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This image displays page 4 of a program or annual report from the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., likely from the 1959–1960 season, given the “GUARANTEE FUND 1959” reference.

The page is divided into several distinct sections:

1. Administration:

   • Headed by Rudolf Bing, General Manager.
   • Lists Assistant Managers, including John Gutman, Francis Robinson, Herman E. Krawitz, Robert Herman (Artistic Administrator), Paul Jarecki, Lincoln Launtenstein (Legal Counsel), Henry Wrong, Frank Paola (Company Manager), and Robert N. Stringer (Comptroller).

2. METROPOLITAN OPERA Artistic Staff:

   • Conductors: Includes Bruno Walter (Guest Conductor), Karl Boehm, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Thomas Schippers, and others.
   • Assistant Conductors: Lists Jan Behr, Anton Guadagno, Martin Rich, and others.
   • Orchestra Manager: Felix Eyle.
   • Concert Master: Raymond Gniewek.
   • Stage Directors: Hans Busch, Nathaniel Merrill.
   • Executive Stage Manager: Michael Manuel.
   • Stage Manager: Etienne Barone.
   • Assistant Stage Managers: Stanley Levine, Patrick Tavernia.
   • Ballet Mistress: Matilyn Gavers.
   • Associate Chorus Master: Thomas P. Martin.

3. SUBSCRIBERS TO THE GUARANTEE FUND 1959:

   • A large section listing the names of over 100 donors/supporters, organized in three columns. Names include Miss Mary A. Berberian, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Bidwell, Walter Jackson Brown, Mrs. Barbara S. Chase, and many others.

4. Advertisement:

   • At the bottom, there is a black-and-white advertisement for Coty French Flair powder.
   • It features a stylized illustration of a woman in profile.
   • The headline reads: “Intermission …and that wonderful ‘loose powder look’”.
   • The brand name “Coty French Flair” is prominent, with the price listed as $1.50 (also written as $1.50 and noted as “AUG. 1.50”, likely meaning August 1959 price or an adjusted price point).
   • The tagline at the bottom is: “COTY...THE ESSENCE OF BEAUTY THAT IS FRANCE”.

The page appears to be part of a folded booklet or program, as evidenced by the visible crease and the partial view of another page or cover underneath, which shows a graphic of birds and the word “OPERA”.

Overall, the image captures a historical document from the Metropolitan Opera, combining institutional staff listings, donor acknowledgments, and period advertising.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The image appears to be a page from a publication or program related to the Metropolitan Opera Association. It begins with a listing of administrative and artistic staff, including the general manager, assistant managers, conductors, assistant conductors, orchestra manager, stage directors, stage managers, and chorus master. Specific names of individuals are listed under each role.

Below the staff listings, there is a section titled "Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959," which includes names of contributors, likely individuals or couples, in a two-column format.

At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for "Coty French Flair," promoting a loose powder product with a tagline suggesting sophistication during intermissions. The ad graphic features an elegant illustration of a woman applying powder to her face.

The image appears to be a scanned page from a printed program or booklet. It contains text organized into different sections, primarily related to the Metropolitan Opera Association and its staff for a particular period.

The top portion of the page is titled "METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, Inc." Below this title, there are two sections side by side. On the left is the "Administration" section which lists individuals in various administrative roles, with "RUDOLF BING, GENERAL MANAGER" at the top. Roles include Assistant Managers, Music Consultant, and Legal Counsel, among others.

On the right side of the top portion, the "Artistic Staff" is listed. This section is divided into categories like "Conductors," "Assistant Conductors," "Stage Directors," and "Ballet Mistress." Each category has names associated with it.

Directly below the administrative and artistic staff sections is another section titled "SUBSCRIBERS TO THE GUARANTEE FUND 1959." This section contains a list of names, possibly donors or sponsors, arranged in two columns. The names are likely those of individuals or couples, contributed to the organization's financial support.

At the bottom of the page is an advertisement for Coty French Flair loose powder for $1.50. The ad includes an illustration of a woman and the slogan "Intermission ...and that wonderful 'loose powder look'."

The overall look of the page suggests it might be from a historical program, perhaps from the year 1959, judging by the mention in the subscribers' section. The image on the left edge seems to indicate the page may have been pulled from a bound book or program. The age of the paper, typography, and design of the page all suggest a mid-20th-century origin.

This image depicts a printed page from a program or booklet related to the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. The page contains several sections:

1. Metropolitan Opera Association Administration and Artistic Staff:

   • Lists Rudolf Bing as the General Manager.
   • Names several assistant managers and their roles.
   • Details the artistic staff including conductors (e.g., Bruno Walter, Felix Eyle, Karl Boehm), assistant conductors, and stage directors.
   • Also includes the names of other key personnel such as the Executive Stage Manager, Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Managers, and Ballet Mistress.

2. Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959:

   • A long list of names of individuals who subscribed to the fund, organized in columns.

3. Advertisement:

   • At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for "Coty French Flair," a loose powder cosmetic product.
   • The ad includes an illustration of a woman applying powder, with the tagline "Intermission... and that wonderful 'loose powder look'" and the price listed as $1.50 with a refill for $1.10.
   • The slogan "COTY... THE ESSENCE OF BEAUTY THAT IS FRANCE" is also present.

The entire page is printed in black and white and formatted neatly with clear sections divided by lines. The page number "4" is printed at the bottom center.

• The image is a black-and-white page from a Metropolitan Opera program, likely from 1959.
• At the top it lists the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. with Administration (Rudolf Bing as General Manager) and a long line of Assistant Managers.
• Below that is the Metropolitan Opera Artistic Staff, including Conductors (e.g., Bruno Walter), Stage Directors, and Assistant Conductors.
• A large block titled “Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959” lists numerous names in multiple columns.
• The bottom features a horizontal advertisement for French Flair powder by Coty, with a stylized drawing of a woman and the tagline “Intermission ... and that wonderful ‘loose powder look’.”
• The page is labeled with the number 4 at the bottom.