With Modern Painters (1843-60), The Seven Lamps of Architecture (1849), and The Stones of Venice (1851-53), John Ruskin (1819-1900) established his credentials as Victorian England’s most influential art critic. His standing in artistic circles was enhanced by his own talent as an artist and draughtsman. For a number of years he offered drawing lessons at Read More
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You’ve Got Mail: Congressman Lincoln Stands against the Mexican War
Abraham Lincoln was elected to his only term in Congress in August 1846, representing Illinois’ Seventh District. The future president’s term began in December 1847, more than a year after his election, and he was ready to make his mark in the House of Representatives, choosing opposition to the Mexican War as one of his Read More
Brides and Brigands
How to spot a Norwegian bride? Just look for the crown! This 19th century hand colored cabinet photograph depicts a Norwegian bride wearing a traditional folk costume with a bridal crown or brudekrone. You will notice the bridal crown has small metal discs and beads hanging from it which produce a melodic tinkling and according Read More
New on OASIS in May
Finding aids for 12 newly cataloged collections, and a preliminary box list for one recent acquisition, have been added to the OASIS database this month, including the records of the Poets’ Theatre, papers of a paranormal researcher, and more.
You’ve Got Mail: “You say such nice things about me”
Prior to its debut on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre in 1976, the play “A Matter of Gravity,” starring Katharine Hepburn, did a tryout run at Boston’s Colonial Theater. One of the attendees was Boston University Professor, Herbert B. Myron, who sent her a letter about her Boston performance. The Theater Autograph File (MS Thr Read More