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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1906-1934

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The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The left page is titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and announces a series of nine illustrated lectures by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, Kuno Francke Professor of German Culture, on the topic "German Prose and Poetry from the Beginnings to 1930." The lectures are scheduled for Mondays at 4:00 p.m., with specific dates and topics listed, starting from October 17, 1931.

The right page is a newspaper clipping titled "VON DER LEYEN STARTS LECTURE SERIES TODAY." The article announces that Professor Friedrich von der Leyen from the University of Cologne will begin a series of nine lectures at the Germanic Museum, with the first topic being "Prehistoric Germany." The article also mentions that von der Leyen is the Kuno Francke Incumbency and will trace German literature and culture through the centuries. The article is dated October 19, 1931, and notes that subsequent lectures will be held at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping and a page from a book or magazine featuring details about a series of lectures on German literature and culture.

  1. Newspaper Clipping (Right Side):

    • Title: "Von der Leyen Starts Lecture Series Today"
    • Date: October 17, 1931
    • Content: This part of the clipping describes that Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, a Kuno Francke Professor of German Culture at the University of Cologne, will start a series of lectures titled "German Prose and Poetry from the Beginnings to 1930." The lectures are scheduled to take place in the German Museum at Harvard University on Mondays at 4:00 PM. The first lecture is titled "Prehistoric Germany," and the series will cover topics from the beginnings of German literature up to the early 20th century.
    • Additional Notes: The series is also mentioned to be part of the broader activities of Kuno Francke, who is the incumbent of the chair of German Art and Culture.
  2. Book/Magazine Page (Left Side):

    • Title: German Prose and Poetry from the Beginnings to 1930
    • Details: This page lists the schedule for the lectures by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen during the first half of the year 1931-32, starting on October 19. The dates and topics of the lectures are as follows:
      • Oct. 19: "Einführung: Aus der Vorgeschichte: Altertümer und Mythologie"
      • Oct. 26: "Von den Anfängen bis zum Rolandlied"
      • Nov. 2: "Die Prähistorische Blütezeit der Mittelaltersdichtung"
      • Nov. 9: "Blütezeit der mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung: Minnesänger"
      • Nov. 16: "Mittelhochdeutsche Dichtung: Erotische Dichtung"
      • Nov. 23: "Deutsche Literatur im 15-16 Jahrhundert"
      • Nov. 30: "Das ungeschriebene Mittelalter"
      • Dec. 7: "Die Gotik und das Theater der Renaissance"
      • Dec. 14: "Humanismus und Reformation"
    • The lectures are planned to be held in the Lecture Hall of the German Museum.

The detailed schedule and descriptions are in German, and the lectures cover a wide range of topics related to the historical and cultural evolution of German prose and poetry.

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The image shows pages from a document, specifically a program and newspaper clipping, detailing a series of lectures given by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen at Harvard University in the fall of 1931.

The left page contains a list of lectures, titled "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen." The lectures were scheduled to take place on Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Lecture Hall of the Germanic Museum. The dates and topics of the lectures were as follows:

  • October 19: "Einführung. Aus der Vorgeschichte: Altertümer und Mythologie"
  • October 26: "Von den Anfängen bis zum Rolandslied"
  • November 2: "Die Frühzeit der mittelhochdeutschen Blütezeit"
  • November 9: "Blütezeit der mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung: Minnesänger"
  • November 16: "Die Blütezeit der mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung: Erhabende Dichtung"
  • November 23: "Deutsches Leben im 13-15 Jahrhundert"
  • November 30: "Das mittelalterliche Drama"
  • December 7: "Mittelalterliche Erzählkunst und das Theater des Renaissance-Dramas"
  • December 14: "Humanismus und Reformation"

Additional lectures were to be announced later in December.

The right page includes a newspaper clipping from "The Crimson," dated October 1, 1931. The headline reads "VON DER LEYEN STARTS LECTURE SERIES TODAY." The article describes the lecture series, noting that Professor von der Leyen, the Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture at the University of Cologne, will trace the development of German literature from its beginnings to 1930. The series is scheduled to run for nine Mondays starting at 4:00 PM in the Germanic Museum. The clipping also lists the titles of the lectures in English translation, similar to the left page.

The program and clipping provide a historical snapshot of academic lectures focused on German culture and literature in the early 20th century.

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The image contains two documents related to a lecture series by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen from the University of Cologne, who was the Kuno Francke Professor of German Culture.

  1. Left Document (Clipping from a Newspaper or Magazine):

    • Headline: "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen"
    • Details: This clipping, dated October 17, 1931, announces that Professor Friedrich von der Leyen will give nine public lectures in German during the first half-year of the academic year 1931-32. These lectures will take place in the Lecture Hall of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University on Mondays at 4 o'clock.
    • Lecture Schedule:
      • October 19: "Einführung. Aus der Vorgeschichte: Altertümer und Mythologie"
      • October 26: "Von den Anfängen bis zum Rolandlied"
      • November 2: "Die Frühformen der Blütete des Mittelalters"
      • November 9: "Blütezeit der mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung: Minnesang"
      • November 16: "Blütezeit der mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung: Erzählende Dichtung"
      • November 23: "Deutsches Leben im 15.-16. Jahrhundert"
      • November 30: "Das ungeheure Mittelalter: Die Theatralische Kunst und das Theater der Renaissance"
      • December 7: "Humanismus und Reformation"
    • Additional Information: The document also mentions that additional lectures by Professor von der Leyen will be announced in December.
  2. Right Document (Newspaper Article):

    • Headline: "Von der Leyen Starts Lecture Series Today"
    • Details: This article, dated October 19, 1931, provides more context about the lecture series. It mentions that the series is titled "Prehistoric Germany" and will trace the development of German literature from its origins.
    • Professor Information: Friedrich von der Leyen is identified as the Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture and a visiting professor at Harvard.
    • Lecture Titles: The article lists the lecture titles in English:
      • October 19: "Prehistoric Germany"
      • October 26: "From the Beginnings to the Rolandlied"
      • November 2: "Early Middle High German Literature"
      • November 9: "The Flowering of Middle High German Literature"
      • November 16: "Culmination of Middle High German Poetry"
      • November 23: "Life in Germany from the Thirteenth to the Fifteenth Centuries"
      • November 30: "The Medieval Stage"
      • December 7: "Medieval and Renaissance Drama"
      • December 14: "Humanism and the Reformation"
    • Additional Information: The article mentions that the lecture series will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

Both documents highlight the academic and cultural significance of the lecture series, emphasizing the historical and literary evolution of German culture.

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The image displays two related documents announcing a series of lectures by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, who was the Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture at Harvard University in 1931.

Left Document:

Header:

  • The document is dated "Yorick, Oct. M. (1931)" from the Harvard College Observatory in Cambridge, Mass.

Main Content:

  • The document announces "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen."
  • Professor von der Leyen from the University of Cologne is set to give nine public lectures in German during the first half of 1932, starting at 4 o'clock on Mondays.
  • The first lecture is scheduled for October 19, titled "Einführung. Aus der Vorgeschichte: Altgermanen und Mythenologie."
  • The following lectures are listed with their dates and topics:
    • Oct. 26: "Von den Anfängen bis zum Rolandslied."
    • Nov. 2: "Die höfische Dichtung vom Nibelungenlied bis zur mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung."
    • Nov. 9: "Blütezeit der mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung: Minnesang."
    • Nov. 16: "Blütezeit der mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung: Erzähllende Dichtung."
    • Nov. 23: "Deutsches Leben im 15.-17. Jahrhundert."
    • Nov. 30: "Das Zeitalter der Reformation und der Dreißigjährige Krieg."
    • Dec. 7: "Die Zeit der Renaissance und der Theater der Renaissance."
    • Dec. 14: "Humanismus und Reformation."
  • Additional lectures by Professor von der Leyen will be announced in December.

Footer:

  • There is a mention of Boston Symphony Orchestra Concerts.

Right Document:

Header:

  • The document is dated "Crimson, Oct. 13, 1931."

Main Content:

  • It announces that "Von der Leyen Starts Lecture Series Today."
  • Professor von der Leyen from the University of Cologne will speak on "Germanic Museum—Topic is 'Prehistoric Germany.'"
  • This is part of a series of nine lectures on the development of German literature, art, and culture from prehistoric times to the present day.
  • The series is part of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture for 1931-32.
  • The schedule of lectures includes:
    • October 26: "From the Beginnings to the Rolandslied."
    • November 2: "Courtly Middle High German Epic."
    • November 9: "Culmination of Middle High German Lyric."
    • November 16: "Culmination of Middle High Narrative Poetry."
    • November 23: "Life in Germany from the Thirteenth to the Fifteenth Century."
    • November 30: "The Age of the Reformation."
    • December 7: "Medieval Drama and Renaissance Drama."
    • December 14: "Humanism and the Reformation."

Footer:

  • It mentions that an additional illustrated series by Professor von der Leyen will be given in the Fogg Art Museum's Lecture Hall.

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The image is a page from a book or document that contains information about a series of lectures on German culture given by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen. The details are as follows:

Top Left Section:

  • Date and Location:
    • "Novette, Oct. 19, 1931"
    • Harvard College Observatory, Cambridge, Mass.

Top Middle Section:

  • Title:
    • "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen"
  • Description:
    • Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, of the University of Cologne, who is currently the Kuno Francke Professor of German Culture during the year 1931-32, will give nine public lectures in German during the first half-year on Monday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. These lectures will be given in the Lecture Hall of the Germanic Museum.
    • The dates and subjects of the lectures are listed:
      • Oct. 19: "Einführung in die Vorträge"
      • Oct. 26: "Das Mönchtum und Mystik"
      • Nov. 2: "Der frühmittelalterliche Ritterstand"
      • Nov. 9: "Die frühmittelalterliche Dichtung"
      • Nov. 16: "Die mittelalterliche Dichtung"
      • Nov. 23: "Die mittelalterliche Dichtung"
      • Nov. 30: "Die mittelalterliche Dichtung"
      • Dec. 7: "Das Drama des Mittelalters und das Theater"
      • Dec. 14: "Humanismus und Reformation"

Bottom Left Section:

  • Title:
    • "Germanic Museum"
    • "Harvard University"
  • Subtitle:
    • "German Prose and Poetry from the Beginnings to 1930"
  • Description:
    • Nine illustrated lectures by Friedrich von der Leyen, Kuno Francke Professor of German Culture.
    • Lectures are held on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Top Right Section:

  • Date and Location:
    • "Crimson, Oct. 19, 1931"
  • Title:
    • "Von der Leyen Starts Lecture Series Today"
  • Description:
    • Professor from University of Cologne Talks in Germanic Museum—Topic is "Prehistoric Germany"
    • Kuno Francke Incumbent Will Trace German Literature
    • Details about the series of nine lectures on the development of German literature from the Middle Ages to the present day.
    • The lectures will be illustrated with lantern slides.

Bottom Right Section:

  • Continuation of the Article:
    • Details about the topics of the lectures, including:
      • October 19: "Prehistoric Germany"
      • October 26: "Early Middle High German Poetry"
      • November 2: "Early Middle High German Poetry"
      • November 9: "Early Middle High German Poetry"
      • November 16: "Middle High German Poetry"
      • November 23: "Middle High German Poetry"
      • November 30: "The Philosophy in the Pittoresque Century"
      • December 7: "Drama and Theater in the Middle High German Period"
      • December 14: "Humanism and Reformation"
    • The lectures will be given in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

Additional Information:

  • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concerts:
    • Mentioned in a small box at the bottom left.

This page provides a detailed schedule and description of a series of lectures on German literature and culture, highlighting the topics and dates, and giving context about the lecturer and the venue.

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This is an image of a printed document with text. The document appears to be an advertisement or program for a series of lectures related to German literature, hosted at the Harvard University Germanic Museum. The lectures focus on "German Prose and Poetry from the Beginnings to 1930" and feature "Nine Illustrated Lectures by Friedrich von der Leyen, Kuno Francke Professor of German Culture."

The lectures are scheduled for Mondays at 4:00 p.m. The image also includes a smaller text section announcing the start of the lecture series on that day by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, specifically discussing "Prehistoric Germany." There is mention of the involvement of Kuno Francke Incumbent, who will trace German literature.

Additional details include a handwritten note at the very top, which says "Lafayette, Oct. 11, '31," suggesting that this document might be from or referring to that date. The document has a frayed edge, indicating it may be of some age, and it's pasted into what looks to be a scrapbook or journal, indicated by the binding visible on the right side.

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The image consists of a book or scrapbook page containing clippings and a flyer related to a lecture series. At the top left, there's a newspaper clipping titled "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen," dated October 17, 1931, from Harvard College Observatory, Cambridge, Mass. Below this clipping, there is a flyer for the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The flyer announces a series of nine illustrated lectures by Friedrich von der Leyen on German prose and poetry from the beginnings to 1930, taking place on Mondays at 4:00 PM. To the right, a newspaper clipping from the Crimson dated October 19, (1931) carries the headline "VON DER LEYEN STARTS LECTURE SERIES TODAY." This article highlights Professor von der Leyen's upcoming lectures on German literature, focusing on the topic "Prehistoric Germany" and subsequent lectures covering various aspects of German prose and poetry. The clippings and flyer provide detailed information on the schedule and subjects to be covered in the lecture series.

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The image shows the inside pages of a booklet or program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, dated October 17, 1931. The booklet details a series of nine illustrated lectures on German prose and poetry, delivered by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, who was a professor of German Art and Culture at the University of Cologne. The lectures are scheduled for Mondays at 4:00 P.M., starting on October 19, 1931, and continuing through December 14, 1931.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Title and Context:

    • The booklet is titled "German Prose and Poetry from the Beginnings to 1930".
    • It is part of a lecture series organized by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.
  2. Lecturer:

    • Professor Friedrich von der Leyen is the lecturer. He is identified as a Kuno Francke Professor of German Culture.
  3. Lecture Schedule:

    • The lectures are scheduled for Mondays at 4:00 P.M.
    • The first lecture is on October 19, 1931, and the series continues through December 14, 1931.
    • The topics of the lectures are listed on the left page, with titles such as:
      • "Die deutsche Dichtung" (German Literature)
      • "Von den Anfängen zum Rolandlied" (From the Beginnings to the Rolandlied)
      • "Das Frühmittelalterliche Epos" (The Early Medieval Epic)
      • "Das Drama der Mittelalter und das Theater der Renaissance" (The Drama of the Middle Ages and the Theatre of the Renaissance)
      • And others covering various periods and aspects of German literature.
  4. Lecture Hall:

    • The lectures are held in the Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
  5. Additional Information:

    • The right page includes a news article or announcement titled "Von der Leyen Starts Lecture Series Today", which provides more context about the lectures. It mentions that Professor von der Leyen will trace the development of German literature from prehistoric times to the present, covering topics such as painting, sculpture, stage settings, drama, and their connections with German culture.
    • The article also notes that von der Leyen is the visiting chair for the year 1931-32 at Harvard and will give another course of ten lectures during the second term.
  6. Design and Layout:

    • The booklet has a clean, formal layout typical of academic programs of the era.
    • The text is printed in a serif font, and the design includes clear headings and structured lists for easy readability.
    • The left page lists the lecture titles and dates, while the right page provides additional context and details about the series.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical academic program from Harvard University's Germanic Museum, detailing a lecture series on German literature by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen. The lectures cover a broad timeline of German prose and poetry, from early medieval times to the early 20th century, and are scheduled to take place in the Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum. The accompanying article provides further context about the content and significance of the lectures.

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The image shows a book open to a page that contains two different texts. The top section of the page features a handwritten note dated "Heyette, Oct. 11, 1931," and a typed text that reads, "Illustrated Lectures in Germany by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen of the University of Cologne, Cambridge, Mass." Below this, there is a series of lecture dates and topics, all given in German. The lectures cover various aspects of German art and culture, such as "Bilder zur deutschen Dichtung" (Images of German Poetry) and "Das Drama der Renaissance" (The Drama of the Renaissance).

The bottom section of the page displays a printed announcement titled "Germanic Museum Harvard University." It lists a series of nine illustrated lectures by Friedrich von der Leyen, titled "German Prose and Poetry from the Beginnings to 1930." The lectures are scheduled for Mondays at 4:00 P.M. and cover topics ranging from "The Beginnings" to "Humanism and Reformation." The announcement also mentions that the lectures will be translated into English and held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

The overall layout of the page suggests that it is a promotional or informational document for a series of lectures on German culture and literature. The handwritten note and the typed text provide context and details about the lectures, while the printed announcement offers a structured overview of the lecture series.