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The image is a clipping from a newspaper titled "Boston News Clip," dated November 25, 1950. The article is titled "128 Lauds Dramas of Americans" and discusses a lecture by Elliot Norton, a drama critic for the Boston Post. The lecture, part of a series presented by the Harvard University’s Fogg Museum, focuses on the extensive production of first-rate American dramas over the past 26 years.

Key points from the article include:

1. Historical Context: Norton highlights that no theater, except during Shakespeare's time, has produced as much first-rate drama as the American theater in the past 26 years.

2. Lecture Series: The lecture was the third in a series of three, held in conjunction with an exhibit of stage settings by contemporary stage designers such as Jo Mielziner, Boris Aronson, Donald Oenslager, and Robert Edmond Jones.

3. Notable Productions: The article mentions specific productions like "The First Production in 1924 of Laurence Stallings' and Maxwell Anderson's 'What Price Glory'" and "Sidney Howard and S.N. Behrman's adaptation of Andre Maurois' 'The Consul,'" noting their success and impact.

4. Critique of Critics: Norton defends the quality of American drama against critics who have accused New York of lacking originality, asserting that American drama has been unfairly criticized and has actually produced a significant number of high-quality plays.

5. Comparison to Shakespeare: The article compares the current era of American drama to the era of Shakespeare, suggesting that the quantity and quality of productions are comparable.

The article emphasizes the richness and significance of American drama during this period, challenging negative perceptions and highlighting its achievements.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Post, dated November 25, 1950. The headline reads "LAUDS DRAMAS OF AMERICANS," with the subheading "Norton Cites Extent of First-Rate Productions." The article discusses a lecture by Elliot Norton, drama critic of the Post, at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. Norton praises the American theatre for producing a significant amount of high-quality drama over the past 26 years, comparing it favorably to the era of Shakespeare. He mentions several notable productions and playwrights, such as Laurence Stallings and Maxwell Anderson. Norton also acknowledges that while New York play reviewers may have lapses, they have been strong advocates for good drama. The clipping is labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with an address at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated November 25, 1950. The headline reads "Lauds Dramas of Americans," and it discusses a lecture by Elliot Norton, a drama critic of the Post.

The article highlights Norton's observation that no theater in history, except Shakespeare's, has produced as many first-rate dramas in such a short period as the American theater during the past 26 years. Norton cited this in his lecture at Harvard University's Baird Museum.

The text mentions that Norton discussed three plays in his lecture, specifically praising contemporary stage settings by designers like Leon Simpson, Donald Oenslager, and Robert Edmond Jones. Norton noted that, apart from Shakespeare's era, no other time has seen such an abundance of high-quality dramas.

The article also includes a quote where Norton praises the New York reviewers for their contributions to the theater despite some lapses, suggesting that they have been the driving force behind the theater's success.

Additionally, the clipping includes a small excerpt from a story about a person wounded in Korea, though this text is partially obscured and not fully legible. The clipping is from a Boston newspaper and is numbered as "1294."

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated November 25, 1950. The clipping is from the Boston Post and is a review or article by Elliot Norton, a drama critic, who discusses the extent of first-rate productions in American theatre.

The headline reads: "LAUDS DRAMAS OF AMERICANS." The main article, titled "Norton Cites Extent of First-Rate Productions," argues that no theatre in history, except for that of Shakespeare's day, has produced so many first-rate dramas in such a short period. Norton states that the American theatre has produced an extraordinary number of first-rate viable dramas in the past 26 years.

The article mentions that Norton's lecture was the third in a series presented by the Museum and the Harvard University Theatre Collection, featuring contemporary stage designers Leonard Simpson, Donald Oenslager, and Robert Edmond Jones.

Norton asserts that the quality of American drama has been consistently high, comparable to the works of Shakespeare. He highlights that there are currently 21 dramas being produced on Broadway that are of various kinds, well-written, and universally appealing.

Norton also criticizes New York reviewers, suggesting that although they have lapsed in their standards, they have still constituted the greatest lobby for good drama in theatre history.

The image is a black-and-white newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated November 25, 1950. The article is titled "Lauds Dramas of Americans" and is a report on a lecture given by Elliot Norton, drama critic of The Post.

The main points of the article are as follows:

1. Title and Subheading: The article highlights Norton's praise for American dramas, specifically noting the extensive production of first-rate dramas in the American theatre over the past 26 years.

2. Norton's Lecture: Norton gave a lecture at Harvard University's Boggs Museum as part of a series of three lectures. These lectures were presented in conjunction with an exhibition of stage settings by three famous contemporary stage designers: Lee Simonson, Donald Oenslager, and Robert Edmond Jones.

3. Historical Context: Norton stated that no theatre in history, except Shakespeare's during the Elizabethan era, has produced so many first-rate dramas in such a short period of time.

4. Examples and Comparisons: Norton cited the first production of "What Price Glory" in 1924 and the presentation of Menotti’s "Consul" as examples of significant dramas. He mentioned that there have been around 21 dramas that are universally acclaimed and have crossed national borders.

5. New York Reviewers: Norton praised the New York reviewers for their critiques, despite their occasional lapses, considering them the greatest lobby for good drama the theatre has ever had.

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

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Post, dated November 25, 1950. The headline of the article is "Lauds Dramas of Americans," and it features a subheading that reads "Norton Cites Extent of First-Rate Productions."

The article discusses a lecture given by Elliot Norton, a noted drama critic of the Post, at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. Norton's lecture was part of a series of three lectures presented by the Harvard University Theatre Collection in conjunction with an exhibition.

Key points from the article include:

1. Norton asserts that American theater in the past 26 years has produced as much first-rate drama as any period in history, except for the time of Shakespeare.
2. He highlights that the first production in 1924 of "Aurence Stallings’ and Maxwell Anderson’s 'What Price Glory'" and the first presentation of Eugene O'Neill's "The Emperor Jones" and "The Hairy Ape" set a high standard for American drama.
3. Norton mentions that Broadway has produced a variety of plays dealing with universal themes, enough to transcend national boundaries.
4. He argues that, similar to the prolific output during Shakespeare's era, American theater has produced an extraordinary number of first-rate dramas in a relatively short period.
5. Norton defends New York theater reviewers, stating that although they are sometimes criticized for lapses, they have largely contributed to the theater's success.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the top of the clipping stating, "To Korea and back would I went and got wounded in both legs—they had to be amputated." This note is unrelated to the content of the article.

This image is a clipping from a Boston newspaper titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," from the "Post Boston, Mass." dated November 25, 1950. The headline of the article reads, "LAUDS DRAMAS OF AMERICANS" with the subheading "Norton Cites Extent of First-Rate Productions."

The article discusses a lecture given by Elliot Norton, a drama critic of the Post, at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. He praises the American theatre for producing a significant amount of first-rate drama in the past 26 years, comparing it favorably to any period in theatre history except Shakespeare’s day. Norton’s lecture was the third in a series presented by the museum and Harvard University Theatre Collection, connected with an exhibit of stage settings by contemporary stage designers Lee Simonson, Donald Oenslager, and Robert Edmond Jones.

Norton notes that from the first production in 1924 of Laurence Stallings' and Maxwell Anderson’s "What Price Glory" to the winter presentation of Menotti’s "The Consul," Broadway produced 21 powerful dramas crossing national frontiers. He claims that except for Shakespeare’s time, this period has seen an extraordinary number of first-rate, viable dramas.

Additionally, Norton defends New York play reviewers, acknowledging their lapses but commending them as the greatest lobby for good drama theatre has ever had. The article text is marked with some red underlining and handwritten notation "128-F" in red ink.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" with a header indicating its address as "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." The newspaper itself is from Post, Boston, Mass., dated "NOV 25 1950," indicated by a stamp at the top of the clipping.

The headline reads "LAUDS DRAMAS OF AMERICANS" and is followed by the subtitle "Norton Cites Extent of First-Rate Productions." The article discusses the achievements of American theater over the past 26 years, with Elliot Norton, a drama critic, giving a lecture at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. Norton praises the period for producing a high volume of first-rate drama, comparing it only to the time of Shakespeare.

Specifically mentioned are Laurence Stallings' and Maxwell Anderson's "What Price Glory" and Menotti's "The Consul," with the Broadway production of 21 dramas of various kinds bringing powerful themes universally relatable and capable of crossing national frontiers. Norton also defends New York play reviewers despite some lapses, asserting they have lobbied for good drama and constitute the greatest support for theater.

There are handwritten red markings on the clipping, possibly related to archival or organizational purposes, such as "128 B."

The image shows a newspaper clipping featuring an article titled "LAUDS DRAMA OF AMERICANS." The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated November 25, 1950. The article discusses the extent of first-rate drama productions in America, citing Mr. Norton's lecture at Harvard University as the third in a series. It mentions that the Harvard University Theatre Collection, in conjunction with an exhibit of contemporary stage designers, featured lectures by Le Simon, Donald Oenslager, and Robert Edmond Jones. The clipping highlights the significance of Broadway productions, including "The Price Glory" and "The Consul," and emphasizes the extraordinary number of first-rate dramas produced in America. The article also mentions Mr. Norton's defense of the play "Queen Elizabeth" against critics who deemed it guilty of lapses. The clipping is placed on a white background, making the text and details clearly visible.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News, dated November 25, 1950. The clipping is titled "LAUDS DRAMAS OF AMERICANS" and features a photograph of a man, presumably Mr. Norton, who is giving a lecture at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. The article highlights Mr. Norton's lecture, which was part of a series of three presented in conjunction with an exhibit of stage settings by contemporary stage designers, including Lee Simonson, Donald Oenslager, and Robert Edmond Jones.

Mr. Norton's lecture, titled "The Poetic Drama of the Past 26 Years," discussed the first production of Maxwell Anderson's "What Price Glory" and Laurence Stallings' "The Consul," the theatre of various kinds produced by the Menotti, and the works of Broadway universalists. He emphasized that these productions had enough universal appeal to cross national frontiers.

The article also mentions that Mr. Norton defended the play "Queen Elizabeth," stating that while it has never been considered an extraordinary number of first-rate dramas produced in a short period, it has been guilty of lapses that have constituted the greatest lobby for good drama the theatre has ever had. The clipping is framed with a red border on the right side and has a small tear at the top right corner.