Archives Scrapbooks

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper with a torn piece removed, leaving a rectangular section of the content visible. The clipping is from "The Harvard Crimson" dated Wednesday, October 18, 1950. The visible part of the article discusses the work of a theater designer, mentioning his contributions to theatrical productions, particularly those of the Theatre Guild in 1921. The article highlights the designer's use of light, form, and color in creating realistic stage settings and his ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of a production through drawing. The text also touches on an exhibition at Fogg, praising the care and imagination put into it, as well as the dramatic effect achieved through the lighting and audio recordings. The paper appears to be aged, with a yellowed texture, indicating its historical value.

This image is a photograph of a printed article from "The Harvard Crimson," a newspaper, dated Wednesday, October 18, 1950. The article appears to be discussing stage design, focusing on the work of two designers: Oenslager and Jones. It highlights Oenslager's setting for the Theatre Guild’s "Liliom" in 1921, which is described as a superb example of using light, form, and color in a realistic manner. The article then contrasts Oenslager's poster-like drawings, which are ideal for colorful comedy designs, with Jones's delicate pen-and-ink and wash technique, better suited for capturing mood and atmosphere in big dramas. Jones's designs for "Macbeth" in 1921 and "Hamlet" in 1920 are praised for their expression and dramatic force. The article concludes by mentioning an exhibition at Fogg with recordings of Stravinsky's "Oedipus Rex" and impressive lighting. The paper itself shows signs of age, with some wear and tear, and is placed on a plain background.

This image displays a torn, aged news clipping from The Harvard Crimson, dated Wednesday, October 18, 1950. The paper has a light beige or cream color, typical of mid-20th century newsprint, and exhibits slight creases and wear, particularly along the irregular, hand-torn edges.

The clipping contains a review or article discussing theatrical design, specifically the work of a designer named Jones, and references Oenslager as another designer for comparison. The text praises Jones’s ability to convey mood and atmosphere using a “delicate pen-and-ink and wash technique,” and highlights his masterpieces for Lionel Barrymore’s “Macbeth” (1921) and John Barrymore’s “Hamlet” (1920). It also mentions a costume sketch for Barrymore as Gloucester and notes that the exhibition at Fogg (likely the Fogg Art Museum, now part of the Harvard Art Museums) was thoughtfully curated, with recordings of Stravinsky’s “Oedipus Rex” played to enhance the dramatic effect.

The text is printed in a standard serif typeface common in newspapers of the era. The headline “THE HARVARD CRIMSON” is centered and bolded in all caps above the body of the article. The date appears in a smaller font in the upper left corner. The fragment shows only the final paragraph of a larger piece, beginning mid-sentence with “ism,” suggesting it was cut from an article likely discussing modernism or theatrical stylization.

The clipping is photographed against a flat, neutral gray background, emphasizing its texture and historical character. The overall impression is of a valuable archival piece documenting mid-century American art criticism and theatre history at Harvard University.

The image shows a piece of paper with a newspaper article on it. The article is about a theater exhibition at Fogg. The paper has a torn edge, and the top and bottom are cut off. The article is about the theater exhibition at Fogg, which has been set up with great care, imagination, and a deliberate striving for dramatic effect. The article also mentions that recordings of Stravinsky's "Oedipus Rex" are played in the gallery, and the lighting is more impressively intelligent than at most exhibitions.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring an article about a theatre exhibition. The article discusses the work of a theatre designer named Jones, who is praised for his ability to create visually striking and expressive designs for stage productions. The article highlights Jones's use of color, form, and light in his designs, as well as his ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of a play through his drawings. The article also mentions some of Jones's notable works, such as his designs for the Lionel Barrymore productions of "Macbeth" and "Hamlet," and his costume sketch for John Barrymore as Gloucester. The article concludes by praising the overall quality of the exhibition, which is described as being set up with great care and imagination.

The image shows a page from The Harvard Crimson, dated Wednesday, October 18, 1950. The page features a printed article discussing theatrical design and production, focusing on the work of a designer (likely Robert Edmond Jones, based on the context). The text is presented in a classic serif font, typical of mid-20th-century newspaper design.

Key Observations:

1. Header Information:

   • The top of the page prominently displays the newspaper's name, "THE HARVARD CRIMSON", in bold, capitalized letters.
   • The date, "WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1950", is printed at the top left corner.

2. Content Layout:

   • The article is a single column of text, formatted in justified alignment, which gives it a clean, formal appearance.
   • The text discusses the designer's work, specifically mentioning notable productions such as:
     • The Theatre Guild’s “Lillom” in 1921.
     • “Macbeth” of 1921.
     • John Barrymore’s “Hamlet” of 1920.
   • The article highlights the designer’s use of techniques like pen-and-ink and wash, as well as the use of color and mood to convey atmosphere and character.

3. Visual Condition:

   • The page appears aged, with visible signs of wear, such as slight discoloration, creases, and a small tear or crease at the bottom right corner.
   • The paper has a slightly yellowed tone, indicative of its age.

4. Content Focus:

   • The article emphasizes the designer’s ability to create realistic yet expressive settings, particularly for dramatic works that rely on mood and atmosphere.
   • It also mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, noting the careful setup, imaginative design, and use of recordings (e.g., Stravinsky’s “Oedipus Rex”) to enhance the dramatic effect.

Overall, the image depicts a historical newspaper article that provides insight into theatrical design and production practices of the early 20th century, with a focus on the contributions of a notable designer. The page’s condition suggests it is a preserved historical document.

This is an image of a newspaper clipping from The Harvard Crimson, dated Wednesday, October 18, 1950. The visible text of the article discusses the scenic designs created by someone for theater productions, mentioning specific settings for plays like the Theatre Guild’s “Liliom” in 1921, and costume designs. It also references drawings that have poster-like quality with explicit, colorful comedy designs and notes the use of pen-and-ink and wash technique for different atmospheres.

Notable plays mentioned include the Lionel Barrymore "Macbeth" of 1921 and the John Barrymore "Hamlet" of 1920. The article also praises costume sketches for John Barrymore as Gloucester, considering them a revelation of character in every line, color, and texture contrast.

It seems that the article may be discussing an exhibition at the Fogg Museum and comments on the great care, imagination, and the deliberate striving for dramatic effect, as well as mentioning recordings of Stravinsky's "Oedipus Rex" being played in the gallery. The lighting in the exhibition is described as impressively intelligent.

There is a fragment of paper overlaid at the top of the article which shows only the date, suggesting the clipping might have been kept for its historical or personal significance.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" dated Wednesday, October 18, 1950. The clipping is a review or article discussing theatrical design and artists. It praises Oenslager’s drawings for their poster-like quality ideal for colorful comedy designs but notes their limitations with big dramas. It highlights Jones' approach to mood and atmosphere with delicate pen-and-ink and wash technique, mentioning his costume sketch for John Barrymore as Gloucester. It also discusses an exhibition at Fogg with recordings of Stravinsky's "Oedipus Rex," noting intelligent lighting and a deliberate strive for dramatic effect. The article praises the artistic and imaginative qualities of the designs and exhibition. The clipping is cut in an irregular shape with some small folded corners.

This image depicts a clipped newspaper article from The Harvard Crimson, dated Wednesday, October 18, 1950. The article discusses theatrical set and costume designs by Oenslager and Jones, praising their artistic qualities and contributions to specific productions such as "Liliom" (1921), Lionel Barrymore's "Macbeth" (1921), and John Barrymore's "Hamlet" (1920). It highlights Jones's delicate pen-and-ink techniques and the emotional resonance of his designs, as well as the intelligence behind the exhibition setup at the Fogg Museum, mentioning the inclusion of recordings of Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex. The text emphasizes the use of lighting and innovative approaches to enhance dramatic effect.

A vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a gray background. It’s from The Harvard Crimson, dated Wednesday, October 18, 1950. The piece features a long horizontal header strip with the date on the left and “THE HARVARD CRIMSON” on the right. Attached below is a narrow vertical column of text with torn edges, giving the appearance of an old clipping. The article reads like a theatre/design review, mentioning set designers and an exhibition at the Fogg, with references to lighting, mood, and even music by Stravinsky. The overall look is aged, tan newsprint with rough, torn edges.