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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated October 15, 1950. The headline reads "Stagecraft Show Ready at Harvard." The article discusses an upcoming exhibition at Harvard University featuring over 200 stage-set designs by three contemporary designers: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson. These designers are all Harvard graduates, and their works span 35 years of American theater history.

The exhibition is set to take place in several locations on the Harvard campus, including the Fogg Museum of Art, Widener Library, and Lamont Library. The display will include models of settings, some of which will be colored and lit.

In addition to the exhibition, there will be four lectures and a concert of theater music. The lectures are scheduled as follows:

  • Robert O'Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" on October 20.
  • Frederick W. Sternfeld on "Music and the Stage" on November 10.
  • Eliot Norton on "The Theatre Today" on November 24.

All events are scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. in the large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe dated October 15, 1950. The headline reads "Stagecraft Show ReadyatHarvard," indicating an upcoming exhibition related to stagecraft.

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Location and Date:

    • The event is set to take place at Harvard University.
    • The date mentioned is October 15, 1950.
  2. Event Details:

    • The exhibition is titled "ReadyatHarvard."
    • It features set designs by three designers: Donald Oenslager, Robert Edmond Jones, and Lee Simonson.
  3. Exhibition Information:

    • Over 200 stage-set designs are being displayed.
    • These designs are part of the Theatre Collection of the Harvard College Library.
    • The designs represent a span of 35 years of stagecraft in the American theatre, showcasing the works of Harvard graduates.
  4. Venues:

    • The displays will be seen in the Fogg Museum of Art, Widener Library, and Lamont Library.
  5. Additional Activities:

    • Four lectures and a concert of theatre music are scheduled during the exhibition.
    • The lectures will be held in the large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum at 4 p.m. on specific dates:
      • Robert O’Hearn, a scene designer, on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" on October 20.
      • Frederick W. Sternfeld, a professor of music at Dartmouth, on "Music and the Stage" on November 10.
      • Eliot Norton, a drama critic, on "The Theatre Today" on November 24.

The clipping suggests a comprehensive event focused on the history and evolution of stagecraft, featuring both visual displays and educational lectures.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated October 15, 1950. The headline reads "Stagecraft Show Ready at Harvard," and the subheading mentions that set designs by Oenslager, Jones, and Simonson are on view. The article details that more than 200 stage-set designs will be displayed at Harvard, featuring the work of three contemporary designers—all Harvard graduates—who represent 35 years of history in American theatre. The designs by Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson will be exhibited in the Fogg Museum of Art, Widener Library, and Lamont Library. The exhibition includes models of settings, some of which are colored and lighted. Additionally, there will be four lectures by authorities on theatre and a concert of theatre music during the exhibition. Speakers include Robert O'Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage," Frederick W. Sternfeld on "Music and the Stage," and Eliot Norton on "The Theatre Today." All events are scheduled for 4 p.m. in the large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated October 15, 1950. It announces an exhibition and series of events related to stagecraft at Harvard University.

Title and Headline:

  • The headline reads "Stagecraft Show Ready at Harvard."
  • It mentions set designs by notable designers: Oenslager, Jones, and Simonson.

Details of the Exhibition:

  • Over 200 stage-set designs will be on view at Harvard the following day.
  • The Theatre Collection of the Harvard College Library has brought together works from three contemporary designers, all Harvard graduates, representing 35 years of history in American theatre.
  • The designers featured are Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson.
  • The designs will be displayed in three locations: the Fogg Museum of Art, Widener Library, and Lamont Library.
  • The exhibition includes models of settings, some of which are colored and lighted.

Additional Events:

  • Four lectures by authorities on the stage will accompany the exhibition.
  • A concert of theatre music will be held during the exhibition period.

Lecture Schedule:

  • Robert O'Hearn, a scene designer, will speak on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" on October 20.
  • Frederick W. Sternfeld, professor of music at Dartmouth, will speak on "Music and the Stage" on November 10.
  • Eliot Norton, a drama critic, will speak on "The Theatre Today" on November 24.
  • All lectures are scheduled for 4 p.m. in the large Lecture Hall of Fogg Museum.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated October 15, 1950. The headline reads "Stagecraft Show Ready at Harvard," and it details an upcoming exhibition at Harvard College Library.

The article announces that over 200 stage-set designs will be on display, curated from the works of three contemporary designers: Donald Oenslager, Robert Edmond Jones, and Lee Simonson. These designers are all Harvard graduates and their works represent 35 years of American theatre history. The exhibition includes models of sets, some of which are colored and lit.

The designs will be displayed in the Fogg Museum of Art, Widener Library, and Lamont Library. Alongside the exhibition, there will be four lectures by authorities on the stage and a concert of theatre music. The lectures include:

  1. Robert O’Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" on October 20.
  2. Frederick W. Sternfeld, professor of music at Dartmouth, on "Music and the Stage" on November 10.
  3. Eliot Norton, drama critic, on "The Theatre Today" on November 24.

All lectures are scheduled for 4 p.m. in the Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum. The clipping also contains a stamp indicating it is from the Boston News Clip service, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated October 15, 1950. The headline reads, "Stagecraft Show Ready at Harvard," indicating an upcoming exhibition at Harvard University.

The article details an exhibition showcasing over 200 stage-set designs from three contemporary designers: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, who are all Harvard graduates. These designs represent 35 years of history in American theatre. The exhibition will be displayed in the Fogg Museum of Art, Widener Library, and Lamont Library.

The exhibition includes models of various settings, some of which are colored and lit. Additionally, there will be four lectures by notable figures in the theatre world during the exhibition period. The lectures are scheduled as follows:

  • Robert O'Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" on October 20.
  • Frederick W. Sternfeld, a professor of music at Dartmouth, on "Music and the Stage" on November 10.
  • Eliot Norton, a drama critic, on "The Theatre Today" on November 24.

All lectures are set to take place at 4 p.m. in the large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum.

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This image shows a clipped newspaper article titled "Stagecraft Show Ready at Harvard," dated October 15, 1950, from the Boston Globe in Boston, Massachusetts. The clip is attached to a piece of paper with the heading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP, 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."

The article announces an exhibition of over 200 stage-set designs on view at Harvard, organized by the Theatre Collection of the Harvard College Library. The exhibit showcases the works of three contemporary designers, Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, all Harvard graduates, representing 35 years of American theatre history.

The designs will be displayed in the Fogg Museum of Art, Widener Library, and Lamont Library, including models of settings, some colored and lighted. There will also be four lectures and a concert of theatre music during the exhibition.

The scheduled lectures include:

  • Robert O'Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" on October 20
  • Frederick W. Sternfeld on "Music and the Stage" on November 10
  • Eliot Norton, drama critic, on "The Theatre Today" on November 24

All events are scheduled for 4 p.m. in the large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum. The clipping has handwritten markings in red ink.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated October 15, 1950. The headline reads "Stagecraft Show Ready at Harvard" and the subheading reads "Set Designs by Oenslager, Jones, Simonson on View." The article discusses an upcoming exhibition at Harvard, where over 200 stage-set designs will be on view. It mentions that the exhibition is part of the Theatre Collection of the Harvard College Library, showcasing the works of three contemporary designers who are Harvard graduates. The designs by Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson will be displayed at various locations including the Fogg Museum of Art, Widener Library, and Lamont Library. The exhibition will feature models, settings, some colored and lighted, and it will coincide with four lectures by authorities on the stage and a concert of theatre music. Details about the lectures and their dates are also provided, with all lectures scheduled for 4 p.m. in the large Lecture Hall of Fogg Museum. The top right corner of the clipping has a red stamp or mark, possibly a library or archive stamp.

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The image shows a historical news clipping from the Boston Globe, dated October 15, 1950. The clipping is titled "Stagecraft Show Ready at Harvard" and is part of a collection labeled "Boston News Clip" from 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

Key Details from the Clipping:

  1. Event Overview:

    • The article announces a stagecraft exhibition at Harvard College Library, featuring the works of three contemporary designers: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson.
    • The exhibition includes more than 200 stage-set designs, representing 35 years of history in American theatre.
    • The designs will be displayed in the Fogg Art Museum, Widener Library, and Lamont Library.
  2. Exhibition Features:

    • The exhibition includes models of settings, some of which are colored and lighted.
    • In addition to the display, there will be four lectures by authorities on the stage and a concert of theatre music during the exhibition.
  3. Lectures and Speakers:

    • Robert O’Hearn, scene designer, will speak on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" on October 20.
    • Frederick W. Sternfeld, professor of music at Dartmouth, will speak on "Music and the Stage" on November 10.
    • Eliot Norton, drama critic, will speak on "The Theatre Today" on November 24.
    • All lectures are scheduled for 4 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum.
  4. Visual Markings:

    • The clipping has handwritten markings, including a large red number "1267" and the word "ReadyatHarvard" printed prominently at the top. These markings suggest the clipping may have been cataloged or indexed for archival purposes.

Context:

The clipping highlights an important cultural event at Harvard, showcasing the evolution of American theatre design through the works of influential designers. The inclusion of lectures and a concert indicates a multidisciplinary approach to celebrating stagecraft, combining visual art, music, and theatrical theory. The date and location (Boston, Massachusetts) place the event in the mid-20th century, a period of significant development in American theatre and design.

The overall presentation suggests the clipping is part of a historical archive, likely preserved for its relevance to theatre history and academic study.

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This is an old newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip. It is dated October 15, 1950, and is from the Globe Boston, Mass. The clipping is about a stagecraft show at Harvard University. The show features more than 200 stage-set designs by three Harvard graduates, Donald Oenslager, Robert Edmond Jones, and Lee Simonson. The designs are on display in the Fogg Museum of Art, Widener Library, and Lamont Library. The exhibition includes models of settings, some colored and lighted. There will also be four lectures on the stage and a concert of theatre music during the exhibition. The clipping includes the names of the lecturers and the dates of their talks.