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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

ARCH.2003.31, Rendition: 804309

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The image is a vintage news clipping from "Boston News Clip," dated November 19, 1950. It is from the Post, Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is about an event at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions an exhibition of works by "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre" and an upcoming lecture by Elliot Norton, a drama critic for the Post. The lecture topic is "The Theatre Today," and it is scheduled for 4 p.m. on the same day. The clipping appears to be a fragment of a larger article, with parts of the text being partially obscured or cut off, such as the beginning of the article about psychological studies in casein and encaustic, and Jack Olson, poetic and humorous glimpses of the world of mystery. The clipping is also marked with a handwritten number "128-F" and appears to be part of a collection or archive, as suggested by the stamp from "Boston News Clip."

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This image shows a scanned or photographed newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip," dated November 19, 1950. The clipping is from the "Post," located in Boston, Massachusetts, at 120 Tremont Street.

The main content of the clipping is an announcement about an event at the Fogg Art Museum. It states that the museum is continuing its notable exhibition of the works of "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre." In connection with this exhibition, Elliot Norton, a Post drama critic, will deliver a lecture titled "The Theatre Today" at 4 p.m. on Friday.

The clipping has some handwritten notes and markings. The text "psychological studies in casein and encaustic, and Jack Olson, poetic and humorous glimpses of the world of mystery." is underlined and has the handwritten notation "128-F" next to it. The text "continues its notable exhibition of" is also underlined.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping that has been torn from a newspaper. The clipping features a headline that reads "Boston News Clip" and includes the address of the newspaper's office at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping also includes the date of November 19, 1950, and the name of the city, Boston, Mass. The clipping contains an article about the Fogg Art Museum, which is hosting an exhibition of the works of Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre. The article also mentions that Elliot Norton, a drama critic, will deliver a lecture in connection with the exhibition. The clipping appears to be a historical document, providing a glimpse into the cultural and artistic events of the time.

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This image shows a clipping from the Boston News, dated November 19, 1950. The clipping announces an upcoming lecture at the Fogg Art Museum, titled "The Theatre Today," which will be delivered by Elliot Norton, the Post drama critic. The lecture is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday. The clipping also mentions an exhibition of works by "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre" at the museum, which is ongoing through the week. The image has a vintage look, with a slightly faded and worn appearance, suggesting that it is an old clipping that has been preserved over time.

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The image depicts a Boston News Clip from November 19, 1950, published by the Post in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is from 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. and appears to be a printed or typed document, likely a newspaper or news article excerpt.

Key Details:

  1. Headline and Context:

    • The main focus is on an announcement regarding The Fogg Art Museum.
    • The article mentions that the museum is hosting a notable exhibition titled "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre", which is ongoing through the week.
  2. Event Announcement:

    • Elliot Norton, a drama critic for the Post, will deliver a lecture in connection with the exhibition.
    • The lecture is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday.
    • The subject of the lecture is "The Art of Theatre at Fogg".
  3. Visual Elements:

    • The text is typed or printed in a clean, formal style typical of mid-20th-century newspaper clippings.
    • There are some handwritten annotations on the clipping:
      • "128-F" is circled in red, likely indicating a file or reference number.
      • The phrase "notable exhibition" is underlined, emphasizing its importance.
  4. Additional Context:

    • The article also briefly mentions psychological studies in casein and encaustic, as well as Jack Olson, who is described as providing "poetic and humorous glimpses of the world of mystery." However, this seems to be a separate note or unrelated content, possibly from a different section of the newspaper.

Overall Impression:

The clipping serves as a historical record of a cultural event at the Fogg Art Museum in 1950, highlighting the intersection of art and theatre. The annotations suggest it may have been archived or cataloged for reference purposes. The document provides insight into the cultural activities and intellectual discussions of the time.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated November 19, 1950. The clipping is a small, rectangular piece of paper with a beige background and black text. It features the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" at the top, followed by the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." Below this, the date "NOV 19 1950" is printed in large letters.

The main content of the clipping is an article about the Fogg Art Museum, which announces that Elliot Norton, a post-drama critic, will deliver a lecture in connection with the exhibition of "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre" through the week. The article also mentions that Jack Olson will deliver a lecture on "The Theatre Today" on Friday at 4 p.m.

The clipping has a red stamp on it, which appears to be a library or archive stamp. The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that the clipping is being displayed on a table or shelf.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic scene in Boston in the 1950s, highlighting the importance of the Fogg Art Museum and the work of notable critics and artists of the time.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated November 19, 1950. The clipping is divided into two sections: the top section features the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." in black text on a beige background. Below this, the words "Post Boston, Mass." are written in smaller black text.

The bottom section of the clipping contains an article titled "Art of Theatre at Fogg," which discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring the works of three designers for contemporary theatre. The article mentions that Elliot Norton will deliver a lecture on Friday at 4 p.m. as part of the exhibition. The text is written in black ink on a beige background, with some red handwritten notes and corrections visible throughout the article.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural scene in Boston in the early 1950s, highlighting the importance of theatre and design in the city's artistic community.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated November 19, 1950.

Key Features:

  • The clipping is attached to a card with the Boston News Clip's address and date.
  • The clipping announces a lecture by Elliot Norton, a drama critic for the Boston Post, at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The lecture is titled "The Theatre Today" and is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday.
  • The clipping is yellowed and worn, indicating its age.
  • Red markings are visible on the clipping, including a handwritten number "128-F" and underlined text.

Context:

  • The clipping appears to be a historical artifact, providing insight into the cultural and artistic events of the time.
  • The Fogg Art Museum is likely the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, a renowned institution for art and cultural exhibitions.
  • The lecture by Elliot Norton suggests that the museum was hosting events and programs related to theatre and the arts.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the Boston Post, dated November 19, 1950. The clipping is rectangular and features a light-brown color with black text.

At the top of the clipping, the words "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" are prominently displayed in bold font, followed by the address "120 Tremont Street / Boston 8, Mass." Below this, a thin black line separates the header from the rest of the content, which reads "Post / Boston, Mass." and "NOV 19 1950".

A second, smaller clipping is superimposed over the larger one, featuring an article titled "Art of Theatre at Fogg". The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum showcasing the works of "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre", with a lecture by Elliot Norton on the subject "The Theatre Today".

Notable features of the clipping include:

  • A red handwritten notation "128-F" on the smaller clipping
  • A red stamp or stamp impression across the top of the smaller clipping, although the text is illegible
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the clipping

Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed version of a vintage newspaper clipping, possibly used for archival or historical purposes.

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The image is a clipping from a newspaper titled "Boston News Clip" dated November 19, 1950. The address of the newspaper is given as 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts.

The clipping contains a brief article titled "Art of Theatre at Fogg." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which is showcasing works by "Three Designers for the Contemporary Theatre." It mentions that Elliot Norton, a Post drama critic, will deliver a lecture titled "The Theatre Today" at 4 p.m. on Friday in connection with the exhibition.

The text above the article is partially visible and seems to be discussing different topics such as "pathological studies in casem and encaustic," and "Jack Olson, poetic and humorous glimpses of the world of mystery."

The clipping appears to be a historical document, likely preserved for its relevance to the arts and theater community in Boston during that time.