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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1934-1936

ARCH.2013.5.2, Rendition: 793489

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The image is a page from a document related to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document lists the directors, curator, and visiting committee members of the 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 Grenville G. Bacon (Chairman), Paul V. Bacon, John Nicholas Brown, Mrs. Kuno Francke, Alanson B. Houghton, Philip Hofer, Charles J. Liebman, Julius W. Mack, Henry Allen Moe, Gunter Oschwaldor, F. A. O. Schwartz, Edward M. M. Warburg, and Mrs. Charles Whitney.

The document also contains a letter from the curator, Charles L. Kuhn, which describes an offer to loan three exhibitions to museums, schools, and colleges. The exhibitions aim to bring the masterpieces of German art to the attention of the American public. The letter includes details about the loan period, transportation costs, and the application process for borrowing the exhibitions. It mentions that the exhibitions will be available from September 1936 to June 1937, and arrangements for borrowing should be made during the summer months. The letter concludes with a request for applications to be addressed to the Germanic Museum and a note that early applications will be given preference.

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The image shows a document from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is a letter or informational sheet detailing an initiative to lend exhibitions to museums, schools, and colleges in New England.

Key points from the document include:

  1. Directors:

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

    • Charles L. Kuhn
  3. Visiting Committee:

    • George G. Bacon (Chairman)
    • Paul V. Becon
    • John Nicholas Brown
    • Mr. Kuno Francke
    • Alanson B. Houghton
    • Philip Hofer
    • Charles J. Liebman
    • Julian W. Mack
    • Henry Allen Moe
    • Gustav Oberländer
    • F. A. O. Schwartz
    • Edward M. M. Warburg
    • Mrs. Charles Whiting
  4. Purpose of the Exhibitions:
    The Germanic Museum, with support from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, is offering three exhibitions for loan. The goal is to bring significant masterpieces of German art to the American public, which are not widely known outside Germany. The enclosed circular describes these exhibitions in detail.

  5. Loan Details:

    • Exhibitions can be borrowed for periods of two to four weeks without cost.
    • Transportation and insurance charges will be covered by the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation.
    • Applications should be sent to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The museum reserves the right to arrange satisfactory dates for showing the exhibitions to ensure efficient routing.
  6. Availability:

    • The exhibitions will be available from October 1, 1935, to June 1, 1936.
    • Special arrangements can be made for borrowing them during the summer months.

The document is signed by the Curator, Charles L. Kuhn.

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The image is a page from a document of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document appears to be an offer for loaning three exhibitions to museums, schools, and colleges in New England. Here are the details:

Header:

  • The Germanic Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

Directors:

  • Edward W. Forbes
  • Paul J. Sachs

Curator:

  • Charles L. Kuhn

Visiting Committee:

  • Chairman: George G. Beacon
  • Other members include: Paul V. Beacon, John Nicholas Brown, Mrs. Kuno Francke, Alanson B. Houghton, Philip Hofer, Charles J. Liebman, Julian W. Mack, Henry Allen Moe, Gustav Oberländer, F. A. O. Schwartz, Edward M. M. Warburg, and Mrs. Charles Whiting.

Main Text:
The text states that the Germanic Museum, with the aid of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, is offering three exhibitions for loan. These exhibitions aim to introduce the American public to significant masterpieces of German art that are less well-known in the country. The document includes a circular describing the exhibitions in detail.

  • The exhibitions can be borrowed for two to four weeks without cost.
  • Transportation and insurance charges will be covered by the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation.
  • Applications for the exhibitions should be sent to the Germanic Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and must include a letter of acceptance and a satisfactory date for the exhibition.
  • The exhibitions will be available from October 1935 to June 1, 1936. Special arrangements can be made for borrowing them during the summer months.

The document concludes with a signature line for the curator, Charles L. Kuhn, and the word "Curator" beneath it.

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The image shows a page from a letter or a circular from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is from the late 1950s or early 1960s.

Key details include:

  1. Directors:

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

    • Charles L. Kuhn
  3. Visiting Committee:

    • Listed members include:
      • 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. Schwarts
      • Edward M. M. Warburg
      • Mrs. Charles Whiting

The letter explains that the Germanic Museum is offering three exhibitions to museums, schools, and colleges in New England. The goal is to bring significant pieces of German art to the public's attention, which are currently not widely known.

The exhibitions can be borrowed for periods of up to four weeks without cost. Transportation and insurance charges will be borne by the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation. Applications should be directed to the Germanic Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The document states that the exhibitions will be available from October 1, 1956, to June 1, 1956, with special arrangements possible for borrowing during the summer months.

The letter is signed by the Curator, Charles Kuhn.

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The image shows a document from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is dated October 1, 1935, and is an announcement about the availability of three exhibitions for loan to museums, schools, and colleges in New England. The purpose is to bring important examples of German art, which are not widely known in the area, to public attention.

Key details include:

  1. The exhibitions can be borrowed for periods ranging from two to four weeks without cost, although transportation and insurance charges will be covered by the borrower.
  2. Applications for the exhibitions should be addressed to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, and the museum reserves the right to arrange the schedule for showing the exhibitions efficiently.
  3. The exhibitions will be available from October 1, 1935, to June 1, 1936, with special arrangements possible for the summer months.

The document is signed by the Curator, Charles L. Kuhn, and lists the following individuals:

  • Directors: Edward W. Forbes and Paul J. Sachs
  • Curator: Charles L. Kuhn
  • Visiting Committee including: G. Gordon Beacon (Chairman), Paul V. Beacon, 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, and Mrs. Charles Whiting.

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The image shows a typewritten letter from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here are the details:

Letterhead:

  • Institution: Germanic Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
  • Directors:
    • Edward W. Forbes
    • Paul J. Sachs
  • Curator: Charles L. Kuhn
  • Visiting Committee:
    • Guper G. Bacon
    • Chairman
    • Paul V. Bacon
    • John Nicholas Brown
    • Miss 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

Body of the Letter:

The Germanic Museum of Harvard University, with the support of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, is offering to loan three exhibitions to museums, schools, and colleges in New England. The intention is to highlight the artistic accomplishments of the German people and to bring attention to a part of art that has not been widely explored in the country.

The exhibitions can be borrowed for up to four weeks without any cost except for transportation and insurance. The Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation will cover these insurance charges.

Potential borrowers should send their applications to the Germanic Museum in Cambridge, specifying the order in which they would like to receive the exhibitions and preferred dates for showing them.

Availability:

The exhibitions will be available starting from October 1, 1936. Special arrangements can be made for borrowing during the summer months.

Closing:

The letter is signed sincerely by the Curator.

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This image shows a page from a pamphlet or a book. The top heading reads "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.". The text is divided into two columns; the left column is labeled "DIRECTORS," and lists two names, "Edward W. Forbes" and "Paul J. Sachs". The title "CURATOR" follows, listing "Charles L. Kuhn". Then comes "VISITING COMMITTEE" with several names listed beneath it, beginning with "Gasper G. Bacon" as Chairman and several other names as committee members.

The right column contains the main body of the text that is about the "Germanic Museum of Harvard University" and its collaboration with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, offering exhibitions to museums, schools, and colleges in New England for loan. It explains the process for borrowing exhibitions, which would be without cost for a period of two to four weeks. It also details how to apply for these loans and arranges satisfactory dates. The text mentions that exhibitions will be available from October 1st, 1935, to June 1st, 1936, and notes the possibility of special arrangements for borrowing during the summer months. The column concludes with a signature phrase "Sincerely yours," followed by "Curator.”

The page appears slightly yellowed with age, suggesting it is from a printed material of some historical significance. There are visible creases and slight damage on the spine of the pamphlet or book, signifying frequent use or wear over time.

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This image features a page from a book or a document binder. The page is a typed letter on letterhead from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letterhead includes the museum's name at the top, "GERMANIC MUSEUM" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASS." It lists the names of directors Edward W. Forbes and Paul J. Sachs, and the curator Charles L. Kuhn. Below is a section titled "Visiting Committee," followed by numerous names:

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

The main body of the letter explains that the Germanic Museum, with aid from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, offers three exhibitions for loan to museums, schools, and colleges in New England. The intent is to present the American public with significant German artworks, not widely known in the country. It mentions enclosed circular details, procedures for borrowing exhibitions, transportation and insurance costs covered by the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, and the availability timeframe of the exhibitions from October 1st, 1935 to June 1st, 1936. Special arrangements might allow borrowing during the summer months. The letter is signed "Sincerely yours," by the curator.

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The image shows an open page from a document or booklet related to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is divided into two sections:

Left Section:

  • Title: "GERMANIC MUSEUM" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASS."
  • Content:
    • Directors:
      • Edward W. Forbes
      • Paul J. Sachs
    • Curator:
      • Charles L. Kuhn
    • Visiting Committee:
      • A list of individuals, including:
        • Casper G. Bacon (Chairman)
        • Paul V. Bacon
        • John Nicholas Brown
        • Mrs. Kuno Franke
        • Alanson B. Houghton
        • Philip Hofer
        • Charles J. Liebman
        • Julian W. Mack
        • Henry Allen Moe
        • Gustav Oberlander
        • F. A. Q. Schwartz
        • Edward M. M. Warburg
        • Mrs. Charles Whiting

Right Section:

  • Content:
    • Introduction: The text explains that the Germanic Museum of Harvard University, with the support of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, is offering three exhibitions for loan to museums, schools, and colleges in New England. The goal is to bring attention to the great masterpieces of German art, which are often unknown in the United States.
    • Exhibition Details:
      • The exhibitions can be borrowed for a period of two to four weeks at no cost.
      • Transportation and insurance charges will be covered by the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation.
      • Applications should be addressed to the Germanic Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
      • The museum reserves the right to arrange satisfactory dates and order for the exhibitions to ensure efficient routing.
    • Exhibition Availability:
      • The exhibitions will be available from October 1, 1936, to June 1, 1936. Specific arrangements can be made for borrowing during the summer months.
    • Closing: The letter is signed "Sincerely yours, Curator."

Overall Description:

The page appears to be an official communication or brochure from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, detailing its leadership, visiting committee, and an announcement regarding loan exhibitions. The tone is formal and informational, aimed at institutions interested in borrowing the museum's collections. The layout is clean and structured, with clear headings and organized content. The document reflects a historical context, likely from the 1930s, given the dates mentioned.

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The image is a page from a book or a document. The text on the page is titled "Germanic Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass." The page is divided into sections, with headings such as "Directors," "Curator," "Visiting Committee," and "Chairman." The text provides information about the museum, its location, and its purpose. It also mentions the names of the directors and the curator, as well as the visiting committee members. The page appears to be a formal document or a brochure, providing details about the museum and its operations.