Well, I think I have reached the point in my final project website
that any more tweaking and twitching is just going to make things
worse.  So, for what it's worth, here it is:
http://www.geocities.com/sunshadowlady/CLAUDIA

Many thanks and much apppreciation,

Claudia Hill

That is a great project.  Doubly impressive since you are doing this for fun and
are not enrolled for credit!

sunshadowlady <sunshadowlady@...> wrote:  Well, I think I have reached the
point in my final project website
that any more tweaking and twitching is just going to make things
worse. So, for what it's worth, here it is:
http://www.geocities.com/sunshadowlady/CLAUDIA

Many thanks and much apppreciation,

Claudia Hill











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--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Costume Designer, Professor and Chair
of the Theatre Department of the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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Dear Dr Maginnis,

Thank you for the kind words.  My payoff has been the
fun of doing these assignments as well as the
learning.  If you ever do anymore costume classes
online that can be audited, please do let me know!

If I can help with information about movie costumes or
such things, I have an excellent resource immediately
to hand who would be happy to share any information
you might want.

Again, many thanks,
Claudia Hill

--- Tara Maginnis <thecostumersmanifesto@...>
wrote:

> That is a great project.  Doubly impressive since
> you are doing this for fun and are not enrolled for
> credit!


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Well, I'm a little new to this discussion group~ I'm just starting out
as the new professor of costume and scenic design at the univeristy of
tulsa, and this fall i'll be teaching a costume history class.  They
haven't taught it in a few years, so I'm looking for a good textbook:
does anyone have a suggestion?  I have my own favorite references, but
if there's one that has worked especially well for you in the
classroom, I'd love a head's up!  I'd appreciate any suggestions you
guys have~ thanks!

This may sound silly, but Tara's "Costumer's Manifesto" is an excellent
resource. If I were to teach a class like you are, I'd simply use her web site.
Ask the kids to donate $20 each and send Tara a check for that amount  to help
her defray expenses. She's done an amazing job of putting  together links as
well as commentary and I bet your students will  like not having an additional
20 pound book to lug around.

Kristi


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Hi,



I'm sending this to several groups so I do apologize if some of you get it
twice.  I really need a lot of input on this question.



I'm going to be asking, of my Fashion History students, what is the
difference between the two terms, Fashion History, and Costume History.  The
question arose out of my own perception of which would be more correct based
upon my educational experience.  Am I right?  Darned if I know.  That's why
I"ve come to you!



Isn't Fashion a recent concept?  Would it therefore hold that Fashion
History is also recent, only going back as far as Fashion?  At what point in
time did the term Fashion originate?



Can the term Fashion History cover the same amount of time as Costume
History?



Yes, I'm researching these things myself, but I'm inclined to think that
this may be a situation where there is no universally-accepted, correct
answer.  I'm quite interested to see what you have to offer in the way of
insights and opinions on this topic.



Thanks.



Laurie T.

Phoenix








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I think you are correct... the concept of "fashion" is a more recent
development.. say from Louis the Sun King's time IIRC than simply "this is what
we're wearing because it keeps us warm/cool/safe". Certainly the "fall/winter"
versus "spring/summer" fashion seasons we have now are a recent marketing
invention.

As for Costume history... the things we've used for theatrical costumes  have
changed over the years too. I can't imagine building without Velcro now,  but
it wasn't that long ago that Velcro didn't even exist. The introduction of
synthetics in the mid 20th century changed things also.

Perhaps a good starting point for your students would be to look for those
"paradigm shifts" in clothing technology e.g., sewing machine, fabric  produced
by machine/industrial revolution, bulk production of shoes, and the  common
adoption (instead of the invention) of things like the zipper, Velcro,  and
even buttons!

HTH

Kristi R-C


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Dear Laurie,

My concept of the difference between the two terms is that costume history would
be the study of actual physical clothing worn in different times and in
different places.  Fashion history, on the other hand would be the study of the
ideas,  attitudes, and changes in societies that drive changes in costume, among
other things.  It would be a wider subject, besides clothing, taking in things
like evolution of (for example) vehicles, hair dressing styles, and anything
else of which people might say, "Oh, that's old-fashioned" or "This is the
newest fashion."

I could be wrong.

Claudia Hill


----- Original Message ----
From: laurie-taylor <laurie-taylor@...>
To: CostumeHistoryClass@yahoogroups.com; margospatterns@yahoogroups.com;
GBACGCostumers@yahoogroups.com; TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com;
creativemachine@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 6:09:31 PM
Subject: [CostumeHistoryClass] Costume History vs Fashion History - do you
perceive a difference?


Hi,

I'm sending this to several groups so I do apologize if some of you get it
twice. I really need a lot of input on this question.

I'm going to be asking, of my Fashion History students, what is the
difference between the two terms, Fashion History, and Costume History. The
question arose out of my own perception of which would be more correct based
upon my educational experience. Am I right? Darned if I know. That's why
I"ve come to you!

Isn't Fashion a recent concept? Would it therefore hold that Fashion
History is also recent, only going back as far as Fashion? At what point in
time did the term Fashion originate?

Can the term Fashion History cover the same amount of time as Costume
History?

Yes, I'm researching these things myself, but I'm inclined to think that
this may be a situation where there is no universally- accepted, correct
answer. I'm quite interested to see what you have to offer in the way of
insights and opinions on this topic.

Thanks.

Laurie T.

Phoenix

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Hi Laurie

I hope you are still looking for input on your question -

I am currently reading this great book called the "Essence of Style -
how the French invented high fashion, fine food, chic cafes, style,
sophistication and glamour" by Joan DeJean. Its premise is that our
fashion industry (i.e. clothes, shoes, accessories, food, furniture etc)
basically started in 17th century France under Louis XIV - it was a
"marriage between style and economics" (i.e. Louis XIV's love of fashion
and his Chief Finance Minister Jean-Baptiste Colbert's good economic
judgment i.e. if France set the trends and exported more than it
imported it would be very profitable).

If you follow this line of argument then I think:

Fashion history is the study of the deliberate changing styles in
clothing that people wore due to economic reasons such as; development
and marketing of trends, export of materials and designs, rise of the
couture and fashion design occupations etc

Costume history is the study of the changing styles in clothing that
people wore that evolved over time due to factors such as; availability
of materials, sewing techniques, changing roles within the family and
contact with other cultures etc.

I don't know if this is right - but I'm going to do some research and
let you know what else I find.

Good luck

Theodora


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From: CostumeHistoryClass@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:CostumeHistoryClass@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of laurie-taylor
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 11:10 AM
To: CostumeHistoryClass@yahoogroups.com; margospatterns@yahoogroups.com;
GBACGCostumers@yahoogroups.com; TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com;
creativemachine@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CostumeHistoryClass] Costume History vs Fashion History - do
you perceive a difference?

Hi,

I'm sending this to several groups so I do apologize if some of you get
it
twice. I really need a lot of input on this question.

I'm going to be asking, of my Fashion History students, what is the
difference between the two terms, Fashion History, and Costume History.
The
question arose out of my own perception of which would be more correct
based
upon my educational experience. Am I right? Darned if I know. That's why
I"ve come to you!

Isn't Fashion a recent concept? Would it therefore hold that Fashion
History is also recent, only going back as far as Fashion? At what point
in
time did the term Fashion originate?

Can the term Fashion History cover the same amount of time as Costume
History?

Yes, I'm researching these things myself, but I'm inclined to think that
this may be a situation where there is no universally-accepted, correct
answer. I'm quite interested to see what you have to offer in the way of
insights and opinions on this topic.

Thanks.

Laurie T.

Phoenix

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Hello,
I just signed up for the History Course. Is there a certain time
schedule involved or can I participate at any time.
Dianne

Hello! I wanted to ask the same thing. I signed up for the group, on-line, a few
months ago. But I've never known how it works, really. I haven't gotten any
information of the class at all, I don't know if that's how it's supposed to be
or not. But if you could help me, please. I would like to be a part of the group
as I should be, anyone could tell me if there's a time that you log on or just
plainly how it works, because I don't understand.
   I'm very sorry if this may be an inconvenient thing to ask.

   Thank you very much!

Sincerely,
   Silvia Hernandez



blanches_parlor <dianne@...> wrote:
           Hello,
I just signed up for the History Course. Is there a certain time
schedule involved or can I participate at any time.
Dianne






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I want ot pick  up where I left off. I love dteh class so much when we got ot 
18th century clothes i started working on this frosted robe de francaise
doll..and i forgot to do assignments
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Silvia Hernandez
   To: CostumeHistoryClass@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 7:05 PM
   Subject: Re: [CostumeHistoryClass] New Student


   Hello! I wanted to ask the same thing. I signed up for the group, on-line, a
few months ago. But I've never known how it works, really. I haven't gotten any
information of the class at all, I don't know if that's how it's supposed to be
or not. But if you could help me, please. I would like to be a part of the group
as I should be, anyone could tell me if there's a time that you log on or just
plainly how it works, because I don't understand.
   I'm very sorry if this may be an inconvenient thing to ask.

   Thank you very much!

   Sincerely,
   Silvia Hernandez



   blanches_parlor <dianne@...> wrote:
   Hello,
   I just signed up for the History Course. Is there a certain time
   schedule involved or can I participate at any time.
   Dianne


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I'm kind of surprised that Tara hasn't responded yet.

This Yahoo group is the "classroom" for an internet based 3 credit college
class "History of Fashion and Dress" taught by Tara Maginnis, Professor of
Theatre and department chair at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.

The class is offered for credit through the university (IIRC, only in the
SPRING semester), but Tara has often let unofficial auditors join in because
part of the class is talking with others about the assignments and doing a kind
of "peer review" of projects.

If you go to the main page of the Yahoo Group for CostumeHistoryClass,  there
is a link in the description that takes you to the UAF class outline.

_The  History of Fashion and Dress Main Page_
(http://www.costumes.org/classes/fashiondress/thr355main.htm)

You can work through the activities on your own or wait for the formal  class
as you prefer.  Her web site _www.costumes.org_ (http://www.costumes.org)  is
filled with GREAT links.  If you find a broken one, please let her know at
_fftmm1@..._ (mailto:fftmm1@...) .

HTH

Kristi
Class alumna, IATSE stagehand


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I'm afraid while I'm off on sabbatacal I'm not keeping up with my email much. 
This week I've been busy formatting a rough printout of my upcoming book so I
can show folks a rough draft and get feedback.  For reasons known only to my
laptop it has been crashing every 30 minutes or so, which has made this whole
process a major time suck, leaving me only time for sleep and meals.  eMail is
suffereing as a result.
--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre



----- Original Message ----
From: "misswisc@..." <misswisc@...>
To: CostumeHistoryClass@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 6, 2006 8:53:08 AM
Subject: Re: [CostumeHistoryClass] New Student


I'm kind of surprised that Tara hasn't responded yet.

This Yahoo group is the "classroom" for an internet based 3 credit college
class "History of Fashion and Dress" taught by Tara Maginnis, Professor of
Theatre and department chair at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.

The class is offered for credit through the university (IIRC, only in the
SPRING semester), but Tara has often let unofficial auditors join in because
part of the class is talking with others about the assignments and doing a kind
of "peer review" of projects.

If you go to the main page of the Yahoo Group for CostumeHistoryClass,  there
is a link in the description that takes you to the UAF class outline.

_The  History of Fashion and Dress Main Page_
(http://www.costumes.org/classes/fashiondress/thr355main.htm)

You can work through the activities on your own or wait for the formal  class
as you prefer.  Her web site _www.costumes.org_ (http://www.costumes.org)  is
filled with GREAT links.  If you find a broken one, please let her know at
_fftmm1@..._ (mailto:fftmm1@...) .

HTH

Kristi
Class alumna, IATSE stagehand


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Yahoo! Groups Links







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Thank you so much! that helped much! I'll keeep check and add some input. I just
found some great books at a Swap Meet in San Diego,CA. To which I regularly
attend, I'll pass on the titles sometime this week.
   Thanks again!

   Silvia Hernandez

misswisc@... wrote:
           I'm kind of surprised that Tara hasn't responded yet.

This Yahoo group is the "classroom" for an internet based 3 credit college
class "History of Fashion and Dress" taught by Tara Maginnis, Professor of
Theatre and department chair at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.

The class is offered for credit through the university (IIRC, only in the
SPRING semester), but Tara has often let unofficial auditors join in because
part of the class is talking with others about the assignments and doing a kind
of "peer review" of projects.

If you go to the main page of the Yahoo Group for CostumeHistoryClass, there
is a link in the description that takes you to the UAF class outline.

_The History of Fashion and Dress Main Page_
(http://www.costumes.org/classes/fashiondress/thr355main.htm)

You can work through the activities on your own or wait for the formal class
as you prefer. Her web site _www.costumes.org_ (http://www.costumes.org) is
filled with GREAT links. If you find a broken one, please let her know at
_fftmm1@..._ (mailto:fftmm1@...) .

HTH

Kristi
Class alumna, IATSE stagehand

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This is a site devoted to a short-lived by really cool wearable art magazine of
the early 1970's.  There is also a blog where the topic of alternative clothing
is featured.

Cassietondro@... wrote:  From: Cassietondro@...
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 01:12:44 EDT
Subject: Rags Magazine Blog
To: TheCostumersManifesto-owner@yahoogroups.com

     Hello,

   Would you be so kind as to tell your group about my Rags magazine blog, if you
think it would be of interest to them?

   http://www.ragslives.blogspot.com/

   Rags was a counterculture fashion magazine published in 1970-71, and I post
articles from the magazines to the blog twice a week.  It is an excellent
resource for clothing and attitudes of the times.

   If you have any questions about it, feel free to contact me.  I thank you in
advance for your consideration.

   Sincerely,
   Cassie Tondro



Cassandra Tondro
Santa Monica, CA
310.452.2964
www.tondro.com





--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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hello dear residents of my address book:

this email address will be deleted on october 30th. fsrnb1@... will
cease to exist. if you wish to contact me in the future, email me at one
of these addresses:

thewonderllama@...
blackr13@...
thewonderllama8@...
thewonderllama8@...

I check all of these addresses on a regular basis, so take your pick. hope
to hear from some of you soon. if I hear from you I will add you to my new
address books... if I don't... well goodbye forever.

thank you,
rachel blackwell.

I don't actually personally know any costumers in that part of the world, since
I live really, really far from there, and, alas have never even visited. 
However, I'm willing to bet that a lot of those who post to my Yahoo Group live
there, and will know to contact you if I forward this message to the group. 
(I'm doing this).

Patricia Lindberg <plindber@...> wrote:  Dear Tara:

We are looking for a costumer for our upcoming major production of
Beauty and the Beast. We are wondering if you know any excellent free-
lance costumers in New England who might be interested. Thanks for
your help.

Trish Lindberg, Ph.D.
Plymouth State University



--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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The course is identical except I don't promise my own personal feedback and
grades on the assignments.  At this time it is not in the official schedule for
spring 2007 because I am returning from sabbatacal, and a different course has
been substituted in my workload.  The result is there is no official online
class this spring.  However, I have already heard from several people that they
want to do it on their own this spring for non-credit, so you should feel free
to join them.  The class tends to work well, or not, based solely on whether
there is a small group of dedicated folks wanting to learn this material, who
all agree to do the class work together, and providing each other with feedback.
This activity will happily go on (or not) this spring without me if those of you
who have expressed an interest work together to make one another's experience a
cooperative thing like a chat group, or other free group of like minded people. 
So, if you have anyone else you know
  online who would be interested, feel free to recruit members and make this your
"club" for costume history study this spring

lorrainechristine <laurainechristine@...> wrote:            Dear Ms
Maginnis

   I am interested in the THR F355 FXA History of Fashion and Dress Tara Maginnis
course to be done on line. Could you confirm the following for me please:

   A.Is this course starting in Spring 2007 publicly accessible by non students
wishing to use the text, discussion boards, or images for personal study and
that anyone may view the class lectures, take part in class discussions, and do
assignments for their own personal entertainment or education?

   B.Is there any  difference except in getting the course credit by enrolling
for this a course to obtain the course credit or is the course identical in both
options

   Thank you

   Lorraine Wroe
   Ireland




--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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Dear Tara

Thank you so much for you detailed informative reply and being kind enough to
give me your time

I will certainly do the course (if I can afford it with the credits) and its
good to know you have others interested too...how do I join them and although
there will be no official on line course how do we get access to it?

Yours sincerely Lorraine






   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Tara Maginnis
   To: lorrainechristine
   Cc: Costume History THR 355 Group
   Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 1:00 AM
   Subject: [CostumeHistoryClass] Re: THR F355 FXA History of Fashion and Dress


   The course is identical except I don't promise my own personal feedback and
grades on the assignments. At this time it is not in the official schedule for
spring 2007 because I am returning from sabbatacal, and a different course has
been substituted in my workload. The result is there is no official online class
this spring. However, I have already heard from several people that they want to
do it on their own this spring for non-credit, so you should feel free to join
them. The class tends to work well, or not, based solely on whether there is a
small group of dedicated folks wanting to learn this material, who all agree to
do the class work together, and providing each other with feedback. This
activity will happily go on (or not) this spring without me if those of you who
have expressed an interest work together to make one another's experience a
cooperative thing like a chat group, or other free group of like minded people.
So, if you have anyone else you know
   online who would be interested, feel free to recruit members and make this
your "club" for costume history study this spring

   lorrainechristine <laurainechristine@...> wrote: Dear Ms Maginnis

   I am interested in the THR F355 FXA History of Fashion and Dress Tara Maginnis
course to be done on line. Could you confirm the following for me please:

   A.Is this course starting in Spring 2007 publicly accessible by non students
wishing to use the text, discussion boards, or images for personal study and
that anyone may view the class lectures, take part in class discussions, and do
assignments for their own personal entertainment or education?

   B.Is there any difference except in getting the course credit by enrolling for
this a course to obtain the course credit or is the course identical in both
options

   Thank you

   Lorraine Wroe
   Ireland

   --
   ----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
   Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
   Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
   Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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Well, you certainly can afford it, because when people do it for no credit it is
free. You just go to the main class web page
http://costumes.org/classes/fashiondress/thr355main.htm and starting at the top,
click on each page linked from that one and, one by one, follow the
instructions, and then the lessons you find on each page.  Some of the weekly
lessons are broken up into several pages, that you click through one after
another, but really you should find it pretty self explanatory once you start
reading along and following the instructions.  The dates for the weekly lessons
are suggestions, not requirements, even when we have a formal class group, so
you should follow along as fast or slow as suits you.

lorrainechristine <laurainechristine@...> wrote:  Dear Tara

Thank you so much for you detailed informative reply and being kind enough to
give me your time

I will certainly do the course (if I can afford it with the credits) and its
good to know you have others interested too...how do I join them and although
there will be no official on line course how do we get access to it?

Yours sincerely Lorraine






----- Original Message -----
From: Tara Maginnis
To: lorrainechristine
Cc: Costume History THR 355 Group
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 1:00 AM
Subject: [CostumeHistoryClass] Re: THR F355 FXA History of Fashion and Dress


The course is identical except I don't promise my own personal feedback and
grades on the assignments. At this time it is not in the official schedule for
spring 2007 because I am returning from sabbatacal, and a different course has
been substituted in my workload. The result is there is no official online class
this spring. However, I have already heard from several people that they want to
do it on their own this spring for non-credit, so you should feel free to join
them. The class tends to work well, or not, based solely on whether there is a
small group of dedicated folks wanting to learn this material, who all agree to
do the class work together, and providing each other with feedback. This
activity will happily go on (or not) this spring without me if those of you who
have expressed an interest work together to make one another's experience a
cooperative thing like a chat group, or other free group of like minded people.
So, if you have anyone else you know
online who would be interested, feel free to recruit members and make this your
"club" for costume history study this spring

lorrainechristine wrote: Dear Ms Maginnis

I am interested in the THR F355 FXA History of Fashion and Dress Tara Maginnis
course to be done on line. Could you confirm the following for me please:

A.Is this course starting in Spring 2007 publicly accessible by non students
wishing to use the text, discussion boards, or images for personal study and
that anyone may view the class lectures, take part in class discussions, and do
assignments for their own personal entertainment or education?

B.Is there any difference except in getting the course credit by enrolling for
this a course to obtain the course credit or is the course identical in both
options

Thank you

Lorraine Wroe
Ireland

--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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Sorry to spam everyone, I normally don't do this, but what I fondly believe to
be the best museum of Theatre in the world may have to close it's doors in one
month if enough people don't make a big noise about it.  Please go to these
sites, see what you will be missing if they close, and add your name to the
signatories asking the British Goverment to please keep this open.  I have
checked this, it is not a hoax.  --Tara of UAF and The Costumer's Manifesto

   >>>Subject: Fwd: The Theatre Museum in London


   The Theatre Museum in London, a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum, is
   threatened with closure.  The museum, which contains an extensive collection
   of all sorts of materials on all types of theatre, including many items of
   interest to musicologists, dealing with, for example, opera, Covent Garden,
   Handel, Gilbert and Sullivan, and so on.  For more on the Theatre Museum, go
   to their website: http://www.theatremuseum.org.uk/default.php.


   The reasons behind the closure are supposedly financial, but it seems like
   there is more to the story than just that.  Now, a group called "Guardians
   of the Theatre Museum" has been formed to help keep
   it open.   They are looking to get the names of at least 100,000 people who
   object to its closing by the end of the month.  Their goals are stated
   below, and I would encourage all serious researchers of music and theatre to
   participate in their attempt to keep the museum open.
   Jeff Dailey
   DrJSDailey@...


   The V & A will CLOSE the Theatre Museum on January 7th. A campaign has now
   been launched to prevent this happening, to allow time for proper
   consultation about its future and to ensure the continuation of this vital
   resource.


   Please add your name in support. We are not asking you to give money or
   effort. People are signing up every minute. We want to get 100,000 names by
   Christmas - with your help we may get many more. Just follow these three
   simple steps:
   Log on to our website http://www.theatremuseumguardians.org.uk/
   Which will also give you more background
   Fill in your name
   Tick a couple of boxes
   THAT˘S ALL.      Please do it NOW.     Thanks


   Apologies if you receive this from more than one source. We are block
   e-mailing to as many people as possible and would be grateful if you would
   pass the message on to your contacts. Tell your colleagues, friends,
   students, lovers - even your enemies if  you think they'd care!
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     Alexandra Bonds
   Professor of Costume Design
   Department of Theatre Arts
   1231 University of Oregon
   Eugene, OR 97403


   Phone: 541 346-4194
   Fax: 541 346-1978










--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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Hello

Does anyone know of any really good books with information regarding
fabrics used in the Renaissance? I know that is a huge scope, but I am
doing a lot of research and any help will do.

Like the colors of paintings in Italy, people thinking that donar
paintings meant that everyone wore black, when in actuality black was a
modest color or perhaps the term humble would be applicable.  Or the
use of Pearls in period.

I have the 56Th book of Tudor Tailor, but I need more, if anyone has
any suggestions I would be very very grateful!


Cilean

Class Act Fabrics has some books on textiles you may be interested in.  She
gives an extensive description of each of the books on the web site so you
should be able to determine whether it would be helpful to you or not.
www.classactfabrics.com

Pat

> Hello
>
> Does anyone know of any really good books with information regarding
> fabrics used in the Renaissance? I know that is a huge scope, but I am
> doing a lot of research and any help will do.
>
> Like the colors of paintings in Italy, people thinking that donar
> paintings meant that everyone wore black, when in actuality black was a
> modest color or perhaps the term humble would be applicable.  Or the
> use of Pearls in period.
>
> I have the 56Th book of Tudor Tailor, but I need more, if anyone has
> any suggestions I would be very very grateful!
>
>
> Cilean
>
>
>

Theatre UAF seeks a COSTUME DESIGNER to design and build costumes for
two mainstage shows during the season ("Two Gentlemen of Verona" by
Shakespeare and "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" by Tom
Stoppard), teach Costume Design & Construction and 1 other course
which may include: Theatre History, Makeup Design, Scenic Design,
Costume History, or other area of strength. Will supervise and advise
for at least three student productions as well. Maintain the Costume
Shop / Costume Storage resource in addition to building and/or
procuring costumes for the above mentioned productions.

The theatre program at UAF offers a unique undergraduate degree
providing opportunities for cross-cultural and interdisciplinary
study. This position complements an existing faculty and staff which
includes three other full-time faculty, part-time scene shop
supervisor, part-time costume shop manager, and full-time box
office / department administrator. Productions center around a well-
equipped theatre and shops.

Experience in, or evidence of, preparation for teaching costume
design and construction required. Candidates will be evaluated on
suitability of their academic preparation, past teaching experience,
and potential for providing high quality instruction to undergraduate
students.

MFA or PhD in Theatre or Design is preferred. Master's degree or
related field (or equivalent professional experience considered) .

Doctorate degree in related field is preferred for upper division
(300 and 400 level) courses.

Must provide portfolio of previous design work for
consideration.Experience in, or evidence of preparation for teaching
set design, theatrical makeup, or theatre history may be helpful.

Salary $38,000 DOE.

Apply online at:
www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59232

Theatre UAF seeks a COSTUME DESIGNER to design and build costumes for two
mainstage shows during the season ("Two Gentlemen of Verona" by Shakespeare and
"Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" by Tom Stoppard), teach Costume Design &
Construction and 1 other course which may include: Theatre History, Makeup
Design, Scenic Design, Costume History, or other area of strength. Will
supervise and advise for at least three student productions as well. Maintain
the Costume Shop / Costume Storage resource in addition to building and/or
procuring costumes for the above mentioned productions.

The theatre program at UAF offers a unique undergraduate degree providing
opportunities for cross-cultural and interdisciplinary study. This position
complements an existing faculty and staff which includes three other full-time
faculty, part-time scene shop supervisor, part-time costume shop manager, and
full-time box office / department administrator. Productions center around a
well-equipped theatre and shops.

Experience in, or evidence of, preparation for teaching costume design and
construction required. Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their
academic preparation, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high
quality instruction to undergraduate students.

MFA or PhD in Theatre or Design is preferred. Master's degree or related field
(or equivalent professional experience considered) .

Doctorate degree in related field is preferred for upper division (300 and 400
level) courses.

Must provide portfolio of previous design work for consideration.Experience in,
or evidence of preparation for teaching set design, theatrical makeup, or
theatre history may be helpful.

Salary $38,000 DOE.

Apply online at:
www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59232



--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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I've been asked to forward this to you.

   ***********************************************************************
Theatre UAF seeks a COSTUME DESIGNER to design and build costumes for two
mainstage shows during the season ("Two Gentlemen of Verona" by Shakespeare and
"Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" by Tom Stoppard), teach Costume Design &
Construction and 1 other course which may include: Theatre History, Makeup
Design, Scenic Design, Costume History, or other area of strength. Will
supervise and advise for at least three student productions as well. Maintain
the Costume Shop / Costume Storage resource in addition to building and/or
procuring costumes for the above mentioned productions.

The theatre program at UAF offers a unique undergraduate degree providing
opportunities for cross-cultural and interdisciplinary study. This position
complements an existing faculty and staff which includes three other full-time
faculty, part-time scene shop supervisor, part-time costume shop manager, and
full-time box office / department administrator. Productions center around a
well-equipped theatre and shops.

Experience in, or evidence of, preparation for teaching costume design and
construction required. Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their
academic preparation, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high
quality instruction to undergraduate students.

MFA or PhD in Theatre or Design is preferred. Master's degree or related field
(or equivalent professional experience considered) .

Doctorate degree in related field is preferred for upper division (300 and 400
level) courses.

Must provide portfolio of previous design work for consideration.Experience in,
or evidence of preparation for teaching set design, theatrical makeup, or
theatre history may be helpful.

Salary $38,000 DOE.

Apply online at:
www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59232

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--      ***  Maya Salganek  Theatre UAF Coordinator  University of Alaska
Fairbanks  Lee H. Salisbury Theatre  302 Fine Arts Complex  PO Box 755700 
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5700  Phone (907) 474-6590  Fax (907) 474-7048  TICKETS
(907) 474-7751  maya@...  www.uaf.edu/theatre
From: syhr@...
Subject: Requisition for PCN 920008 at status of: Posted
Date: 29 May 2007 20:59:07 -0500

The following requisition is at the status of: Posted

Title: TERM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE: Costume Designer
Position Number: 920008
Department: F-CLA Theatre
Quicklink: www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59232

You may also go to http://www.uakjobs.com/hr to review applications after the
closing date or review date has passed. Please do not respond to this email.

If you have any questions, please contact University of Alaska Human Resources.

Thank You.





--
----Tara Maginnis, Ph.D., Professor & Costume Designer,
Department of Theatre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Website: "The Costumer's Manifesto" at http://costumes.org
Theatre Department Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/theatre

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I am pleased to announce the addition of new effigies to the Costume
Research Image Library (CRIL) at a new, user-friendly web address:
www.tudoreffigies.co.uk. Please visit, take a good look at the 36 new
effigies (all of which are in Sussex churches) and do send me feedback. I
would like to know: why are the effigies interesting to you, how you will
use the information they provide, and how can the database be improved? If
you are in touch with other people who would like to know about the Tudor
effigies available online, please pass on this message. If you manage a
links page for a relevant website, please add www.tudoreffigies.co.uk to it.
Thanks for your interest ­ and, to previous database users, thanks very much
for your patience while the address change and upgrade have been happening!
A third phase of research in Essex is underway (thanks to the Pasold
Research Fund). Your comments help the project progress and provide sound
evidence for future grant applications. The research centre at Winchester
School of Art is coming to an end after five successful years. This means
that the database needs new funding or rehoming! Regards,
Jane M-D (Dr Jane Malcolm-Davies)
jane@...


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Theatre UAF seeks a COSTUME DESIGNER to design and build costumes for
  one
mainstage shows during the semester ("Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are
Dead" by Tom Stoppard), teach Costume Design & Construction and 1
other
course which may include: Theatre History, Makeup Design, Scenic
  Design,
Costume History, or other area of strength. Will supervise and advise
  for
at least three student productions as well. Maintain the Costume
Shop /
Costume Storage resource in addition to building and/or procuring
  costumes
for the above mentioned production.

The theatre program at UAF offers a unique undergraduate degree
  providing
opportunities for cross-cultural and interdisciplinary study. This
position complements an existing faculty and staff which includes
three
other full-time faculty, part-time scene shop supervisor, part-time
costume shop manager, and full-time box office / department
  administrator.
Productions center around a well-equipped theatre and shops.

Experience in, or evidence of, preparation for teaching costume design
  and
construction required. Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of
their academic preparation, past teaching experience, and potential
for
providing high quality instruction to undergraduate students.

MFA or PhD in Theatre or Design is preferred. Master's degree or
  related
field (or equivalent professional experience considered) .

Doctorate degree in related field is preferred for upper division (300
  and
400 level) courses.

Must provide portfolio of previous design work for
consideration.Experience in, or evidence of preparation for teaching
  set
design, theatrical makeup, or theatre history may be helpful.

Salary $21,000 DOE.

Apply online at:
www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59232

UAF is an AA/EO employer and educational institution.



--
Kade Mendelowitz
Lighting & Multimedia Designer
Associate Professor of Theatre
University of Alaska Fairbanks
223 Fine Arts Complex (down the main staircase from the Great Hall, to
  the
left, near KUAC)
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5700
(907) 474-7638
Fax: (907) 474-7048
Web: http://www.faculty.uaf.edu/ffkm1/