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This image shows a page from The Boston Daily Globe, dated Tuesday, February 12, 1957, which has been carefully pasted into a scrapbook or album. The page is aged, with visible yellowing and some minor stains or discoloration, particularly near the top.
The main article, titled “Mardi Gras Ball March 1 Honors Newcomers to U.S.”, is written by Marjorie W. Sherman. It announces an annual event hosted by the International Institute’s Mardi Gras Ball, scheduled for Friday, March 1, at the Red Feather Hall. The ball honors new arrivals to the United States, featuring a floor show with colorful costumes and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The article lists numerous committee members and patrons, including prominent Boston names such as Frank Diadul, Mrs. David M. Little, and Mrs. Anthony D’Amore. It also notes that the Harvard Band, under conductor George Wright Briggs, will perform, and Mrs. William W. Mchell will direct the show.
To the right, a smaller article titled “A BOY’S PLAY” discusses a children’s theater production, “Racketty-Packetty House,” written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, set to be presented at New England Mutual Hall on March 2. It will be followed by two performances on the following Saturdays at 2:30 by the Red Feather organization.
Below that, another article titled “CONSULS GENERAL of France” reports on a reception at the Fogg Museum on February 14, honoring Miss Lucia Chase, co-founder of the American Ballet Theatre. The event will benefit top-ranking causes, including First Aid to Hungary. Attendees will include the Consuls General of France, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany, along with other dignitaries.
The article also names the director of the Fogg’s Drama Department, John Coolidge, and his wife Mrs. H. Wade White, who are in charge of arrangements, along with Anne V. Dort (a cousin of Miss Chase) and Mr. and Mrs. Chase Kimball, chairmen of the Boston Chapter of the Ballet Theater Foundation.
The clipping is bordered by the beige pages of the scrapbook, and the binding of the book — with its red fabric cover — is visible along the right edge.
This page captures a snapshot of Boston’s social and cultural life in early 1957, highlighting events that blend philanthropy, international diplomacy, and the arts.
The image appears to be a page from a printed newspaper, specifically "The Boston Daily Globe," dated Tuesday, February 12, 1957. The page includes a long article titled "Mardi Gras Ball March 1 Honors Newcomers to U.S." by Marjorie W. Sherman. The article discusses an event scheduled for March 1, which is the International Institute's Mardi Gras Ball. The ball is described as a tradition that honors newcomers to America each year, with the event being held at the Statler's grand ballroom.
The article mentions several people who are part of the party committee and provides a list of names associated with the event. Additionally, there is a mention of another event on the same day, "Racketty-Packety House," which is part of a series of Children's Theater offerings. The article also mentions the guest list for a reception at the Fogg Museum, which is honoring Miss Lucia Chase, co-founder of the American Ballet Theater. The article concludes with details about the distinguished audience for the reception.
The page also has some visible wear and tear, with some discoloration and creases, indicating it's an older document.
This image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The page contains an article from "The Boston Daily Globe," dated Tuesday, February 12, 1957. The article discusses the Mardi Gras Ball scheduled for March 1, which honors newcomers to the United States. The ball is organized by the International Institute and features floor tables for dancing and boxes for spectators interested in the colorful costumes and cosmopolitan floor show.
The article is written by Marjorie W. Sherman and describes the event's 20-year tradition, the role of the Red Feather organization, and the involvement of various people in planning and organizing the ball. The Red Feather organization is mentioned as having a play called "Racketty-Packetty House," which appeals to both boys and girls and will be presented at the Children's Theater offerings in New England Mutual Hall.
The article also mentions the Consuls General of France, The Netherlands, Canada, Italy, and Germany, who will head the guest lists for the reception at the Fogg Museum on February 14, honoring Miss Lucia Chase, co-founder of the American Ballet Theater. The article lists several names of people involved in the event, including Mrs. Albert C. Titcomb, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Zielin, Earl E. H. Olson, Mrs. Otis T. Russell, Theodore Sannella, Mrs. Pedro Serna, Col. Philip H. Sherwood, Mrs. Antonio Soeiro, Miss Sally Sperakis, William Stan, Karol Szczepanski, Mrs. M. F. Weld, Mrs. Webb B. White, and Mrs. Charles H. Ford.
The article concludes by noting that the distinguished audience will include various consuls and other notable individuals, and that the event is part of the season's top-ranking causes, First Aid to Hungary. The event will highlight the ballet's extraordinary European tour at the reception in Warburg Hall.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Daily Globe," dated Tuesday, February 12, 1957. The clipping is part of a larger newspaper page and is positioned on the right side of the page. The clipping is titled "Mardi Gras Ball Honors Newcomers to U.S." and is authored by Marjorie W. Sherman. The text is written in a serif font, typical of newspaper typography of the time.
The content of the clipping describes an event organized by the International Institute of Boston, which is celebrating its 20th year by honoring newcomers to the United States with a Mardi Gras Ball. The ball is scheduled for Friday, March 1, and will take place at the Red Feather Hall. The event will feature a dance, floor tables, and a floor show, with the Mardi Gras theme being the central focus. The ball will also include the Institute's Strollers, a grand ballroom party, and proceeds from the event will aid the work of the International Institute.
The article lists several individuals who are involved in the organization of the ball, including the chairman, Mrs. David M. Little, and various committee members and their roles. It also mentions the Consuls General of France, the Netherlands, Canada, Italy, and Germany, who will be present at the event, and the Consul General of France, Mr. Pierre Chalmandrier, who will deliver the opening address.
The clipping also notes that the ball will feature a performance of "Racketty-Packetty House," a play written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, which will be performed by the children's theater of the Institute. The play is described as a "boys' request," indicating that it was chosen based on the preferences of the male participants.
The article concludes with a list of additional individuals involved in the event, including the director of the Red Feather Hall, the head of the Marston Ballet, and various committee members and their roles. The clipping is a historical document that provides insight into the social and cultural events of the time, as well as the efforts of the International Institute of Boston to support newcomers to the United States.
An open book page with text on it. The page is from the Boston Daily Globe, published on Tuesday, February 12, 1957. The text on the page is about the International Institute's Mardi Gras Ball, which honors newcomers to the area. The article mentions that the ball is scheduled for Friday, March 1, at the Red Feather House in New England. The article also lists the names of the people who will be honored at the event, including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daisdalu, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Favre, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, and others.
The image shows a page from The Boston Daily Globe, dated Tuesday, February 12, 1957. The page features a newspaper article titled "Mardi Gras Ball March 1" under the section labeled "ociety:" (Society). The article, written by Marjorie W. Sherman, discusses the International Red Feather Ball, an annual event scheduled for Friday, March 1.
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This page provides a snapshot of social and cultural events in Boston during the mid-1950s, highlighting both a festive Mardi Gras ball and a formal reception for the American Ballet Theater.
The image shows an open newspaper page from "The Boston Daily Globe" dated Tuesday, February 12, 1957. The visible section features an article under the heading "Society:" with a subheading "Mardi Gras Ball March 1 Honors Newcomers to U.S." By MARJORIE W. SHERMAN. The article discusses a 20-year tradition, the Mardi Gras Ball, held at the Red Feather Ball each year on the first Friday in March, intended to honor newcomers to the U.S. It mentions that the event features floor leaders skilled in various dances and exotic costumes to match the international theme of the ball. There are mentions of specific names of people, titles, and positions alongside the planning details of the event.
The newspaper is visibly aged with slight discoloration and fraying at the edges, which is consistent with the paper's date. The page is part of a bound volume of newspaper issues, as indicated by the bindings seen on the left edge of the image.
This image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Daily Globe dated Tuesday, February 12, 1957. The headline reads "Mardi Gras Ball March 1 Honors Newcomers to U.S." The article is written by Marjorie W. Sherman and discusses a 20-year tradition of the International Institute's Mardi Gras Ball, scheduled for Friday, March 1, at the Statler’s grand ballroom. The event honors newcomers to America and features colorful costumes, cosmopolitan floor shows, and dancing, with proceeds benefiting the Institute's work.
The article lists numerous individuals involved in organizing and participating in the event. It also mentions a boy's play titled "Rackety-Packetty House" to be performed on March 2.
Additionally, the article highlights a reception to be held at the Fogg Museum on February 14 in honor of Miss Lucia Chase, founder of the American Ballet Theater, with attendance from various consuls general from multiple countries and other distinguished guests.
The text is printed in black on yellowed, aged newspaper paper, pasted onto a blank page, likely from a scrapbook or collection of clippings. The page shows minor aging and damage at the edges.
This is a scrapbook page with old newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings come from The Boston Daily Globe and are dated Tuesday, February 12, 1957. The left clipping is a “Society” column by Marjorie W. Sherman about Mardi Gras Ball March 1 and honors for newcomers to the U.S. The right clipping (a narrow strip) mentions a boys’ play and consuls general. The papers are yellowed with age and have rough, torn edges. The page shows two vertical strips of text centered on a blank, cream-colored page.
This is an old newspaper clipping from The Boston Daily Globe, dated Tuesday, February 12, 1957. The clipping, preserved in a scrapbook or similar archival format, features an article titled "Mardi Gras Ball March 1 Honors Newcomers to U.S." written by Marjorie W. Sherman.
The article describes an annual International Institute Mardi Gras Ball set to take place on March 1, aimed at welcoming newcomers to the United States. It mentions that the event will be held in the Red Feather Room of a prominent hotel and will feature colorful costumes, dancing, and a "cosmopolitan floor show." Additionally, details are provided about the honorary committee members from various countries and regions, along with other prominent individuals involved.
The edges of the clipping are slightly browned, indicating aging or exposure over time, and it's attached to a blank page, likely for preservation.