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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image appears to be a page from a program or document related to the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., likely from the year 1959. The page lists the administration and artistic staff of the Metropolitan Opera, including positions such as General Manager, Assistant Managers, Conductors, Stage Directors, and various administrative roles. It also includes a list of subscribers to the Guarantee Fund for 1959, which appears to be a list of individuals who supported the opera financially.

At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for Coty's "French Flair" loose powder, with a note referencing the "loose powder look" and a price of $1.50 for a refill. The advertisement features a drawing of a woman applying the product, with the text suggesting it's associated with the elegance of France. The page is numbered "4," indicating it's part of a larger document or program.

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This image is a page from a program or booklet of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. The page is divided into several sections:

  1. Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. Administration:

    • Lists the General Manager, Rudolf Bing, and various Assistant Managers, including John Gutman, Francis Robinson, and others.
    • Includes roles such as Music Consultant, Artistic Administrator, Business and Technical Administrator, Legal Counsel, and Comptroller.
  2. Metropolitan Opera Artistic Staff:

    • Lists Conductors, including Bruno Walter, Karl Boehm, and others.
    • Includes the Orchestra Manager, Concert Master, and Stage Directors.
    • Mentions Assistant Conductors and other key personnel such as the Executive Stage Manager, Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Managers, and Ballet Mistress.
  3. Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959:

    • Lists numerous subscribers by name, including Miss Mary A. Berberian, Mr. and Mrs. William Hall Best, and many others.
  4. Advertisement:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for "French Flair" by Coty, promoting a "loose powder look." The ad features a stylish illustration of a woman holding a compact mirror.

The page is numbered "4" at the bottom, indicating it is part of a larger document. The layout is clean and organized, typical of formal program listings.

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The image shows a page from a booklet or program related to the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. The page is titled "Administration" and lists the names of various individuals involved in the organization, including the General Manager, Assistant Managers, Music Consultant, Artistic Administrator, Business and Technical Administrator, Legal Counsel, Assistant to the Artistic Administrator, Assistant to the Business Administrator, Comptroller, and Company Manager.

Below the administration section, there is a list of conductors, stage directors, assistant conductors, executive stage manager, stage manager, assistant stage managers, and ballet mistress.

Further down the page, there is a list of subscribers to the Guarantee Fund for the year 1959, with names and titles.

At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for "French Flair," featuring a woman with a powder compact, promoting the essence of beauty from France.

The page appears to be from an older publication, possibly from the mid-20th century, given the style of the text and the mention of the year 1959. The Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. is a well-known organization in the world of opera, and this page likely provides information about the administration and staff involved in the production and management of opera performances.

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The image shows a page from a book or booklet, likely a program or promotional material for the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. The page has a formal and elegant design with black text on a white background. The heading reads "Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc." and lists the administration, including Rudolf Bing as the General Manager.

The page also includes a list of the artistic staff, including conductors, stage directors, and assistant conductors. There are also lists of subscribers to the Guarantee Fund for the year 1959, which includes names and addresses of individuals and organizations.

The bottom of the page features an advertisement for "French Flair" powder, with an illustration of a woman in a flapper dress, holding a compact mirror, and applying makeup. The advertisement emphasizes the product's "loose powder look" and its essence of beauty that is French.

Overall, the image depicts a formal and elegant page from a book or booklet, featuring information about the Metropolitan Opera Association and its artistic staff, as well as an advertisement for a beauty product.

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The image shows a page from a program or booklet related to the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., dated 1959. The page is titled "SUBSCRIBERS TO THE GUARANTEE FUND 1959" and lists the names of individuals and couples who contributed to the fund.

Key Elements of the Image:

Header:

  • The top of the page prominently displays the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., along with the title "BING, GENERAL MANAGER".
  • Below this, there is a list of Administration and Artistic Staff, including:
    • Bing, General Manager
    • Bing, General Manager
    • John Gatman, Assistant Manager
    • Erich Leinsdorf, Music Consultant
    • Robert Robinson, Artistic Administrator
    • Francis Herrman, Legal Administrator
    • Herman E. Krawitz, Business and Technical Administrator
    • Lincoln Lausteinen, Legal Counsel
    • Paul Jareteki, Assistant to the Artistic Administrator
    • Henry Wong, Assistant to the Business Administrator
    • Robert N. Stringer, Comptroller
    • Frank Paoli, Company Manager

Conductors and Artistic Staff:

  • A section titled "METROPOLITAN OPERA Artistic Staff" lists:
    • Conductors:
      • Bruno Walter, Guest Conductor
      • Karl Böhm, Fausto Clary, Erich Leinsdorf, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Jean Morel, Thomas Schippers, Kurt Adler
    • Assistant Conductors:
      • Jan Behr, Julius Burger, Anton Guadagno, Martin Rich, Ignace Strasfogel, Walter Taussig, Victor Trucco
    • Stage Directors:
      • John Brownlee, Hans Busch, Nathaniel Merrill
    • Orchestra Concert Master:
      • Felix Eyle
    • Raymon Griniewski, Concert Master
    • Michael Manuel, Executive Stage Manager
      • Etienne Barone, Stage Manager
      • Stanley Levine, Assistant Stage Managers
      • Patrick Tavernia, Assistant Stage Managers
      • Matlyn Gavers, Ballet Mistress

Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund:

  • The main body of the page lists the subscribers to the Guarantee Fund for 1959. The list is organized alphabetically and includes:
    • Names of individuals and couples, such as:
      • Miss Mary A. Berberian
      • Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Best
      • Mr. and Mrs. William H. Bird
      • Mrs. Charles H. Bird, III
      • Mrs. Frances Summer Bird
      • Mrs. S. Bruce Black
      • Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Bird
      • Mr. and Mrs. David H. Bloom
      • Col. and Mrs. R. V. C. Boles
      • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waldo Rossy
      • Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bond
      • Harry J. Berofofsky
      • Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bougeois
      • Mr. Ralph H. Brown
      • Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bowerman
      • Mr. and Mrs. Harris E. Howe
      • Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt S. Brighman
      • Mr. and Mrs. Dwight S. Brighman
      • Mrs. Edwin P. Brown
      • Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholas Brown
    • Corresponding subscribers on the right side of the page include:
      • Walter Jackson Brown
      • Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bullard
      • Mrs. Arlene E. Bump
      • Mrs. Harvey H. Bundy
      • Mr. and Mrs. Frances Noel Byrne
      • L. Tucker Hare
      • Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Cabot
      • Mr. T. V. Campagna
      • Mrs. Thomas Francis W. Capper
      • Joseph Louis Caputo
      • Mrs. and Mrs. Card
      • Mrs. Joseph Carson, Jr.
      • Mrs. Randolph Carter
      • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Casey
      • Mrs. Arthur P. Dow, Jr.
      • Mr. and Mrs. Cave
      • Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Chamberlin
      • Mrs. Dorothy Cecilia Chaney
      • Edward & Mrs. Chapman
      • Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan Charles
      • Robert F. Chase

Footer and Illustration:

  • At the bottom of the page, there is an illustration of a woman with the text:
    • "Intermission ...and that wonderful 'loose powder look'"
    • The illustration is labeled "French Flair", and there is a small circular logo with the text "COTY...THE ESSENCE OF BEAUTY THAT IS FRANCE".
    • The page number "4" is visible in the bottom right corner.

Overall Context:

The image appears to be a historical document from the Metropolitan Opera, showcasing the administrative and artistic staff for the 1959 season, along with a list of subscribers who contributed to the Guarantee Fund. The inclusion of the "French Flair" illustration and Coty branding suggests a promotional or thematic element, possibly related to a performance or event featuring French aesthetics or beauty. The document reflects the formal and structured nature of opera subscriptions and patronage during that era.

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The image displays a page from a program for the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., featuring a list of artistic staff and subscribers to the guarantee fund in 1959. The page is white with black text and features a prominent advertisement for Coty's French Flair perfume.

  • Artistic Staff:
    • Conductors:
      • Bruno Walter, Guest Conductor
      • Karl Boehm
      • Dimitri Mitropoulos
      • Thomas Schippers
    • Assistant Conductors:
      • Jan Behr
      • Julius Burger
      • Anton Guadagno
      • Martin Rich
      • Ignace Strasfogel
      • Victor Trucco
    • Thomas P. Martin, Associate Chorus Master
  • Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959:
    • Miss Mary A. Berberian
    • Walter Jackson Brown
    • Miss Ellen Bullard
    • Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bullard
    • Mrs. Archie E. Bump
    • Mrs. Harvey H. Bundy
    • Mr. and Mrs. Francis Noel Byrne
    • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Cabot
    • Mr. and Mrs. William D. Cabot
    • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Campbell
    • Mrs. Waltham J. Campbell
    • Joseph Louis Caputo
    • Mrs. Thomas E. Caputo
    • Joseph Carson, Jr.
    • Miss Hubert Lazzell Carter
    • Stephen Randolph Casey
    • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Cash
    • Mr. and Mrs. Paul DeW. Cash
    • Andrew V. Ceselicki
    • Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Chamberlin
    • Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Chamberlin
    • Mr. and Mrs. E. Barton Chapin
    • Edward R. Chapin
    • Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan Charles
    • Robert F. Charles
  • Advertisement:
    • Coty's French Flair perfume

The image provides a glimpse into the artistic and administrative staff of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. in 1959, as well as a list of subscribers to the guarantee fund. The advertisement for Coty's French Flair perfume adds a touch of glamour to the page.

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The image depicts a page from a program for the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. The page is open to a section that lists the administration, artistic staff, and subscribers to the Guarantee Fund in 1959.

Administration:

  • Rudolf Bing, General Manager
  • Assistant Managers:
    • John Gutman
    • Francis Robinson
    • Erich Leinsdorf, Music Consultant
    • Robert Herman, Artistic Administrator
    • Herman E. Krawitz, Business and Technical Administrator
    • Lincoln Lauterstein, Legal Counsel
    • Paul Jaretzki, Assistant to the Artistic Administrator
    • Henry Wrong, Assistant to the Business Administrator
    • Robert N. Stringer, Comptroller
    • Frank Paola, Company Manager

Artistic Staff:

  • Conductors:
    • Bruno Walter, Guest Conductor
    • Karl Boehm
    • Fausto Cleva
    • Dimitri Mitropoulos
    • Thomas Schippers
    • Kurt Adler
    • Jan Behr
    • Julius Burger
    • Anton Guadagno
    • Martin Rich
    • Ignace Strasfogel
    • Victor Trucco
    • Thomas P. Martin, Associate Chorus Master
  • Felix Eyle, Orchestra Manager
  • Raymond Gniewek, Concert Master
  • Stage Directors:
    • John Brownlee
    • Hans Busch
    • Nathaniel Merrill
  • Michael Manuel, Executive Stage Manager
  • Etienne Barone, Stage Manager
  • Stanley Levine, Assistant Stage Managers
  • Patrick Tavernia, Assistant Stage Managers
  • Matthys Gavers, Ballet Mistress

Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959:

A list of subscribers is provided, including individuals and couples.

Advertisement:

At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for French Flair perfume, featuring a black-and-white illustration of a woman holding a bottle of perfume. The advertisement reads, "Intermission...and that wonderful 'loose powder look'."

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The image depicts a page from a Metropolitan Opera Association program, featuring a list of staff members and subscribers to the Guarantee Fund in 1959.

The page is divided into three main sections: the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. administration and artistic staff, and the subscribers to the Guarantee Fund. The administration section lists the general manager, assistant managers, and other key personnel, while the artistic staff section includes conductors, stage directors, and other creatives involved in the production. The subscribers to the Guarantee Fund section lists individuals who have contributed financially to the organization.

At the bottom of the page, an advertisement for Coty's French Flair perfume is prominently displayed, featuring a black-and-white image of a woman applying powder to her face. The ad reads, "Intermission...and that wonderful 'loose powder look'". The page is set against a beige background, with other pages from the program visible on either side. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the inner workings of the Metropolitan Opera Association and its supporters during the 1959 season.

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The image shows a page from an opera program, featuring a list of staff and subscribers.

Top Section: Metropolitan Opera Association Staff

  • The top section is titled "METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, Inc." and lists the administration and artistic staff.
  • The administration includes:
    • Rudolf Bing, General Manager
    • Assistant Managers: John Gutman, Francis Robinson, Robert Herman, Erich Leinsdorf, Herman E. Krawitz, Lincoln Lautenstein, Paul Jaretzki, Harry Wrong, Robert N. Stringer, and Frank Paola
  • The artistic staff includes:
    • Conductors: Bruno Walter, Karl Boehm, Fausto Cleva, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Thomas Schippers, Kurt Adler, Jan Behr, Julius Burger, Otello Ceron, Anton Guadagno, Corrado Mucini, Martin Rich, George Schick, Ignace Strasfogel, Walter Taussig, Victor Trucco, Thomas P. Martin
    • Orchestra Manager: Felix Eyle
    • Concert Master: Raymond Gniewek
    • Stage Directors: John Brownlee, Hans Busch, Nathaniel Merrill
    • Assistant Conductors: Michael Manuel, Etienne Barone, Stanley Levine, Patrick Taverna
    • Ballet Mistress: Mattlyn Gavers

Middle Section: Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959

  • The middle section lists subscribers to the Guarantee Fund in 1959, including:
    • Mr. and Mrs. William Hall Best
    • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Bird, III
    • Mrs. Francis W. Bird
    • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Cabot
    • Mr. and Mrs. Harvey V. Bundy
    • Mr. and Mrs. Francis Noel Byrne
    • Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell
    • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Louis Caputo
    • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carcen
    • Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Bandle
    • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Cash
    • Mr. and Mrs. Paul DeW. Caseky
    • Mr. and Mrs. Andrew V. Czeslaki
    • Mr. and Mrs. Barton Chapin
    • Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Chalin
    • Mr. and Mrs. George Buchanan Charles
    • Robert F. Charles

Bottom Section: Advertisement

  • The bottom section features an advertisement for French Flair, a cosmetic product.
  • The ad includes a drawing of a woman applying powder and the slogan "...and that wonderful 'loose powder look'".
  • The price of the product is listed as $1.50.

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The image is a page from a program or brochure for the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. The page lists the administrative and artistic staff, as well as subscribers to the Guarantee Fund for the year 1959.

Administration:

  • Rudolf Bing, General Manager
  • Assistant Managers: John Cattaneo, Dorothy Connors Robinson
  • Erich Leinsdorf, Music Consultant
  • Herman D. Krawitz, Business and Technical Administrator
  • Robert Hermann, Artistic Administrator
  • N. N. Shulman, Press Representative
  • Paul Jaretzki, Assistant to the Artistic Administrator
  • Edward Ziegler, Assistant to the Business Administrator
  • Robert N. Strigens, Controller
  • Frank Paulis, Company Manager

Metropolitan Opera Artistic Staff:

  • Conductors:
    • Bruno Walter, Guest Conductor
    • Karl Böhm
    • Fausto Cleva
    • Dimitri Mitropoulos
    • Thomas Schippers
    • Kurt Adler
    • Erich Leinsdorf
    • Jean Morel
    • John Browning
    • Herva Nelli
    • Felix Eyle, Orchestra Manager
    • Raymond Gniewek, Concert Master
    • Stage Directors: John Browning, Nathaniel Merrill
    • Michael Manuel, Executive Stage Manager
    • Etienne Barone, Stage Manager
    • Stanley Levine, Assistant Stage Managers
    • Rosalie Mazzafaria, Assistant Stage Managers
    • Matlyn Gavers, Ballet Mistress

Associate Conductors:

  • Jan Behr
  • Julius Burger
  • Odello Ceron
  • Corrado Moechini
  • George Schick
  • Walter Taussig
  • Ignace Strasfogel
  • Victor Trucchi
  • Thomas P. Martin, Associate Chorus Master

Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959:
A list of subscribers is provided, including names such as:

  • Miss Mary A. Borborton
  • Mrs. Marshall Field
  • Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin B. Hibbs
  • Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Rice
  • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Clark
  • Mr. and Mrs. Francis Noel Byrne
  • Mr. and Mrs. James D. Cabot
  • Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Carpenter
  • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cassel
  • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Card
  • Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Carter
  • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Clark
  • Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Cole
  • Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Chamberlin
  • Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Cooper
  • Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan Charles
  • Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Garrett
  • Mrs. Barbara S. Chase
  • Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bulkley
  • Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Rice
  • Mr. and Mrs. Harvey H. Bundy
  • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Clark
  • Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bulkley
  • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Clark
  • Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bulkley
  • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Clark
  • Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bulkley
  • Mr. and Mrs. William A. Clark

At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for "French Flair" with the tagline "Intermission...and that wonderful 'loose powder look.'" The advertisement features a stylish illustration of a woman applying powder.