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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1906-1934

ARCH.2013.5.1, Rendition: 793702

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The image shows a page from a book or a document that contains information about a series of illustrated lectures in German. The lectures are presented by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen of the University of Cologne and Professor Kuno Francke of Harvard University. The lectures are scheduled to take place on Monday afternoons at 4 o'clock in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum.

The document provides a list of the dates and subjects of the remaining lectures, which are also available for detailed lighting. The schedule is as follows:

  • December 7: "Die Drama des Mittelalters und die Theater."
  • December 14: "Humanismus und Reformation."
  • January 11: "Barocke Bühne."
  • January 18: "Zur Geschichte der Deutschen Bühne."
  • February 1: "Jahrhundert. Die Befreiung der szenischen Kunst."
  • February 8: "Jahrhundert. Weimar, Lessing, Herder und Goethe."
  • February 15: "Jahrhundert. Weimar, Lessing, Herder und Goethe."
  • February 22: "Jahrhundert. Schiller und seine Kreise."
  • March 1: "Jahrhundert. Schiller und seine Kreise."
  • March 8: "Jahrhundert. Romantik und ihre Meister."
  • March 14: "Faust. Bühne und Inscenierung."
  • March 21: "Die Romantik."
  • March 28: "Romantik. Rückblick auf Richard Wagner."
  • April 4: "Vom natürlich Keller an des Anfangen des Realismus."
  • April 11: "Vom Siegest Haupmanns bis zum Ende des Jahrhunderts."

The document is bound in a green cover, and there is a handwritten note at the top of the page that reads "Harvard, Dec 5, 15, 3/." The page appears aged, with some wear and tear visible, especially along the edges.

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The image shows an open book with a clipping inserted into it. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Book Cover and Pages:

    • The book appears to be an old academic or scholarly publication.
    • The book has a greenish-brown spine with visible wear, suggesting it might be well-used.
  2. Inserted Clipping:

    • The clipping is from a newspaper or a magazine dated 5.1.1931.
    • The clipping is titled: "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen".
    • The text mentions that Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, from the University of Cologne, and Kuno Francke, Professor of German Art and Culture, are giving a series of public lectures in German on Mondays at 4 o'clock in the Renaissance Room of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum.
  3. Lecture Schedule:

    • The clipping lists the dates and topics of the lectures during the second half-year:
      • Dec. 7: "Das Drama des Mittelalters und das Theater der Renaissance."
      • Dec. 14: "Humannismus und Reformation."
      • Feb. 1: "Die Barockzeit."
      • Feb. 8: "Das Erwachen der neuen Dichtung: Klopstock, Der Haind."
      • Feb. 15: "18. Jahrhundert: Wieland, Lessing, Herder."
      • Feb. 22: "18. Jahrhundert: Schiller und seine Kreis."
      • Feb. 29: "18. Jahrhundert: Goethe und seine Zeit."
      • March: "Goethe und seine Umgebung."
      • March 7: "Die Romantik."
      • March 14: "Von der Romantik zu Richard Wagner."
      • April 18: "Vom Bierhart Haspaßmann bis zum Ende des Naturalismus."
  4. Condition:

    • The book pages appear to be slightly aged and show some signs of wear.
    • The clipping is taped into the book, and there is a small portion of the page torn or damaged near the clipping.

This clipping seems to be an advertisement or announcement for a series of lectures on German literature and culture from the early 20th century.

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The image shows an open book with a taped-in notice on the right-hand page. The notice is titled "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen." It announces a series of public lectures given by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, who was the Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture at Harvard University during the academic year 1931-32. The lectures were held on Monday afternoons at 4:00 in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum, 36, Mount Auburn Street.

The notice lists the dates and subjects of the remaining lectures, which focused on "Bilder zur deutschen Dichtung." The specific dates and topics are as follows:

  • Dec. 7: "Das Drama des Mittelalters und das Theater der Renaissance"
  • Dec. 14: "Humanismus and Reformation"

For the second half-year, the lectures include:

  • Feb. 1: "Das 17. Jahrhundert: Grimmelshausen und der Barock"
  • Feb. 8: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Das Erwachen der neuen Dichtung: Klopstock, Der junge Goethe"
  • Feb. 15: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Winckelmann, Lessing, Herder"
  • Feb. 22: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Schiller und seine Kreis, Der junge Goethe"
  • Mar. 1: "Goethe, von den Leiden des jungen Werthers bis Wilhelm Meister"
  • Mar. 8: "Goethe, von den Leiden des jungen Werthers bis Wilhelm Meister"
  • Mar. 15: "Das 19. Jahrhundert: Die Romantik"
  • Mar. 22: "Heine und seine Zeit"
  • Mar. 29: "Das 19. Jahrhundert: Realismus"
  • Apr. 5: "Das 19. Jahrhundert: Naturalismus"
  • Apr. 12: "Von Gerhart Hauptmann bis zum Ende der großen Epoche"

Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the top of the page that appears to say "Bayreut, Dec. 5, 1931." There is also a small rectangular cutout on the lower right side of the page.

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The image shows a program or schedule for a series of illustrated lectures in German given by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen. He was a professor at the University of Cologne and a visiting professor of German Art and Culture at another institution during the academic year 1931-32.

The lectures were held on Mondays at 8 o'clock in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum. The remaining lecture topics, along with their respective dates, are listed as follows:

  1. December 7 - "Das Drama des Minnesangs und das Theater der Renaissance" (The Drama of the Minnesang and the Theater of the Renaissance)

  2. December 14 - "Humanismus und Reformation" (Humanism and Reformation)

Second Half-Year:

  1. February 1 - "Johann Fischart und Hans Sachs" (Johann Fischart and Hans Sachs)

  2. February 8-18 - "Das Erwachsén der neuen Dichtung: Klopstock, Herder, Hamann" (The Awakening of the New Literature: Klopstock, Herder, Hamann)

  3. February 22 - "Goethe und Schiller: Sturm und Drang, Klassik und ihre Krone" (Goethe and Schiller: Storm and Stress, Classicism, and their Crown)

  4. February 29 - "Goethe und Schiller: ihre Dichtungen und Sokrates, von Opern Mozarts" (Goethe and Schiller: Their Works and Socrates, Mozart's Operas)

  5. March 7 - "Die Jugendwerke: Goethe und seine Umgebung, die Romantik" (The Early Works: Goethe and His Environment, Romanticism)

  6. March 21 - "Die Romantik" (Romanticism)

  7. March 28 - "Von der Romantik zu Richard Wagner: Hebbel, Büchner, Grabbe und das junge Deutschland" (From Romanticism to Richard Wagner: Hebbel, Büchner, Grabbe, and Young Germany)

  8. April 4 - "Richard Wagner und der Naturalismus" (Richard Wagner and Naturalism)

  9. April 18 - "Von Gerhart Hauptmann bis zum Ende des großen Krieges" (From Gerhart Hauptmann to the End of the Great War)

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The image shows an open book with a piece of paper inserted into it. The paper appears to be a clipping or a typed document from a newspaper or a program. The document is titled "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen."

Here are the details from the document:

  1. Introduction:

    • Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, a Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture at the University of Cologne, is giving a series of public lectures in German on Monday afternoons at 4 o'clock in the Renaissance Room of the German Museum.
  2. Lectures:

    • The dates and subjects of the remaining lectures, titled "Bilder zur deutschen Dichtung," are listed as follows:

      • December 7: "Das Drama des Mittelalters und das Theater der Renaissance."
      • December 14: "Humanismus und Reformation."
    • Second Half-Year:

      • February 1: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Gottsched und die Barock."
      • February 8: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Das Erwachen der neuen Dichtung; Klopstock, der Hainbund."
      • February 15: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Wieland, Lessing, Herder."
      • February 22: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Schillers und sein Kreis."
      • March 1: "Das 19. Jahrhundert: Goethe und seine Umgebung."
      • March 8: "Das 19. Jahrhundert: Die Romantik."
      • March 21: "Die Romantik: Richard Wagner."
      • April 18: "Von Gottfried Keller zu den Anfängen des Naturalismus."
      • April 25: "Von Gerhart Hauptmann bis zum Ende des grossen Wilhelminismus."

The document is dated "Naperville, Dec. 5, 1931." The book itself seems to be quite old, with some signs of wear and tear, particularly around the edges of the inserted paper. The bookmark is placed in the middle of the book, indicating the document is significant to the reader.

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The image shows an open book with a handwritten note and a printed sheet of paper inserted between the pages. The book appears to be from the early to mid-20th century, judging by the style and the date on the handwritten note.

  1. Handwritten Note:

    • The date "Nayette, Dec. 5, 1931" is written in the upper right corner.
  2. Inserted Paper:

    • The inserted paper is a document titled "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen."
    • It provides details about a series of public lectures given by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, who was the Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture at the University of Cologne during the academic year 1931-32.
    • The lectures were scheduled to take place on Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Renaissance Rooms of the German Museum.
    • The document lists the dates and subjects of the lectures for the second half of the academic year, starting from December 1931 to April 1932. The lectures are titled as follows:
      • December 7: "Das Drama des Mittelalters und das Theater der Renaissance."
      • December 14: "Humanismus und Reformation."
      • February 1: "Das Barock."
      • February 8: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Das Erwachen der neuen Dichtung; Klopstock, Der Hainbund."
      • February 15: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Wieland, Lessing, Herder."
      • February 22: "Das 18. Jahrhundert: Goethe."
      • February 29: "Das 19. Jahrhundert: Schiller und sein Kreis."
      • March 7: "Das 19. Jahrhundert: Die Romantik."
      • March 14: "Das 19. Jahrhundert: Heine und seine Umgebung."
      • March 21: "Die Romantik."
      • April 18: "Von der Romantik zu Richard Wagner."
      • April 25: "Richard Wagner, der Anfänge des Naturalismus."
      • April 25 (additional note): "Vom Naturalismus bis zum Ende des großen Welttheaters."

The document and the context suggest a detailed schedule for a series of academic lectures on German literature and culture, reflecting the historical academic pursuits of the time.

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The image shows an old, open book with yellowed pages. On the right side of the open book, there is a typed note pasted near the top. Above the note, there is a handwritten inscription that reads "Sayville, Dec. 5, 1931." The typed note is in English and describes a series of illustrated lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen of the University of Cologne during the year 1931-32. The lectures are scheduled for Monday afternoons at 4 o'clock in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum. The note lists the dates and subjects of the remaining lectures, which focus on German literature and cultural history spanning from the Middle Ages to the end of the First World War. The left side of the book shows some torn and frayed pages along the edge. The book cover appears to be green.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or a binder with aged, yellowed paper and some wear visible along the edges. In the top left corner is handwritten text that appears to read "Daguerre, Dec. 5, '63", suggesting a possible date or reference to an event or entry by the scrapbook's owner. The main body of text is a typed document that appears to be an informational notice or schedule for a series of "Illustrated Lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen."

Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, as stated, was part of the University of Cologne, and he seems to have delivered a series of public lectures in German on German Art and Culture during the year 1931-32. The content of the lectures varied from topics like "The Renaissance Novel" to "The Romanticism in Richard Wagner."

Below the lecture topics, there are further descriptions or supplemental titles of the lectures. It should be noted that, given the dates mentioned, these occurred in the distant past, and the paper's aging corresponds with this timeframe. An adhesive mark, possible from a removed piece of paper or tape, is visible on the bottom right half of the page. The right side and the bottom of the page shows signs of deterioration and tearing, evidence that the book has been well-handled over time. The image captures a sense of historical documentation and a moment in academic history.

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The image depicts an open book with yellowed pages, suggesting it is an old or vintage book. On the left page, there is a small clipping attached to the larger page. The clipping provides information about a series of illustrated lectures in German by Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, who is a Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture at the University of Cologne. The lectures are scheduled to be held on Monday afternoons during the 1931-1932 academic year in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum.

The clipping lists the dates and subjects of the remaining lectures, which focus on various themes in German literature and art:

  • Dec. 7: Das Drama des Mittelalters und das Theater der Renaissance
  • Dec. 14: Romantik und Informatismus
  • Jan. 11: Scenic Plays-Tieck
  • Jan. 18: Life and Work of Einfühler Lenz
  • Feb. 8: Alexander Klei F. Otto Giling
  • Feb. 15: 19th Century: Wieland, Lessing, Herder
  • Feb. 22: The Age of the Iron-Romantic Drama
  • Mar. 8: B. Das Theater-Dührer und seine Umgebung
  • Mar. 22: Modernes Theater-Schiller und Stracht.
  • Mar. 29: Wissenschaft als romantisch.
  • Apr. 5: Der Romantizismus in Richard Wagner.
  • Apr. 12: Der Romantiker Hiler in seinem ersten Theaterstück.
  • Apr. 19: Der Tragiker Hauptmann bis zum Ende des grossen Weltkriegs.

At the top of the page is a handwritten note that reads "Danforth, Dec. 5, 1931." The right page is blank except for a rectangular area that appears lighter than the rest of the page, possibly indicating that something was previously attached there and has since been removed. The book itself has a green cover, which is partially visible in the image.

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The image shows an open book with a page that appears to be a program or schedule for a series of illustrated lectures. The page is titled "Illustrierte Vorträge in deutscher Sprache" (Illustrated Lectures in German Language) and is attributed to Professor Friedrich von der Leyen, who was a Professor of German Art and Culture at the University of Cologne during the academic year 1931–32.

Key Details:

  1. Lecturer Information:

    • Professor: Friedrich von der Leyen
    • Affiliation: University of Cologne, Kimo Franco Professor of German Art and Culture
    • Year: 1931–32
  2. Lecture Details:

    • Format: Public lectures held on Monday afternoons at 4 o'clock in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum.
    • Dates and Topics: The page lists the schedule of lectures, starting from December 7, 1931, with the following topics:
      • Dec. 7: "Das Drama des Mittelalters und das Theater der Renaissance" (The Drama of the Middle Ages and the Theatre of the Renaissance)
      • Dec. 14: "Humanismus und Reformation" (Humanism and the Reformation)
      • Feb. 2: "Schauspiel: Half-Year of Baroque"
      • Feb. 8: "15. Jahrhundert: Zeitalter des Barock" (15th Century: Age of Baroque)
      • Feb. 12: "Klopstock: Der Freche der neuen Dichtung" (Klopstock: The Boldness of New Poetry)
      • Feb. 15: "Johann Friedrich Wieland, Lessing, Herder und ihr Kreis" (Johann Friedrich Wieland, Lessing, Herder, and Their Circle)
      • Feb. 29: "Schiller und sein Kreis: Inszenierung von Dramen Schillers und Shakespeares zu ihrer Zeit" (Schiller and His Circle: Staging of Schiller's and Shakespeare's Plays in Their Time)
      • Mar. 7: "19. Jahrhundert: Goethe und seine Ungebung" (19th Century: Goethe and His Surroundings)
      • Mar. 14: "Zauber: Bilder und Inszenierungen" (Magic: Images and Staging)
      • Mar. 21: "Die Romantik" (Romanticism)
      • Mar. 28: "Von der Romantik zu Richard Wagner" (From Romanticism to Richard Wagner)
      • Apr. 11: "Von Gottfried Keller zu den Anfängen des Naturalismus" (From Gottfried Keller to the Beginnings of Naturalism)
      • Apr. 18: "Von Gerhart Hauptmann zum Ende des großen Weltdramas" (From Gerhart Hauptmann to the End of the Great World Drama)
  3. Handwritten Note:

    • At the top of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads: "Margot, Doe 5.1931". This suggests that the page may have been annotated or marked by someone named Margot on January 5, 1931.
  4. Physical Characteristics:

    • The book has a worn appearance, with visible creases, slight discoloration, and a small missing section in the bottom-right corner of the page.
    • The spine and edges of the book are visible, indicating it is a bound volume.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical document, likely from an academic or cultural institution, detailing a structured lecture series on German literature, drama, and related topics. The handwritten note adds a personal touch, suggesting the page may have been used or annotated by someone attending the lectures or studying the material. The overall condition of the book suggests it has been well-used over time.