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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 804945

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The image shows an open book or portfolio with a beige spine and cream-colored pages that are being held open by a clear plastic stand. The left page contains a detailed schedule of events at the Donnelly Memorial Theatre in Boston, including performances and lectures from December to March, with dates, times, and names of performers listed. The right page provides information about events at the Boston Center for Adult Education, the Boston Garden, the Boston Public Library, and various museums. It details performances, lectures, and exhibitions, including dates, times, and contact information. The page on the far right includes additional information about a children's museum and sightseeing tours. The text is typed in a serif font, and the pages appear to be part of a historical document or schedule, possibly from the mid-20th century.

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This image shows an open booklet or pamphlet with a detailed schedule of events and activities taking place at various cultural and educational venues in Boston. The text is neatly organized into columns, each listing different locations and their corresponding events.

  1. Donnelly Memorial Theatre:

    • Events include concerts, opera performances, and other musical events.
  2. Boston Center for Adult Education:

    • Offers a variety of educational programs and workshops.
  3. Boston Garden:

    • Features ice skating shows and other entertainment.
  4. The Charles Playhouse:

    • Hosts theater performances and plays.
  5. Boston Public Library:

    • Lists lectures and exhibits.
  6. Museums:

    • Provides information about the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and The Children's Museum, including their hours and current exhibits.

The text is printed in a clear, legible font, and the layout is structured to make it easy to find information about specific venues and events. The pamphlet appears to be a guide for cultural activities in Boston, likely from a past year given the style and content.

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The image shows a page from a calendar or event schedule, possibly from the 1960s or 1970s, based on the style and format. The page is divided into sections, each listing events or activities for different dates and locations. The text is written in a typewriter font, which was common for printed materials during that era.

The top section lists events at the Boston Center for Adult Education, including concerts, lectures, and exhibits. The middle section mentions events at the Charles Playhouse, such as plays and performances. The bottom section lists events at various museums in Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Children's Museum.

The events range from concerts and lectures to exhibits and tours, showcasing the diverse cultural offerings available in Boston during that time. The page provides a glimpse into the city's vibrant arts and cultural scene, highlighting the importance of education, entertainment, and community engagement.

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The image shows an open book or booklet with several pages of text, each page filled with printed text. The pages are filled with information about various events and exhibitions happening in Boston, including details such as dates, times, and descriptions of the events. The text is organized into sections, with headings such as "AT BOSTON CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION," "MUSEUMS," and "EXHIBITS." The text is printed in black ink on white paper, and the pages appear to be made of a sturdy material, possibly cardboard or thick paper.

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The image shows a printed page from a program or schedule, likely from a cultural or community center. The page is divided into several sections, each detailing events, performances, and exhibitions taking place at various venues in Boston. Here's a breakdown of the content:

Header Information

  • The page is labeled as part of a larger document, indicated by the text "Continued" at the top, suggesting it is a continuation of a previous page.
  • The page includes listings for events at several locations:
    • Donnelly Memorial Theatre
    • Boston Center for Adult Education
    • Boston Garden
    • Boston Public Library
    • Robert Theatre
    • Wilton Theatre
    • Museum of Fine Arts
    • The Children's Museum

Content Breakdown

1. Donnelly Memorial Theatre

  • A list of performances and events scheduled for December and January, including:
    • Dec. 7: "Baber" Shop Quartet Concert
    • Dec. 2: Boston Copley Ballet
    • Dec. 31: "Othello" - Fidelio Orchestra
    • Dec. 31: Arthur Fiedler conducting Boston Pops Symphony Hall
    • Jan. 9: (entire week) Harry Belafonte
    • Jan. 18-21: "Afro-American Opera Theatre" - Norris Mitchell
    • Jan. 25-27: Lafayette Ballet Group, Inc.
    • Jan. 26-28: Cirque Pro Musica
    • Jan. 29: 20th Polish-Slovak World Premiere with Charles Munch
    • Feb. 2: 7 New England Journey - 98 of 29 Italian Renaissance Program at Symphony Hall
    • Feb. 26: Polyphonic Program at Clark University, Worcester
    • Mar. 11: St. Matthew Passion - Bach with Cambridge Festival Orchestra at Symphony Hall

2. Boston Center for Adult Education

  • A list of events, including:
    • Dec. 4: "Christmas in Sweden" - Mrs. Ingeborg Blomquist
    • Dec. 4: Concert of Contemporary Music by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Jordan Hall
    • Dec. 6: Open House, exhibits from members' work
    • Jan. 4: Tea with the Countess
    • Jan. 7: 5 trips around R.M.S. Queen Mary - Edward Snow
    • Jan. 23: Duplicity - Delinquency, Justice Boston Juvenile Court

3. Boston Garden

  • Events at the Boston Garden, including:
    • Dec. 21-22: Royal Ice Capades
    • Jan. 27: thru Jan. 11 Ballet

4. Boston Public Library

  • A lecture series:
    • Thursdays 2 p.m.: NEVER TOO LATE GROUP Hall, Copley Square
    • Mon. & Wed. 1 p.m.: Lecture Hall, Copley Square
    • Tues. Tours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

5. Robert Theatre

  • Performances:
    • Dec. 26-28: Holiday in Japan
    • Jan. 10: Fair Lady
    • Jan. 23: No For Limited Engagement

6. Wilton Theatre

  • Performances:
    • Dec. 26 for two weeks: Carol Channing as Mame
    • Jan. 31: (for tentative) Carol Channing as Mame
    • Jan. 1: I'M WITH YOU - Nat King Cole
    • Jan. 23: Devil's Advocate (tentative)

7. Museum of Fine Arts

  • Exhibitions and events:
    • Dec. 29: thru Jan. 11 Ballet
    • Jan. 27-28: Royal Ice Capades
    • Exhibits:
      • 289 Huntington Avenue, Piney 7-3100: Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. thru Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Exhibitions:
        • Outstanding Japanese Paintings, Art from Europe and China, Master Indians, Furniture, Silver, Tapestries, Textiles, Costumes, Musical Instruments, Decorative Art, Minor Arts, Including Rare Books, Prints, Drawings, Sculpture
      • Free public daily lectures & gallery available
      • Library: Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays
      • Special Exhibits:
        • Dec. 24: Sculpture
        • Dec. 26-31: 24 Modern French Paintings
        • Dec. 28-31: French Paintings
        • Dec. 28-31: France Germany & The Netherlands
        • Jan. 18-Feb. 5: Italian Drawings
        • Jan. 18-Feb. 5: Natural Science Exhibition

8. The Children's Museum

  • Events and exhibits:
    • Hours: Tues., Thurs., & Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Exhibits:
      • Small animals in live galleries
      • Reptiles & Entomology & Natural Science
      • Nature walks
      • Motion pictures on Sat. from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
    • Motion graphic arts 2:10 p.m. on Saturdays

Visual Layout

  • The page is printed on standard paper, likely from a mimeographed or typed document.
  • The text is organized into clear sections with headings for each venue.
  • The font is typewriter-style, consistent with documents from the mid-20th century.
  • The page appears to be part of a larger booklet or program, as indicated by the "Continued" header.

Overall Impression

The image depicts a detailed schedule of cultural, educational, and entertainment events for a specific time period, likely from the 1960s or 1970s, based on the style of the text and the types of performances listed. It highlights a vibrant cultural scene in Boston, featuring theater, music, dance, lectures, and museum exhibitions.

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The image depicts a page from a book or pamphlet, featuring a list of events and activities in Boston. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column listing events at the Connolly Memorial Theatre, Boston Center for Adult Education, and Boston Center for Adult Education, while the right column lists events at the Boston Center for Adult Education, Boston Garden, Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and Children's Museum.

Each event is accompanied by a brief description, including the date, time, location, and a short summary of the activity. The text is typed in black ink on white paper, with some sections highlighted in bold font. The page appears to be a photocopy or scan of an original document, with a slight yellowing of the paper and some minor creases visible.

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of cultural and educational events in Boston during a specific time period, likely in the mid-20th century. It offers a glimpse into the city's vibrant cultural scene and the variety of activities available to residents and visitors.

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The image shows a page from a program listing events at various theaters and museums in Boston. The page is white with black text and has a beige border around it. The text is organized into columns, with each column listing the name of the theater or museum, the date and time of the event, and a brief description of the event.

The page appears to be from a program or brochure for a cultural event or festival in Boston, possibly from the 1960s or 1970s based on the style of the text and the layout. The events listed include concerts, plays, exhibitions, and lectures, and are scheduled to take place at various venues around the city.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural scene in Boston during a particular time period, and suggests that the city had a vibrant and diverse range of artistic and intellectual activities available to its residents.

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The image shows a stack of papers with a typed list of events and activities in Boston, Massachusetts. The top sheet is a typed list of events and activities, including concerts, theater performances, museum exhibitions, and guided tours, divided into sections by location, such as "AT DONNELLY MEMORIAL THEATRE", "AT BOSTON CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION", and "AT BOSTON GARDEN".

The list includes details such as dates, times, and locations for each event, as well as brief descriptions of the events. The text is in black ink on white paper, and the list appears to be from the 1960s or 1970s based on the style of the typing and the content of the events listed.

To the right of the main list, there is a column titled "MUSEUMS" that lists various museums in Boston, along with their addresses, hours of operation, and brief descriptions of their exhibits. The background of the image shows a stack of other papers, possibly related to the events listed on the top sheet. The overall impression is that this is a vintage document or newsletter that provides information about cultural and recreational activities in Boston during a specific time period.

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The image shows a page from a vintage event calendar or newspaper clipping, featuring a list of events in Boston. The page is divided into sections, each detailing various events and their locations.

Event Locations:

  • At Donnelly Memorial Theatre
  • At Boston Center for Adult Education
  • At Boston Garden
  • At Boston Public Library
  • Crescent 700 Mexico
  • Colonial Theatre
  • Sheibert Theatre
  • Wilbur Theatre
  • Museums
    • Museum of Fine Arts
    • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
    • The Children's Museum
  • Sightseeing Tours of Historic Boston

Event Details:

The events listed include:

  • Concerts
  • Opera performances
  • Plays
  • Exhibitions
  • Tours

The page appears to be yellowed with age and has a few creases, suggesting that it may have been clipped from a newspaper or magazine. The events listed are likely from the 1960s or 1970s, based on the style of the typography and the content of the events. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic scene in Boston during this time period.

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The image shows a page from a book or a brochure that lists various cultural and educational events happening in Boston. The events are categorized by venue and date, and include a range of activities such as concerts, theater performances, films, lectures, and exhibitions. Here is a detailed summary of the events listed:

At Jordan Hall, Boston

  • Dec. 2: Bailey Shop Quartet Concert
  • Dec. 9: Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra
  • Dec. 11: Symphony for Celebration Band
  • Dec. 16: Boston Pops Orchestra

At Boston Center for Adult Education

  • Dec. 2: "Music for Pleasure" Group, Inc.
  • Dec. 9: Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra
  • Dec. 11: Symphony for Celebration Band
  • Dec. 16: Boston Pops Orchestra

At Boston Garden

  • Dec. 27: Ice Capades
  • Jan. 21-22: Royal Ballet

At Boston Public Library

  • Dec. 10: Christmas Exhibition of Library with animated statuary (live background music by George W. Boully)
  • Jan. 7: Lecture on "The Art of the Book" by James C. Michener

Museum of Fine Arts

  • Dec. 20: Lecture on "The Art of the Book" by James C. Michener
  • Jan. 7: Lecture on "The Art of the Book" by James C. Michener

The Charles Playhouse

  • Dec. 23-Jan. 8: "The Music Man"
  • Jan. 13-29: "All My Sons" by Arthur Miller

Orpheum Theatre

  • Dec. 26: for two weeks - "Show Boat"
  • Jan. 13: Ella Fitzgerald
  • Jan. 20: Nat King Cole

Shubert Theatre

  • Dec. 28-Jan. 8: "The Music Man"
  • Jan. 13-29: "All My Sons" by Arthur Miller

Wilbur Theatre

  • Jan. 6: "Tea with the Camel"
  • Jan. 13: "Jump"
  • Jan. 20: "Jump"
  • Jan. 27: "Jump"

Colonial Theatre

  • Jan. 6: "Tea with the Camel"
  • Jan. 13: "Jump"
  • Jan. 20: "Jump"
  • Jan. 27: "Jump"

At Symphony Hall

  • Jan. 6: Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Jan. 13: Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Jan. 20: Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Jan. 27: Boston Symphony Orchestra

At the Museum of Fine Arts

  • Dec. 20: Lecture on "The Art of the Book" by James C. Michener
  • Jan. 7: Lecture on "The Art of the Book" by James C. Michener

Children's Museum

  • Dec. 20: Lecture on "The Art of the Book" by James C. Michener
  • Jan. 7: Lecture on "The Art of the Book" by James C. Michener

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

  • Dec. 20: Lecture on "The Art of the Book" by James C. Michener
  • Jan. 7: Lecture on "The Art of the Book" by James C. Michener

The events cover a variety of cultural interests, including music, theater, and educational lectures, providing a rich tapestry of cultural activities for the public to enjoy.