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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated October 18, 1950. The article is titled "Theater Arts at Harvard" and discusses an exhibition at Harvard featuring over 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in the American theater since 1915. The exhibition, organized by the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library, includes works by three designers who are graduates of Harvard College: Robert Edmond Jones (class of 1910), Donald Oenslager (1923), and Lee Simonson.

Key points from the article:

• The exhibition runs until November 25 and includes models of settings, some colored and lighted, representing about 100 plays from the past 35 years.
• The exhibition also features four lectures and a concert of theater music.
• Robert Edmond Jones' model for "The Hairy Ape" is highlighted as the earliest piece shown, marking a significant moment in stage history for introducing new stagecraft to the country.
• Donald Oenslager is noted for his extensive work, including models for "Life with Mother" and "Born Yesterday."
• Lee Simonson's designs include works for the Theater Guild, such as "Liliom," "Peer Gynt," and "The Adding Machine."

Additional events mentioned:

• A reading of Eugene O'Neill's "Ile" by the Harvard Dramatic Club.
• Lectures by Robert O'Hearn on "The Art of Designing for the Stage," Frederick W. Sternfeld on "Music for the Stage," and Elliot Norton on "The Theater Today."
• A concert of music for the contemporary theater, directed by Elliot Forbes, will be held on November 5.

The article emphasizes the significance of the exhibition in showcasing the evolution of theater arts and the contributions of these notable designers.

The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Theater Arts at Harvard," dated October 18, 1950, from the Boston News Clip. The article discusses an exhibition at Harvard featuring over 200 designs for stage settings and costumes from plays produced at the American Repertory Theater since 1915. The exhibition, which runs until November 25, includes works by three designers: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, all graduates of Harvard. Notable designs include those for Eugene O’Neill’s plays and productions like “Hamlet” and “Macbeth.” The article also mentions accompanying lectures and a concert of theater music. The clipping is affixed to a piece of paper with the heading "Monitor, Boston, Mass." and a stamp dated October 18, 1950.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Monitor, dated October 18, 1950. The article is titled "Theater Arts at Harvard."

The article details an exhibition of theater designs and costumes produced in the American theater since 1915, currently on display at Harvard. The exhibition includes over 200 designs by three designers: Robert Edmond Jones (1893-1987), Donald Oenslager (1909-1986), and Lee Simonson (1907-1979), all of whom are graduates of Harvard College.

The designs on view are from the past 35 years and are housed in the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library. The earliest piece shown is Robert Edmond Jones' model for the setting of "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," introduced in 1915. The exhibition also features models for other notable productions such as Eugene O'Neill’s "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Wilderness," and several designs by AD Rogers, including works like "Life With Mother" and "Born Yesterday."

The article lists upcoming events:

• Lectures by Robert O’Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" on October 20.
• Frederick W. Sternfeld, a professor of music at Dartmouth College, will speak on "Music and the Stage" on November 10.
• Elliot Norton, a drama critic, will speak on "The Theater Today" on November 24.
• William B. Van Lennep, the curator of the Theater Collection, will give a talk on "Designs for the Contemporary Theater" on November 5.
• A concert of contemporary theater music arranged by Boris Goldovsky, artistic director of the New England Opera, will be held on November 5 at 4 p.m. in the Tapestry Gallery of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Additionally, the Harvard Dramatic Club will read Eugene O'Neill’s one-act play "Ile" at the Fogg Museum of Art at 4 p.m. on the same day.

The image is a clipping from the Boston News Clip dated October 18, 1950. The article discusses an exhibition titled "Theater Arts at Harvard," which showcases more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in the American theater since 1915.

Key points from the article include:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition is held at the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library and runs until November 25.
   • The designs are by three graduates of Harvard College: Robert Edmond Jones (Class of 1910), Donald Oenslager (Class of 1923), and Lee Simonson (Class of 1909).
   • The exhibition includes models of settings and costumes for more than one hundred productions over the past 35 years.
   • The earliest piece shown is Robert Edmond Jones' model for the setting of "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," which made stage history in 1915.

2. Designers and Their Works:

   • Robert Edmond Jones' designs include those for John Barrymore's "Hamlet" and "Macbeth," as well as Eugene O'Neill's "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "A Wild Hare."
   • Donald Oenslager's work includes more than 150 productions, with notable designs for "Life With Mother" and "Born Yesterday."
   • Lee Simonson's designs are represented by pieces such as "Back to Methuselah," "Peck's Bad Boy," "The Adding Machine," "Marco's Millions," and "Amphitryon 38."

3. Additional Events:

   • Members of the Harvard Dramatic Club will read Eugene O'Neill's one-act play "Ile" at the Fogg Museum of Art at 4 p.m. on the afternoon of the exhibition.
   • Three lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum of Art:
     • Robert O'Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" on October 20.
     • Frederick W. Sternfeld on "Music and the Stage" on November 10.
     • Elliot Norton on "The Theater Today" on November 24.
   • William B. Van Lennep, Curator of the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library, will speak on "Designs for the Contemporary Theater" in the Lecture Hall of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on Sunday, November 5.
   • A concert of music for contemporary theater, arranged by Boris Goldovsky, will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, in the Tapestry Gallery of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Monitor, dated October 18, 1950. The article is titled "Theater Arts at Harvard" and discusses an exhibition at Harvard University showcasing over 200 designs for theater settings and costumes from plays produced in the American theater since 1915.

Key points from the article include:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition runs until November 25 at the Harvard College Library.
   • It features the work of three designers: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, all graduates of Harvard College.
   • The designs are on view at the Fogg Museum of Art and the Widener and Lamont libraries.

2. Designers and Their Work:

   • Robert Edmond Jones: Known for his work on "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife" in 1915, which introduced a curtain raiser. His designs include works for "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Mourning Becomes Electra."
   • Donald Oenslager: Represented by designs for "Life With Mother," "Born Yesterday," and others.
   • Lee Simonson: Known for designs for "Peer Gynt," "The Adding Machine," "Marco's Millions," and "Amphitryon 38."

3. Additional Events:

   • Four lectures and a concert on theater music will be held during the exhibition.
   • The Harvard Dramatic Club will perform Eugene O'Neill's one-act play "Ile" at the Fogg Museum of Art.
   • Three Friday afternoon lectures will be given by Robert O'Hearn, Frederick W. Sternfeld, and Elliot Norton, focusing on various aspects of theater design and criticism.

4. Additional Concert:

   • A concert of music for the contemporary theater, arranged by Boris Goldovsky, will be held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts on November 5.

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the exhibition and related events celebrating theater arts at Harvard University during that period.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated October 18, 1959. It contains several articles and announcements related to the arts and theater at Harvard University.

1. Poetry Recital:

   • The top portion mentions a poetry recital by Anatole Kitain, a Russian-American pianist, held in Jordan Hall.

2. Theater Arts Exhibition at Harvard:

   • An exhibition showcasing over 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in the American theater since 1915 is being held at Harvard.
   • The exhibition runs until November 25 at the Harvard College Library's Theater Collection.
   • The displayed works are from three notable designers, all Harvard graduates: Robert Edmond Jones (class of 1910), Donald Oenslager (class of 1923), and Lee Simonson (class of 1909).
   • The exhibition features models, some illuminated, representing around a hundred productions over 35 years. It includes a concert of theater music and lectures.
   • Some notable pieces include Robert Edmond Jones’ model for "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife" and a stage setting from 1915, and Donald Oenslager's designs for "Life With Mother" and "Born Yesterday."
   • Among Lee Simonson's designs are those for "Back to Methuselah," "Liliom," "Peer Gynt," and "Amphitryon 38."

3. Harvard Dramatic Club Event:

   • The Harvard Dramatic Club will perform Eugene O'Neill's one-act play "Ile" at the Fogg Museum of Art at 4 o'clock that afternoon.

4. Lectures:

   • Three lectures are scheduled for Friday afternoon in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum of Art:
     • Robert O'Hearn on "Problems of Designing for the Stage" (October 20).
     • Frederick W. Sternfeld on "Music and the Stage" (November 10).
     • Elliot Norton on "The Theater Today" (November 24).
   • William B. Van Lennep, Curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection, will speak on "Designers on the Contemporary Theater" in the Lecture Hall of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on Sunday, November 5.

5. Concert:

   • A concert of music for the contemporary theater, arranged by Boris Goldovsky, will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, in the Tapestry Gallery of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

This is an image of a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip. The heading at the top provides the source's address at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. under the masthead "Monitor", and there's a date stamp on the top of the page that reads "OCT 1 8 1951". The main article is titled "Theater Arts at Harvard" and discusses an exhibition that includes more than 200 designs for set-timings and costumes for plays produced in the American theater since 1915. These works are on view at the Fogg Museum of Art and also in Widener and Lamont libraries. The article mentions works by Harvard College graduates including Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson. The designs by Robert Edmond Jones are highlighted, and the article briefly discusses his contributions to theater history. It also mentions other notable mentions for designs from plays such as "Hamlet" and mentions work by Donald Oenslager. Towards the end of the clipping, there are announcements about lectures at the Fogg Museum of Art and a concert at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The text is somewhat faded and the paper shows signs of age with discolored edges, suggesting it is a historical document.

The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Monitor, Boston, Mass., dated October 18, 1950. The clipping announces an exhibition of theater arts at Harvard University. The exhibition, which runs until November 25, features over 200 designs for sets and costumes produced in the American theater since 1913. The exhibition includes models of set productions from the past 35 years and is on display at the Fogg Museum of Art and Harvard College Library.

The clipping also mentions a series of lectures and recitals related to the exhibition. Lectures by Robert O'Rear, Fredric W. Sternfeld, and Elliot Norton will cover topics such as scenic design, music at Dartmouth College, and drama criticism. There will also be a concert of music for the contemporary theater in the Fine Arts Hall of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, on Sunday, November 5.

The clipping includes a photograph of a theater set design by Robert Edmond Jones, class of 1910, for the play "A Dumb Wife," which raised the curtain in 1915. The exhibition represents the work of three designers who are graduates of Harvard College, including Donald Oenslager, class of 1923, and Lee Simonson, class of 1909.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated October 18, 1949, published by the Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts. The article is titled "Theater Arts at Harvard" and discusses an exhibition of theatrical designs and costumes at Harvard University.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Exhibition Overview:

   • The exhibition features more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in the American theater since 1915.
   • The exhibition is held at the Fogg Museum of Art and the Widener and Lamont libraries at Harvard.
   • It runs until November 25.

2. Featured Designers:

   • The exhibition highlights the work of three contemporary theater designers, all graduates of Harvard College:
     • Robert Edmond Jones (class of 1910)
     • Donald Oenslager (class of 1923)
     • Lee Simonson (class of 1909)

3. Exhibition Highlights:

   • The exhibition includes models of settings—some colored and lighted—and representations of about 35 years of productions.
   • A notable piece is the model for the setting of "A Man Who Marries a Dumb Wife" by Robert Edmond Jones, which introduced a curtain raiser that made stage history in 1915.

4. Additional Events:

   • Four lectures and a concert will accompany the exhibition:
     • Lectures:
       • On October 20, Robert O'Hearn will discuss "Problems of Design."
       • On November 10, Frederick W. Sternfeld will speak on "Music and the Stage."
       • On November 24, Elliot Norton will present "The Theater Today."
     • Concert:
       • A concert of music arranged by Boris Godunov, artistic director of the New England Opera, will be held on Sunday, November 5, at 4 p.m. in the Tapestry Gallery of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

5. Other Performances:

   • The Harvard Dramatic Club will perform Eugene O'Neill’s one-act play "The Emperor Jones" at the Fogg Art Museum at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
   • William B. Van Lennep, curator of the Theater Collection at the Harvard College Library, will speak on "Designs for the Contemporary Theater" in the Lecture Hall of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on Sunday, November 6.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is presented as a physical newspaper page with a header indicating "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
• The article is dated October 18, 1949, and includes a small portion of adjacent text at the top, mentioning a recital by Anatole Kitain in Jordan Hall.

The overall tone of the article is informative, focusing on celebrating theatrical design and promoting related cultural events at Harvard.

The image shows a piece of paper with a news clipping pasted on it. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated October 18, 1959. The clipping is about an exhibition of theater arts at Harvard University. The exhibition features more than 200 designs for sets and costumes of plays produced in the American theater since 1915. The exhibition runs until November 25 at the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library. The exhibition also includes four lectures and a concert of music for the contemporary theater. The news clipping is pasted on a piece of paper with the words "Theater Arts at Harvard" written on it.