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The image shows a page from a paper, likely a newspaper clipping, dated February 7, 1957, from the "Boston Traveler." The headline reads, "Reception Will Honor Ballet Director" with a subtitle, "Lucia Chase To Speak." The article discusses a reception planned by Boston society to honor Lucia Chase, who is the co-director of the American Ballet Theater. The article mentions that Lucia Chase will give a talk about the company's recent European tour. It also mentions that the reception will feature exhibits by Degas, including a small collection of dancers drawn, painted, and sculpted by Edgar Degas, and sketches by 16 contemporary Parisian scenic designers. The article provides details about the event, including the location (Fogg Museum), the time (next Thursday afternoon), and the attendees who will be attending the reception. The page appears aged, with signs of wear and discoloration, indicating it may be from an older source.
This image shows a clipped newspaper article pasted onto a beige page in an older scrapbook. The article is from the "Boston Traveler," dated Thursday, February 7, 1957. The headline reads, "Reception Will Honor Ballet Director," and a subheading states, "Lucia Chase To Speak." The text is written by Maggie Wells, identified as a Society Editor.
The article discusses an upcoming event where Lucia Chase, co-director of the American Ballet Theater, would be honored at a reception. The event is planned by the Fogg Museum staff and includes a tea gathering and exhibits featuring art by Edgar Degas and contemporary Parisian scenic designers. The article mentions that John Coolidge, director of the Fogg, and his wife, along with other attendees, will help receive guests. The event also mentions a benefit for a cause related to Hungary and the involvement of a group called Friends of the Fogg.
The scrapbook page has a few other items partially visible, suggesting it contains more clippings or notes, but they are not fully shown in this image. The overall condition of the page and the article indicates that it is an older item, likely preserved for historical or personal significance.
This image displays a yellowed newspaper clipping, dated Thursday, February 7, 1957, from the Boston Traveler. The clipping is pasted onto a page in a scrapbook or album with a red cover, visible on the left edge. The page itself is aged, with a cream or light yellow tone.
The headline of the article reads:
Reception Will Honor Ballet Director
Beneath the headline, a sub-headline states:
Lucia Chase To Speak
The article is written by Maggie Wells, Society Editor. It announces a reception planned to honor Lucia Chase, co-director of the American Ballet Theater, who will be speaking at the event. The reception, scheduled for the following Thursday afternoon at the Fogg Museum (which will also host a four-day engagement by the Ballet Theater at the Opera House the next Wednesday night), is described as a “First Aid to Hungary benefit.”
The article further details that the Museum staff is planning suitable decor and preparing two exhibitions in honor of the Ballet Theater: one featuring a small collection of dancers drawn, painted, and sculpted by Edgar Degas, and another with sketches by 16 contemporary Parisian scenic designers.
Guests attending the reception will hear an informal talk by Miss Chase about the company’s recent European tour and then enjoy tea and sherry in Warburg Hall with ballet company members. The party is being planned by H. Wade White (a cousin of Miss Chase) and Anne V. Dorr, with help from John Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge. Friends of the Fogg and members of the opening night committee, as well as other prominent society figures such as Mrs. Carl A. Weyerhaeuser and Mrs. J. Wainwright, are also noted to be attending.
The clipping is slightly curled at the top right corner and appears to be adhered to the scrapbook page with tape or glue along the top edge. The bottom of the scrapbook page shows the edges of other pages beneath, indicating it is part of a larger collection.
The image shows a page from a newspaper with a news article about a reception that will honor a ballet director named Lucia Chase. The article is titled "Reception Will Honor Ballet Director Lucia Chase To Speak." The article is written by Maggie Wells, the society editor of the Boston Traveler, and it was published on Thursday, February 7, 1957. The article discusses the upcoming reception, which will feature two exhibitions honoring the Ballet Theater. The reception will also include an informal talk by Miss Chase, describing the company's recent European tour.
The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper. The top of the page reads "Boston Traveler, Thursday, Feb. 7, 1957." The main headline reads "Reception Will Honor Ballet Director." The article discusses a reception that will be held to honor Lucia Chase, the co-director of the American Ballet Theater. The reception will take place at the Fogg Museum the following day. The article mentions that the Museum staff is planning to open two exhibitions honoring the Ballet Director. It also mentions that there will be an informal talk by Miss Chase, describing the company's recent European tour. The article also mentions that there will be a small but choice collection of dancers' dresses, painted and sculpted by Edgar Degas. The other exhibition will include sketches by 16 contemporary Parisian scenic designers.
The image shows a page from a newspaper titled Boston Traveler, dated Thursday, February 7, 1957. The page features a news article with the headline "Reception Will Honor Ballet Director" and a subheading "Lucia Chase To Speak". The article is written by Maggie Wells, identified as the Society Editor.
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This article provides insight into the cultural and social events of Boston in 1957, highlighting the significance of Lucia Chase and the American Ballet Theater in the local arts scene.
The image shows an aged newspaper clipping pasted onto a scrapbook or journal page. The clipping is from the "Boston Traveler, Thursday, Feb. 7, 1957," and the headline in large, bold type reads "Reception Will Honor Ballet Director." The subtitle indicates that Lucia Chase will speak. The article, by Maggie Wells, Society Editor, mentions that Boston society will enjoy two Chases in as many weeks but clarifies that neither has to do with foxes. It then humorously plays on the word "Chases," initially introducing the subject of the article, which pertains to scheduled social events rather than the act of chasing.
The article continues below, but due to the angle of the photograph and the fading of the print, not all sections of the text are clearly legible. It appears to be about social gatherings, possibly fundraisers, involving notable personalities from the art and culture sector, specifically ballet.
The newspaper is yellowed with age and is mounted on a larger off-white page, which could be part of a scrapbook or archival collection. On the left, there are blank spaces indicating more items or text may have been or could be placed on the page. The condition of the paper and the method of preservation suggest it might be an item of historical significance or personal sentimental value.
The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping titled "Reception Will Honor Ballet Director" with the subtitle "Lucia Chase To Speak." The article, written by Maggie Wells, Society Editor, was published in the Boston Traveler on Thursday, February 7, 1957.
The article discusses two ladies named Chase, highlighting their recent accomplishments and upcoming engagements. One, Ilka, participated in the New England Farm and Garden Association last week. The other, Lucia, is co-director of the American Ballet Theater, which is set to open a four-day engagement at the Opera House the following Wednesday night. Lucia Chase will be the guest of honor at a reception at Fogg Museum the next Thursday afternoon.
The museum staff plans to have suitable decor for the event and will open two exhibitions honoring the Ballet Theater. One exhibition will feature a small but significant collection of dancers drawn, painted, and sculpted by Edgar Degas. The other exhibition will include sketches by 16 contemporary Parisian scenic designers.
The reception will include an informal talk by Miss Chase about the company's recent European tour, followed by tea and sherry in Warburg Hall with members of the ballet company. The party is organized by H. Wade White, a cousin of Miss Chase, and Anne V. Dort, chairman of the opening night junior committee. John Coolidge, director of the Fogg, and Mrs. Coolidge will help welcome guests along with the Chase Kimballs and Mrs. Richard A. Ehrlich.
Additional members of the welcoming committee listed are Mrs. Carl A. Weyerhauser, Mrs. Wainwright, J. Wainwright, Elizabeth White, and Louisa Sprague.
This image shows a newspaper clipping pasted onto a scrapbook page. The headline of the article reads: "Reception Will Honor Ballet Director." Below the headline, it is subtitled "Lucia Chase to Speak" and appears to have been written by Maggie Wells, identified as a society editor.
The clipping details an upcoming event honoring Lucia Chase, co-director of the American Ballet Theater, including her talk about the company's recent European tour. The event is described as a reception featuring exhibitions celebrating ballet, tea and sherry at Warburg Hall, and performances or presentations at the museum. The article also names several prominent individuals involved in organizing or attending the event. The listed publication is the Boston Traveler, and the clipping is dated Thursday, February 7, 1957.
The clipping is neatly affixed to the page, with its yellowing suggesting its age, and it rests against a background that includes visible stacked pages of the scrapbook.