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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, dated October 15, 1950. The article is titled "Theatre Art at the Fogg" and announces the opening of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing the work of three designers for contemporary theater. The exhibition is set to run until November 23.

Key points from the article include:

  • The designers featured in the exhibition are all Harvard men.
  • The display was arranged in collaboration with the Harvard Theatre Collection.
  • A series of free lectures are scheduled in the Fogg Lecture Hall at 4 p.m., including:
    • October 20: Robert O'Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage"
    • November 10: Frederick W. Sternfeld on "Music and the Stage"
    • November 24: Elliott Norton on "The Theatre Today"
  • The Boston Museum is collaborating with the Fogg by offering lectures on Sundays in November:
    • November 5: William B. Van Lennep on "Design for the Contemporary Theatre"
    • November 12: A concert of "Music for the Contemporary Theatre"

The clipping includes the address of the Boston News at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

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The image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated October 15, 1950. The headline reads "Theatre Art at the Fogg," and the article discusses an exhibition opening at the Fogg Art Museum. This exhibition features the work of three designers for the contemporary theatre and will run through November 23. The designers are noted as being Harvard men, and the display is arranged with the cooperation of the Harvard Theatre Collection.

The article mentions a series of free lectures at 4 p.m. in the Fogg Lecture Hall, with speakers including Robert O'Hearn on October 20, Frederick W. Sternfeld on November 10, and Elliott Norton on November 24. Additionally, the Boston Museum is collaborating with the Fogg, presenting a lecture by William B. Van Lennep on November 5 and a concert of "Music for the Contemporary Theatre" at 4 p.m. on the same day.

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The image is a Boston News Clip from October 15, 1950, detailing an exhibition and events related to theatre art at the Fogg Art Museum.

The headline reads "Theatre Art at the Fogg." The exhibition is described as showcasing the work of three contemporary theatre designers, who are all Harvard men. The display runs from today (October 15) through November 23, and it is arranged in collaboration with the Harvard Theatre Collection.

The article also mentions free lectures scheduled in the Fogg Lecture Hall at 4 p.m. on the following dates:

  • October 20: Robert O'Hearn, discussing "Problems of Designing for the Stage."
  • November 10: Frederick W. Sternfeld, a professor of music at Harvard University, will talk about "Music and the Stage."
  • November 24: Elliott Norton, a drama critic for the Boston Post, will address "The Theatre Today."

Additionally, on November 5, there is a special lecture at 3 p.m. in the Fogg Lecture Hall by William B. Van Lennep, the curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection, focusing on "Designs for the Contemporary Theatre." There will also be a concert at 4 p.m. on the same day, titled "Music for the Contemporary Theatre."

The bottom part of the clip has some handwritten notes and corrections, including a circled number "128" and some red ink markings.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from "Boston News Clip" dated October 15, 1950. The clipping is titled "Theatre Art at the Fogg" and announces an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

Key points from the clipping include:

  • The Fogg Art Museum is opening an exhibition featuring the work of three designers for contemporary theatre.
  • The exhibition is set to continue through November 23.
  • All three designers are Harvard men, and the display is arranged with the cooperation of the Harvard Theatre Collection.
  • A series of free lectures is scheduled:
    • October 20: Robert O'Hearn will speak on "Problems of Designing for the Stage."
    • November 10: Frederick W. Sternfeld, professor of Music at Harvard University and Dartmouth College, will discuss "Music and the Stage."
    • November 24: Elliott Norton, a Harvard graduate and drama critic for the Boston Post, will talk on "The Theatre Today."
  • The Boston Museum is collaborating with the Fogg for additional events:
    • On November 5, there will be a lecture at 3 p.m. by William B. Van Lennep, curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection, on "Designs for the Contemporary Theatre."
    • Also on November 5, at 4 p.m., there will be a concert of "Music for the Contemporary Theatre."

The clipping is marked with a price of 12 cents and has some handwritten notes, likely indicating a personal reference to the clipping.

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The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from Boston, dated October 15, 1950. The clipping is titled "Theatre Art at the Fogg" and provides details about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Boston.

The exhibition, which opened to the public on that date, showcased the work of three theater designers for contemporary theatre. The exhibition was scheduled to continue through November 23, 1950. All three designers were Harvard men, and the display was organized in collaboration with the Harvard Theatre Collection.

The clipping also mentions a program of free lectures in the Fogg Lecture Hall, with the following speakers and topics:

  • On October 20, Robert O’Hearn discussing "Problems of Designing for the Stage."
  • On November 10, Frederick W. Sternfeld, professor of Music at Dartmouth College, speaking on "Music and the Stage."
  • On November 24, Elliott Norton, a Harvard graduate and drama critic for the Boston Post, discussing "The Theatre Today."

Additionally, the Boston Museum collaborated with the Fogg by offering a lecture on Sunday, November 5, at 3 p.m. in its lecture hall by William B. Van Lennep, curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection, on "Designs for the Contemporary Theatre." This was followed by a concert at 4 p.m. of "Music for the Contemporary Theatre."

The newspaper clipping is from the Boston News Clip, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Post, dated October 15, 1950. It is a news article titled "Theatre Art at the Fogg."

Here are the details from the article:

  1. Exhibition Announcement:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is opening an exhibition to the public showcasing the work of three contemporary designers for the theatre.
    • The exhibition will run from the current date through November 23.
  2. Designers and Display:

    • The exhibition features designs by Harvard men and has been organized in collaboration with the Harvard Theatre Collection.
  3. Lecture Program:

    • A series of free lectures has been scheduled in conjunction with the exhibition:
      • On October 20, Robert O'Hearn will speak on "Problems of Designing for the Stage."
      • On November 10, Frederick W. Sternfeld, a professor of Music at Dartmouth College, will discuss "Music and the Stage."
      • On November 24, Elliott Norton, a Harvard graduate and drama critic for the Boston Post, will give a talk titled "The Theatre Today."
  4. Collaborative Lecture:

    • The Boston Museum is collaborating with the Fogg by presenting a lecture on Sunday, November 5, at 3 p.m. in its lecture hall. The lecture will be given by William B. Van Lennep, curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection.
      • The topics include "Designs for the Contemporary Theatre" at 3 p.m.
      • Followed by a concept on "Music for the Contemporary Theatre" at 4 p.m.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" service, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts. The clipping is from the "Post" newspaper in Boston, dated October 15, 1950.

The article is titled "Theatre Art at the Fogg" and announces the opening of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition showcases the work of three designers for contemporary theatre and will run through November 23. The designers are Harvard men, and the display is arranged in cooperation with the Harvard Theatre Collection.

The article also mentions a program of free lectures at 4 p.m. in the Fogg Lecture Hall, with specific dates and speakers:

  • October 20: Robert O'Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage."
  • November 10: Frederick W. Sternfeld, professor of Music at Harvard University and Dartmouth College, on "Music and the Stage."
  • November 24: Elliott Norton, Harvard graduate and drama critic of the Boston Post, on "The Theatre Today."

Furthermore, the Boston Museum is collaborating with the Fogg by offering a lecture on Sunday, November 5, at 3 p.m. by William B. Van Lennep, curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection, about "Designs for the Contemporary Theatre," followed by a concert at 4 p.m. titled "Music for the Contemporary Theatre."

The clipping has some red markings and a handwritten note "128 - F".

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This image shows a news clipping from the "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" dated October 15, 1950. The address provided at the top is 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping discusses "Theatre Art at the Fogg," referring to an exhibition opening to the public at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition features the work of three designers for contemporary theatre and will continue through November 23. The designers mentioned are affiliated with Harvard University, and the exhibit is presented in cooperation with the Harvard Theatre Collection.

Additionally, the clipping outlines a schedule of free lectures related to the exhibition. Specific dates and speakers are given for these lectures, which include topics on designing for the stage, music and the stage, and designs for contemporary theatre. One of the lectures will be followed by a concert. The news clip seems to have been used for reference or archiving, as indicated by a red date stamp.

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The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated October 15, 1950, originating from Post Boston, Mass. The clipping is titled "Theatre Art at the Fogg" and announces an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Boston.

Key Details from the Clipping:

  1. Exhibition Information:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is opening an exhibition of the work of three designers for the contemporary theatre.
    • The exhibition is scheduled to continue through November 23.
    • All three designers are Harvard men, and the display has been arranged with the cooperation of the Harvard Theatre Collection.
  2. Lecture Program:

    • A series of free lectures is offered at 4 p.m. in the Fogg Lecture Hall:
      • October 20: Lecture by Robert O'Hearn, titled "Problems of Designing for the Stage."
      • November 10: Lecture by Frederick W. Sternfeld, professor of Music at Harvard University and Dartmouth College, titled "Music and the Stage."
      • November 24: Lecture by Elliott Norton, Harvard graduate and drama critic of the Boston Post, titled "The Theatre Today."
  3. Additional Events:

    • On Sunday, November 5, the Fogg Museum will collaborate with the Harvard Theatre Collection to offer:
      • A lecture at 3 p.m. in its lecture hall by William B. Van Lennep, curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection, on "Designs for the Contemporary Theatre."
      • A concert at 4 p.m. titled "Music for the Contemporary Theatre."
  4. Visual Elements:

    • The clipping includes a faint, handwritten annotation in red ink near the top, which appears to be a note or marking, possibly indicating a date or reference ("1/28").
    • The text is printed in a typewriter or similar font, typical of mid-20th-century newspaper clippings.

Context:

The clipping highlights the intersection of art, theatre, and academia, showcasing an exhibition and lecture series that brings together designers, musicians, and critics to explore contemporary theatre design and its relationship with music and performance. The involvement of Harvard and the Fogg Art Museum underscores the academic and cultural significance of the event.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment in Boston's cultural scene, emphasizing the role of institutions like the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University in promoting the arts.

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The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper titled "Boston News Clip" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass." at the top. The clipping is dated October 15, 1950. The main content of the clipping is an article about an exhibition titled "Theatre Art at the Fogg," which is opening to the public on the same day. The exhibition showcases the work of three designers for contemporary theatre and will continue through November 23.

The article mentions that all three designers have collaborated with the Harvard Theatre Collection. It also outlines a series of free lectures at the Fogg Lecture Hall in the Robert O'Hearn Hall of the Fogg Museum, beginning at 4 p.m. on October 20. The lecture series includes talks by Frederick W. Sternfeld, a professor of music at Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and the University of London; Elliott Norton, a Harvard graduate and drama critic for the Boston Post; and "Theatre Today," which is described as "The Boston Museum at Fogg on Sunday, Nov. 5," featuring a lecture by William B. Van Lennep, curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection, on "Designs for the Contemporary Theatre," and a concert of "Music for the Contemporary Theatre."

The clipping appears to be a historical document, providing information about an exhibition and lecture series related to theatre art at Harvard University in the early 1950s.