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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with a newspaper clipping carefully pasted onto one of its pages. The clipping appears to be from the New England edition of the Christian Science Monitor, dated April 3, 1970. The article in the clipping is titled "The Play of Daniel & Curlew River" and discusses a double bill of religious operas being presented by the Harvard-Radcliffe Opera Society at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The article mentions that these operas are among the best productions, both musically and theatrically, in the last few years at Harvard. The two plays were written by Benjamin Britten. The article is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph, likely depicting a scene from one of the operas. The scrapbook itself has a green cover and the pages are slightly yellowed, indicating age.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, a student-run newspaper from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated April 30, 1970. The clipping is titled "The Play of Daniel & Curlew River."

The article is primarily focused on a double bill of religious operas being performed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from today through Saturday. The Leverett House Opera Society is highlighted for offering one of the best productions of these operas, both musically and theatrically, in recent years at Harvard.

The text begins with the description of these operas and mentions that the plays are part of a series that has been a staple at Harvard for several years. It also touches on the historical context and the significance of the performances, likely drawing attention to their cultural and educational importance.

The lower portion of the clipping includes a small photograph of what appears to be a section of a river or waterway, likely related to the "Curlew River" mentioned in the headline.

The clipping is taped down with what looks like a red piece of tape and is part of a larger book or magazine, possibly a collection of newspaper clippings.

The image shows an open book with an article from "The Harvard Crimson," dated April 30, 1970. The headline of the article is "The Play of Daniel & Curlew River." The article discusses a double bill of religious operas presented by the Leverett House Opera Society, which is described as one of the best productions musically and theatrically seen at Harvard in recent years. The two plays, "Daniel" and "Curlew River," were written by an 80-year-old Japanese composer. The article also mentions that the performances took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from Wednesday through Saturday. There is a smaller headline, "For Nonviolence on Friday," at the bottom of the page, but the details of this section are cut off and not fully visible. The article is accompanied by a photograph, but the details of the image within the photo are not clear. The book itself has a green hardcover, and the pages are slightly yellowed with age.

The image is a playbill for a double bill performance of two operas by Benjamin Britten: "The Play of Daniel" and "Curlew River." The performances took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from Tuesday through Saturday, ending on April 8, 1970.

Here are some additional details from the playbill:

1. Introduction:

   • The text at the top describes the rarity of seeing a double bill of religious opera staged by a professional opera society, emphasizing the uniqueness and quality of the performances.

2. The Plays:

   • "The Play of Daniel":
     • This medieval liturgical drama recounts the story of the biblical Daniel.
     • It is noted for its musical and theatrical elements, with praise for its staging and performance.
   • "Curlew River":
     • This is a modern parable based on a Japanese Noh play.
     • It tells the story of a madwoman's search for her lost son, which culminates in a moment of transcendent revelation.

3. Production Information:

   • The event was produced by the New England Opera Theater.
   • The artistic director was Joel Berglund.
   • The stage manager for "The Play of Daniel" was Nancy Frisay Geltzer.
   • The photograph on the playbill shows a scene from one of the performances.

4. Nonviolence Notice:

   • There is a stamp on the playbill indicating it was for nonviolence, signed by the Harvard University Center for Nonviolent Studies.

The playbill also includes some handwritten notes, suggesting that the performances were memorable and well-received.

The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically the Harvard Crimson, dated April 30, 1970. The article is titled "The Play of Daniel & Curlew River" and is about a double bill of religious operas being performed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from that day through Saturday.

The headline reads:
"The Play of Daniel & Curlew River
At the Busch-Reisinger Museum today through Saturday"

The article begins with:
"A DOUBLE BILL of religious operas may not be your idea of entertainment, but this year's Leverett House Opera Society offering is one of the best productions musically and theatrically, in the last few years at Harvard. The two plays were written 800 years ago..."

The rest of the article discusses the plays and their performances. The image also includes a small photo, likely of the stage setup or the performance space, and the bottom part of the article is cut off, indicating that it continues on another page.

The page is preserved in a book or album, with other pages visible on either side of the newspaper clipping. The clipping appears to be attached with tape, and there are some handwritten notes and annotations in the margins.

The image shows a page from a newspaper that has been clipped and placed inside a book. The newspaper article is dated April 3, 1970, and is from the "Harvard Crimson" in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The headline of the article is "The Play of Daniel & Curlew River" and it mentions that the play is being presented at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from that day through Saturday. The article discusses a double bill of religious operas, stating that it might not be everyone's idea of entertainment but is considered one of the best productions of the Leverett House Opera Society, both musically and theatrically, in recent years at Harvard.

The article also mentions the works of two playwrights, Daniel and Curlew River, with the plays written 800 years ago. There is a photograph included in the article showing a historical or archaeological site, likely related to the content of the plays being performed.

Additionally, there is another article clip below the main article, with the headline "For Nonviolence!" The article discusses a demonstration and includes a photograph of a person, likely a protestor, involved in a demonstration. The text mentions a "nonviolence" movement and includes names such as "Niel Belzer," "A. Winter," and "A. Winter's father," suggesting that the demonstration may have been organized or attended by individuals associated with Harvard University.

The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with two clippings pasted on it. The top clipping is a newspaper or magazine article titled "The Play of Daniel & Curlew River" with text describing a performance at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It includes details about Leverett House Opera Society and mentions two plays written by someone in Harvard. The cropping and slight discoloration around the clipping suggest the article has aged.

Above the clipping, there is a small white slip stamped with "HARVARD CRIMSON CAMBRIDGE, MASS." and dated "APR 3 0 1970," indicating the source of the clipping as the Harvard Crimson newspaper, specifically an edition from April 30, 1970.

The second, upside-down clipping partially overlaps the main article. It includes a photo of a person identified as "NEIL SELTZER, associate director of the Loeb," and text mentioning his involvement with Leverett House Opera. The rest of the text is not fully readable because of the clipping's orientation and partial coverage.

The page overall has a yellowed appearance indicating age, and the edges of the clippings show some wear and fading. The scrapbook page looks well-preserved and organized.

This image shows an open book or journal with a newspaper clipping inserted between its pages. The clipping is from the "Harvard Crimson" dated April 3, 1970, as indicated by the header on the top left, and it appears to be a page from the Music section. The headline of the article reads "The Play of Daniel & Curlew River." Beneath the headline, it mentions that these plays are being shown at the Busch-Reisinger Museum today through Saturday and goes on to provide some details about the performances and their significance. The text is old and has experienced some fading, there are visible creases and a slight discoloration on the clipping, suggesting age. The newspaper clipping obscures part of the text on the right page of the book/journal, and the exposed parts of the page are also aged and slightly discolored.

The image shows an open book with a page featuring a newspaper clipping. The clipping is titled "The Play of Daniel & Curlew River" and appears to be an article from a publication dated April 30, 1970, from Harvard Crimson, Cambridge, Mass. The article discusses a double bill performance of two plays, Daniel and Curlew River, staged at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The article highlights the religious nature of the plays, noting that they are not typical entertainment but rather serious theatrical productions. It mentions that the plays were written 800 years ago and were performed by the Harvard Opera Society. The text is partially visible, with some words and phrases cut off due to the clipping's placement within the book. The surrounding pages of the book are blank, suggesting that the clipping has been inserted or preserved as part of a collection or archive. The overall presentation indicates a historical or academic context, possibly related to theater, literature, or cultural preservation.

The image features a book that is open to a page with a combination of printed text and an inserted newspaper clipping. The book has a green spine and white pages. The left page contains a headline that reads "The Play of Daniel & Curlew River" in bold red letters. Below the headline, there is a brief description of the play, mentioning it is being performed at the Leverett House on the Harvard University campus. The right page has a continuation of the newspaper clipping, with additional text and a photograph of a person, possibly related to the play or its performers.