Porgy and Bess opera... George Gershwin...

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October 11, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1935

* Porgy and Bess folk-opera
* Composer George Gershwin
* Opening day review in NYC

Page 30 has a three column heading: "'Porgy and Bess,' Native Opera, Opens at the Alvin; Gershwin Work on Du Bose Heyward's Play" with subheads and related photo. (see) This was the opening day review for this famous folk-opera in New York City.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. Nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century