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This image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the "Monitor," dated October 18, 1950. The clipping is titled "Theater Arts at Harvard" and discusses an exhibition held at Harvard. The exhibition showcased more than 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in the American theater since 1915, which were brought together from the Theater Collection of the Harvard College Library.

The article highlights the work of three designers who are all graduates of Harvard College. These designers are Robert Edmond Jones (class of 1910), Donald Oenslager (1923), and Lee Simonson (1909). The designs by these three are on display at the Fogg Museum of Art and also in the Widener and Lamont libraries at Harvard.

The exhibition, which ran until November 25, featured a variety of models, some colored and lighted, representing about 100 productions over the past 35 years. The exhibition included four lectures and a concert of theater music.

Additionally, the article mentions that the earliest piece shown was Robert Edmond Jones' model for the setting of "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," which introduced new stagecraft to the country in 1915. Other designs by Jones include those for "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Ah Wilderness!"

The article also mentions that the Harvard Dramatic Club will read Eugene O'Neill's one-act play "Ile" at the Fogg Museum of Art at 4 o'clock this afternoon. It further mentions three Friday afternoon lectures by Robert O'Hearn, Frederick W. Sternfeld, and Elliot Norton at the Fogg Museum of Art, and a concert by Boris Goldovsky at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The newspaper clipping is labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." and the newspaper is the "Monitor" from Boston, Massachusetts.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Monitor," dated October 18, 1950, with a header indicating it is a "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping is titled "Theater Arts at Harvard" and discusses an exhibition of 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 University.

The article mentions the work of three designers, all graduates of Harvard College: Robert Edmond Jones (class of 1910), Donald Oenslager (1923), and Lee Simonson (1909). It highlights specific designs and models by these artists, including models for plays like "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," "Hamlet," "Macbeth," "Mourning Becomes Electra," "Ah Wilderness!," "Life With Mother," "Born Yesterday," "Back to Methuselah," "Liliom," "Peer Gynt," "The Adding Machine," "Marco’s Millions," and "Amphitryon 38."

The exhibition runs until November 25 and features lectures and a concert of theater music. The lectures are scheduled for October 20, November 10, and November 24, covering topics such as "Problems of Designing for the Stage," "Music and the Stage," and "The Theater Today." A concert of music for the contemporary theater, arranged by Boris Goldovsky, is scheduled for November 5 at the Tapestry Gallery of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

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.

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 presents a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated October 18, 1950, with the headline "Theater Arts at Harvard." The article discusses the Harvard College Library's exhibition of theater designs, featuring over 200 sets and costumes produced in American theaters since 1915. The exhibition includes models of settings, some colored and lighted, and represents about one hundred productions of the past 35 years. In addition to the exhibition, four lectures and a concert of theater music will be held during the exhibition.

Key Points:

• Exhibition Details:
  • Over 200 sets and costumes produced in American theaters since 1915
  • Includes models of settings, some colored and lighted
  • Represents about one hundred productions of the past 35 years
• Lectures and Concert:
  • Four lectures will be held during the exhibition
  • Concert of theater music will be held during the exhibition
• Designers Featured:
  • Robert Edmond Jones
  • Donald Oenslager
  • Lee Simonson
• Notable Productions:
  • "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife"
  • "Peer Gynt"
  • "The Adding Machine"
  • "Marco's Millions"
  • "Amphitryon 38"

Summary:

The newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated October 18, 1950, highlights the Harvard College Library's exhibition of theater designs, featuring over 200 sets and costumes produced in American theaters since 1915. The exhibition includes models of settings, some colored and lighted, and represents about one hundred productions of the past 35 years. Additionally, four lectures and a concert of theater music will be held during the exhibition, featuring notable designers such as Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson. The exhibition showcases a range of productions, including "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," "Peer Gynt," "The Adding Machine," "Marco's Millions," and "Amphitryon 38."

The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated October 18, 1959, featuring an article titled "Theater Arts at Harvard." The clipping is accompanied by a card with the publication's address and date.

• Boston News Clip Card
  • Address: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
  • Date: Oct 18 1959
• Newspaper Clipping
  • Title: Theater Arts at Harvard
  • Date: October 18, 1959
  • Content:
    • The article discusses an exhibition of theater arts at Harvard University.
    • The exhibition features over 200 designs for settings and costumes created by three contemporary theater designers who are graduates of Harvard College.
    • The designers showcased are Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson.
    • The exhibition includes models of settings, some colored and lighted, representing about a hundred productions from the past 35 years.
    • The article highlights the significance of the exhibition and the contributions of the featured designers to the field of theater arts.
    • Statistics:
      • Over 200 designs on display
      • 100 productions represented
      • 35 years of production history covered
      • 3 designers featured: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson

The image provides a glimpse into the world of theater arts at Harvard University in 1959, highlighting the work of three notable designers and the significance of their contributions to the field.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated October 18, 1950. The clipping is titled "Theater Arts at Harvard" and features an article discussing an exhibition of theater designs at Harvard University.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

• Title: Theater Arts at Harvard
• Date: October 18, 1950
• Content: The article describes an exhibition of over 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in the American theater since 1915, on display at Harvard University.
• Exhibition Details:
  • Location: Fogg Museum of Art and Widener Library
  • Duration: Until November 25
  • Featured Designers: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson
  • Notable Works: Models for "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," "Macbeth," "Mourning Becomes Electra," and "Life With Mother"

Additional Information:

• Lecture Series: A series of four lectures and a concert of theater music will be held during the exhibition.
• Concert: A concert of music for the contemporary theater, arranged by Boris Goldovsky, artistic director of the New England Opera, will be heard at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, in the Tapestry Gallery of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Visual Elements:

• Newspaper Clipping: The clipping is yellowed and has a red handwritten note with the number "126F" in the top-left corner.
• Boston News Clip Card: A small card with the words "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and an address is placed above the clipping.

Background:

• Color: Light gray

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the rich history of theater arts at Harvard University, showcasing the work of renowned designers and highlighting the intersection of art and performance.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings, with the main focus being an article titled "Theater Arts at Harvard." This article is accompanied by two smaller clippings: one from the Boston News Clip and another that appears to be a continuation of the main article.

Main Article:

• Title: "Theater Arts at Harvard"
• Content: The article discusses an exhibition at Harvard featuring over 200 designs for settings and costumes of plays produced in the American theater since 1915. It highlights the work of three designers who are graduates of Harvard College: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson.
• Notable details:
  • The exhibition includes models of settings, some colored and lighted, representing about one hundred productions of the past 35 years.
  • In addition to the exhibition, four lectures and a concert of theater music will be held during the exhibition.
  • The earliest piece shown is Robert Edmond Jones' model for the setting of "A Man Who Married a Dumb Wife," a one-act curtain raiser that made stage history in 1915 by introducing new stagecraft into this country.

Boston News Clip:

• Date: October 18, 1950
• Content: This clipping appears to be a monitor or a notice related to the exhibition, but its exact content is not clear due to the partial view.

Continuation of the Main Article:

• Content: This clipping continues the discussion of the exhibition, highlighting the contributions of Eugene O'Neill's play, including "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Ah Wilderness!" It also mentions Donald Oenslager, who has more than 150 productions to his credit, represented by 34 of these, including models for "Life With Mother" and "Born Yesterday."

Overall, the image provides insight into the exhibition of theater arts at Harvard, showcasing the work of prominent designers and highlighting the significance of the event.

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.