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The image is a photograph of a torn piece of a newspaper clipping, specifically a news article from the "Evening Globe" in Boston, Massachusetts, dated October 12, 1950. The headline reads, "Theatre Talk: Fine Exhibit of Stagecraft Opens at Harvard Monday," authored by John Wm. Riley. The clipping discusses the opening of an exhibit focusing on stagecraft, featuring the works of three Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson.
The article mentions that the exhibit, "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre," is at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, and it will be open to the public from October 16 to November 25, with daily hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The newspaper clipping is marked with a red pencil number "128F" and has been cut out and pasted on a plain background. The texture and color of the paper are aged, suggesting it is from a historical source. The column appears to be discussing the contributions of these designers to the world of theater and the cultural activities at Harvard University, including the Harvard Dramatic Club and the Hasty Pudding.
The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Evening Globe" dated October 12, 1950. The clipping is titled "Theatre Talk: Fine Exhibit of Stagecraft Opens at Harvard Monday" and is written by John Wm. Riley. The article discusses an exhibit at Harvard University focusing on stagecraft and design, highlighting the work of three Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson. The exhibit, titled "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre," showcases more than 100 productions from 1915 to the present, including original drawings, models, photographs, and samples of final products. The article also mentions related events, such as lectures and a concert, scheduled in conjunction with the exhibit. The clipping is from Boston, Mass., and includes the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." at the top. There is some red ink marking and the number "128F" on the clipping.
This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, mounted on a piece of light beige cardstock with a slightly torn top edge. The clipping is from the Boston Evening Globe, dated October 2, 1950, and is titled “Theatre Talk: Fine Exhibit of Stagecraft Opens at Harvard Monday” by John W. Riley.
The article discusses a major exhibition of theatrical design at Harvard University, highlighting the history of stagecraft at the university since the departure of George Pierce Baker in 1925. It focuses on an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum titled “Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre,” which features the work of three Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson.
The article notes that the exhibit contains over 100 productions from 1922 to 1950, including original designs, set models, photographs, and programs. Notable productions mentioned include Oenslager’s Bury the Dead, Jones’s Ah, Wilderness!, and Simonson’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It also mentions that both Simonson and Oenslager were students of Baker, and Jones was a member of the Harvard Dramatic Club.
The exhibit was scheduled to be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fogg Art Museum, with concurrent events including three “theatre lectures” at Fogg and a concert at the Museum of Fine Arts by Boris Goldovsky.
The clipping is clearly from the early 1950s, with the paper slightly yellowed. At the top of the cardstock, a stamp or label reads “BOSTON NEWS CLIP, 150 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” and there is a red handwritten marking (possibly “135P”) near the title. The copyright notice for the Globe is also visible.
Overall, the image captures a historical artifact documenting an important moment in American theatre history and Harvard’s continuing legacy in stage design and literary arts.
The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping with an article about a fine exhibit of stagecraft that opened at Harvard on Monday. The clipping is from the Boston News Glob Evening Globe, dated October 12, 1950. The article is titled "Theatre Talk Fine Exhibit of Stagecraft Opens at Harvard Monday" and is written by John W. Riley.
The article discusses the efforts of George Pierce Baker, who has been teaching and directing theatrical activities at Yale University, to bring a collection of theatrical materials to Harvard. The exhibit includes a wide range of items, such as original drawings for sets and costumes, samples of final productions, and photographs of actors in various roles. Notable contributors to the exhibit include Donald Grant Mitchell, an actor and director, and Lionel Barrymore, who has appeared in productions such as "Macbeth" and "Peter Pan."
The exhibit is open to the public at the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, and there will be three free lectures during the exhibit's run. Additionally, a lecture on the art of music design will be given by Van Lingen, and a concert featuring Boris Goldovsky will be held at the same location.
The image features a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Globe, dated October 12, 1950. The clipping is titled "Theatre Talk" and is written by John W. Riley. The article discusses an exhibition of stagecraft at Harvard University, highlighting the work of George Pierce Baker, who played a significant role in shaping the drama school at Yale University. The article mentions that Baker, who passed away in 1935, left behind a legacy of inspiring and providing ground for many notable playwrights.
The clipping includes a red line that cuts through the text, possibly indicating a specific section of interest or highlighting an error in the original document. The article also mentions the involvement of Dr. William Van Lenep, who has been curating a collection of stagecraft materials at the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard for over a year. The collection includes original drawings, costumes, and samples of final productions from various designers and productions.
The clipping is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the presence of another clipping attached to it, although the content of this second clipping is not visible in the image. The clipping is displayed on a gray background, with a watermark in the upper right corner indicating the copyright of the Evening Globe.
The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated October 23, 1950, and published by the Evening Globe of Boston, Massachusetts. The article is titled "Theatre Talk: Fine Exhibit of Stagecraft Opens at Harvard Monday" and is written by John W. Riley.
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The article announces an exhibit of stagecraft at Harvard University, highlighting its historical and artistic importance. It features a diverse collection of theatrical artifacts, including designs, photographs, programs, and manuscripts, representing the work of notable playwrights, designers, and actors. The exhibit is part of Harvard's centenary celebration of dramatic activity and includes public access and special events, such as a lecture by Robert Edmond Jones and a musical program. The exhibit opens on Monday, October 24, 1950, and is located in the Fogg Art Museum.
This is a photograph of a newspaper clipping titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from the "Evening Globe" dated October 12, 1950. The headline of the article reads "Theatre Talk - Fine Exhibit of Stagecraft Opens at Harvard Monday," and it is written by John Wm. Riley.
The article discusses a stagecraft exhibit at Harvard that showcases the work of George Pierce Baker and others involved in playwriting and the drama school at Yale and Harvard since 1925. It mentions the theatrical archives at Harvard and elaborates on the Harvard Theatre Collection curated by Dr. William Van Lennep. The collection includes photographs, pictures, theoretical studies, and plays available to those who want to inspect them or are in show business. The article points out that this collection is a significant attraction in Boston.
Additionally, it talks about the work of three designers, Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, who are all Harvard graduates and have contributed to modern theatre and stagecraft. Their work spans many productions and their designs are noted as an essential part of the exhibit.
The article provides information about public viewing times, lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, and other related events.
The physical state of the clipping is preserved, though it exhibits some discoloration and wear indicative of its age. It has been stamped with the library or archive reference number "1385" in red ink and has a red mark across the newspaper's name and date stamp.
This is an image of a newspaper clipping titled "Fine Exhibit of Stagecraft Opens at Harvard Monday." The clipping appears to be from the Boston Evening Globe, dated October 12, 1950. The article, written by John Wm. Riley, discusses the establishment of a stagecraft exhibit at Harvard University.
It mentions the contributions of George Pierce Baker, who greatly influenced dramatic arts through his 47 Workshop and teaching at Yale. The article highlights the efforts of Dr. William Van Lennep, who curated the exhibit with items from Harvard’s Theatre Collection.
The exhibition showcases work from three prominent designers, Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, all Harvard graduates. It includes drawings, models, props, costumes, and materials from 100 productions, offering a notable historical perspective.
The exhibition runs from October 16 to November 25 at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, with related lectures and concerts scheduled as well. Additional details about the exhibited works and their significance to theater history are sprinkled throughout the article.
This image is a newspaper clipping titled "Theatre Talk: Fine Exhibit of Stagecraft Opens at Harvard Monday," authored by John Wm. Riley. The clipping is from the Evening Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, dated October 12, 1950, and has a label at the top indicating it is a Boston news clip.
The article discusses a stagecraft exhibit opening at Harvard, highlighting the theatrical activities at Harvard, particularly the influence of George Pierce Baker, who left Harvard in 1925 to teach at Yale and founded a workshop that inspired many people in theatre. It notes the Harvard Dramatic Club's activities and mentions Dr. William Van Lennep, who oversees the Harvard Theatre Collection, a rich resource for theatre enthusiasts containing programs, props, photographs, designs, and theoretical studies.
The article further details a special exhibit in collaboration with the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing the work of three Harvard graduates and designers—Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson—featuring more than 100 productions from 1915 to the present. It mentions specific notable productions and the designers' contributions to theatre.
The exhibit is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge from October 16 to November 25. It also includes information about related lectures and a concert at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, with names and dates of the lecturers and performers.
There are some handwritten red marks, including "138 F" near the top and underlined sections, as well as a smudge or stain near the middle of the clipping.
A vintage newspaper clipping collage mounted on a light gray background. The top piece is a small card labeled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with an address (120 Tremont Street) and a date stamp “OCT 12 1950” from the Evening Globe. Below it is a long, narrow clipping with the headline “Theatre Talk Fine Exhibit of Stagecraft Opens at Harvard Monday” by John Wm. Riley. The article text is dense and runs in a single-column format, with some red marks or annotations along the edges. The overall look is of aged paper cutouts arranged as a vertical bookmark-like strip.