Search Results for: Thomas G. Moses

Copyright © 2023 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett Some information about Sosman & Landis in 1880 comes from the personal memoirs of Thomas G. Moses (1856-1934). He was the first scenic artist hired by Joseph S. Sosman during the spring of that year. Thomas G. Moses portrait in the Inter Ocean, 28 Feb. 1886. When Moses met Sosman, he … Continue reading “Sosman & Landis, Shaping the Landscape of American Theatre: Enter, Thomas G. Moses in 1880”

Copyright © 2020 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett Thomas G. Moses worked with Fitch Fulton on a variety of Scottish Rite scenery projects during 1924 and 1925. One was Pasadena Scottish Rite, a project that offered escape from the cold in Chicago.  Moses desperately wanted to spend his winters in California, and the Pasadena Scottish Rite project … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1195 – Thomas G. Moses and Fitch Fulton in California, 1924-1925”

Copyright © 2020 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1924 Thomas G. Moses wrote, “Fitch Fulton drifted in from the west on the 18th of July and we found work for him on designs.” Fulton became Moses’ right-hand man for the next few years.  Moses, Fulton and Harry Naile formed a unique scenic trio that went from … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1194: Thomas G. Moses and Fitch Fulton, 1924”

Copyright © 2020 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1924 Thomas G. Moses wrote, “Dave Adam’s funeral on June 24th. Rupert and I went in his car.  Dave was a fine fellow and was only 40 years of age.  He had made quite a hit with his pictures.” Adam specialized in portrait painting and taught at the … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1192 – Thomas G. Moses and David L. Adam, 1924”

Copyright © 2021 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1924 Thomas G. Moses wrote, “July 30th, I started south to Memphis, where I had to go over into Arkansas to make a sketch in a dismal swamp. Architect Awsumb went with me.  I believe everything in the line of insects and reptiles lived in that swamp and … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1190 – Thomas G. Moses and George Awsumb, 1924”

Copyright © 2021 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In the spring of 1924 Thomas G. Moses wrote, “I have had a fearful cough for several months, begins to be chronic and running about in a car is not helping it very much.” For quite some time Moses had been suffering from both headaches and difficulty breathing. Between … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1189 – Thomas G. Moses and the San Jose Hospital, 1924-1925”

Copyright © 2021 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1924 Thomas G. Moses wrote, “During July, we had a number of designs to make.  We closed an $18,000.00 contract at Memphis for the Civic Auditorium; very big drops and asbestos curtains.” This was the new Memphis Municipal Auditorium in Tennessee. The facility had been in the planning … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1188 – Thomas G. Moses and the Memphis Auditorium, 1924”

Copyright © 2021 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1924, Thomas G. Moses wrote, “I left home on the 5th of January for a southern trip.”  He was heading south to San Antonio, Texas, to bid on another Scottish Rite theatre contract; one that he would not get.  Regardless, the trip was quite eventful. Moses continued, “I … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1178 – Thomas G. Moses and the San Antonio Scottish Rite”

Copyright © 2021 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1924, Thomas G. Moses wrote, “We also did a small job at Manhattan, Kansas of $1,100.00.”  It was York Rite scenery for the Masonic Temple. On Nov. 29, 1924, “The Morning Chronicle” announced, “Select Masters Degree to Four Candidates Tonight. New Scenery – Nine Drops and Four different … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1177 – Thomas G. Moses and the Masonic Temple in Manhattan, Kansas”

Copyright © 2020 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1923 Thomas G. Moses traveled from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Fort Scott, Kansas. He decided to take the scenic route along the White River. Of the experience, he wrote, “I listened to many travelers regarding the wonderful White River trip through the Ozarks. I took it – never … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1174 – Thomas G. Moses and White River Trip, 1923.”