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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

ARCH.2003.31, Rendition: 804286

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The image shows a piece of news clipping from a newspaper called "Boston News Clip." The clipping is dated October 13, 1950, and is from Post Boston, Mass. The headline reads "Work of Designers at Fogg Museum." It announces an exhibition titled "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre," which is part of the museum's opening season. The exhibition is arranged in cooperation with the Harvard Theatre collection and honors three Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones, Class of 1910; Donald Oenslager, Class of 1923; and Lee Simonson, Class of 1909. The display will open to the public on Monday and continue through November 25th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The clipping is marked with a red temperature reading of "12-8°F" at the top. The paper appears slightly worn, indicating its age.

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This image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a news clipping from a publication in Boston, dated October 13, 1950. The clipping is titled "WORK OF DESIGNERS AT FOGG MUSEUM" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions that the museum has issued invitations for a preview of its opening exhibition of the season, "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre," scheduled for the following afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. The exhibit honors three leaders in the field, all Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson. The display will be open to the public from Monday through November 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The clipping includes a header that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with an address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." and a postmark from Boston, Mass. There is also a handwritten note "128-F" in red ink at the top of the clipping. The paper shows some signs of age, with slight discoloration and a few creases.

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This is a vintage newspaper clipping, dated October 13, 1950, from the “Boston News Clip” service based at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

The clipping announces a new exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum titled “Work of Designers at Fogg Museum,” specifically the opening exhibition of the season: “Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre.”

Key details from the article:

  • Preview: The Fogg Art Museum issued invitations for a preview of the exhibition “tomorrow afternoon from 4 until 6 o’clock.”
  • Public Opening: The exhibit would officially open to the public on Monday and run through November 25, with daily hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Featured Designers: The exhibition honors three prominent Harvard graduates known for their work in theater design:
    • Robert Edmond Jones (Class of 1910)
    • Donald Oenslager (Class of 1923)
    • Lee Simonson (Class of 1909)
  • Collaboration: The exhibit was arranged in cooperation with the Harvard Theatre collection.

Physical Characteristics:

  • The clipping is on aged, slightly yellowed paper.
  • It has been folded, as indicated by visible creases.
  • It features a handwritten annotation in red ink on the top edge: “12-8’ F” — possibly a filing code or internal reference used by the clipping service or recipient.
  • There is a faint red line underneath the phrase “Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre,” likely drawn to highlight the exhibition's title.
  • A small, rectangular envelope or mailing slip from “Boston News Clip” is partially tucked under the clipping, showing the service’s address and the date stamp “OCT 13 1950.”

Summary:

This is a historical news clipping documenting the opening of a significant exhibition of theater design at the Fogg Art Museum in 1950, spotlighting the work of three influential Harvard alumni. It’s a tangible artifact from mid-20th-century art and theater culture in Boston, preserved with the administrative markings of a clipping service.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper. The clipping has a white background with black text. The clipping has two parts. The top part of the clipping has the text "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" on it. Below that, there is an address, "120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass." The bottom part of the clipping has the date "OCT 13 1950" on it. The bottom part of the clipping has a red line on the left side. The bottom part of the clipping has the text "WORK OF DESIGNERS AT FOGG MUSEUM" on it.

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The image features two pieces of paper, one on top of the other, against a plain, light gray background. The top paper is a clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated October 13, 1950, with an address at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The bottom paper is a newspaper article titled "WORK OF DESIGNERS AT FOGG MUSEUM." It announces an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum honoring three Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones (Class of 1910), Donald Oenslager (Class of 1923), and Lee Simonson (Class of 1909). The exhibition, "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre," is scheduled to open the next day, from 4 PM to 6 PM, and will remain open to the public from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, until November 25.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated October 13, 1950, and published by the Post in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is titled "WORK OF DESIGNERS AT FOGG MUSEUM" and announces an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details from the Clipping:

  1. Event Title:
    The exhibition is titled "Three Designers" and focuses on the work of three notable designers who are Harvard graduates:

    • Robert Edmond Jones, Class of 1910
    • Donald Oenslager, Class of 1923
    • Lee Simonson, Class of 1909
  2. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition is a co-operation of the Harvard Theatre collection.
    • It will open to the public on Monday and continue through November 25.
    • Visiting hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
  3. Preview Information:

    • The Fogg Art Museum has issued invitations for a preview of the exhibition.
    • The preview is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, from 4 until 6 o'clock.
  4. Handwritten Note:

    • There is a handwritten note in red ink at the top of the clipping that reads "12-8" F, which may indicate a filing or cataloging reference, possibly denoting a date (December 8) or a filing code.

Visual Description:

  • The clipping appears to be a physical newspaper clipping, with visible creases and wear, suggesting it is an archival or historical document.
  • The text is typed, and the layout is typical of mid-20th-century newspaper design, with clear headings and structured paragraphs.
  • The overall tone and content suggest it is an announcement or press release intended for public dissemination.

This clipping provides historical context about an art exhibition focusing on theatrical designers, highlighting their contributions and the collaboration between the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard Theatre.

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This image is of a vintage newspaper clipping dated October 13, 1950, from "Post, Boston, Mass." The clipping includes the heading "WORK OF DESIGNERS AT FOGG MUSEUM" and details an announcement about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The preview is for an exhibition titled "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre," scheduled for the following day from 4 to 6 o'clock. It mentions the cooperation of the Harvard Theatre collection and honors three prominent Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones (Class of 1910), Donald Oenslager (Class of 1923), and Lee Simonson (Class of 1909). The public exhibit was set to open the following Monday and run through November 25, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are handwritten notations in red on the clipping, including "128-F."

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The image shows a clipped newspaper article titled "WORK OF DESIGNERS AT FOGG MUSEUM." It is from the Boston Post, dated October 13, 1950, with a label from "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" at 120 Tremont Street, Boston.

The article announces that the Fogg Art Museum has issued invitations for a preview of its upcoming exhibition titled "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre," scheduled for tomorrow afternoon from 4 until 6 o'clock. The exhibition is arranged with the cooperation of the Harvard Theatre collection and honors three leaders in the field, all Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones (Class of 1910), Donald Oenslager (Class of 1923), and Lee Simonson (Class of 1909).

The display is set to open to the public on the following Monday and will continue through November 25. Hours of public viewing are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. There is a handwritten annotation in red ink on the clipping, marked "12-8 - F."

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This image features a vintage newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip," with the address 120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass. at the top. The caption indicates that it is associated with the "Post" in Boston, Massachusetts, dated October 13, 1950.

The main article is titled "WORK OF DESIGNERS AT FOGG MUSEUM." It describes how The Fogg Art Museum has issued invitations for a preview of its opening exhibition of the season, titled "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre," which will be showcased the following afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. This exhibition, which is in cooperation with the Harvard Theatre collection, honors three leaders in the field who are all Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones from the class of 1910, Donald Oenslager from the class of 1923, and Lee Simonson from the class of 1909. The display will be open to the public starting Monday and will continue through November 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

There is a handwritten note in red ink on the clipping which reads "128-F." The paper appears slightly aged and worn, indicating it is an authentic historical document.

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  • A small vintage newspaper clipping arrangement on a light gray background.
  • Top piece: labeled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP,” with an address (120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.) and the date Oct 13, 1950.
  • Bottom piece: a larger clipping with the headline “WORK OF DESIGNERS AT FOGG MUSEUM,” discussing the Fogg Art Museum and a Harvard Theatre collection exhibit. It mentions leaders in the field and Harvard graduates (Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, Lee Simonson).
  • A red handwritten note (looks like “12-8-F”) is drawn on the upper edge of the bottom clipping.
  • The two pieces are slightly torn and stacked, giving a vintage press-clipping look.