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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1906-1934

ARCH.2013.5.1, Rendition: 793814

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The image shows a typed letter from the Department of Art Education of the Cambridge Public Schools. The letter is addressed to the Masters and Principals, requesting them to announce an art exhibition to the teachers in their respective buildings.

Key points from the letter:

  1. Introduction: The letter begins by acknowledging the courtesy of Superintendent Fitzgerald and Dr. Kuhn, the curator of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, for arranging the exhibition.

  2. Event Details:

    • Title: Art Exhibition
    • Participants: Representative work of Cambridge Public School Students, ranging from Kindergarten to Grade VIII (inclusive) and High School Arts and Crafts.
    • Dates: June 1 to 11
    • Time: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
    • Location: Germanic Museum on Kirkland Street
  3. Instructions for Students: Teachers are encouraged to visit the exhibition and emphasize to their students that museum officials welcome them to stay as long as they wish. However, students are advised not to handle any materials in the building.

  4. Note on High School Art Work: Due to space limitations, additional High School art work will be postponed until a future date.

The letter is signed by Alfred F. Burke, the Director of Art Education.

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The image displays a memo from the Department of Art Education of the Cambridge Public Schools. Here is a detailed summary of the memo:

Header:

  • Department of Art Education
  • Cambridge Public Schools

Recipients:

  • Masters and Principals

Content:
The memo requests that the masters and principals announce an upcoming art exhibition to the teachers in their respective buildings. The exhibition is organized through the courtesy of Supt. Fitzgerald and Dr. Kuhn, who is the curator of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

Details of the Art Exhibition:

  • Title: Art Exhibition of representative work of the Cambridge Public School Students
  • Grades Covered: Kindergarten through Grade VIII and High School Arts and Crafts
  • Dates: June 1 to June 11
  • Time: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
  • Place: Germanic Museum on Kirkland Street

Instructions:
The memo encourages students to visit the exhibition, preferably on an afternoon when their teachers are likely to be present. It emphasizes that museum officials want visitors to stay as long as they wish but also reminds them not to handle any materials in the building.

Signatory:

  • Alfred F. Bunke, Director of Art Education

Additional Note:
Due to space limitations, the High School Art work, other than what is already mentioned, will be postponed until a future date.

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The image is a document from the Department of Art Education of the Cambridge Public Schools, addressed to the Masters and Principals of the schools. The memo announces an art exhibition featuring the representative work of Cambridge Public School students from Kindergarten through Grade VIII, and high school students in Arts and Crafts.

Key details include:

  • The exhibition will be held at the Germanic Museum on Kirkland Street.
  • The dates and times for the exhibition are June 1 to June 11, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
  • The document encourages teachers to visit the exhibition with their students and to emphasize that students are welcome to stay as long as they wish but should avoid handling any materials in the building.
  • Alfred F. Burke, the Director of Art Education, signs the memo.
  • There is a note indicating that due to space limitations, other high school art work will be postponed until a future date.

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The image displays a typed document from the Department of Art Education of the Cambridge Public Schools. It is addressed to the Masters and Principals, instructing them to announce details of an art exhibition to the teachers in their buildings.

The document announces an art exhibition featuring representative work from Cambridge Public School students, including Kindergarten through Grade VIII and High School Arts and Crafts. The exhibition is scheduled from June 1 to June 11, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., and will be held at the Germanic Museum on Kirkland Street.

The document encourages teachers to promote the exhibition to their students, emphasizing that the museum officials welcome visitors to stay as long as they wish, but they must not handle any materials in the building. The note is signed by Alfred F. Burke, Director of Art Education.

Additionally, there is a note stating that due to space limitations, other high school art work will be postponed until a future date.

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The image shows a letterhead from the Department of Art Education, Cambridge Public Schools. The letter is addressed to the Masters and Principals of the schools. Here are the key details:

To: Masters and Principals
From: Department of Art Education, Cambridge Public Schools

The letter announces an art exhibition of representative work by students from Cambridge Public Schools. The exhibition includes students from Kindergarten through Grade VIII and High School Arts and Crafts. The exhibition is organized through the courtesy of Superintendent Fitzgerald and Dr. Kuhn, the curator of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

Details of the Exhibition:

  • Date and Time: June 1 to 11, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
  • Location: Germanic Museum on Kirkland Street

The letter encourages teachers to encourage their students to visit the exhibition on an afternoon when their teachers are likely present. It emphasizes that the museum officials want students to stay as long as they wish but instruct them to avoid handling any materials in the building.

Additionally, due to space limitations, the letter notes that the other High School Art work will be postponed until a future date.

The letter is signed by Alfred F. Burke, the Director of Art Education.

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The document is a formal announcement from the Department of Art Education of the Cambridge Public Schools, addressed to the principals and teachers. It notifies them of an art exhibition featuring representative work from Cambridge Public School students, ranging from kindergarten to grade VIII, as well as high school arts and crafts. The exhibition is scheduled from June 1 to 11, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., at the Germanic Museum on Kirkland Street. The announcement encourages teachers to bring their students to visit the museum, emphasizing that students are welcome to stay as long as they wish but should avoid handling materials. The letter is signed by Alfred J. Burke, Director of Art Education, and includes a note that other high school art work will be postponed due to space limitations.

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The image shows a typed letter on a sheet of paper attached to a slightly smaller book or folder. The letterhead reads "DEPARTMENT OF ART EDUCATION, Cambridge Public Schools."

The letter is addressed to "the Masters and Principals," asking them to announce information to teachers in their buildings. It states that, through the courtesy of Supt. Fitzgerald and Dr. Kuhn, curator of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, an art exhibition of representative work by Cambridge Public School students has been arranged.

Details of the exhibition include:

  • Student grades involved: Kindergarten through Grade VIII, inclusive, as well as High School Arts and Crafts.
  • Date and time: June 1 to 11, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
  • Location: Germanic Museum on Kirkland Street.

The letter encourages students to visit in the afternoon when their teachers are likely present and requests that students avoid handling materials in the museum.

The letter is signed "Very sincerely yours," followed by the handwritten name "Alfred F. Burke," with the title "Director of Art Education."

At the bottom of the page, there is an additional typewritten note indicating that due to space limitations, other high school art work will be postponed until a future date.

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The image shows a typed letter on a page that is part of a bound document or a book. The header of the letter indicates it is from the "DEPARTMENT OF ART EDUCATION" of the "Cambridge Public Schools." The letter seems to be addressed to "the Masters and Principals," requesting them to pass on information to the teachers in their building.

The main content of the letter is about an "ART EXHIBITION" featuring "representative work of The Cambridge Public School Students" from "Kindergarten - Grades I to VIII inclusive," as well as from "High School - Arts and Crafts." The exhibition is scheduled to take place from June 1 to 11, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., at the "GERMANIC MUSEUM on Kirkland Street."

The letter encourages the schools to have their students visit the exhibition in the afternoon when their teachers will likely be present. It emphasizes the wish by the museum officials for the students to stay as long as they want but urges avoidance of handling any materials in the building.

The letter is signed off "Very sincerely yours," followed by a signature that appears to read "Alfred F. Barstow," who is the "Director of Art Education."

Below the sign-off, there's a typed asterisked note mentioning that "Owing to space limitations the other High School Art work will be postponed until a future date."

The paper of the letter has age-related discoloration, hinting at its vintage nature, and the left edge suggests it is bound into a folio or book with visible binding holes near the spine.

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This image displays a typed letter on aged paper, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The letter is printed on Department of Art Education, Cambridge Public Schools letterhead. It is addressed to "Masters and Principals" with a request to announce details to the teachers in their building.

The letter outlines arrangements for an art exhibition featuring representative work from Cambridge Public School students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade VIII, as well as high school Arts and Crafts. The exhibition is scheduled from June 1 to 11, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., at the Germanic Museum on Kirkland Street.

The body of the letter asks teachers to encourage students to visit the exhibition, preferably in the afternoons when their teachers are likely to be present, and emphasizes the importance of students not handling any materials in the museum.

The letter is signed by Alfred F. Burke, Director of Art Education. There is an additional note at the bottom mentioning that due to space limitations, other high school art work will be postponed to a future date.

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The image shows a page from a document or letter, likely an official communication from the Department of Art Education of the Cambridge Public Schools. The page is typed, with a formal tone, and includes a handwritten signature at the bottom. Here is a detailed description:

Header:

  • Title: "DEPARTMENT OF ART EDUCATION"
  • Subtitle: "Cambridge Public Schools"

Body of the Letter:

The letter is addressed to "The Masters and Principals" and is a formal announcement regarding an Art Exhibition. Key details include:

  1. Purpose:

    • The letter announces an Art Exhibition featuring representative work by Cambridge Public School students, including:
      • Kindergarten - Grades I to VIII inclusive
      • High School - Arts and Crafts
  2. Organizers:

    • The exhibition is made possible through the courtesy of Supt. Fitzgerald and Dr. Kuhn, the curator of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.
  3. Exhibition Details:

    • Time: June 1 to 11, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
    • Place: Germanic Museum on Kirkland Street
  4. Instructions for Teachers:

    • Teachers are encouraged to bring their students to the exhibition on an afternoon when teachers are likely to be present.
    • Museum officials request that students stay as long as they wish but must avoid handling any materials in the building.
  5. Postscript:

    • Due to space limitations, other High School Art work will be postponed to a future date.

Closing:

  • The letter is signed "Very sincerely yours," followed by a handwritten signature: "Alfred F. Burke", identified as the Director of Art Education.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page appears to be from an old document, with a light cream-colored paper and a slightly worn edge, suggesting age.
  • The text is typed in a formal, serif font, typical of official correspondence from the early to mid-20th century.
  • The handwritten signature adds a personal touch, indicating the director's endorsement.

Overall Context:

The document serves as an official communication to school administrators, informing them of an upcoming art exhibition for students and providing guidelines for participation. It reflects a collaborative effort between the Cambridge Public Schools and the Germanic Museum at Harvard University to showcase student artwork.