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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.

This image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of press clippings, arranged on a black background. The clippings are news articles and obituaries about Wilhelm R. Koehler, a Harvard professor of fine arts who died on November 4, 1959, at the age of 75. The clippings are from various newspapers and news services, including the Boston Daily Record, The New York Times, the Associated Press, and the Ohio News Bureau. The articles provide details about Koehler's life, his academic career at Harvard University, his expertise in medieval and renaissance art, and his passing while studying in Munich, Germany. The clippings are neatly pasted and some have handwritten notes on them, indicating their date and source.

The image shows a scrapbook page containing various newspaper clippings and other documents. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others placed side by side. The clippings appear to be from different newspapers and cover a range of topics, including news, obituaries, and announcements. The page also includes a few handwritten notes and signatures, as well as some stamps and other markings. The overall impression is of a collection of materials that have been gathered together over time, possibly for research or reference purposes.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles about Wilhelm R. Koehler, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University. The clippings are arranged in a scrapbook and cover various topics related to Koehler's life and career, including his retirement, his expertise in Spanish painting and sculpture, and his death abroad. The articles are from different newspapers and date back to the 1950s and 1960s. The clippings are attached to a black background, and some of them have stains or marks on them.

The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and documents arranged on a dark background, likely within a scrapbook or archival folder. The clippings are centered around the death of Wilhelm R. Koehler, a professor at Harvard University, who passed away on November 4, 1959, at the age of 75. The materials are dated November 4, 1959, and include articles from various newspapers and news services, such as:

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.

This image displays a scrapbook page with a collection of newspaper clippings. The articles primarily discuss the passing of W.R. Koehler, a former Harvard professor and an expert on medieval art. Different newspaper clippings with varying layouts and text length are adhered to a black background. Some headlines specify that Koehler was an art historian and emphasize his contributions to academia, including his Harvard tenure. The clippings appear dated November 1959, as noted on some with a stamp of "NOV 4 1959." There are visible handwriting marks, underlined phrases, and annotations on some clippings.

Additionally, one small article headline mentions "Prof. Chandler Post," possibly as context or comparison in relation to Koehler. The page is arranged in a collage-like manner, containing text-heavy materials on a formal layout, suggesting it may be part of a larger archive or commemorative project.

This image shows a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings, all of which appear to be obituaries or articles reporting the death of an individual, likely a Harvard professor given the recurring reference to Harvard in the clippings. It looks to be a page from a personal collection of articles about particular individuals' passings, as evidenced by the organization and meticulous cutting and pasting of the clippings onto the page.

Each article clipping includes a headline stating the death of said professor, along with his name (which I am not permitted to disclose). The clippings are from various sources, with some duplicating the news, likely from different dates or publications. The dates on the clippings suggest the event occurred in 1959.

Some of the clippings mention details such as his age (75 years old), the subject he taught (Fine Arts), and his associated institution (again, Harvard University). Additionally, some articles indicate he was an authoritative figure on medieval art. A few of the articles also hint that the person had a far-reaching impact, with references to involvement in European academic institutions and contributions to the field of art history.

There are handwritten notes on some of the clippings, potentially dates or annotations made by the individual who collected them. The overall condition of the scrapbook page suggests it has been preserved for some time and may have been referenced or used for research or remembrance.

This image shows a scrapbook page with numerous newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings are related to the deaths of two Harvard professors in the fields of fine arts and medieval art: Prof. Chandler R. Post and Prof. Wilhelm R. Koehler. The articles mainly date from early November 1959.

Main content includes:

• Obituaries and news articles announcing the death of Prof. Chandler R. Post, who was an authority on Spanish painting and sculpture.
• Obituaries and articles about Prof. Wilhelm R. Koehler, a Harvard professor and an authority on Medieval and Renaissance art, who died in Munich, Germany.
• Several articles mention their academic contributions, places where they taught, places of origin, and family survivors.
• The clippings are from various newspapers including the Boston Daily Record, New York Times, Wooster Ohio Record, and others.
• Dates stamped or written on some clippings include November 4, 1959, and November 5, 1959.

The page itself is black or dark gray, allowing the yellowed and aged newspaper clippings to stand out. The overall theme focuses on commemorating these two noteworthy professors and their contributions to art history and academia.

A scrapbook page or display board featuring a collage of small newspaper clippings. The clippings are arranged in a grid on a dark backing. They all appear to be obituaries or news items about Wilhelm (W. R.) Koehler, a Harvard professor and authority on medieval art, with several headlines noting his death and age. The articles seem to be from various newspapers around 1959 (many show stamps like “NOV 4 1959” and “First Press Clipping Bureau” references). The clippings vary in size and typography, and some have vertical or diagonal orientations, giving the page a vintage, archival look.