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ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 804937
This image is a page—numbered 16—from what appears to be a program, yearbook, or fundraising brochure for the Boston University Celebrity Series for the 1959–60 season.
The page is divided into several distinct sections:
This section lists the names of individuals and couples who contributed to a “Guarantee Fund” in 1959. The names are organized in three columns and include many prominent Boston and national names (e.g., “Mr. and Mrs. John M. Mets,” “Mrs. Joseph Knowles Milliken,” “Leonard Bernstein,” “Eugene Ormandy,” “Zino Francescatti,” “Elizabeth Schwarzkopf”).
This list serves as a donor recognition page, acknowledging major supporters of the concert series.
This section features:
Four headshot photographs of renowned performing artists:
Below each photo is the artist’s name.
A bold announcement:
★ ★ 23 Events Completely Sold Out This Season ★ ★
This highlights the popularity and success of the previous season.
Ad for the 1959–60 Season:
“Boston University Presents the Celebrity Series”, with “Managing Director Aaron Richmond” (his name appears under the series title).
Ticket Information:
Note:
Pictorial Announcement mailed upon request
This provides a preview of the upcoming season’s lineup:
List of 19 Events includes: N.Y. Philharmonic, Bernstein, Cond. & Piano Soloist; Philadelphia Orchestra, Ormandy, Cond.; Zino Francescatti, Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell, Cond., Leon Fleisher, piano soloist; Witold Malcuzyński; Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Lamoureux Orchestra from Paris, Igor Markevitch, Cond.; Yehudi and Hepzibah Menuhin; Budapest String Quartet; Robert Casadesus; Gino Bachauer; Byron Janis; Iglesias Spanish Ballet; Festival Quartet; Juilliard String Quartet; Jose Limon and Dance Co.; Griller String Quartet; Adele Addison; Carlos Montoya.
This list features world-famous orchestras, conductors, soloists, quartets, and dance companies, confirming the high caliber of the Celebrity Series.
There’s a small note just above the ad box:
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE THERE ARE TWO CHAMPAGNE BARS, ONE ON LOGE FLOOR AND ALSO IN LOWER GRAND LOUNGE
This reflects the upscale nature of the events and the venues.
This page is a fundraising and promotional piece from Boston University’s Celebrity Series, highlighting donor support (1959 Guarantee Fund), celebrating past success (“23 Sold Out Events”), and promoting the upcoming 1959–60 season with star-studded talent, subscription pricing, and logistical information. The clean layout, formal typography, and black-and-white photography reflect mid-20th-century print design.
The image captures a moment in American cultural history, showcasing how institutions supported classical and performing arts through community patronage and elite artistic programming.
This image appears to be a page from a program or a brochure, likely from the 1959-1960 season of a musical or performing arts event. The top section of the page lists subscribers to a "Guarantee Fund" from 1959, with names of individuals and couples, all neatly arranged in a column format. Below this list, there is a section promoting two champagne bars available for convenience, one on the loge floor and the other in the lower grand lounge.
The main body of the page advertises the "Boston University Celebrity Series," which was managed by Aaron Richmond. It highlights that 23 events in the 1959-60 season were completely sold out, and it offers subscriptions for the remaining events. The subscription address provided is 143 Newbury St., Boston, and the phone number is KE 6-6037. The prices for subscriptions are listed as $21, $17, and $13, with a note that 7 events are included in the $21 price.
Below this information, there is a list of 19 events, including performances by renowned musicians and artists such as Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, Zino Francescatti, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and others. There is also a mention of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra.
In the lower part of the page, there are black-and-white portraits of Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and Zino Francescatti, each labeled with their names. The layout and design suggest that this is a promotional piece for a high-profile musical or cultural event in Boston.
This image is a page from a program or magazine, likely related to a performance or event series. The page is titled "SUBSCRIBERS TO THE GUARANTEE FUND 1959" and lists numerous names of individuals and couples who have subscribed to the fund. The names are organized in a grid format.
Below the list of subscribers, there is a section with four black-and-white photographs of notable individuals: Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and Zino Francescatti. The text beneath the photos states, "23 Events Completely Sold Out This Season."
Further down, there is an advertisement for the "BOSTON UNIVERSITY Presents the CELEBRITY SERIES," managed by Aaron Richmond. The ad mentions that seats are now available for the 1959-60 season, with subscriptions available at great series savings. The prices for 7 events are listed as $21, $17, and $13. The address for subscriptions is given as 143 Newbury St., Boston (KE 6-6037).
At the bottom of the page, there is a list of 19 events included in the series, featuring various orchestras, conductors, soloists, and other performers.
The page number "16" is visible at the bottom right corner.
The image is a page from a promotional brochure for the Boston University Celebrity Series for the 1959-60 season. The brochure is titled "Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959" and lists the names of subscribers at the top. Below the list of subscribers, there is an advertisement for the Celebrity Series, which includes the names of performers and events scheduled for the season.
The brochure features a section titled "FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE THERE ARE TWO CHAMPAGNE BARS, ONE ON LOGE FLOOR AND ALSO IN LOWER GRAND LOUNGE." This indicates that there are two locations within the venue where champagne can be purchased.
Below this section, there are four photographs of performers, each accompanied by their name. From left to right, the performers are Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and Zino Francescatti. These performers are likely to be featured in the upcoming season's events.
The main advertisement for the Celebrity Series includes the following information:
The list of 19 events includes various orchestras, conductors, and soloists, such as the New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, Zino Francescatti, Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell, Leon Fleisher, piano soloist, Witold Malcuzynski, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Lamoureux Orchestra from Paris, Igor Markevitch, Yehudi and Hephzibah Menuhin, Budapest String Quartet, Robert Casadesus, Gina Bachauer, Byron Janis, Iglesias Spanish Ballet, Festival Quartet, Juilliard String Quartet, Jose Limon and Dance Co., Griller String Quartet, Adele Addison, and Carlos Montoya.
The brochure also includes a note at the bottom that reads "Pictorial Announcement mailed upon request." This suggests that a more detailed announcement with pictures was available upon request.
The page number "16" is visible at the bottom of the page, indicating that this is page 16 of the brochure.
The image shows a printed document featuring a list of subscribers to the Guarantee Fund for the year 1959. The list includes names of individuals and couples, possibly donors or contributors, with their names arranged in a structured format. Below the list, there is an advertisement for the Boston University Celebrity Series, highlighting the success of the previous season with 23 events completely sold out. The advertisement promotes the upcoming 1959-60 season, offering details about the subscription prices and the location of the venue at 143 Newbury St., Boston. It also lists the events included in the series, featuring prominent musicians and orchestras.
The image depicts a page from a program or booklet related to the Boston University Celebrity Series, specifically highlighting the 1959-60 season. The page is titled "Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959" and lists the names of individuals and couples who contributed to the fund. The list includes notable names such as Mr. and Mrs. John Metz, Miss Penelope Barker Noyes, Dr. and Mrs. Cornelius T. O’Connor, and many others.
Below the subscriber list, the page features a prominent section announcing that 23 events for the season are completely sold out. This is emphasized with bold text and asterisks for emphasis.
Subscribers List:
Sold-Out Events:
Celebrity Series Information:
Event Highlights:
Visual Elements:
Additional Notes:
The image showcases a historical promotional page for a prestigious cultural series, emphasizing the success of the event (sold-out performances) and the high-profile talent featured. It also highlights the organizational and financial aspects of the series, such as subscriber contributions and subscription pricing. The inclusion of photographs of renowned artists adds a visual appeal and reinforces the prestige of the series.
The image appears to be a page from a vintage program, possibly related to performances or events in 1959-60. It is divided into two sections:
Top Section:
Bottom Section:
The design and content reflect efforts to promote high-profile cultural events during that era.
The image is a page from a 1959 publication listing subscribers to the Guarantee Fund, likely related to a Boston University event series. The top portion lists many names under the heading "Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund 1959," organized in columns.
Below the subscriber list, there is an announcement for the "Boston University Celebrity Series," managed by Aaron Richmond. It highlights that 23 events were completely sold out in the season and promotes seat subscriptions for the 1959-60 season, with prices of $21, $17, and $13 for 7 events. Contact information for subscriptions is given as 143 Newbury St., Boston, with the phone number KE 6-6037.
There are four black-and-white headshot photos of individuals, identified as Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and Zino Francescatti.
At the bottom, there is a list of 19 events and participants, including orchestras, conductors, soloists, and quartets, such as the New York Philharmonic, Bernstein, Ormandy, Zino Francescatti, Cleveland Orchestra, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and several string quartets and dance performances. The page number indicated at the bottom center is 16.
This image is a photograph of a vintage printed page. The page is titled "SUBSCRIBERS TO THE GUARANTEE FUND 1959" and lists numerous names, suggesting that these individuals contributed to the said fund in 1959.
Below the list of subscribers, the page advertises "BOSTON UNIVERSITY presents the CELEBRITY SERIES AARON RICHMOND." There is a mention that "23 Events Completely Sold Out This Season." There is also information about seats now available for the "1959-60 Season" with subscription details provided, including the address "143 NEWBURY ST., BOSTON (KE 6-6037)" and pricing for a series of events labeled "7 Events: $21. - $17. - $13."
A part of the page notes, "FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE THERE ARE TWO CHAMPAGNE BARS, ONE ON LOGE FLOOR AND ALSO IN LOWER GRAND LOUNGE."
In the bottom section, a list of 19 events includes performances by the N.Y. Philharmonic, various conductors such as Leonard Bernstein and Eugene Ormandy, piano soloists, orchestras, and other performing artists and groups. It also mentions the availability of a pictorial announcement upon request.
The image shows a vintage black‑and‑white magazine page (likely from a 1959 program) focused on the Boston University Celebrity Series.
Overall, it’s a promotional page for a 1959–60 season of performances with subscriber lists and event details.