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It has since been thriving and expanding with many departments including Music, Art and Visual Technology, Dance and Theater. The College of Visual and Performing Arts was established on July 1, 2001 with William F. Reeder serving as the founding dean for 14 years. He was later followed by Rick Davis starting in 2015. As of 2018 there 1,400 active majors within the college with three of the newer programs being Arts Management, Film and Video Studies and Computer Game Design. The college, along with the Center for the Arts and Hylton Performing Arts Center serves more than 300,000 patrons anually as of 2018.","Processing completed by Amy Blake in December 2018. EAD markup completed by Amy Blake in December 2018.","The Special Collections Research Center holds several other collections related to George Mason Performing Arts such as the , the , and the","The materials contained in this colection are varied and include: posters, playbills, programs, faculty paperwork and meeting minutes, colour and black and white photographs, negatives, slides, Life Magazines, VHS tapes, CD-Rs, cassette tapes, flyers, tickets, memorandum, invitations to Mathy House, scripts and playbooks.","Series 1: International Arts Festival, dated 1980s-2005, is comprised of paperwork, flyers and memorandum related to George Mason University's International Arts Festival.","Series 2: Theater Department/GMU Players, dated 1962-2011, is comprised of paperwork, flyers, memoranda, playbills and posters related to George Mason University's Theater Department and the GMU/Mason Players.","Series 3: Arts Center Associates (ACA) dated 1980-1999, is comprised of paperwork and flyers related to George Mason University's Arts Center Associates (ACA).","Series 4: \"In The Wings,\" dated 1990s, is issues of the George Mason University magazine, \"In The Wings\".","Series 5: Center for the Arts/Institute of the Arts, dated 1987-2013, is compromised of paperwork, flyers, memorandum, playbills and degree information related to George Mason University's Center for the Arts.","Series 6: Department of Music, dated 1978-2001, is compromised of paperwork, flyers, degree information, faculty paperwork, playbills and memoranda related to George Mason Univeristy's music department and the faculty of the department.","Series 7: Photographs/Negatives/Slides, dated 1949-2003, is comprised of photographs, negatives and slides related to the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University. There are three damaged photographs within these materials and both color and black and white materials are included.","Series 8: Jane Pearson Papers, dated 1987-2004, is comprised mostly of invitations to Mathy House from the President and his wife and were donated by Jane Pearson.","Series 9: Playbills/Programs, dated 1982-2012, is comprised of playbills and programs from various George Mason University plays, musicals, music productions and events.","Series 10: CD-Rs/AV, dated 1970s-2015, is comprised of AV materials and CD-Rs, the AV materials are VHS tapes and Cassettes containing performances and snippets of recordings.","Series 11: Outside the GMU Theater, dated 1930s-1980, the materials contained in this series are unrelated to George Mason University and are comprised of Life Magazines and programs from old performances from the 1930s and 1940s as well as scrapbooks filled with clippings from programs and playbills of the same era.","Notable people in this collection are Jane Pearson, Colonel Arnald Gabriel, and Doc. 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There are three damaged photographs within these materials and both color and black and white materials are included.","The materials contained in this series are comprised mostly of invitations to Mathy House from the President and his wife and were donated by Jane Pearson.","The materials contained in this series are comprised of playbills and programs from various George Mason University plays, musicals, music productions and events.","The materials contained in this series are comprised of AV materials and CD-Rs, the AV materials are VHS tapes and Cassettes containing performances and snippets of recordings.","The materials contained in this series are unrelated to George Mason University and are comprised of Life Magazines and programs from old performances from the 1930s and 1940s as well as scrapbooks filled with clippings from programs and playbills of the same era."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions on personal use. 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It has since been thriving and expanding with many departments including Music, Art and Visual Technology, Dance and Theater. The College of Visual and Performing Arts was established on July 1, 2001 with William F. Reeder serving as the founding dean for 14 years. He was later followed by Rick Davis starting in 2015. As of 2018 there 1,400 active majors within the college with three of the newer programs being Arts Management, Film and Video Studies and Computer Game Design. The college, along with the Center for the Arts and Hylton Performing Arts Center serves more than 300,000 patrons anually as of 2018.","Processing completed by Amy Blake in December 2018. 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There are three damaged photographs within these materials and both color and black and white materials are included.","Series 8: Jane Pearson Papers, dated 1987-2004, is comprised mostly of invitations to Mathy House from the President and his wife and were donated by Jane Pearson.","Series 9: Playbills/Programs, dated 1982-2012, is comprised of playbills and programs from various George Mason University plays, musicals, music productions and events.","Series 10: CD-Rs/AV, dated 1970s-2015, is comprised of AV materials and CD-Rs, the AV materials are VHS tapes and Cassettes containing performances and snippets of recordings.","Series 11: Outside the GMU Theater, dated 1930s-1980, the materials contained in this series are unrelated to George Mason University and are comprised of Life Magazines and programs from old performances from the 1930s and 1940s as well as scrapbooks filled with clippings from programs and playbills of the same era.","Notable people in this collection are Jane Pearson, Colonel Arnald Gabriel, and Doc. Severinsen. John F. Kennedy and Carol Burnett are featured in some of the material unrelated to George Mason Theater.","It is important to note that this collection contains materials that are from George Mason Music, Dance and Theater departments that pre-date the creation of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. CVPA was established in 1990, and several pieces from George Mason date from the 1960s-1980s.","This collection also contains several pieces that are unrelated to the College of Visual and Performing Arts and George Mason University. These pieces are Life Magazines from the 1960s when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, as well as many programs, some in scrapbooks, dating from the 1930s to the 1950s, that feature famous celebrities and works such as \"Hello, Dolly!\" and Carol Burnett.","The materials contained in this series are comprised of paperwork, flyers and memorandum related to George Mason University's International Arts Festival.","The materials contained in this series are comprised of paperwork, flyers, memoranda, playbills and posters related to George Mason University's Theater Department and the GMU/Mason Players.","The materials contained in this series are comprised of paperwork and flyers related to George Mason University's Arts Center Associates (ACA).","The materials contained in this series are issues of the George Mason University magazine, \"In The Wings\".","The materials contained in this series are compromised of paperwork, flyers, memorandum, playbills and degree information related to George Mason University's Center for the Arts.","The materials contained in this series are compromised of paperwork, flyers, degree information, faculty paperwork, playbills and memorandum related to George Mason University's music department and the faculty of the department.","The materials contained in this series are comprised of photographs, negatives and slides related to the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University. There are three damaged photographs within these materials and both color and black and white materials are included.","The materials contained in this series are comprised mostly of invitations to Mathy House from the President and his wife and were donated by Jane Pearson.","The materials contained in this series are comprised of playbills and programs from various George Mason University plays, musicals, music productions and events.","The materials contained in this series are comprised of AV materials and CD-Rs, the AV materials are VHS tapes and Cassettes containing performances and snippets of recordings.","The materials contained in this series are unrelated to George Mason University and are comprised of Life Magazines and programs from old performances from the 1930s and 1940s as well as scrapbooks filled with clippings from programs and playbills of the same era."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions on personal use. 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Even though Fordism may have been grudgingly accepted in the GDR as necessary for economic growth and the ultimate progress of the state, the assimilation of America's cultural barbarism through media imports was fiercely resisted. The state may have resisted America's cultural barbarism, but young people did not. Attending productions of the American media was a chance for them to distance themselves from their parents, from National Socialism, and from the failures of World War II. By the 1970s, changes in the performing arts community occurred, particularly in theatre, that included artists leaving as a result of increased censorship and smaller venues opening in cities and towns outside of Berlin.","Processed by Lauren Schutt and Friedgard Cowan in 2010-2011. EAD markup completed by Jordan Patty in 2011. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in July 2022 and October 2023.","Processing supported by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.","The East German poster collection contains other series, including the , , , and .","In 2021, GMU Professor Samuel Huneke led the completion of the \n, a project funded by a Fenwick Fellowship. The posters from each of the East German poster collection series can be searched in this database.","This series contains posters advertising theater, opera, concert and dance performances in Berlin and other East German cities. This collection consists of 941 posters of various sizes. They range in size from 28 x 58 cm to 86 x 60 cm. The majority of posters measure 57 x 81 cm. The performing arts posters present a complex and nuanced view of performance in the German Democratic Republic during the cold-war years. Most of the posters advertise performances in various venues in Berlin such as the Deutsches Theater, the Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, the Komische Oper Berlin or the Palast der Republik, but performances in theaters in Leipzig, Dresden, Rostock, Erfurt, Halle, Gera, and Magdeburg are also included. The works advertised on the posters are predominantly classics: plays by Friedrich Schiller, Heinrich von Kleist, Georg Büchner, Shakespeare and Chekhov; operas by G. F. Handel, Mozart, Wagner, Puccini and Verdi, and ballets by Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. However, contemporary playwrights like Maxim Gorki, Heiner Müller and Peter Weiss are also represented. Examples include posters from the Berliner Ensembles's premiere production of Bertolt Brecht's \"Mother Courage\"; Deutsche Theater Kammerspiele's \"Der Blaue Boll\" by the Expressionist playwright, Ernst Barlach; Landes Theatre Halle's cutting-edge production of \"Tamerlan\"; Ballet Company of Leipzig's historic performance of \"Bilder Der Liebe\"; and Maxim Gorki Theatre's \"Sinulja\" by Alexander Gelman. The majority of the posters consist of drawings or paintings that reflect the artist's interpretation of the works to be performed.","See the External Documents note for a poster inventory with brief descriptions.","There may be restrictions on reproduction. Contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.","This series contains posters advertising theater, opera, concert and dance performances in Berlin and other East German cities. This collection consists of 941 posters of various sizes. They range in size from 28 x 58 cm to 86 x 60 cm. 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Examples include posters from the Berliner Ensembles's premiere production of Bertolt Brecht's \"Mother Courage\"; Deutsche Theater Kammerspiele's \"Der Blaue Boll\" by the Expressionist playwright, Ernst Barlach; Landes Theatre Halle's cutting-edge production of \"Tamerlan\"; Ballet Company of Leipzig's historic performance of \"Bilder Der Liebe\"; and Maxim Gorki Theatre's \"Sinulja\" by Alexander Gelman. The majority of the posters consist of drawings or paintings that reflect the artist's interpretation of the works to be performed.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eSee the External Documents note for a poster inventory with brief descriptions.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content","Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This series contains posters advertising theater, opera, concert and dance performances in Berlin and other East German cities. This collection consists of 941 posters of various sizes. They range in size from 28 x 58 cm to 86 x 60 cm. 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Examples include posters from the Berliner Ensembles's premiere production of Bertolt Brecht's \"Mother Courage\"; Deutsche Theater Kammerspiele's \"Der Blaue Boll\" by the Expressionist playwright, Ernst Barlach; Landes Theatre Halle's cutting-edge production of \"Tamerlan\"; Ballet Company of Leipzig's historic performance of \"Bilder Der Liebe\"; and Maxim Gorki Theatre's \"Sinulja\" by Alexander Gelman. The majority of the posters consist of drawings or paintings that reflect the artist's interpretation of the works to be performed.","See the External Documents note for a poster inventory with brief descriptions."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere may be restrictions on reproduction. Contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There may be restrictions on reproduction. 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The opera tells the story of Porgy, a disabled Black man living in Catfish Row, a slum of Charleston, South Carolina. Porgy encounters Bess, a Black woman wishing to escape an abusive relationship with her lover, Crown, and her drug dealer, Sportin' Life. The two eventually begin living together and fall in love, with many consequences ensuing. \"Porgy and Bess\" is considered a classic of American opera and is performed to this day.","From its premiere, \"Porgy and Bess\" was controversial, mostly for the story's treatment of Black characters and perpetuating racial stereotypes. It was overall a commercial failure and met with little critical success. In 1942 a Broadway revival brought it back to the American public's attention, and the opera begin to receive success, which cemented it as a cultural touchstone. Eventually a large European tour was undertaken by Robert Breen and Blevins Davis of ANTA, which lasted from 1952 - 1956, to monumental success. 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This collection contains posters promoting the ANTA-sponsored production of \"Porgy and Bess\" as it toured various countries, mostly European, during the mid-1950s. It also includes poster mock-ups, drawings, and art related to the production.","German. Large ad page, brown background, middle ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 33.75\" x 48\".","German. Large ad page, brown background, middle right ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 34\" x 48\".","English. White background, blue and red lettering with musical and star design at top. Seemingly made for Americans abroad. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\".","German. Mounted poster, white (now brown) with black lettering. Size: 17\" x 23.75\" (small).","Flemish. Vertical; black background with yellow lettering; white squares with black lettering; white border. Size: 22\" x 14.25\" (small). Two copies.","Flemish. Black background with white squares and black lettering; large bright yellow lettering in the middle of \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 31\" x 96\". Two copies.","French. Black background with white squares and black lettering; off white border; large lemon yellow letters in middle; yellow square at top with black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright yellow letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small). Two copies.","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small).","French. Large horizontal, black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 30.5\" x 93\".","Brazilian Portuguese. Four pieces; bright red background with off white border and white lettering inside of it. Size: 60\" x 92\". Two copies.","Czech. Wash out off-white background' small black lettering, larger bold red lettering; on left side square with words \"Porgy and Bess.'\" Size: 24\" x 34\". Two copies.","Danish. White background in middle with lime green lettering and black writing; black and white photographs taken from characters and scenes of the play act as the border. Size: 24\" x 33.25\". Two copies.","French. White background; blue border with white stars, blue and red letters. Size: 36\" x 47\". Two copies.","French, Egyptian Arabic. White background, blue star border, blue and red lettering, Egyptian Arabic words at top. Size: 35\" x 44.5\".","French. Off-white background, red and blue lettering. Size: 12\" x 18\". Three copies.","French. Purple background with white lettering. Size: 36'' x 53''. Two copies.","French. Horizontal black with white lettering, introductory text only. Size: 13\" x 47\". Two copies.","French. Green background with black and white lettering. Size: 16\" x 24\" (small). Two copies.","French. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 16\" x 23\" (small). Two copies.","French. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 5.25\" x 8.25\" (small).","French. Horizontal, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 31.5\" x 47.","French. Large, vertical dark green background with black and white lettering. Size: 37.5\" x 59\". Two copies.","French. Large, horizontal dark green background with black and white lettering, white border. Size: 46\" x 92\".","German. Off-white background, with blue sketch-like illustration of village; magenta and black lettering through the center. Size: 24\" x 33\". Two copies.","German. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33\". Middle bottom \"Porgy and Bess\" ad for Titania Palast performance.","German. Lemon yellow background with orange border on the top and bottom; orange and black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. White background with black lettering; blue patch with Porgy and Bess written in yellow in the middle. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. White background with black lettering, blue patch of color in middle with \"Porgy and Bess\" written in yellow.","German. Beige background, gold/beige lettering top and bottom, blue bars with white lettering at top and middle. Size: 16\" x 23\".","German. Light yellow background; black border on sides; red border on top and bottom and orange lettering. Size: 24.25\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. Brick colored border surrounding off-white background; brick colored lettering. Size: 23\" x 33\".","German. Black and white background with large neon yellow, black, and white lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Three copies.","German. Two pieces, bright red background with neon yellow lettering reading \"Porgy and Bess\" across the front. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","German. Two pieces, black background with large neon yellow lettering in the middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","Greek. Mounted poster, illustrating in blue, yellow, green, with white lettering. Size: 14\" x 19\" (small). Two copies.","Hebrew. White background, red and blue lettering. Size: 25\" x 37.25\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, off white background with red and black lettering. Size: 13\" x 27\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Mustard yellow background with black lettering, red lettering in upper half, two purple stamp like pictures on lower left part. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, beige background with brown and red lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, beige background with black lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border, in three pieces. Size: 39.5\" x 79\".","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 10.5\" x 15\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Bright blue background with a yellow and green illustration of village, white border, white lettering. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 38\" x 52\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black lettering, red lettering at top. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.","Italian. Black background yellow lettering and drawing. Size: 24.5\" x 37\".","Italian. Bright mustard yellow background, brown border, red and brown lettering. Size: 13\" x 22\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 40\" x 55\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 53\" x 80\".","Italian. Vertical, blue background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Brown and red lettering, yellow background. Size: 28\" x 39.5\".","Italian. Bright yellow with black and red lettering. Size: 39.5\" x 55\". Duplicate of second panel.","Italian. Vertical, yellow background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Four panels, one duplicate of last panel. Green and bright yellow ombre background, large red lettering, black lettering at bottom. Size: 55\" x 79\".","Italian. Vertical, off white, pink illustration of a lady in the background. Size: 13\" x 28\" (small). Two copies.","Italian. Pink and yellow illustration with black lettering. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.","Italian. Red background with half facial photo of George Gershwin in upper right, racist caricature illustration on left. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Long, vertical, yellow background with red lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Italian. Long, vertical, blue background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Long, vertical, white background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Large, off white, red and black lettering. Size: 40\" x 52\".","Italian. Long, vertical, pink background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Dutch. White border, black lettering within white squares, yellow squares with black lettering, bright yellow lettering in middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","Dutch. Black background and yellow lettering. Size: 23\" x 34\".","Spanish. Brown background, black lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 50\". Two copies.","Polish. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.","Polish. Purple background, multicolored swuares, with drawn figure. Size: 26\" x 39\".","Spanish. Large, off white with brown and red lettering, branch style border with leaves on it. Size: 34.5\" x 49.5\". Two copies.","French. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 36\"x 50\". Two copies.","French. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 14\" x 28\" (small). Three copies.","German. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 35.5\" x 50\". Two copies.","German. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 11.5\" x 20\" (small). Three copies.","French. White background, red border, white and red lettering. Possible produced by newspaper Hebdomadaire Romand. Size: 13.75\" x 20\" (small).","English. Two shades of orange background, black and white lettering, illustration of couple dancing in middle, both posters mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 20\" (small). Two copies.","English. Red background, black and red lettering, mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 22\" (small).","English. Red background, black and red lettering (same design as previous poster), only bottom panel available. Size: 29\" x 41\".","Russia. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28.5\" x 42.5\". Two copies.","Russian. Ad poster, salmon pink, black lettering. Size: 30.5\" x 44.5\".","Russian. Light brown background, red and black lettering with \"Porgy and Bess\" on schedule. Size: 11.75\" x 16.5\" (small).","Croatian. Beige background, purple and white lettering. Size: 28\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Croatian. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 8.25\" x 11.5\" (small).","French, English Egyptian Arabic (?). Tan background, red and black text. Size: 7.5\" x 11\" (small). Two copies.","Multiple \"Porgy and Bess\" poster mock-ups, set/scene drawings, and copies of drawings. 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Inventory updated September 2023."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Special Collections Research Center also holds the \u003cextptr href=\"https://aspace.gmu.edu/resources/c0004\" title=\"Robert and Wilva Breen papers\" show=\"new\"\u003e\u003c/extptr\u003e and the \u003cextptr href=\"https://aspace.gmu.edu/resources/c0289\" title=\"Porgy and Bess letter from James Tipton\" show=\"new\"\u003e\u003c/extptr\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe New York Public Library, Archives and Manuscripts Division holds the \u003cextptr href=\"https://archives.nypl.org/scm/21118\" title=\"Porgy and Bess collection\" show=\"new\"\u003e\u003c/extptr\u003e, which has materials from the United States ANTA tour.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Material"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["The Special Collections Research Center also holds the  and the .","The New York Public Library, Archives and Manuscripts Division holds the , which has materials from the United States ANTA tour."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eContent warning: Racist imagery. This collection contains posters promoting the ANTA-sponsored production of \"Porgy and Bess\" as it toured various countries, mostly European, during the mid-1950s. It also includes poster mock-ups, drawings, and art related to the production.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Large ad page, brown background, middle ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 33.75\" x 48\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Large ad page, brown background, middle right ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 34\" x 48\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish. White background, blue and red lettering with musical and star design at top. Seemingly made for Americans abroad. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Mounted poster, white (now brown) with black lettering. Size: 17\" x 23.75\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlemish. Vertical; black background with yellow lettering; white squares with black lettering; white border. Size: 22\" x 14.25\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlemish. Black background with white squares and black lettering; large bright yellow lettering in the middle of \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 31\" x 96\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Black background with white squares and black lettering; off white border; large lemon yellow letters in middle; yellow square at top with black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright yellow letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Large horizontal, black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 30.5\" x 93\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrazilian Portuguese. Four pieces; bright red background with off white border and white lettering inside of it. Size: 60\" x 92\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCzech. Wash out off-white background' small black lettering, larger bold red lettering; on left side square with words \"Porgy and Bess.'\" Size: 24\" x 34\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDanish. White background in middle with lime green lettering and black writing; black and white photographs taken from characters and scenes of the play act as the border. Size: 24\" x 33.25\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. White background; blue border with white stars, blue and red letters. Size: 36\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench, Egyptian Arabic. White background, blue star border, blue and red lettering, Egyptian Arabic words at top. Size: 35\" x 44.5\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Off-white background, red and blue lettering. Size: 12\" x 18\". Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Purple background with white lettering. Size: 36'' x 53''. Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Horizontal black with white lettering, introductory text only. Size: 13\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Green background with black and white lettering. Size: 16\" x 24\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 16\" x 23\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 5.25\" x 8.25\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Horizontal, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 31.5\" x 47.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Large, vertical dark green background with black and white lettering. Size: 37.5\" x 59\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Large, horizontal dark green background with black and white lettering, white border. Size: 46\" x 92\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Off-white background, with blue sketch-like illustration of village; magenta and black lettering through the center. Size: 24\" x 33\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33\". Middle bottom \"Porgy and Bess\" ad for Titania Palast performance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Lemon yellow background with orange border on the top and bottom; orange and black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. White background with black lettering; blue patch with Porgy and Bess written in yellow in the middle. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. White background with black lettering, blue patch of color in middle with \"Porgy and Bess\" written in yellow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Beige background, gold/beige lettering top and bottom, blue bars with white lettering at top and middle. Size: 16\" x 23\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Light yellow background; black border on sides; red border on top and bottom and orange lettering. Size: 24.25\" x 33.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Brick colored border surrounding off-white background; brick colored lettering. Size: 23\" x 33\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Black and white background with large neon yellow, black, and white lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Two pieces, bright red background with neon yellow lettering reading \"Porgy and Bess\" across the front. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Two pieces, black background with large neon yellow lettering in the middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreek. Mounted poster, illustrating in blue, yellow, green, with white lettering. Size: 14\" x 19\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHebrew. White background, red and blue lettering. Size: 25\" x 37.25\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, off white background with red and black lettering. Size: 13\" x 27\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Mustard yellow background with black lettering, red lettering in upper half, two purple stamp like pictures on lower left part. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, beige background with brown and red lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, beige background with black lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border, in three pieces. Size: 39.5\" x 79\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 10.5\" x 15\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright blue background with a yellow and green illustration of village, white border, white lettering. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 38\" x 52\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow background, black lettering, red lettering at top. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Black background yellow lettering and drawing. Size: 24.5\" x 37\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright mustard yellow background, brown border, red and brown lettering. Size: 13\" x 22\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 40\" x 55\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 53\" x 80\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, blue background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Brown and red lettering, yellow background. Size: 28\" x 39.5\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow with black and red lettering. Size: 39.5\" x 55\". Duplicate of second panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, yellow background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Four panels, one duplicate of last panel. Green and bright yellow ombre background, large red lettering, black lettering at bottom. Size: 55\" x 79\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, off white, pink illustration of a lady in the background. Size: 13\" x 28\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Pink and yellow illustration with black lettering. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Red background with half facial photo of George Gershwin in upper right, racist caricature illustration on left. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Long, vertical, yellow background with red lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Long, vertical, blue background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Long, vertical, white background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Large, off white, red and black lettering. Size: 40\" x 52\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Long, vertical, pink background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDutch. White border, black lettering within white squares, yellow squares with black lettering, bright yellow lettering in middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDutch. Black background and yellow lettering. Size: 23\" x 34\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpanish. Brown background, black lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 50\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolish. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolish. Purple background, multicolored swuares, with drawn figure. Size: 26\" x 39\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpanish. Large, off white with brown and red lettering, branch style border with leaves on it. Size: 34.5\" x 49.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 36\"x 50\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 14\" x 28\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 35.5\" x 50\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 11.5\" x 20\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. White background, red border, white and red lettering. Possible produced by newspaper Hebdomadaire Romand. Size: 13.75\" x 20\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish. Two shades of orange background, black and white lettering, illustration of couple dancing in middle, both posters mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 20\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish. Red background, black and red lettering, mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 22\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish. Red background, black and red lettering (same design as previous poster), only bottom panel available. Size: 29\" x 41\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussia. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28.5\" x 42.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussian. Ad poster, salmon pink, black lettering. Size: 30.5\" x 44.5\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussian. Light brown background, red and black lettering with \"Porgy and Bess\" on schedule. Size: 11.75\" x 16.5\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCroatian. Beige background, purple and white lettering. Size: 28\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCroatian. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 8.25\" x 11.5\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench, English Egyptian Arabic (?). Tan background, red and black text. Size: 7.5\" x 11\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMultiple \"Porgy and Bess\" poster mock-ups, set/scene drawings, and copies of drawings. 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This collection contains posters promoting the ANTA-sponsored production of \"Porgy and Bess\" as it toured various countries, mostly European, during the mid-1950s. It also includes poster mock-ups, drawings, and art related to the production.","German. Large ad page, brown background, middle ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 33.75\" x 48\".","German. Large ad page, brown background, middle right ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 34\" x 48\".","English. White background, blue and red lettering with musical and star design at top. Seemingly made for Americans abroad. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\".","German. Mounted poster, white (now brown) with black lettering. Size: 17\" x 23.75\" (small).","Flemish. Vertical; black background with yellow lettering; white squares with black lettering; white border. Size: 22\" x 14.25\" (small). Two copies.","Flemish. Black background with white squares and black lettering; large bright yellow lettering in the middle of \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 31\" x 96\". Two copies.","French. Black background with white squares and black lettering; off white border; large lemon yellow letters in middle; yellow square at top with black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright yellow letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small). Two copies.","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small).","French. Large horizontal, black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 30.5\" x 93\".","Brazilian Portuguese. Four pieces; bright red background with off white border and white lettering inside of it. Size: 60\" x 92\". Two copies.","Czech. Wash out off-white background' small black lettering, larger bold red lettering; on left side square with words \"Porgy and Bess.'\" Size: 24\" x 34\". Two copies.","Danish. White background in middle with lime green lettering and black writing; black and white photographs taken from characters and scenes of the play act as the border. Size: 24\" x 33.25\". Two copies.","French. White background; blue border with white stars, blue and red letters. Size: 36\" x 47\". Two copies.","French, Egyptian Arabic. White background, blue star border, blue and red lettering, Egyptian Arabic words at top. Size: 35\" x 44.5\".","French. Off-white background, red and blue lettering. Size: 12\" x 18\". Three copies.","French. Purple background with white lettering. Size: 36'' x 53''. Two copies.","French. Horizontal black with white lettering, introductory text only. Size: 13\" x 47\". Two copies.","French. Green background with black and white lettering. Size: 16\" x 24\" (small). Two copies.","French. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 16\" x 23\" (small). Two copies.","French. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 5.25\" x 8.25\" (small).","French. Horizontal, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 31.5\" x 47.","French. Large, vertical dark green background with black and white lettering. Size: 37.5\" x 59\". Two copies.","French. Large, horizontal dark green background with black and white lettering, white border. Size: 46\" x 92\".","German. Off-white background, with blue sketch-like illustration of village; magenta and black lettering through the center. Size: 24\" x 33\". Two copies.","German. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33\". Middle bottom \"Porgy and Bess\" ad for Titania Palast performance.","German. Lemon yellow background with orange border on the top and bottom; orange and black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. White background with black lettering; blue patch with Porgy and Bess written in yellow in the middle. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. White background with black lettering, blue patch of color in middle with \"Porgy and Bess\" written in yellow.","German. Beige background, gold/beige lettering top and bottom, blue bars with white lettering at top and middle. Size: 16\" x 23\".","German. Light yellow background; black border on sides; red border on top and bottom and orange lettering. Size: 24.25\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. Brick colored border surrounding off-white background; brick colored lettering. Size: 23\" x 33\".","German. Black and white background with large neon yellow, black, and white lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Three copies.","German. Two pieces, bright red background with neon yellow lettering reading \"Porgy and Bess\" across the front. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","German. Two pieces, black background with large neon yellow lettering in the middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","Greek. Mounted poster, illustrating in blue, yellow, green, with white lettering. Size: 14\" x 19\" (small). Two copies.","Hebrew. White background, red and blue lettering. Size: 25\" x 37.25\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, off white background with red and black lettering. Size: 13\" x 27\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Mustard yellow background with black lettering, red lettering in upper half, two purple stamp like pictures on lower left part. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, beige background with brown and red lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, beige background with black lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border, in three pieces. Size: 39.5\" x 79\".","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 10.5\" x 15\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Bright blue background with a yellow and green illustration of village, white border, white lettering. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 38\" x 52\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black lettering, red lettering at top. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.","Italian. Black background yellow lettering and drawing. Size: 24.5\" x 37\".","Italian. Bright mustard yellow background, brown border, red and brown lettering. Size: 13\" x 22\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 40\" x 55\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 53\" x 80\".","Italian. Vertical, blue background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Brown and red lettering, yellow background. Size: 28\" x 39.5\".","Italian. Bright yellow with black and red lettering. Size: 39.5\" x 55\". Duplicate of second panel.","Italian. Vertical, yellow background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Four panels, one duplicate of last panel. Green and bright yellow ombre background, large red lettering, black lettering at bottom. Size: 55\" x 79\".","Italian. Vertical, off white, pink illustration of a lady in the background. Size: 13\" x 28\" (small). Two copies.","Italian. Pink and yellow illustration with black lettering. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.","Italian. Red background with half facial photo of George Gershwin in upper right, racist caricature illustration on left. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Long, vertical, yellow background with red lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Italian. Long, vertical, blue background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Long, vertical, white background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Large, off white, red and black lettering. Size: 40\" x 52\".","Italian. Long, vertical, pink background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Dutch. White border, black lettering within white squares, yellow squares with black lettering, bright yellow lettering in middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","Dutch. Black background and yellow lettering. Size: 23\" x 34\".","Spanish. Brown background, black lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 50\". Two copies.","Polish. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.","Polish. Purple background, multicolored swuares, with drawn figure. Size: 26\" x 39\".","Spanish. Large, off white with brown and red lettering, branch style border with leaves on it. Size: 34.5\" x 49.5\". Two copies.","French. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 36\"x 50\". Two copies.","French. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 14\" x 28\" (small). Three copies.","German. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 35.5\" x 50\". Two copies.","German. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 11.5\" x 20\" (small). Three copies.","French. White background, red border, white and red lettering. Possible produced by newspaper Hebdomadaire Romand. Size: 13.75\" x 20\" (small).","English. Two shades of orange background, black and white lettering, illustration of couple dancing in middle, both posters mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 20\" (small). Two copies.","English. Red background, black and red lettering, mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 22\" (small).","English. Red background, black and red lettering (same design as previous poster), only bottom panel available. Size: 29\" x 41\".","Russia. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28.5\" x 42.5\". Two copies.","Russian. Ad poster, salmon pink, black lettering. Size: 30.5\" x 44.5\".","Russian. Light brown background, red and black lettering with \"Porgy and Bess\" on schedule. Size: 11.75\" x 16.5\" (small).","Croatian. Beige background, purple and white lettering. Size: 28\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Croatian. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 8.25\" x 11.5\" (small).","French, English Egyptian Arabic (?). Tan background, red and black text. Size: 7.5\" x 11\" (small). Two copies.","Multiple \"Porgy and Bess\" poster mock-ups, set/scene drawings, and copies of drawings. Included is a program for a Federal Theatre Project \"Negro Unit\" production of Macbeth."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_32cf273d7a094b56619b7083b3a97a6c\"\u003eContent warning: Racist imagery. This collection contains posters promoting the American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA)-sponsored production of the Gershwin opera \"Porgy and Bess\" as it toured various countries - mostly European - during the mid-1950s. It also contains poster mock-ups and artwork related to the production.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["Content warning: Racist imagery. 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The opera tells the story of Porgy, a disabled Black man living in Catfish Row, a slum of Charleston, South Carolina. Porgy encounters Bess, a Black woman wishing to escape an abusive relationship with her lover, Crown, and her drug dealer, Sportin' Life. The two eventually begin living together and fall in love, with many consequences ensuing. \"Porgy and Bess\" is considered a classic of American opera and is performed to this day.","From its premiere, \"Porgy and Bess\" was controversial, mostly for the story's treatment of Black characters and perpetuating racial stereotypes. It was overall a commercial failure and met with little critical success. In 1942 a Broadway revival brought it back to the American public's attention, and the opera begin to receive success, which cemented it as a cultural touchstone. Eventually a large European tour was undertaken by Robert Breen and Blevins Davis of ANTA, which lasted from 1952 - 1956, to monumental success. The tour visited 89 cities and 29 countries. The opera's performance in the Soviet Union was considered the first cultural exchange post-World War II between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The production eventually toured the United States, also to great success.","Processed by Special Collections Research Center Staff. EAD markup completed in February 2009 by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty. Finding aid updated by Amanda Brent in April 2020.","Reprocessed by Amanda Brent from October 2021 - February 2022. Finding aid completed by Amanda Brent in February 2022. Inventory updated September 2023.","The Special Collections Research Center also holds the  and the .","The New York Public Library, Archives and Manuscripts Division holds the , which has materials from the United States ANTA tour.","Content warning: Racist imagery. This collection contains posters promoting the ANTA-sponsored production of \"Porgy and Bess\" as it toured various countries, mostly European, during the mid-1950s. It also includes poster mock-ups, drawings, and art related to the production.","German. Large ad page, brown background, middle ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 33.75\" x 48\".","German. Large ad page, brown background, middle right ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 34\" x 48\".","English. White background, blue and red lettering with musical and star design at top. Seemingly made for Americans abroad. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\".","German. Mounted poster, white (now brown) with black lettering. Size: 17\" x 23.75\" (small).","Flemish. Vertical; black background with yellow lettering; white squares with black lettering; white border. Size: 22\" x 14.25\" (small). Two copies.","Flemish. Black background with white squares and black lettering; large bright yellow lettering in the middle of \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 31\" x 96\". Two copies.","French. Black background with white squares and black lettering; off white border; large lemon yellow letters in middle; yellow square at top with black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright yellow letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small). Two copies.","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small).","French. Large horizontal, black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 30.5\" x 93\".","Brazilian Portuguese. Four pieces; bright red background with off white border and white lettering inside of it. Size: 60\" x 92\". Two copies.","Czech. Wash out off-white background' small black lettering, larger bold red lettering; on left side square with words \"Porgy and Bess.'\" Size: 24\" x 34\". Two copies.","Danish. White background in middle with lime green lettering and black writing; black and white photographs taken from characters and scenes of the play act as the border. Size: 24\" x 33.25\". Two copies.","French. White background; blue border with white stars, blue and red letters. Size: 36\" x 47\". Two copies.","French, Egyptian Arabic. White background, blue star border, blue and red lettering, Egyptian Arabic words at top. Size: 35\" x 44.5\".","French. Off-white background, red and blue lettering. Size: 12\" x 18\". Three copies.","French. Purple background with white lettering. Size: 36'' x 53''. Two copies.","French. Horizontal black with white lettering, introductory text only. Size: 13\" x 47\". Two copies.","French. Green background with black and white lettering. Size: 16\" x 24\" (small). Two copies.","French. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 16\" x 23\" (small). Two copies.","French. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 5.25\" x 8.25\" (small).","French. Horizontal, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 31.5\" x 47.","French. Large, vertical dark green background with black and white lettering. Size: 37.5\" x 59\". Two copies.","French. Large, horizontal dark green background with black and white lettering, white border. Size: 46\" x 92\".","German. Off-white background, with blue sketch-like illustration of village; magenta and black lettering through the center. Size: 24\" x 33\". Two copies.","German. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33\". Middle bottom \"Porgy and Bess\" ad for Titania Palast performance.","German. Lemon yellow background with orange border on the top and bottom; orange and black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. White background with black lettering; blue patch with Porgy and Bess written in yellow in the middle. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. White background with black lettering, blue patch of color in middle with \"Porgy and Bess\" written in yellow.","German. Beige background, gold/beige lettering top and bottom, blue bars with white lettering at top and middle. Size: 16\" x 23\".","German. Light yellow background; black border on sides; red border on top and bottom and orange lettering. Size: 24.25\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. Brick colored border surrounding off-white background; brick colored lettering. Size: 23\" x 33\".","German. Black and white background with large neon yellow, black, and white lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Three copies.","German. Two pieces, bright red background with neon yellow lettering reading \"Porgy and Bess\" across the front. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","German. Two pieces, black background with large neon yellow lettering in the middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","Greek. Mounted poster, illustrating in blue, yellow, green, with white lettering. Size: 14\" x 19\" (small). Two copies.","Hebrew. White background, red and blue lettering. Size: 25\" x 37.25\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, off white background with red and black lettering. Size: 13\" x 27\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Mustard yellow background with black lettering, red lettering in upper half, two purple stamp like pictures on lower left part. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, beige background with brown and red lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, beige background with black lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border, in three pieces. Size: 39.5\" x 79\".","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 10.5\" x 15\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Bright blue background with a yellow and green illustration of village, white border, white lettering. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 38\" x 52\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black lettering, red lettering at top. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.","Italian. Black background yellow lettering and drawing. Size: 24.5\" x 37\".","Italian. Bright mustard yellow background, brown border, red and brown lettering. Size: 13\" x 22\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 40\" x 55\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 53\" x 80\".","Italian. Vertical, blue background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Brown and red lettering, yellow background. Size: 28\" x 39.5\".","Italian. Bright yellow with black and red lettering. Size: 39.5\" x 55\". Duplicate of second panel.","Italian. Vertical, yellow background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Four panels, one duplicate of last panel. Green and bright yellow ombre background, large red lettering, black lettering at bottom. Size: 55\" x 79\".","Italian. Vertical, off white, pink illustration of a lady in the background. Size: 13\" x 28\" (small). Two copies.","Italian. Pink and yellow illustration with black lettering. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.","Italian. Red background with half facial photo of George Gershwin in upper right, racist caricature illustration on left. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Long, vertical, yellow background with red lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Italian. Long, vertical, blue background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Long, vertical, white background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Large, off white, red and black lettering. Size: 40\" x 52\".","Italian. Long, vertical, pink background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Dutch. White border, black lettering within white squares, yellow squares with black lettering, bright yellow lettering in middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","Dutch. Black background and yellow lettering. Size: 23\" x 34\".","Spanish. Brown background, black lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 50\". Two copies.","Polish. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.","Polish. Purple background, multicolored swuares, with drawn figure. Size: 26\" x 39\".","Spanish. Large, off white with brown and red lettering, branch style border with leaves on it. Size: 34.5\" x 49.5\". Two copies.","French. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 36\"x 50\". Two copies.","French. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 14\" x 28\" (small). Three copies.","German. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 35.5\" x 50\". Two copies.","German. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 11.5\" x 20\" (small). Three copies.","French. White background, red border, white and red lettering. Possible produced by newspaper Hebdomadaire Romand. Size: 13.75\" x 20\" (small).","English. Two shades of orange background, black and white lettering, illustration of couple dancing in middle, both posters mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 20\" (small). Two copies.","English. Red background, black and red lettering, mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 22\" (small).","English. Red background, black and red lettering (same design as previous poster), only bottom panel available. Size: 29\" x 41\".","Russia. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28.5\" x 42.5\". Two copies.","Russian. Ad poster, salmon pink, black lettering. Size: 30.5\" x 44.5\".","Russian. Light brown background, red and black lettering with \"Porgy and Bess\" on schedule. Size: 11.75\" x 16.5\" (small).","Croatian. Beige background, purple and white lettering. Size: 28\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Croatian. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 8.25\" x 11.5\" (small).","French, English Egyptian Arabic (?). Tan background, red and black text. Size: 7.5\" x 11\" (small). Two copies.","Multiple \"Porgy and Bess\" poster mock-ups, set/scene drawings, and copies of drawings. Included is a program for a Federal Theatre Project \"Negro Unit\" production of Macbeth.","The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)","Content warning: Racist imagery. This collection contains posters promoting the American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA)-sponsored production of the Gershwin opera \"Porgy and Bess\" as it toured various countries - mostly European - during the mid-1950s. It also contains poster mock-ups and artwork related to the production.","Map cases 10.1 - 10.2","George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center","American National Theatre and Academy","George Mason University. 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The opera tells the story of Porgy, a disabled Black man living in Catfish Row, a slum of Charleston, South Carolina. Porgy encounters Bess, a Black woman wishing to escape an abusive relationship with her lover, Crown, and her drug dealer, Sportin' Life. The two eventually begin living together and fall in love, with many consequences ensuing. \"Porgy and Bess\" is considered a classic of American opera and is performed to this day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom its premiere, \"Porgy and Bess\" was controversial, mostly for the story's treatment of Black characters and perpetuating racial stereotypes. It was overall a commercial failure and met with little critical success. In 1942 a Broadway revival brought it back to the American public's attention, and the opera begin to receive success, which cemented it as a cultural touchstone. Eventually a large European tour was undertaken by Robert Breen and Blevins Davis of ANTA, which lasted from 1952 - 1956, to monumental success. 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Size: 30.5\" x 93\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrazilian Portuguese. Four pieces; bright red background with off white border and white lettering inside of it. Size: 60\" x 92\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCzech. Wash out off-white background' small black lettering, larger bold red lettering; on left side square with words \"Porgy and Bess.'\" Size: 24\" x 34\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDanish. White background in middle with lime green lettering and black writing; black and white photographs taken from characters and scenes of the play act as the border. Size: 24\" x 33.25\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. White background; blue border with white stars, blue and red letters. Size: 36\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench, Egyptian Arabic. White background, blue star border, blue and red lettering, Egyptian Arabic words at top. Size: 35\" x 44.5\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Off-white background, red and blue lettering. Size: 12\" x 18\". Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Purple background with white lettering. Size: 36'' x 53''. Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Horizontal black with white lettering, introductory text only. Size: 13\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Green background with black and white lettering. Size: 16\" x 24\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 16\" x 23\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 5.25\" x 8.25\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Horizontal, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 31.5\" x 47.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Large, vertical dark green background with black and white lettering. Size: 37.5\" x 59\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Large, horizontal dark green background with black and white lettering, white border. Size: 46\" x 92\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Off-white background, with blue sketch-like illustration of village; magenta and black lettering through the center. Size: 24\" x 33\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33\". Middle bottom \"Porgy and Bess\" ad for Titania Palast performance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Lemon yellow background with orange border on the top and bottom; orange and black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. White background with black lettering; blue patch with Porgy and Bess written in yellow in the middle. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. White background with black lettering, blue patch of color in middle with \"Porgy and Bess\" written in yellow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Beige background, gold/beige lettering top and bottom, blue bars with white lettering at top and middle. Size: 16\" x 23\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Light yellow background; black border on sides; red border on top and bottom and orange lettering. Size: 24.25\" x 33.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Brick colored border surrounding off-white background; brick colored lettering. Size: 23\" x 33\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Black and white background with large neon yellow, black, and white lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Two pieces, bright red background with neon yellow lettering reading \"Porgy and Bess\" across the front. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Two pieces, black background with large neon yellow lettering in the middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreek. Mounted poster, illustrating in blue, yellow, green, with white lettering. Size: 14\" x 19\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHebrew. White background, red and blue lettering. Size: 25\" x 37.25\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, off white background with red and black lettering. Size: 13\" x 27\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Mustard yellow background with black lettering, red lettering in upper half, two purple stamp like pictures on lower left part. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, beige background with brown and red lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, beige background with black lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border, in three pieces. Size: 39.5\" x 79\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 10.5\" x 15\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright blue background with a yellow and green illustration of village, white border, white lettering. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 38\" x 52\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow background, black lettering, red lettering at top. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Black background yellow lettering and drawing. Size: 24.5\" x 37\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright mustard yellow background, brown border, red and brown lettering. Size: 13\" x 22\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 40\" x 55\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 53\" x 80\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, blue background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Brown and red lettering, yellow background. Size: 28\" x 39.5\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Bright yellow with black and red lettering. Size: 39.5\" x 55\". Duplicate of second panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, yellow background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Four panels, one duplicate of last panel. Green and bright yellow ombre background, large red lettering, black lettering at bottom. Size: 55\" x 79\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Vertical, off white, pink illustration of a lady in the background. Size: 13\" x 28\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Pink and yellow illustration with black lettering. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Red background with half facial photo of George Gershwin in upper right, racist caricature illustration on left. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Long, vertical, yellow background with red lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Long, vertical, blue background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Long, vertical, white background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Large, off white, red and black lettering. Size: 40\" x 52\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItalian. Long, vertical, pink background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDutch. White border, black lettering within white squares, yellow squares with black lettering, bright yellow lettering in middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDutch. Black background and yellow lettering. Size: 23\" x 34\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpanish. Brown background, black lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 50\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolish. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolish. Purple background, multicolored swuares, with drawn figure. Size: 26\" x 39\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpanish. Large, off white with brown and red lettering, branch style border with leaves on it. Size: 34.5\" x 49.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 36\"x 50\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 14\" x 28\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 35.5\" x 50\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 11.5\" x 20\" (small). Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench. White background, red border, white and red lettering. Possible produced by newspaper Hebdomadaire Romand. Size: 13.75\" x 20\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish. Two shades of orange background, black and white lettering, illustration of couple dancing in middle, both posters mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 20\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish. Red background, black and red lettering, mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 22\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish. Red background, black and red lettering (same design as previous poster), only bottom panel available. Size: 29\" x 41\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussia. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28.5\" x 42.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussian. Ad poster, salmon pink, black lettering. Size: 30.5\" x 44.5\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussian. Light brown background, red and black lettering with \"Porgy and Bess\" on schedule. Size: 11.75\" x 16.5\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCroatian. Beige background, purple and white lettering. Size: 28\" x 39.5\". Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCroatian. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 8.25\" x 11.5\" (small).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench, English Egyptian Arabic (?). Tan background, red and black text. Size: 7.5\" x 11\" (small). Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMultiple \"Porgy and Bess\" poster mock-ups, set/scene drawings, and copies of drawings. 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This collection contains posters promoting the ANTA-sponsored production of \"Porgy and Bess\" as it toured various countries, mostly European, during the mid-1950s. It also includes poster mock-ups, drawings, and art related to the production.","German. Large ad page, brown background, middle ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 33.75\" x 48\".","German. Large ad page, brown background, middle right ad for \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 34\" x 48\".","English. White background, blue and red lettering with musical and star design at top. Seemingly made for Americans abroad. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\".","German. Mounted poster, white (now brown) with black lettering. Size: 17\" x 23.75\" (small).","Flemish. Vertical; black background with yellow lettering; white squares with black lettering; white border. Size: 22\" x 14.25\" (small). Two copies.","Flemish. Black background with white squares and black lettering; large bright yellow lettering in the middle of \"Porgy and Bess.\" Size: 31\" x 96\". Two copies.","French. Black background with white squares and black lettering; off white border; large lemon yellow letters in middle; yellow square at top with black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright yellow letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small). Two copies.","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 23.5\" x 32.5\".","French. Black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 14.5\" x 22\" (small).","French. Large horizontal, black background, white boxes with black text, bright green letters. Size: 30.5\" x 93\".","Brazilian Portuguese. Four pieces; bright red background with off white border and white lettering inside of it. Size: 60\" x 92\". Two copies.","Czech. Wash out off-white background' small black lettering, larger bold red lettering; on left side square with words \"Porgy and Bess.'\" Size: 24\" x 34\". Two copies.","Danish. White background in middle with lime green lettering and black writing; black and white photographs taken from characters and scenes of the play act as the border. Size: 24\" x 33.25\". Two copies.","French. White background; blue border with white stars, blue and red letters. Size: 36\" x 47\". Two copies.","French, Egyptian Arabic. White background, blue star border, blue and red lettering, Egyptian Arabic words at top. Size: 35\" x 44.5\".","French. Off-white background, red and blue lettering. Size: 12\" x 18\". Three copies.","French. Purple background with white lettering. Size: 36'' x 53''. Two copies.","French. Horizontal black with white lettering, introductory text only. Size: 13\" x 47\". Two copies.","French. Green background with black and white lettering. Size: 16\" x 24\" (small). Two copies.","French. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 16\" x 23\" (small). Two copies.","French. Vertical, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 5.25\" x 8.25\" (small).","French. Horizontal, dark green background with white border, large bold black letters. Size: 31.5\" x 47.","French. Large, vertical dark green background with black and white lettering. Size: 37.5\" x 59\". Two copies.","French. Large, horizontal dark green background with black and white lettering, white border. Size: 46\" x 92\".","German. Off-white background, with blue sketch-like illustration of village; magenta and black lettering through the center. Size: 24\" x 33\". Two copies.","German. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33\". Middle bottom \"Porgy and Bess\" ad for Titania Palast performance.","German. Lemon yellow background with orange border on the top and bottom; orange and black lettering. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. White background with black lettering; blue patch with Porgy and Bess written in yellow in the middle. Size: 23.5\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. White background with black lettering, blue patch of color in middle with \"Porgy and Bess\" written in yellow.","German. Beige background, gold/beige lettering top and bottom, blue bars with white lettering at top and middle. Size: 16\" x 23\".","German. Light yellow background; black border on sides; red border on top and bottom and orange lettering. Size: 24.25\" x 33.5\". Two copies.","German. Brick colored border surrounding off-white background; brick colored lettering. Size: 23\" x 33\".","German. Black and white background with large neon yellow, black, and white lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Three copies.","German. Two pieces, bright red background with neon yellow lettering reading \"Porgy and Bess\" across the front. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","German. Two pieces, black background with large neon yellow lettering in the middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","Greek. Mounted poster, illustrating in blue, yellow, green, with white lettering. Size: 14\" x 19\" (small). Two copies.","Hebrew. White background, red and blue lettering. Size: 25\" x 37.25\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, off white background with red and black lettering. Size: 13\" x 27\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Mustard yellow background with black lettering, red lettering in upper half, two purple stamp like pictures on lower left part. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, beige background with brown and red lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Vertical, beige background with black lettering, has a shield like emblem border at top. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border, in three pieces. Size: 39.5\" x 79\".","Italian. Light brown, emblem decoration at top border. Size: 10.5\" x 15\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Bright blue background with a yellow and green illustration of village, white border, white lettering. Size: 27.5\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 38\" x 52\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black lettering, red lettering at top. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.","Italian. Black background yellow lettering and drawing. Size: 24.5\" x 37\".","Italian. Bright mustard yellow background, brown border, red and brown lettering. Size: 13\" x 22\" (small). Three copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 40\" x 55\". Two copies.","Italian. Bright yellow background, black and red lettering. Size: 53\" x 80\".","Italian. Vertical, blue background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Brown and red lettering, yellow background. Size: 28\" x 39.5\".","Italian. Bright yellow with black and red lettering. Size: 39.5\" x 55\". Duplicate of second panel.","Italian. Vertical, yellow background with black and red lettering. Size: 14\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Italian. Four panels, one duplicate of last panel. Green and bright yellow ombre background, large red lettering, black lettering at bottom. Size: 55\" x 79\".","Italian. Vertical, off white, pink illustration of a lady in the background. Size: 13\" x 28\" (small). Two copies.","Italian. Pink and yellow illustration with black lettering. Size: 26\" x 38\". Two copies.","Italian. Red background with half facial photo of George Gershwin in upper right, racist caricature illustration on left. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Long, vertical, yellow background with red lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Italian. Long, vertical, blue background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Long, vertical, white background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\". Two copies.","Italian. Large, off white, red and black lettering. Size: 40\" x 52\".","Italian. Long, vertical, pink background, with red and black lettering. Size: 14\" x 40\".","Dutch. White border, black lettering within white squares, yellow squares with black lettering, bright yellow lettering in middle. Size: 33.5\" x 47\". Two copies.","Dutch. Black background and yellow lettering. Size: 23\" x 34\".","Spanish. Brown background, black lettering. Size: 33.5\" x 50\". Two copies.","Polish. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28\" x 40\". Two copies.","Polish. Purple background, multicolored swuares, with drawn figure. Size: 26\" x 39\".","Spanish. Large, off white with brown and red lettering, branch style border with leaves on it. Size: 34.5\" x 49.5\". Two copies.","French. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 36\"x 50\". Two copies.","French. Washed out yellow background with black and red lettering, bold red lettering in middle. Size: 14\" x 28\" (small). Three copies.","German. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 35.5\" x 50\". Two copies.","German. Light green background with painted color figures of Porgy and Bess, black sketch of village, blue lettering on top. Size: 11.5\" x 20\" (small). Three copies.","French. White background, red border, white and red lettering. Possible produced by newspaper Hebdomadaire Romand. Size: 13.75\" x 20\" (small).","English. Two shades of orange background, black and white lettering, illustration of couple dancing in middle, both posters mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 20\" (small). Two copies.","English. Red background, black and red lettering, mounted on board. Size: 14\" x 22\" (small).","English. Red background, black and red lettering (same design as previous poster), only bottom panel available. Size: 29\" x 41\".","Russia. White background, blue and red lettering. Size: 28.5\" x 42.5\". Two copies.","Russian. Ad poster, salmon pink, black lettering. Size: 30.5\" x 44.5\".","Russian. Light brown background, red and black lettering with \"Porgy and Bess\" on schedule. Size: 11.75\" x 16.5\" (small).","Croatian. Beige background, purple and white lettering. Size: 28\" x 39.5\". Two copies.","Croatian. Beige background, black and red lettering. Size: 8.25\" x 11.5\" (small).","French, English Egyptian Arabic (?). Tan background, red and black text. Size: 7.5\" x 11\" (small). Two copies.","Multiple \"Porgy and Bess\" poster mock-ups, set/scene drawings, and copies of drawings. Included is a program for a Federal Theatre Project \"Negro Unit\" production of Macbeth."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_32cf273d7a094b56619b7083b3a97a6c\"\u003eContent warning: Racist imagery. This collection contains posters promoting the American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA)-sponsored production of the Gershwin opera \"Porgy and Bess\" as it toured various countries - mostly European - during the mid-1950s. It also contains poster mock-ups and artwork related to the production.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["Content warning: Racist imagery. 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This tour famously culminated in a performance at Elsinore Castle in Denmark - the actual setting of the play. Perhaps ANTA's, as well as Breen's, greatest success came with the international tour of George Gershwin's \"Porgy and Bess\" (produced with Blevins Davis), which toured from 1952-1956, visiting 89 cities and 29 countries. The opera's performance in the Soviet Union was considered the first cultural exchange post-World War II between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. ANTA also sponsored the American National Ballet Theatre's tour of Europe in 1950, performing in eighteen cities and eight countries. The tour lasted from August to December of 1950 and played to an audience of over 150,000, and was the first international tour of any American ballet company.","ANTA also produced a number of Broadway plays and musicals out of the formerly named Guild Hall Theatre, renamed the ANTA Theatre in the 1960s and 1970s. 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UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA. \u003cbibref\u003e\u003cextptr href=\"https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8fn1762/\" title=\"https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8fn1762/\" show=\"new\"\u003e\u003c/extptr\u003e\u003c/bibref\u003e (accessed December 12, 2018).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliography"],"bibliography_tesim":["Strom, Stephanie. \"Robert Breen, 80, Arts Executive And Theatrical Producer, Is Dead.\" Nytimes.com.  (accessed December 12, 2018).","Oliver, Myrna. \"Robert Breen; Initiated Cultural Exchanges.\" Articles.latimes.com.  (accessed December 12, 2018).","Riedel, Michael. \"This theater's chaotic history includes a Titanic survivor, the 'Tonight' show and porn.\" Nypost.com.  (accessed December 12, 2018).","ANTA West records (Collection 1965). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.  (accessed December 12, 2018)."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRobert Breen, born December 26, 1909 in Hibbing, Minnesota, served as the Executive Secretary of the American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA) from 1946-1952, and was instrumental in much of the organization's success, both domestically and internationally. In addition to serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Breen had an extensive background in theater. Prior to joining ANTA, Breen founded a theater program at the College of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, as well as established the Chicago unit for the Works Progress Administration's Federal Theatre Project with his wife, Wilva Davis Breen. Wilva herself was instrumental in promoting and guiding ANTA's many and varied operations, and getting the organization off the ground. The Breens' apartment home - situated above the Hudson Theatre in New York City, NY - served as ANTA's early headquarters. Davis Breen served as Breen's constant support and collaborator until he passed away on March 31, 1990.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA) was the United States' first national theater and dance organization, in the tradition of European national theaters. Originating in 1935 with a charter from the U.S. Congress, ANTA continued until 1966 when the National Endowment for the Arts came into being. ANTA was responsible for both the presentation of American theater in the U.S. and abroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Although officially formed in 1935, ANTA did not begin actual operation until 1946 due to a variety of factors, including the Great Depression and World War II. During the depression, federal funding was funnelled towards the Works Progress Administration's Federal Theatre Project, another national performing arts program. In addition to these setbacks, the ANTA board, comprised of prominent citizens and business leaders from outside the theater community, could not agree on the goals of ANTA. Eventually, Robert Breen and Robert Porterfield, two men with Army and theater backgrounds, took the reins of ANTA and initiated its revitalization. Porterfield and Breen developed ANTA's \"Foundation Plan,\" with the intention of having ANTA become the foundation for and driving force behind the stimulation of growth of American theater. The plan, successfully undertaken by Breen, Porterfield, and Breen's wife Wilva Davis Breen, called for a National Foundation to make loans and grants, insure theater projects against loss, as well as a National Service Bureau to provide technical assistance for acting companies, as well as a national clearing house for theater information. The plan was adopted by the ANTA Board in 1946.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Under the guidance of Breen, ANTA produced several projects in the U.S. with successful results during the postwar years. From 1946 - 1948, ANTA sponsored a series of plays called the Experimental Theatre. Its goal was to \"present new, interesting plays which would not see production on Broadway due to present high costs.\" Admittedly, the plays were \"not necessarily perfect\" but \"worthy of a trial production in a simplified fashion\" according to an ANTA letter offering subscription to the series, which included high profile playwrights and actors. During the late 1940s and early 1950s ANTA sponsored a number of drama festivals across the U.S., featuring well-known actors. ANTA also featured a televised production of short plays for NBC television. 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ANTA also sponsored the American National Ballet Theatre's tour of Europe in 1950, performing in eighteen cities and eight countries. The tour lasted from August to December of 1950 and played to an audience of over 150,000, and was the first international tour of any American ballet company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e ANTA also produced a number of Broadway plays and musicals out of the formerly named Guild Hall Theatre, renamed the ANTA Theatre in the 1960s and 1970s. ANTA West, which grew out of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of ANTA in 1957, promoted and facilitated the growth of theater in the Southern California region.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical and Historical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Robert Breen, born December 26, 1909 in Hibbing, Minnesota, served as the Executive Secretary of the American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA) from 1946-1952, and was instrumental in much of the organization's success, both domestically and internationally. In addition to serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Breen had an extensive background in theater. Prior to joining ANTA, Breen founded a theater program at the College of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, as well as established the Chicago unit for the Works Progress Administration's Federal Theatre Project with his wife, Wilva Davis Breen. Wilva herself was instrumental in promoting and guiding ANTA's many and varied operations, and getting the organization off the ground. The Breens' apartment home - situated above the Hudson Theatre in New York City, NY - served as ANTA's early headquarters. Davis Breen served as Breen's constant support and collaborator until he passed away on March 31, 1990.","The American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA) was the United States' first national theater and dance organization, in the tradition of European national theaters. 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Porterfield and Breen developed ANTA's \"Foundation Plan,\" with the intention of having ANTA become the foundation for and driving force behind the stimulation of growth of American theater. The plan, successfully undertaken by Breen, Porterfield, and Breen's wife Wilva Davis Breen, called for a National Foundation to make loans and grants, insure theater projects against loss, as well as a National Service Bureau to provide technical assistance for acting companies, as well as a national clearing house for theater information. The plan was adopted by the ANTA Board in 1946.","Under the guidance of Breen, ANTA produced several projects in the U.S. with successful results during the postwar years. From 1946 - 1948, ANTA sponsored a series of plays called the Experimental Theatre. Its goal was to \"present new, interesting plays which would not see production on Broadway due to present high costs.\" Admittedly, the plays were \"not necessarily perfect\" but \"worthy of a trial production in a simplified fashion\" according to an ANTA letter offering subscription to the series, which included high profile playwrights and actors. During the late 1940s and early 1950s ANTA sponsored a number of drama festivals across the U.S., featuring well-known actors. ANTA also featured a televised production of short plays for NBC television. With the intention of promoting theater growth in the U.S. and showcasing new talent, ANTA produced, supported, and promoted theater projects all across the United States.","Internationally, ANTA promoted artistic exchange between the U.S. and Europe, and entertained American troops there. This was initiated with a 1949 tour of William Shakespeare's \"Hamlet\" throughout Europe, produced by and starring Breen in the titular role. This tour famously culminated in a performance at Elsinore Castle in Denmark - the actual setting of the play. Perhaps ANTA's, as well as Breen's, greatest success came with the international tour of George Gershwin's \"Porgy and Bess\" (produced with Blevins Davis), which toured from 1952-1956, visiting 89 cities and 29 countries. The opera's performance in the Soviet Union was considered the first cultural exchange post-World War II between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. ANTA also sponsored the American National Ballet Theatre's tour of Europe in 1950, performing in eighteen cities and eight countries. The tour lasted from August to December of 1950 and played to an audience of over 150,000, and was the first international tour of any American ballet company.","ANTA also produced a number of Broadway plays and musicals out of the formerly named Guild Hall Theatre, renamed the ANTA Theatre in the 1960s and 1970s. 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UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA. \u003cbibref\u003e\u003cextptr href=\"https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8fn1762/\" title=\"https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8fn1762/\" show=\"new\"\u003e\u003c/extptr\u003e\u003c/bibref\u003e (accessed December 12, 2018).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliography"],"bibliography_tesim":["Strom, Stephanie. \"Robert Breen, 80, Arts Executive And Theatrical Producer, Is Dead.\" Nytimes.com.  (accessed December 12, 2018).","Oliver, Myrna. \"Robert Breen; Initiated Cultural Exchanges.\" Articles.latimes.com.  (accessed December 12, 2018).","Riedel, Michael. \"This theater's chaotic history includes a Titanic survivor, the 'Tonight' show and porn.\" Nypost.com.  (accessed December 12, 2018).","ANTA West records (Collection 1965). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.  (accessed December 12, 2018)."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRobert Breen, born December 26, 1909 in Hibbing, Minnesota, served as the Executive Secretary of the American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA) from 1946-1952, and was instrumental in much of the organization's success, both domestically and internationally. In addition to serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Breen had an extensive background in theater. Prior to joining ANTA, Breen founded a theater program at the College of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, as well as established the Chicago unit for the Works Progress Administration's Federal Theatre Project with his wife, Wilva Davis Breen. Wilva herself was instrumental in promoting and guiding ANTA's many and varied operations, and getting the organization off the ground. The Breens' apartment home - situated above the Hudson Theatre in New York City, NY - served as ANTA's early headquarters. Davis Breen served as Breen's constant support and collaborator until he passed away on March 31, 1990.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA) was the United States' first national theater and dance organization, in the tradition of European national theaters. Originating in 1935 with a charter from the U.S. Congress, ANTA continued until 1966 when the National Endowment for the Arts came into being. ANTA was responsible for both the presentation of American theater in the U.S. and abroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Although officially formed in 1935, ANTA did not begin actual operation until 1946 due to a variety of factors, including the Great Depression and World War II. During the depression, federal funding was funnelled towards the Works Progress Administration's Federal Theatre Project, another national performing arts program. 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