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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 804924

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This image appears to be a scanned page from a program or brochure, likely from a Boston Opera Association (BOA) event. The page includes a list of board members of the Boston Opera Association, Inc., as well as a list of subscribers to the Guarantee Fund for the year 1959. Below this section, there are two advertisements.

  1. The first advertisement is for a store named "Monet," which is located at 1216 Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The ad invites customers to visit their new shop to view their collection of distinctive clothes for well-dressed women. It also provides a phone number for contact: "A Spinwall 7-0784."

  2. The second advertisement features a portrait of the famous opera singer Maria Callas, with the text "Maria Callas Sings on Angel Records." Below the image, there is a logo for "Angel Records," which is a record label, along with a small illustration of an angel figure.

The overall design of the page is simple and classic, with a black and white color scheme. The layout is typical of documents from the mid-20th century, with a formal and organized structure.

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This image appears to be a page from a program or booklet for the Boston Opera Association, Inc. It includes several sections:

  1. Boston Opera Association, Inc.:

    • Lists the names of the board members, including the president (Talcott M. Banks), treasurer (John G. Cushman), secretary (Wm. Bradford Trafford), and vice president (Harrison Keller).
    • Also mentions Harriet E. O'Brien as the Managing Director.
  2. Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959:

    • A list of names of individuals and couples who subscribed to the fund, including Ivan V. Abadjieff, W. G. Abbott, Jr., Miss Eleanora D. Adams, and many others.
  3. Advertisements:

    • There are two advertisements at the bottom of the page:
      • One for "Monet," a clothing store at 1216 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, inviting people to visit their new shop for distinctive clothes for the well-dressed woman.
      • Another advertisement for Maria Callas, stating "Maria Callas Sings on Angel Records," with an image of Maria Callas and the Angel Records logo.

The page is numbered "3" at the bottom right corner, indicating it is part of a larger publication. The background appears to be a light brown surface, possibly a table or a desk.

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A book is open to a page that contains text and images. The text is in black font, while the images are in black and white. The text on the page is the Boston Opera Association, Inc. It includes the names of the board of directors and the managing director. It also includes the names of the subscribers to the Guarantee Fund in 1959. Below the text are two images. The first image is of a shop, while the second image is of a woman.

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The image shows a book open to a page featuring the Boston Opera Association, Inc. The page includes a list of the Board of Directors, a list of subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959, and a promotional advertisement for Monet, a shop located at 1216 Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The advertisement features a photograph of a woman and mentions that Maria Callas sings on Angel Records. The image also includes a small advertisement for Angel Records featuring a cherub.

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The image depicts a page from a program or booklet related to the Boston Opera Association, Inc., dated 1959. The page is structured into several sections:

Header:

  • The top of the page prominently displays the title: "BOSTON OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC."

Leadership and Board Information:

  • Officers:
    • President: Philip R. Allen
    • Treasurer: John G. Cushman
    • Secretary: James Lawrence, Jr.
  • Board of Directors:
    • Listed individuals include Talcott M. Banks, John G. Cushman, Bradford M. Endicott, Harrison Keller, James Lawrence, Jr., Russell B. Stearns, Wm. Bradford Trafford, and Oliver Wolcott.
  • Managing Director: Harriet E. O'Brien is noted as the managing director.

Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund (1959):

  • A lengthy list of subscribers is provided, including names such as:
    • Ivan V. Abadi
    • W. G. Abbott, Jr.
    • Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Adams
    • Mr. and Mrs. Wesley C. Albright
    • Mr. and Mrs. Otto A. Alemide
    • Dr. and Mrs. William Alfano
    • Mr. and Mrs. Arrah Alemani
    • Dr. and Mrs. Salvatore Algeri, Jr.
    • Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allyn
    • Mr. and Mrs. Henry Freeman Allen
    • Mr. and Mrs. John S. Ames
    • Mr. and Mrs. Amelio Amodeo
    • Mrs. John A. Anderson
  • Corresponding subscriber names on the right side include:
    • Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Appleton
    • Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Arnold
    • Mr. and Mrs. Frances Reed Austin
    • Martha L. Ayers
    • Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Bach
    • Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bacon
    • Dr. and Mrs. Louis Bacon
    • Henry Charles Edler M. Banks
    • Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Banks
    • Miss Rachel K. Barclay
    • Mr. and Mrs. Herman T. Barker
    • Mr. and Mrs. John Barker, Jr.
    • Philip E. Barnes
  • Additional subscriber names include:
    • John S. Barnet
    • Mr. and Mrs. Rock R. Barnet
    • Mrs. Herbert Leonard Baron
    • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baron
    • Mrs. Nelson S. Bartlett
    • Mr. and Mrs. Julius M. Barton
    • Mr. and Mrs. Murciel Bastow
    • Sarah M. Beach
    • Vera M. Beeston
    • Mr. and Mrs. George-Center, Jr.
    • Mrs. John H. Bell
    • Miss Gertrude H. Bell
    • Mrs. Arthur W. Belcher
    • Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Remis
    • F. Gregg Remis

Advertisement Section:

  • Below the subscriber list, there is an advertisement for Monet, a women's clothing shop located at 1216 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The ad invites visitors to see the shop's collection of "Distinctive Clothes for the Well-Dressed Woman" and provides a spin-off number: ASpinnal 7-0284.
  • Adjacent to the Monet advertisement is another advertisement for Maria Callas, featuring her photograph and the text: "Sings on Angel Records." The Angel Records logo is displayed at the bottom of this section.

Layout and Design:

  • The page is neatly organized with clear headings and sections.
  • The text is printed in a formal, typewriter-like font typical of mid-20th-century printing.
  • The overall design is clean and professional, reflecting the formal nature of the Boston Opera Association's programming and donor acknowledgment.

Context:

  • This page serves as both an acknowledgment of contributors to the Boston Opera Association's Guarantee Fund for 1959 and a promotional space for local businesses and artists. It highlights the association's community engagement and sponsorship structure.

This image captures a snapshot of mid-20th-century cultural and commercial life, showcasing the intersection of arts patronage, local business advertising, and formal organizational documentation.

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The image presents a page from a program for the Boston Opera Association, Inc. The page is divided into three sections: the top section lists the association's board of directors, the middle section acknowledges subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959, and the bottom section features advertisements.

Top Section: Board of Directors

  • The title "BOSTON OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC." is prominently displayed.
  • A list of board members is provided, including their names and positions.

Middle Section: Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959

  • The title "SUBSCRIBERS TO THE GUARANTEE FUND 1959" is centered.
  • A list of subscribers is presented, organized alphabetically by last name.

Bottom Section: Advertisements

  • Two advertisements are featured:
    • Monet: An invitation to visit their new shop at 1216 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, showcasing distinctive clothes for the well-dressed woman.
    • Angel Records: A promotion featuring Maria Callas, with a black-and-white photo of her and the text "Maria Callas Sings on Angel Records."

The page is set against a beige background, with the left side partially visible, suggesting that it is part of a larger program or booklet. Overall, the image provides insight into the Boston Opera Association's leadership, supporters, and promotional activities in 1959.

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The image shows a page from a program or brochure, likely for a concert or performance. The page is open to a section titled "Boston Opera Association, Inc." and features a list of board members and subscribers to the guarantee fund for 1959.

  • Boston Opera Association, Inc.
    • The section is divided into two parts: the first lists the board of directors, while the second lists subscribers to the guarantee fund.
    • The board of directors includes:
      • John G. Cushman, Treasurer
      • Bradford M. Endicott
      • F. Murray Forber, Jr.
      • Dudley R. Howe
      • Harrison Keller
      • Vice President
      • James Lawrence, Jr.
      • Russell B. Stearns
      • Wm. Bradford Trafford
      • Secretary
      • John E. Thayer
      • Mrs. Bayard Warren
      • Oliver Wolcott
    • The subscribers to the guarantee fund include:
      • Ivan V. Abadjieff
      • W. G. Abbott, Jr.
      • Miss Eleanor D. Ahlborn
      • Mr. and Mrs. Wesley C. Ahlborn
      • Mr. and Mrs. Otto A. Aleasie
      • Mr. and Mrs. Arham Aleman
      • Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Algori, Jr.
      • Dr. and Mrs. Henry Freeman Allen
      • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen
      • Helen J. Almy
      • Mrs. Stephen H. Ames
      • Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Ames
      • Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Amodeo
      • Mrs. John A. Anderson
      • Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Appleton
      • Mr. and Mrs. Howard R. Arcold
      • Mr. and Mrs. David R. Austin
      • Mr. and Mrs. Francis Reed Austin
      • Martha L. Ayers
      • Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Bach
      • Mrs. Clara Edward Bacon
      • Mr. and Mrs. South Bier
      • Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Banks
      • Miss Rachel E. Barolay
      • Mr. and Mrs. Herman T. Barker
      • Mr. and Mrs. John Barker, Jr.
      • Phyllis F. Barker
      • Frank E. Barnes
      • John S. Barnett
      • Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Baron
      • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barron
      • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barron
      • Mr. and Mrs. J. Dell Basset
      • Yvra M. Barton
      • Mr. and Mrs. John G. Loomis-Gentor, Jr.
      • Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bende
      • Mrs. John E. Easley
      • Miss Gertrude Felcher
      • Mrs. Arthur W. Bell
      • Mr. and Mrs. Alan H. Hemis
      • F. Gregg Hemis
  • Monet
    • The section features an advertisement for Monet, a store that sells distinctive clothes for the well-dressed woman.
    • The advertisement includes a photo of a woman and the slogan "Sing on Angel Records."
  • Maria Callas
    • The section features an advertisement for Maria Callas, a singer who performs on Angel Records.
    • The advertisement includes a photo of Maria Callas and the slogan "Sing on Angel Records."

In summary, the image shows a page from a program or brochure for a concert or performance. The page features a list of board members and subscribers to the guarantee fund for 1959, as well as advertisements for Monet and Maria Callas. The advertisements highlight the store's unique clothing selection and Maria Callas' singing talent on Angel Records.

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The image depicts a page from a book or program related to the Boston Opera Association, Inc. The page is divided into three main sections: the top section lists the association's leadership, including the Board of Directors and Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959; the bottom-left section features an advertisement for Monet, a clothing store; and the bottom-right section showcases an advertisement for Maria Callas' music on Angel Records.

Key Features:

  • Boston Opera Association, Inc.:
    • Lists the association's leadership, including the Board of Directors and Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959
    • Provides information about the organization's structure and supporters
  • Monet Advertisement:
    • Features a drawing of a building with a sign reading "Monet"
    • Invites readers to visit the store at 1216 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
    • Promotes the store's collection of distinctive clothes for well-dressed women
  • Maria Callas Advertisement:
    • Displays a black-and-white photograph of Maria Callas
    • Announces that Maria Callas sings on Angel Records
    • Features the Angel Records logo, which includes a cherub playing a lyre

Summary:

The image presents a page from a book or program related to the Boston Opera Association, Inc. The page includes information about the association's leadership, as well as advertisements for Monet, a clothing store, and Maria Callas' music on Angel Records. The advertisements provide insight into the cultural and commercial context of the time, highlighting the association's connections to the local community and the arts.

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The image presents a page from an open book, featuring a white page with black text and images. The page is divided into sections, each containing information about the Boston Opera Association, Inc.

  • Boston Opera Association, Inc.
    • Board of Directors
      • Talcott M. Banks
      • John G. Cushman
      • Bradford M. Endicott
      • Harrison Keller
      • James Lawrence, Jr.
      • Russell B. Stearns
      • Oliver Walcott
    • Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959
      • A list of 40 subscribers is provided, including Ivan V. Abadjieff, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Appleton, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Barton.
  • Advertisements
    • Monet
      • An advertisement for Monet, a clothing store located at 1216 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
      • The store offers distinctive clothes for the well-dressed woman.
      • Phone number: AS Pinwall 7-6784
    • Maria Callas
      • An advertisement for Maria Callas, who sings on Angel Records.
      • A black-and-white photo of Maria Callas is displayed.

In summary, the image shows a page from a book that appears to be a program or brochure for the Boston Opera Association, Inc. The page lists the board of directors, subscribers to the guarantee fund, and features two advertisements: one for Monet, a clothing store, and another for Maria Callas, who sings on Angel Records.

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The image is a page from a program or booklet for the Boston Opera Association, Inc., dated 1959. The page is divided into several sections:

  1. Board of Directors:

    • The top section lists the Board of Directors and their positions. Notable names include:
      • John G. Cushman (President)
      • Bradford M. Endicott (Vice President)
      • Harrison Keller (General Manager)
      • Harriet E. O'Brien (Managing Director)
      • James Lawrence, Jr.
      • Russell B. Sears
      • Werner Bradford Trafford
      • Oliver Wolcott
  2. Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959:

    • The middle section lists the subscribers to the Guarantee Fund for the year 1959. The list includes various individuals and couples, such as:
      • Irwin Y. Abell
      • Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Abbotson
      • Mr. and Mrs. Harlan W. Adams
      • Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Albrecht
      • Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Aloian
      • Dr. and Mrs. Archibald Alsonian
      • Mrs. F. P. Ames
      • Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ames
      • Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ames
      • Mrs. Frederick Ames
      • Mr. and Mrs. John A. Anderson
      • Mr. and Mrs. John E. Anderson
      • Mr. and Mrs. John A. Anderson
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