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Toronto Tonight newspaper article on Ann-Marie MacDonald, October 1990

An article about Ann-Marie MacDonald's play The Arab's Mouth during its run at the Factory Theatre in Toronto. This review, written by Mira Friedlander discusses the set design of the play, the cast, and MacDonald's previous work. This article also features a photo of Henry Czerny, who played Victor, and Martha Burns, who played Pearl, in costume.

Two articles written about Ann-Marie MacDonald's play The Arab's Mouth while it was showing at the Factory Theatre.

One of the articles is from Maclean's magazine and is titled "Magic and madness: A melodrama focuses on sexual repression." This was written by John Bemrose and published in the October 22, 1990 edition of Maclean's. The second article is taken from Toronto based NOW Newspaper and is titled "The Arab's Mouth." This article was written by MD for the October 11-17, 1990 edition.

Q&Q Quotables Review of The Arab's Mouth book for the August, 1995 issue.

A review written by Bert Archer, Quill & Quire's editorial assistant, which discusses The Arab's Mouth. This review is written about the published script version of The Arab's Mouth, but does mention the play which was shown at the Factory Theatre. Archer primarily focuses on the structure of the play and he mentions the upcoming publication of MacDonald's first novel.

Article from the Toronto Star, "Cryptic, clever Arab's Mouth has," written by Vit Wagner.

A review of The Arab's Mouth which was featured in the October 5th, 1990, edition of the Toronto Star. The article discusses the play, which was performed at The Factory Theatre in Toronto, including the general plot, the cast, and the director.

Jon Kaplan's Review of The Arab's Mouth

A review of The Arab's Mouth written by theatre critic Jon Kaplan. The review is taken from the December 1990 - January 1991 issue of the Play's International magazine. The review praises the play for its "triumphant" connection of plot; its risk taking; and its blend of Freudian, Darwinian, feminist, and gothic themes.

NOW Newspaper Article on Ann-Marie MacDonald, October 1990

An article about Ann-Marie MacDonald in the Toronto based newspaper, NOW, from the week of October 4-10, 1990. The article was written by Jon Kaplan during The Arab's Mouth's theatrical run at the Factory Theatre in Toronto. It details some of Ann-Marie's previous work, her career growth, and themes in The Arab's Mouth.

Dog Puppet Sketch

A sketch detailing the design and mechanics of a dog puppet. In particular, it lays out how the head and tail joint will work so the puppet can be manipulated.

Il-Legal and Non-Medical

This page talks about the court cases about the nature of libel with images showing the anatomy of both men and women. There is also mention of Stockdale versus Hansard from 1840.

Diseases of Women

These pages talk about the different diseases a women can get and what examinations and surgeries can help with the diagnosis and removal of said disease.

Theophilus Parvin

Theophilus Parvin is a great developer for medical subjects. In this page there is text explaining the science, need, and anatomy for gynecology. There are multiple quotes from different doctors mentioning the significance of the study of female genitals.

Examination of Patients

The left page talks about the Rectal Touch which is important with disclosing obscure conditions about the posterior pelvic regions. The right page talks about Illumination of the vagina with images and text going more in detail.

Allen and Hanburys Ltd., London

The page shows two images demonstrating the Aseptic Hospital Furniture with two different positions being demonstrated.

Arnold and Sons, London

The left page shows images of different instruments for topics like incontinence of urine (Penile Clamp), preventing masturbation (Jugum Penis), and removing foreign bodies from the urethra (Ditto). The right page on the top shows an image of water beds and waterproof sheets with a funnel in the centre. The right page on the bottom shows images of air beds with a raised pillow, swimming belts, and water cushions for sacrum.

Holekamp-Instrument Co., St. Louis

Two pages talking Edeboml's Operating Table and Intra-Uterine Pessaries with images and text talking about them.

George Tiemann and Co.'s Surgical Instruments

A binder that has multiple pages from the George Tiemann and Co.'s Surgical Instruments book. Some sections are highlighted with various topics including Electro-Therapeutic, Electro-Surgery, Thermo-Cautery, Actual Cautery, Operating Furniture, Gynaecological, Prepuce Instruments, Urethral Instruments, and Gynaecological Instruments.

The "Camera" Series: Album of Edinburgh Views

This is a book filled with photos of the city Edinburgh where Ann-Marie Macdonald's book "Belle Moral: A Natural History" is located just outside of.

Household Décor Costs - Larger Pics of the Domestic Economy Price Lists

This page includes several tables which break down the costs of various home décor items. One table, "Price List of Furniture" breaks down what furniture/décor would typically be in any given room and the costs associated with this (from the mid-to-late 1870s). There is also an excerpt which is Collection info on women's education association of Boston.

Bell Gardens and Clarissa 2

This page includes an illustration of an 1865 elliptical hoop, and two photos of dress from approx. the 1870s. There are also various notes on the varying styles of dress from the 1860s-1880s, which mainly concern Clarissa's fashion. There is also two excerpts from Fayne on this page. Also includes some notes about supper/tea; American/Brit food rules.

Bell Gardens and Clarissa

Various notes and excerpts from historical documents - such as the "Manual of Domestic Economy" which provide information on the type of hairstyle, furntiure styles, and costs a family may inccur. The "Manual of Domestic Economy" is listed as being from 1874. This document also includes illustrations of furniture and hairstyles.

Belle Portrait

A sketch of the family portrait in Belle Moral. The drawing includes the characters Mr. and Mrs. MacIsaac, Pearl MacIsaac, Viktor MacIsaac, and the missing child (who is represented as an outline with no facial features). This image includes an indicator of who in the MacIsaac famly has red or brown hair, as well as the writing "Belle Portrait RE Working" and "babies have tartan shawl on. "

Nazi Concentration and Death Camps in Eastern Europe During WWII

A map of Eastern Europe indicating the locations of major Nazi concentration and death camps during WWII.

"Building History: Legal Memory and Contemporary Judgements" Event Itinerary

The itinerary for an event called "Building History: Legal Memory and Contemporary Judgements". The event took place from November 8-13, 1998, in Ottawa, Canada. The event was hosted by the Montreal branch of B'Nai Brith Canada, as well as the Kleinmann Family Foundation (their logos can be seen on the bottom right and center left of the first page respectively).

Arab's Mouth A Satisfying Meal

Article from Toronto Tonight by Mira Friedlander. This article covers The Arab's Mouth play which was put on at the Factory Theatre in Toronto. This article includes a black and white photo from the play. The caption of the photo reads: "Henry Czerny & Martha Burns in The Arab's Mouth." Dated October 11-25, 1990.

Magic and madness: A melodrama focuses on sexual repression

Article from the Theatre section of MacLean's magazine. This article, written by John Bemrose, discusses "The Arab's Mouth" play. It is dated October 22, 1990.

Elsewhere at the time

The Globe and Mail article written by John Krizanc which discusses a review of "The Arab's Mouth" play. Dated October 2, 1990. Note on the clipping of this article states "(My birthday present from 'Canada's National Newspaper'"

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