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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated June 24, 1965. The headline reads "Mrs. Langdon Warner, 78, Theodore Roosevelt's Cousin." The article reports the death of Mrs. Langdon d'O (Roosevelt) Warner, who was 78 years old and resided in Essex. She was the widow of Langdon Warner, an internationally known art expert and fellow of the Fogg Museum, and a second cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt.

Key points from the article include:

• Memorial services for Mrs. Warner were to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Harvard University Memorial Church.
• Mrs. Warner was born in New York and was a graduate of the Brearley School and the Institute of Musical Art in New York.
• She was one of the founders of the Junior League of New York.
• She traveled extensively with her husband in the Far East before settling in Cambridge in 1922.
• She founded the Bach Cantata Club, which performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and was president of the Greater Boston Oratorio Society.
• She directed the South End Music School and the Buckingham School Glee Club.
• She studied choral conducting with Dr. Archibald Davison and served as assistant conductor of the Radcliffe Choral Society and director of the Radcliffe Glee Club.
• She wrote "Korai Celadon" in collaboration with Mima Franziska Hall and a kindergarten book of hymns.
• She was raised in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and often accompanied President Theodore Roosevelt on his yacht.
• She leaves behind a son, Caleb of Lexington, two daughters, Miss Margaret Warner of Boston and Mrs. John L. Bokley Jr. of Cambridge, and a brother, Nicholas Roosevelt of Big Sur, California.

The article also includes a photograph of Mrs. Langdon Warner from 1948.

The image is a newspaper clipping dated 1965, titled "THS and FUNE," specifically mentioning Mrs. Langdon Warner, who passed away at the age of 78.

Here are the detailed points from the clipping:

1. Title and Headline:

   • The headline reads: "Mrs. Langdon Warner, 78, Theodore Roosevelt's Cousin."

2. Memorial Information:

   • The memorial services for Mrs. Langdon Warner, who was born Langdon d'O (Roosevelt) Warner, were scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Harvard University Memorial Church.

3. Biographical Details:

   • Background: Mrs. Warner was a widow of the late Langdon Warner and a second cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt.
   • Education: She graduated from the Brearley School and the Institute of Musical Art in New York.
   • Career and Activities:
     • She was a founding member of the Junior League of New York.
     • She traveled extensively with her husband, particularly in the Far East before settling in Cambridge in 1922.
     • She founded the Bach Contata Club and served as president of the Greater Boston Orchestral Society.
     • She was also involved in directing the South End Music School and the Buckminster School Glee Club.
     • Collaborated with Minna Franziska Holl on a book on music reading.
   • Conducting: She conducted chorals with Dr. Archibald Davidson and served as an assistant conductor of the Radcliffe Choral Society and as a director of the Radcliffe Choir.
   • Public Engagement: She was raised in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and accompanied President Theodore Roosevelt on his presidential yacht.

4. Family:

   • She is noted to have left behind a son, Caleb of Lexington; two daughters, Miss Margaret Warner of Boston and Mrs. Robert John Buckley, Jr. of Chatfield, Pa.; and a brother, Nicholas Roosevelt of Big Sur, California.

The newspaper clipping provides a detailed account of Mrs. Langdon Warner’s life, her family connections, and her various contributions to music and community organizations.

The image is a yellowed newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated Sierra 24, 1965. The headline reads "THIS AND FUNE," and the subheadline announces the death of Mrs. Langdon Warner, 78, Theodore Roosevelt’s cousin. The article details her memorial services, which were to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Harvard University Memorial Church, with her burial to follow on Tuesday.

The obituary provides a brief biography of Mrs. Warner, noting that her late husband was an internationally known art expert and a fellow of the Fogg Museum for research in Asia. She was born in New York, a graduate of the Brearley School and the Institute of Musical Art. She was one of the founders of the Junior League of New York. The article mentions her extensive travels with her husband, her settlement in Cambridge in 1922, and her founding of the Bach Contata Club. Additionally, she sang with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and served as president of the Greater Boston Orchestral Society. She also directed the South End Music School and the Buckingham School Glee Club.

The article also highlights her work in choral conducting, her collaboration on a book on music reading, and her authorship of "Korai Celadon in America," a kindergarten book of songs for the concert series. She is survived by a son, Caleb of Lexington; two daughters, Miss Margaret Warner of Boston and Mrs. Robert John Buckley, Jr. of Chatham, Pa.; and a brother, Nicholas Roosevelt of Big Sur, Calif. A 1948 photo of Mrs. Langdon Warner is included in the clipping.

The image is an obituary clipping from the Boston Herald, dated 1965, announcing the death of Mrs. Langdon Warner and detailing her life and accomplishments.

Headline:

• Mrs. Langdon Warner, 78, Theodore Roosevelt’s Cousin

Key Points of the Obituary:

1. Memorial Services:

   • Memorial services for Mrs. Langdon d’O (Roosevelt) Warner, 78, of Essex, widow of the late Langdon Warner, and a second cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt, will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Harvard University Memorial Church. She died on Tuesday.

2. Her Late Husband:

   • Her late husband was an internationally-known art expert and a fellow of the Fogg Museum for research in Asia.

3. Background and Education:

   • Born in New York, she was a graduate of the Brearley School and the Institute of Musical Art in New York.
   • She was one of the founders of the Junior League of New York.

4. Travel and Settling:

   • She traveled extensively with her husband throughout the Far East before settling in Cambridge in 1922.

5. Cultural Contributions:

   • Founded the Bach Cantata Club, sang with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and was president of the Greater Boston Orchestral Society.
   • Served as director of the South End Music School and the Buckingham School Glee Club.
   • Studied choral conducting with Dr. Archibald Davison and served as assistant conductor of the Radcliffe Choral Society and director of the Radcliffe Choir.
   • Authored "Korai Celadon in America," a kindergarten book, and a book on music reading in collaboration with Minna Franziska Hall.

6. Family:

   • She was raised in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and was often accompanied in her youth by President Theodore Roosevelt, who used her family’s dock.
   • She leaves behind a son, Caleb L.W. Warner of Boston; two daughters, Miss Margaret Warner of Boston and Mrs. Robert John Buckley, Jr. of Chatham, New Hampshire; and a brother, Nicholas Roosevelt of Big Sur, California.

The obituary is accompanied by a photograph of Mrs. Langdon Warner, dated 1948.

The image is a newspaper obituary from the Boston Herald, dated September 24, 1965. It is titled "THS AND FUNE" at the top, likely a typo for "THIS AND FUNERAL."

The obituary is for Mrs. Langdon Warner, who was 78 years old at the time of her death. She was identified as Theodore Roosevelt's cousin. The memorial services for Mrs. Warner were scheduled to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Harvard University Memorial Church.

The article provides several details about her life:

• She was born in New York and was a graduate of the Brearley School and the Institute of Musical Art in New York.
• Her husband, Langdon Warner, was an internationally known art expert and a fellow of the Fogg Museum for research in Asia.
• Mrs. Warner was one of the founders of the Junior League of New York.
• She and her husband traveled extensively throughout the Far East before settling in Cambridge in 1922.
• She founded the Bach Contata Club, sang with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and served as president of the Greater Boston Orchestral Society.
• She was also director of the South End Music School and the Buckingham School Glee Club.
• She studied choral conducting with Dr. Archibald Davison and served as assistant conductor of the Radcliffe Choral Society and as a director of the Radcliffe Choir.
• She wrote "Korai Celadon," a kindergarten book of songs for the concert series.
• She collaborated with Minna Franziska Holl on a book on music reading.
• She was raised in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and often in her youth was accompanied by President Theodore Roosevelt.
• She leaves behind a son, Caleb of Lexington, two daughters, Miss Margaret Warner of Boston and Mrs. Robert John Buckley Jr. of Chatham, Pa., and a brother, Nicholas Roosevelt of Big Sur, Calif.

The article includes a photograph of Mrs. Langdon Warner, taken in 1948.

The image is a newspaper clipping from 1965, titled "THS AND FUNE," which appears to be an obituary for Mrs. Langdon Warner. Here are the details:

1. Headline and Main Information:

   • The headline reads: "Mrs. Langdon Warner, 78, Theodore Roosevelt's Cousin."
   • It mentions the age of Mrs. Warner as 78 at the time of her passing.

2. Memorial Service Details:

   • Memorial services for Mrs. Langdon d'O (Roosevelt) Warner are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Harvard University Memorial Church.
   • The date of her death is Tuesday, and the obituary is dated 1965.

3. Biographical Information:

   • Mrs. Warner was the widow of Langdon Warner and the second cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt.
   • Her late husband was an internationally-known art expert and a fellow of the Fogg Museum for research in Asia.
   • She was born in New York and graduated from the Brearley School and the Institute of Musical Art.
   • She was a founder of the Junior League of New York.
   • Mrs. Warner traveled extensively with her husband throughout the Far East before settling in Cambridge in 1922.

4. Musical and Community Contributions:

   • She founded the Bach Contata Club and sang with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
   • She served as president of the Greater Boston Orchestral Society.
   • She was the director of the South End Music School and the Buckingham School Glee Club.
   • She studied choral conducting with Dr. Archibald Davidson and served as assistant conductor of the Radcliffe Choral Society and director of the Radcliffe Choir.
   • She wrote a kindergarten book of songs called Korai Celadon.

5. Family Background:

   • She was raised in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and often in her youth was accompanied by President Theodore Roosevelt.
   • She left a son, Caleb of Lexington, two daughters, Miss Margaret Warner of Boston and Mrs. Robert John Buckley, Jr. of Chatam, Pa., and a brother, Nicholas Roosevelt of Big Sur, Calif.

6. Additional Information:

   • The image includes a 1948 photo of Mrs. Langdon Warner.

The clipping also includes a handwritten note at the top, reading "Boston Herald, Sierra 24, 1965."

The image shows a newspaper clipping reporting the death of Mrs. Langdon Warner, aged 78, who was the widow of Langdon Warner and the second cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt. A memorial service is scheduled to be held at Harvard University Memorial Church.

The article details her late husband's career as an internationally-known art expert and a fellow of the Fogg Museum for research in Asia. It also touches upon Mrs. Langdon Warner's own background, stating that she was born in New York and was a graduate of the Brearley School and the Institute of Musical Art. She was noted for founding the Bach Cantata Club, which sang with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and for serving as the president of the Greater Boston Orchestral Society.

Additionally, Mrs. Warner's contributions to music and education are mentioned, including studying choral conducting with Dr. Archibald Davidson, helping with the Radcliffe Choral Society, and writing a kindergarten book of songs. Her family connections are also provided, noting her upbringing in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and her encounters with President Theodore Roosevelt.

The article mentions her surviving family members, including a son, two daughters, and a brother, though their names and locations are listed in the article. A note in the upper right corner indicates the year 1965 and some handwriting is visible at the top.

This image shows a newspaper obituary clipping with the headline "Mrs. Langdon Warner, 78, Theodore Roosevelt's Cousin." The obituary is from the Boston Herald, dated June 24, 1965 (handwritten at the top).

The text details the memorial services for Mrs. Langdon d'O (Roosevelt) Warner of Essex, widow of Langdon Warner, and second cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt. It mentions that she died on a Tuesday and that the memorial services will be held at Harvard University Memorial Church.

The obituary highlights her late husband's career as an internationally known art expert and fellow of the Fogg Museum for research in Asia. It provides information about her background, including being born in New York and her education at the Brearley School and the Institute of Musical Art in New York. She was a founder of the Junior League of New York and traveled extensively with her husband before settling in Cambridge in 1922.

Mrs. Warner's musical contributions are noted, including founding the Bach Contata Club, serving as president of the Greater Boston Orchestral Society, and being the director of the South End Music School and Buckingham School Glee Club. She had studied choral conducting and participated in various choral societies. She also wrote a kindergarten book of songs called Korai Celadon in America.

The obituary mentions collaborations with Minna Franziska Holl on a book on music reading, her upbringing in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and connections to President Theodore Roosevelt, including the use of the presidential yacht at her family's dock.

The article concludes by listing her survivors: a son named Caleb of Lexington, two daughters (Miss Margot Warner of Boston and Mrs. Robert John Buckley Jr. of Chatham, PA), and a brother, Nicholas Roosevelt of Big Sur, California.

There is a black-and-white photo labeled "Mrs. Langdon Warner (1948 photo)" included beside the text.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or obituary from the Boston Herald, dated June 24, 1965. The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of a woman, captioned "Mrs. Langdon Warner (1948 photo)." The text provides information about Mrs. Langdon Warner, who was 78 years old at the time of her death. She was the widow of Langdon Warner, a well-known art expert and researcher in Asia, and the second cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt.

The clipping mentions that memorial services for Mrs. Langdon Warner were held at the Harvard University Memorial Church. It highlights her contributions to the arts, including her involvement in the Junior League of New York, her founding of the Bach Contata Club, and her collaboration with Minna Franziska Holl on a book about music reading. The text also notes her education, which included studying at the Brearley School, the Institute of Musical Art in New York, and the South End Music School.

Additionally, the clipping provides details about her family, including her son, Caleb of Lexington, two daughters, Miss Margaret Warner of Boston and Mrs. Robert John Buckley, Jr. of Chatham, and a brother, Nicholas Roosevelt of Big Sur, California. The clipping serves as an obituary and a tribute to Mrs. Langdon Warner's life and accomplishments.

The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Mrs. Langdon Warner, 78, Theodore Roosevelt's Cousin" from the Boston Herald, June 24, 1965. The article is a memorial notice for Mrs. Langdon Warner, who was 78 years old at the time of her death.

Key Details from the Image:

Headline and Title:

• The headline reads: "Mrs. Langdon Warner, 78, Theodore Roosevelt's Cousin", indicating her relation to former President Theodore Roosevelt.
• The article is part of a section titled "THIS AND FUNE", suggesting it is an obituary or tribute.

Content Overview:

• Memorial Services: Memorial services for Mrs. Langdon Warner are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Harvard University Memorial Church. She passed away on Tuesday.
• Background Information:
  • She was the widow of Langdon Warner, a nationally-known art expert and fellow of the Fogg Museum for research in Asia.
  • She was born in New York and graduated from the Brearley School and the Institute of Musical Art in New York.
  • She was one of the founders of the Junior League of New York.
  • She traveled extensively with her husband throughout the Far East before settling in Cambridge in 1922.
  • She founded the Bach Cantata Club, sang with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and served as president of the Greater Boston Presidential Society, the South End Music School, and the Buckingham School Glee Club.
  • She studied choral conducting with Dr. Archibald Davidson and served as assistant conductor of the Radcliffe Choral Society and as a director of the Radcliffe Choir.
  • She wrote "Korai Celadon in America", a kindergarten book, and composed songs for a concert series.
  • She collaborated with Minna Franziska Holl on a book about music reading.
  • She was raised in Oyster Bay, L.I., and often accompanied President Theodore Roosevelt on the presidential yacht, using her family’s dock.
  • She is survived by a son, Caleb, two daughters (Miss Margaret Warner of Boston and Mrs. Robert John Buckley, Jr. of Chatham, Pa.), and a brother, Nicholas Roosevelt of Big Sur, Calif..

Photograph:

• There is a black-and-white photograph of Mrs. Langdon Warner on the right side of the article. The caption beneath the photo reads: "MRS. LANGDON WARNER (1948 photo)", indicating the photo was taken in 1948.

Handwritten Notes:

• At the top of the clipping, there is handwritten text that reads "Boston Herald, June 24, 1965", confirming the source and date of the article.

Overall Context:

The clipping provides a detailed tribute to Mrs. Langdon Warner, highlighting her significant contributions to the arts, music, and civic organizations. It also emphasizes her connection to President Theodore Roosevelt and her legacy as an influential figure in her community. The inclusion of a photograph and handwritten date adds a personal touch, suggesting the clipping may have been preserved for historical or sentimental reasons.