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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1934-1936

ARCH.2013.5.2, Rendition: 793486

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The image is of a letter from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated April 15, 1936. The letter is addressed to a recipient whose name is not visible.

The letterhead lists the directors, curator, and visiting committee members of the Germanic Museum. The directors are Edward W. Forbes and Paul J. Sachs. The curator is Charles L. Kuhn. The visiting committee includes notable individuals such as Grauer G. Bean, Paul V. Bean, John Nicholas Bean, Mrs. Kuno Francke, Aleson B. Houghton, Philip Hofer, Charles J. Liebman, John W. Mack, Henry Allen Moe, Gunter Oschilewski, F.A.O. Schwarz, Edward M.M. Warburg, and Mrs. Charles Whitney.

The body of the letter thanks the recipient for their support of the Germanic Museum Association and reports on the use of membership fees to acquire new additions to the museum's collections. It also mentions the significant work of the museum and the association and expresses hope for continued generous support. The letter is signed by the curator, Charles L. Kuhn.

At the bottom of the letter, there is a note indicating the recipient's subscription status from the previous year.

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The image depicts an open page from a ledger or membership book of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is dated April 1st, 1936.

Key elements of the page include:

  1. Title and Location:

    • The top of the page states "GERMANIC MUSEUM" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASS."
  2. Directors:

    • Edward W. Forbes
    • Paul J. Sachs
  3. Curator:

    • Charles L. Kuhn
  4. Visiting Committee:

    • A list of names is provided, including:
      • George G. Beacon (Chairman)
      • Paul V. Beacon
      • John Nicholas Brown
      • Mrs. Kuno Francke
      • Alanson B. Houghton
      • Philip Hofer
      • Charles J. Liebman
      • Julian W. Mack
      • Henry Allen Mosse
      • Gustav Oberfell
      • F. A. O. Schwetz
      • Edward M. M. Warburg
      • Mrs. Charles Whiting
  5. Message:

    • A handwritten note in the center of the page expresses gratitude to subscribers for their support of the Germanic Museum Association. It mentions that last year's contributions helped make significant additions to the collections and aided various activities. The note emphasizes the importance of continued support and thanks the subscribers sincerely.
  6. Subscription Note:

    • At the bottom, there is a line for recording the subscription amount for the previous year, though it is not filled in on this particular page.

The page appears to be part of a membership or donor acknowledgment system, detailing the structure and key personnel of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University and expressing appreciation for financial contributions.

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The image shows a page from a letterhead belonging to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter is dated April 1st, 1936.

At the top of the page, the following information is listed:

  • Directors:

    • Edward W. Forbes
    • Paul J. Sachs
  • Curator:

    • Charles L. Kuhn
  • Visiting Committee:

    • Gershom G. Beacon (Chairman)
    • Paul V. Beacon
    • John Nicholas Brown
    • Mrs. Kuno Franke
    • Allan B. Houghton
    • Philip Hofer
    • Charles J. Liebman
    • Julian W. Mack
    • Henry Allen Moss
    • Gustay Oberlander
    • F. A. O. Schwets
    • Edward M.M. Werburg
    • Mrs. Charles Whiting

The body of the letter expresses gratitude for the previous year’s support, mentioning that the Germanic Museum Association's membership and contributions helped to enhance the museum's collections and activities. The curator, Charles L. Kuhn, thanks the recipient for their support and expresses a hope to continue receiving their support in the future. The letter concludes with "Sincerely yours," followed by the curator's signature, and mentions that the recipient's subscription for the previous year was noted.

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The image shows a letter from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated April 1, 1936. The letter is a request for continued support and subscriptions for the museum. It begins by thanking the recipient for their past help, noting that the museum has acquired many interesting additions to its collections due to such support. The letter emphasizes that the museum's important work is dependent on the financial contributions of its members and expresses hope for continued support.

The letter is signed by the Curator. On the left side of the page, there is a list of names under various headings: Directors (Edward W. Forbes and Paul J. Sachs), Curator (Charles L. Kuhn), and Visiting Committee which includes several individuals such as George G. Beacon, Paul V. Beacon, John Nicholas Brown, and others. The letter is formally toned and emphasizes the significance of the recipient's contributions to the museum's work.

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The image shows a document from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here is a detailed summary:

Header:

  • Institution: Germanic Museum
  • Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

Leadership and Committees:

  • Directors:

    • Edward W. Forbes
    • Paul J. Sachs
  • Curator:

    • Charles L. Kuhn
  • Visiting Committee:

    • George G. Bazon (Chairman)
    • Paul V. Bacon
    • John Nicholas Brown
    • Mrs. Kuno Francke
    • Alanson B. Houghton
    • Philip Hofer
    • Charles J. Liebman
    • Julian W. Mack
    • Henry Allen Moe
    • Gustav Oberlaender
    • F. A. O. Schwarz
    • Edward M.M. Warburg
    • Mrs. Charles Whiting

Letter Content:

The letter, dated April 1st, 1936, thanks the recipient for their previous year's support. Specifically, it mentions:

  • The recipient helped by joining the Friends of the Germanic Museum Association.
  • The membership fees have enabled the museum to make many interesting additions to their collections and have aided various activities.
  • Much of the museum's important work is dependent on the Germanic Museum Association, and they express hope for continued generous support.

Footer:

  • The curator's signature appears at the bottom.
  • There is a note indicating the amount of the recipient's subscription from the previous year.

Overall, the document is a thank-you letter from the museum, detailing its leadership and committee members, and soliciting continued support from its contributors.

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The image is a page from a document related to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is dated April 1, 1936.

Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Header Information:

    • Title: GERMANIC MUSEUM
    • Location: HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
  2. Officers:

    • Directors:
      • Edward W. Forbes
      • Paul J. Sachs
    • Curator:
      • Charles L. Kuhn
  3. Visiting Committee:

    • George G. Bacon
    • Chauncey Brewster Tinker
    • Paul V. Becon
    • John Nicholas Brown
    • Mrs. Kuno Francke
    • Alanson B. Houghton
    • Philip Hofer
    • Charles J. Liebman
    • Julian W. Mack
    • Henry Allen Moe
    • Gustav Oberlaender
    • F. A. O. Schwartz
    • Edward M. M. Warburg
    • Mrs. Charles Whiting
  4. Message:

    • The letter is a thank-you note to the recipient for their support of the Germanic Museum Association.
    • It acknowledges the recipient's previous contributions and mentions that their support has enabled the museum to make many interesting acquisitions and conduct various activities.
    • The letter expresses hope that the recipient will continue their support.
    • The message is signed by the Curator.
    • There is a note at the bottom stating, "Your subscription last year was..."

The letter is a formal request for continued support, emphasizing the importance of the recipient's contributions to the museum's activities and acquisitions.

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The image shows a typed letter on a sheet of paper from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter is dated April 1, 1935.

On the left side of the page, there is a list of names under the headings:

  • Directors: Edward W. Forbes, Paul J. Sachs
  • Curator: Charles L. Kuhn
  • Visiting Committee: Gaspar G. Bacon (Chairman), Paul V. Bacon, John Nicholas Brown, Mrs. Kuno Francke, Alanson B. Houghton, Philip Hofer, Charles J. Liebman, Julian W. Mack, Henry Allen Moe, Gustav Oberlaender, F. A. O. Schwartz, Edward M. M. Warburg, Mrs. Charles Whiting.

The letter's main body reads:
"Last year you kindly helped the Germanic Museum by joining the Germanic Museum Association. The funds derived from the membership fees have enabled us to make many interesting additions to our collections and have aided us greatly in conducting our various activities.

Much of the important work of the Museum is dependent on the Germanic Museum Association and we, therefore, hope that we may continue to count on your generous support.

Sincerely yours,
Curator

Your subscription last year was"

The letter appears to be a form letter aimed at museum members, thanking them for their support and encouraging continued membership.

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This is an image of an open book or document showing a page with text. The text header at the top reads "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASS." Below the header, there's a date listed as "April 1st 1936".

The left side of the page lists the titles: DIRECTORS, CURATOR, VISITING COMMITTEE, and beneath each title are names of individuals associated with those roles. The names are aligned to the left column.

The right half of the page has a written message that starts with "Last year you kindly helped the Germanic Museum by joining the Germanic Museum Association..." and continues with a message expressing gratitude and a request for continued support. It concludes with "Sincerely yours," followed by a space for the signature of the Curator. There is a note at the bottom left corner stating, "Your subscription last year was" with space presumably for adding the amount or details of the subscription.

The page seems to be part of a letter or an invitation possibly intended for members or potential patrons of the museum. The overall appearance suggests it's a historical or archival document, and the text is typed, likely using a typewriter given the date. The page is mounted on a backing within a larger book or binder because there appears to be a crease suggesting a fold along the left side of the page.

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The image shows a letter from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated April 1, 1936. The letterhead includes the names of the Directors, Edward W. Forbes and Paul J. Sachs, and the Curator, Charles L. Kuhn. It also lists the members of the Visiting Committee.

The body of the letter expresses gratitude to the recipient for helping the Germanic Museum by joining the Germanic Museum Association the previous year. It mentions that the funds from membership fees enabled the museum to make interesting additions to their collections and conduct various activities.

The letter emphasizes the dependency of the museum's important work on the association's support and hopes that the member will continue their generous support. The letter concludes with "Sincerely yours, Curator." The last line notes the recipient's subscription from the previous year, although the details are not filled in.

The page is bordered beautifully with a slightly rounded top right corner, indicating it is part of a bound collection or book.

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The image shows an open book or document, specifically a page from what appears to be a formal letter or report from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is dated April 1st, 1935, and is addressed to a recipient, expressing gratitude for their support of the museum.

Key Elements of the Image:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the title: "GERMANIC MUSEUM" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASS." This indicates the institution and its location.
  2. Left Column:

    • Directors: Lists two individuals:
      • Edward W. Forbes
      • Paul J. Sachs
    • Curator: Charles L. Kuhn
    • Visiting Committee: A list of individuals, including:
      • George G. Bacon (Chairman)
      • Paul V. Bacon
      • John Nicholas Brown
      • Mrs. Kuno Francke
      • Alanson B. Houghton
      • Philip Hofer
      • Charles J. Liebman
      • Julian W. Mack
      • Henry Allen Moe
      • Gustav Oberlander
      • F. A. O. Schwarz
      • Edward M. M. Warburg
      • Mrs. Charles Whiting
  3. Main Body of the Letter:

    • The letter begins with a formal greeting, thanking the recipient for their support in joining the Germanic Museum Association the previous year.
    • It explains that the funds from the membership fees have enabled the museum to make many interesting additions to its collections and have aided in conducting various activities.
    • The letter emphasizes the importance of the museum's work and expresses hope for continued support, stating that much of the museum's important work depends on the Germanic Museum Association.
    • The letter is signed by the Curator, and there is a note at the bottom indicating that the recipient's subscription for the previous year was noted.
  4. Layout and Design:

    • The page has a clean, formal layout with clear headings and structured content.
    • The text is typed, suggesting it is a formal communication, likely a membership acknowledgment or thank-you letter.
    • The page is part of a bound document, as indicated by the visible spine and page numbering on the left margin (e.g., "25").

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical document from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, dated April 1, 1935. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of membership support, highlighting the museum's reliance on contributions and the efforts of its directors, curator, and visiting committee. The tone is professional and appreciative, reflecting the institution's gratitude for the recipient's involvement.