germany.
   • Headlines include “Koehler, Harvard Prof., Dies,” “Prof. Koehler Of Harvard Dies Abroad,” and “W.R. Koehler, Ex-Harvard Professor, Dies At 75” (the “75” appears to be an error, as other clippings list him as 72).

2. Professor Chandler R. Post, Professor of Fine Arts Emeritus at Harvard:

   • Died at age 79 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • An authority on Spanish painting and sculpture.
   • Taught at Harvard for 43 years.
   • Born in Detroit in 1880.
   • Retired in 1947.
   • Survived by his widow Margaret, a son William, and a brother, William (who also held a position at Harvard). He also had a sister, Mrs. Hiram Walker of Detroit.
   • Headlines include “Prof. Chandler Post,” “Prof. Post Dies,” “PROF. CHANDLER R. POST,” and “Chandler R. Post, 79, professor emeritus... died Monday.”

Additional Context:

• The clippings are from various news agencies and newspapers, including:

  • Boston Daily Record (Boston, MA)
  • New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. (Boston, MA)
  • Ohio News Bureau Co. (Cleveland, OH)
  • American Press Clipping Service (New York, NY)
  • Herald (New Britain, Conn.)
  • Enterprise (Leominster, Mass.)
  • Press (Bristol, Conn.)

• Handwritten annotations, likely made by the person who compiled the clippings, are visible on several articles:

  • “Clibbe 11–4” (possibly “Clipped 11-4”)
  • “12 Anne Dent 2” (perhaps identifying the clipping source or date)
  • “Worth 2-3797” (possibly a phone number or reference code)
  • “119 Nassau Street” (address for the clipping service)
  • “Tel. Worth 2-3797”
  • Red checkmarks or “X”s next to some articles.
  • “11–4–59” (reiterating the date)
  • The phrase “just a week before the Spanish government was to have conferred on him the ‘Encomienda de Isabel La Catolica’” is noted in one article about Prof. Post.

• The articles are affixed to a black page or board, likely part of a physical scrapbook or archive, showing slight signs of aging.

Overall Impression:

This is a historical collection of press coverage documenting the passing of two prominent Harvard art professors on the same day in 1959. The collection reflects their scholarly reputations, their contributions to art history, and their personal lives. The annotations suggest it was curated by someone—perhaps a colleague, family member, or researcher—interested in preserving their legacies.

(Note: One clipping erroneously states Koehler died at 75, while most others state 72; the correct age at death for Wilhelm R. Koehler was 72.)

The image shows a black and white photograph of a collection of newspaper clippings and articles pasted on a black background. These clippings appear to be from various newspapers, each containing news articles or obituaries about two individuals: Prof. Chandler R. Post and Prof. Wilhelm R. Koehler. Both were Harvard professors known for their expertise in Spanish painting and sculpture.

The articles are dated November 4, 1959, and November 5, 1959, indicating the deaths of these professors. Each clipping provides details about their academic careers, their positions at Harvard, and their contributions to the field of art history. The clippings are neatly arranged, with some overlapping, and there are handwritten notes on some of the articles, possibly indicating dates, sources, or other relevant information.

The overall condition of the clippings suggests they are part of a scrapbook or collection, likely kept by someone interested in the lives and works of these renowned scholars.

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1. Boston Daily Record: A headline reads "Koehler, Harvard Prof., Dies," detailing his academic career, his expertise in medieval art, and his contributions to the field.
2. New England Newspaper Agency: An article titled "Prof. Koehler Of Harvard Dies Abroad" provides additional context about his international work and legacy.
3. American Press Clipping Service: A clipping from the New York Times dated November 4, 1959, titled "W.R. Koehler, Ex-Harvard Professor, Dies At 75," summarizing his life and career.
4. Ohio News Bureau: Articles from Cleveland and Boston newspapers, including the Cleveland Press and Boston Record, offering further details on his academic achievements and passing.
5. Herald (British Columbia): A clipping from a Canadian newspaper, indicating the international reach of his work and the news of his death.

The clippings are accompanied by stamps, annotations, and other markings, suggesting they have been curated or preserved for historical or research purposes. The overall layout and content emphasize Koehler's significance as a scholar of medieval art and his long-standing association with Harvard University. The documents collectively provide a comprehensive overview of his life, career, and legacy.

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Each clipping is a small, rectangular piece of paper with black text, attached to the page by a small piece of tape. The clippings appear to be from various newspapers, including the Boston Daily Record, the Harvard Crimson, and the New York Times. They report on the death of Professor Wilhelm R. Koehler, an expert on French Renaissance sculpture, who passed away at the age of 75.

The clippings are interspersed with handwritten notes, including the date "Nov 4-1959" and the name "Koehler." The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is a personal scrapbook or archive, possibly created by someone who knew Professor Koehler or was interested in his work.

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The clippings are from various newspapers, including the Boston Daily Record, New England News Agency, and Ohio News Bureau Co. They provide a glimpse into Koehler's life and achievements, highlighting his expertise in medieval art and his contributions to the field.

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Newspaper Clippings:

• The clippings are yellowed and appear to be from November 4, 1959.
• They are arranged in four rows, with the top three rows containing four clippings each and the bottom row containing one clipping.
• The clippings are from various newspapers, including:
  • The Boston Daily Record
  • The Cambridge Mass. Record
  • The New York Times
  • The Kansas City Times
  • The Wooster, O. Record
  • The Herald (New Britain, Conn.)
  • The Enterprise (Leominster, Mass.)
  • The Bristol, Conn. Press
  • The Ohio News Bureau Co.

Obituaries:

• The obituaries are for:
  • Chandler R. Post, a Harvard University professor who died on November 3, 1959, at the age of 77.
  • Wilhelm R. Koehler, a Harvard University professor who died on November 3, 1959, at the age of 75.
• The obituaries provide information about the professors' lives, including their academic careers, research interests, and personal achievements.

Scrapbook Page:

• The scrapbook page is black and has a rectangular shape.
• It appears to be a standard scrapbook page, with a smooth surface and a slight texture.
• The page is likely made of a durable material, such as cardboard or paperboard, designed to hold the newspaper clippings in place.

Overall:

• The image suggests that the scrapbook was created to commemorate the lives and achievements of the two Harvard University professors.
• The use of newspaper clippings as a way to preserve and display information about the professors is a common practice in scrapbooking.
• The image provides a glimpse into the lives of two notable academics and their contributions to their field.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings, arranged in three rows of four or five articles each, within a black binder. The clippings are yellowed and feature various headlines, including:

• "W.R. Koehler, Authority on Medieval Art"
• "Koehler, Harvard Prof., Dies"
• "Prof. Koehler Of Harvard Dies Abroad"
• "W.R.Koehler, Ex-Harvard Professor, Dies At 75"
• "PROF C.R. POST, 77, DIES"

These headlines suggest that the clippings are primarily obituaries for two individuals: W.R. Koehler and Prof. C.R. Post. The articles appear to be from different newspapers, including the Boston Daily Record, Cambridge, Mass., and Kansas City, Mo.

The clippings are dated November 4, 1959, indicating that they were published on the same day. Some of the articles have handwritten notes or stamps on them, such as "Harvard 11-5-59" and "NOV 4 - 1959." The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the yellowed newspaper clippings.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of newspaper articles commemorating the deaths of two notable individuals, likely professors at Harvard University. The clippings provide a glimpse into the lives and achievements of W.R. Koehler and Prof. C.R. Post, and serve as a tribute to their memory.