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Blockprint October 24, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 24, 1955 issue features articles on campus lectures, foreign study, student and faculty profiles, sporting events, and social events.

The Crucible, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others.

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Blockprint October 17, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 17, 1955 issue features articles on RISD's Sailing Team, a James Cassedy lecture on the United Nations, library updates, film series', Advertising Design instructor George N. Pappas, the price of college, a student profile of Peter Antanavicius, Blockprint's membership in the American Collegiate Press, a concert in the museum, and other events and notices.

Blockprint October 10, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 10, 1955 issue features articles on the restoration of a museum fresco, a new radio series, the opening of the evening/night school, the RISD bookstore, sporting events, and social events.

Blockprint October 3, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 3, 1955 issue features articles on the Museum of Modern Art purchasing a RISD student's work for their collection, the Student Council budget, a lecture on jazz by Boston priest Father Norman J. O'Conner, the start of Junior School classes, an Austrian sculptor named Erwin Hauer studyinga at RISD, RISD's purchase of 225 Benefit St., a new RISD Museum exhibition "Graphic Outlook," the increasing cost of college, and other events and notices.

1955-1956 Season Brochure, Otterbein University Department Of Theatre And Dance

Theatre and Dance Annual Brochures

Annual promotional piece of the upcoming season's shows.

Blockprint September 26, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 26, 1955 issue features articles on faculty appointments, and convocation and orientation activities.

Blockprint September 20, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 20, 1955 issue is the first of the new school year, and features articles on the resignation of the RISD President, a proposed new women's dormitory, new faculty appointments, navigating RISD's campus, a new Health Service clinic, the incoming freshman class, the purchase of 62 Waterman, and the film society schedule.

The Importance Of Being Earnest, Kansas State Teachers College

Communication and Theater Programs

No abstract provided.

Blockprint May 23, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The May 23, 1955 issue is the last of the school year and features articles on the razing of the Textron Building, commencement, the apparel design show, faculty awards, the Spectrum publication, student activities, and sporting events.

Blockprint May 16, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The May 16, 1955 issue features articles on an "Architecture and the Arts" exhibit, student and faculty awards, the Portfolio publication, the RISD film society, Le Bal Masque, and sporting events.

The Lady's Not For Burning, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

Thomas Mendip, a discharged soldier, weary of the world and eager to leave it, comes to a small town, announces he has committed murder and demands to be hanged. A philosophical humorist, Thomas is annoyed when the officials oppose his request, even believing he is not guilty of the crime he suggests. Shortly afterward, a young woman, Jennet, is brought before the Mayor for witchcraft, but for some strange reason she has no wish to be put to death! Thomas tries, in his own way, to prove to the official how absurd it would be to refuse to hang a …

Program For The Stage Production My Three Angels, Curtain Club

Theater Production Programs

This twenty-two-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of My Three Angels, held May 12, 13, and 14, 1955 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.

Blockprint May 9, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The May 9, 1955 issue features articles on various social events, the publication of a student handbook, a lecture by Frank Lloyd Wright in Boston, and living under communist rule on the border of North Korea.

Blockprint May 2, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The May 2, 1955 issue features articles on various social events, an American Institute of Architects award, faculty talks, and the Class of 1879.

Spectrum May 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from May 1955 features articles from students and faculty on collaboration between the arts and architecture, with some additional articles on departments at RISD, as well as illustrations and other student creative work.

Hay Fever (April 29, 1955), Noël Coward

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Hay Fever (April 29, 1955).

To view the photos from this production of Hay Fever , please click here.

Blockprint April 25, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The April 25, 1955 issue features articles on various social events, a lecture on Industrial Design, an increase in applications to RISD, various sports associations, and a modern design exhibit, "Home Festival of '55.

Blockprint April 18, 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The April 18, 1955 issue is the first printed issue of Blockprint, replacing a mimeographed news sheet that had circulated since 1952. Articles cover the death of a faculty member, RISD's first Fulbright Scholar, religions in Korea, and museum notes.

The Biggest Thief In Town, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

In a small town, the undertaker and the doctor plan to steal the body of the town's wealthiest citizen. That gentleman, a crook, has just passed out of the picture and the undertaker, who has led a quiet and honest life to date, sees no reason why he should not get a well paying job. So the undertaker and doctor enter the home of the deceased and proceed to take his body back to the shop. The undertaker and his friend picture a rosy future until the corpse comes to life and regains consciousness. The old gentleman is left on …

Campus Lights 1955, Murray State College

Campus Lights

No abstract provided.

Spectrum February 1955, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from February 1955 marks a new design for Spectrum. It includes editorials, student-submitted articles and creative writing, hand drawn illustrations, poetry, and advertisements primarily for local businesses. Articles cover illustrated books, artistic fellowships, calligraphy, and sculpture.

Lo And Behold, Kansas State Teachers College

Communication and Theater Programs

No abstract provided.

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1954-1955, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1954-1955 season.

• Ways & Means, 1954
• The Critic Remembers a Resume of Scenes, 1954
• R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), 1955
• Twelve Pound Look, 1955

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise regarding her high school activities in 1954-1955. Includes clippings, programs, correspondence and photographs regarding music, debate, singing and acting festivals and competitions. Of interest is a letter to Mary from Cecile B. DeMille requesting her to be in a Broadway play.

A Study Of The Elements Which Determine Man's Life As Noted In Greek And Shakespearean Drama, Wilma E. Winters

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

The Function Of Music In The Elizabethan Drama And Theater, Genevra H. Dvorak

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

An Inquiry Into The Use Of Drama To Teach History, Paul Edward Hobbs

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to show how dramatization of significant historical themes can be more easily realized in high school American history classes.

The Juggler Of Notre Dame, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

Barnabe, a traveling circus performer, a juggler, was very happy in his work. However, misfortune befalls him, and he suffers from cold, and lack of food and shelter. A Monk befriends Barnabe, and takes him to the monastery. The climax of Barnabe's story in the monastery occured on a certain Christmas morning.

A Doll's House (December 2-3, 1954), Henrik Ibsen

Student Theatre Programs

Program for A Doll's House (December 2-3, 1954).

To view the photos from this production of A Doll's House, please click here.