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The document is a bulletin from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, Inc., dated October 1955. The foundation aims to develop cultural relations between the United States and Germany. The bulletin announces that Professor Karl Viëtor from the University of Giessen will be the Kuno Francke Professor for the first half of the academic year. He will deliver a series of three lectures in German at the Germanic Museum at 4:30 pm on the following topics: "Der Mensch in der Natur" on October 28, "Der Mensch über der Natur" on November 4, and "Der Sinn des Lebens" on November 18. Additionally, there will be two lectures on "Die Krise der europäischen Kultur im Spiegel der deutschen Literatur": "Erster Teil" on November 25 and "Zweiter Teil" on December 2. The bulletin also mentions a Memorial Exhibition of Graphic Art by Max Liebermann at the Germanic Museum from October 15th to November 15th. It includes a note about the membership dues for the Boston Chapter of the American-German Review, stating that membership will be limited to those who subscribe to the magazine, with members receiving the magazine quarterly and notices of all meetings. The document is signed by Mrs. G.B. Roorbach, Secretary.

The image shows a page from a bulletin of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, Inc., dated October 1955. The bulletin is focused on cultural relations between the United States and Germany.

Key details include:

1. Organizational Information:

   • The National Office address is listed as 225 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
   • The Boston Branch is headed by Mrs. G. B. Roorbach, who is the Secretary, with the address 74 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge, MA.
   • The Boston Committee members listed include various names and their roles.

2. Event Announcement:

   • The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University announces that Professor Karl Viëtor, a Professor of German Literature at the University of Giessen, will be the Kuno Francke Professor for the first half-year.
   • Viëtor will deliver a series of lectures titled "Das Bild des Menschen in Goethes Dichten und Denken" (The Image of Man in Goethe's Poetry and Thought).
     • October 28: "Der Mensch in der Natur" (Man in Nature)
     • November 4: "Der Mensch über der Natur" (Man Above Nature)
     • November 18: "Der Sinn des Lebens" (The Meaning of Life)
   • Additionally, there will be two lectures on "Die Krise der europäischen Kultur im Spiegel der deutschen Literatur" (The Crisis of European Culture in the Mirror of German Literature).
     • November 25: First part
     • December 2: Second part
   • All lectures will be open to the public and held at the German Museum at 4:30 PM.

3. Exhibition:

   • From October 15th to November 15th, there will be a Memorial Exhibition of Graphic Art by Max Liebermann at the German Museum.

4. Membership:

   • The American-German Review is now one year old.
   • Membership dues in the Boston Chapter have been waived for the year.
   • Members are encouraged to subscribe to the magazine and will receive the magazine quarterly, along with notices of all meetings and other privileges.

The bulletin is signed by Mrs. G. B. Roorbach, the Secretary.

The image shows a page from a document of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, Inc., dated October 1955. The foundation focuses on developing cultural relations between the United States and Germany.

The document includes:

1. Contact Information:

   • National Office:

     • Address: 225 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
     • Key personnel listed include:
       • President: Bernhard Thurn
       • Vice-Presidents: Gustav Groebner, William R. Wilbur, and others.
       • Treasurer: Stephen P. Duggan
       • Assistant Treasurer: William R. Thomas
       • Assistant Secretary: Harvey Graham

   • Boston Branch:

     • Address: 74 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge, MA.
     • Secretary: Mrs. G.B. Roorbach

2. Bulletin No. 1:

   • Announcement: The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University announces that Professor Karl Vöötor, a Professor of German Literature at the University of Giessen, has been chosen as the Kuno Francke Professor for the first half of the year.

   • Lectures:

     • Professor Vöötor will give a series of three lectures titled "Das Bild des Menschen in Goethes Dichten und Denken":
       • October 28: "Der Mensch in der Natur"
       • November 4: "Der Mensch über der Natur"
       • November 18: "Der Sinn des Lebens"
     • Two lectures on "Die Krise der europäischen Kultur im Spiegel der deutschen Literatur":
       • November 25: First part
       • December 2: Second part
     • All lectures will be open to the public and will be held at the Germanic Museum at 4:30 PM.

   • Exhibition:

     • From October 15th to November 15th, there will be a Memorial Exhibition of Graphic Art by Max Liebermann at the Germanic Museum.

   • Membership Information:

     • The American-German Review is now one year old.
     • There will be no dues for membership in the Boston Chapter.
     • Membership is limited to those who subscribe to the magazine, which will be sent quarterly to members along with notices of all meetings and privileges.

The page is signed by Mrs. G.B. Roorbach, Secretary.

The image shows a page from a bulletin issued by the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, Inc., dated October 1955. The foundation is dedicated to the development of cultural relations between the United States and Germany.

The bulletin, labeled "Bulletin No. 1," contains several announcements:

1. Lectures by Professor Karl Viëtor:

   • Professor Karl Viëtor, a Professor of German Literature at the University of Giessen, has been chosen as the Kuno Francke Professor for the first half-year.
   • He will deliver a series of three lectures on "Das Bild des Menschen in Goethes Dichten und Denken" (The Image of Man in Goethe's Poetry and Thought):
     • October 28: "Der Mensch in der Natur" (Man in Nature)
     • November 4: "Der Mensch über der Natur" (Man Above Nature)
     • November 18: "Der Sinn des Lebens" (The Meaning of Life)
   • Additionally, he will give two lectures on "Die Krise der europäischen Kultur im Spiegel der deutschen Literatur" (The Crisis of European Culture in the Mirror of German Literature):
     • November 25: First Part
     • December 2: Second Part
   • The lectures will be open to the public and held in German at the Germanic Museum at 4:30 PM.

2. Memorial Exhibition:

   • From October 15 to November 15, there will be a Memorial Exhibition of Graphic Art by Max Liebermann at the Germanic Museum.

3. American-German Review:

   • The American-German Review has been in publication for one year.
   • Membership in the Boston Chapter is now restricted to subscribers to the magazine, who will receive the magazine quarterly and notices of all meetings.

The page also lists the national office address in Philadelphia, PA, and the Boston branch address in Cambridge, MA, along with the names and roles of the foundation's officers and the Boston Committee members. The secretary of the Boston branch is Mrs. G. B. Roorbach.

The image shows a document from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, Inc., dated October 1935. The foundation is dedicated to the development of cultural relations between the United States and Germany.

Key Sections of the Document:

Officers and Committees:

• President: Raymond T. Rich
• Vice-President: Philip M. Allen
• Secretary: Stephen S. Wise
• Treasurer: Mrs. G.B. Roorbach
• Assistant Secretary: David H. Stevens

National Office:

• Located at 223 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Boston Branch:

• Secretary: Mrs. G.B. Roorbach, 74 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge, Mass.

Boston Committee Members:

• Prof. F.W.C. Lieder
• Prof. William Guild Howard
• Dr. Karl T. Compton
• Prof. Edward A. Whitney
• Dr. Hans R. Boening
• Mrs. Sidney B. Fay
• Mrs. Edith N. MacIntosh
• Dr. Eric M. Hill
• Miss Anna C. Ladd
• Miss John P. Heard
• Mrs. Sarah Wambaugh

Bulletin No. 1:

Announcement from Harvard University:

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University announces that Professor Karl Viëtor, a professor of German Literature at the University of Giessen, has been selected as the Kuno Francke Professor for the first half of the academic year.

Lectures by Professor Viëtor:

1. A series of three lectures on "Das Bild des Menschen in Goethes Dichten und Denken" (The Image of Man in Goethe’s Poetry and Thought):

   • October 28: Der Mensch in der Natur (Man in Nature)
   • November 4: Der Mensch über der Natur (Man Above Nature)
   • November 18: Der Sinn des Lebens (The Meaning of Life)

2. Two lectures on "Die Krise der europäischen Kultur im Spiegel der deutschen Literatur" (The Crisis of European Culture in the Mirror of German Literature):

   • November 25: Erster Teil (First Part)
   • December 2: Zweiter Teil (Second Part)

The lectures will be open to the public and conducted in German at the Germanic Museum at 4:30 PM.

Memorial Exhibition:

From October 15th to November 15th, there will be a Memorial Exhibition of Graphic Art by Max Liebermann at the Germanic Museum.

American-German Review:

The document mentions that the American-German Review is now a year old. Previously, Boston had no dues for membership, but now it is suggested to limit membership to the Boston Chapter. Members are asked to subscribe to the magazine directly. Those who wish to join will receive all mailings and notices of the local chapter with all rights and privileges.

Closing:

The bulletin is signed by Mrs. G.B. Roorbach, Secretary.

The image is a document from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, dated October 1935. It is titled "Bulletin No. 1" and contains information about upcoming events and activities organized by the foundation.

The bulletin is from the Boston Branch of the foundation, with Mrs. C. B. Roorbach serving as the Secretary. The contact address provided is 74 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge, Mass.

Key points in the bulletin include:

1. Visiting Professor Announcement:

   • Professor Karl Viëtor from the University of Giessen has been chosen as the Kurt Franken Professor for the first half of the year.
   • He will give a series of three lectures on "Das Bild des Menschen in Goethes Dichten und Denken" (The Image of Man in Goethe's Poetry and Thought):
     • October 28: "Der Mensch in der Natur" (Man in Nature)
     • November 4: "Der Mensch über der Natur" (Man Above Nature)
     • November 18: "Der Sinn des Lebens" (The Meaning of Life)
   • Additionally, he will give two lectures on "Die Krise der europäischen Kultur im Spiegel der deutschen Literatur" (The Crisis of European Culture in the Mirror of German Literature):
     • November 25: "Erster Teil" (First Part)
     • December 2: "Zweiter Teil" (Second Part)
   • All lectures will be open to the public and given in German at the Germanic Museum at 4:30 PM.

2. Exhibition:

   • From October 15 to November 15, there will be a memorial exhibition of graphic art by Max Liebermann at the Germanic Museum.

3. Membership Information:

   • The American-German Review is now one year old.
   • Previously, there were no dues for membership in the Boston Chapter.
   • It is now recommended to limit membership to those who subscribe to the magazine quarterly and pay $2.50, which will entitle them to all meetings of the Chapter with all rights and privileges.

The bulletin is signed by Mrs. C. B. Roorbach, Secretary.

This image shows a page from a document or a book titled "CARL SCHURZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC. For the Development of Cultural Relations Between the United States and Germany". The page features a letter or a bulletin dated October, 1935, labeled as "BULLETIN NO. 1". The content of the document announces a series of lectures given by Professor Karl Vossler, who has been chosen as the Kuno Francke Professor during the first half year.

The bulletin details a schedule of specific lectures about themes related to Goethe's poetry and thinking, as well as other topics, such as the role of humans in nature and the meaning of life. All lectures are to be open to the public and are to be delivered in German at the Germanic Museum at 4:30 o'clock. Additionally, the bulletin references an exhibition of graphic art by Max Liebermann and notes concerning the American-German Review and membership of the Boston Chapter.

The page appears old, with yellowed paper and is part of a physical document or book, with the left side bound and the visible edge slightly frayed. The text is clearly typed with typographical emphasis on headers and titles. The document also lists the Foundation's offices and officers, along with a Boston Branch and a committee with several members' names.

This is an image of a document titled "BULLETIN NO. 1" from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, Inc., dated October 1935. The foundation works to develop cultural relations between the United States and Germany. The document contains information about a series of lectures on German literature to be held at Harvard University by Professor Karl Viëtor from the University of Giessen. It provides details about lecture topics, dates, and times:

1. "Das Bild des Menschen in Goethes Dichten und Denken" with lectures scheduled as follows:

   • October 28: Der Mensch in der Natur
   • November 4: Der Mensch über der Natur

2. Two lectures titled "Die Krise der europäischen Kultur im Spiegel der deutschen Literatur":

   • November 25: Erster Teil
   • December 2: Zweiter Teil

The lectures will be held at the Germanic Museum at 4:30 o’clock and are open to the public. Additionally, the bulletin mentions a memorial exhibition of graphic art by Max Liebermann at the Germanic Museum from October 16 to November 15.

The American-German Review magazine, which is celebrating its first anniversary, requires dues for membership in the Boston Chapter. The bulletin notes that they are considering limiting membership to magazine subscribers only, who will receive the magazine quarterly and have access to notices of meetings and full chapter rights and privileges.

The document is signed by Mrs. G.B. Roobach, Secretary.

The image shows an open book displaying a page from a bulletin or newsletter titled "Bulletin No. I" from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, Inc. The document is dated October, 1935, and appears to be an official communication from the foundation, which focuses on fostering cultural relations between the United States and Germany.

Key Details on the Page:

Header Information:

• Title: "Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, Inc."
• Subtitle: "For the Development of Cultural Relations Between the United States and Germany."
• National Office: Located at 225 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
• Boston Branch: Located at 74 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge, Mass.
• Date: October, 1935

Leadership and Officers:

• President: Mrs. G. B. Roorbach
• Vice-Presidents: Listed names include Henry A. Thour, Gustav Oehrel, Stephen Paul, William N. Thomas, and Henry M. Thour.
• Treasurer: Stephen Paul
• Secretary: Mrs. G. B. Roorbach
• Assistant Secretary: Henry M. Thour
• Boston Committee: Includes names such as Henry A. Thour, Henry M. Thour, Henry M. Thour, Henry M. Thour, Henry M. Thour, Henry M. Thour, Henry M. Thour, and Henry M. Thour (repeated multiple times).

Main Content:

The bulletin announces several important events and updates:

1. Professor Karl Viator:

   • Appointment: Professor Karl Viator, Professor of German Literature at the University of Giessen, has been chosen as the Kuno Francke Professor during the first half of the year.
   • Lectures: Professor Viator will deliver a series of three lectures on "Das Bild des Menschen in Goethes Dichten und Denken" (The Image of Man in Goethe's Poetry and Thought). The lectures are scheduled as follows:
     • October 28: "Der Mensch in der Natur" (Man in Nature)
     • November 4: "Der Sinn des Lebens" (The Meaning of Life)
     • November 25: "Erster Teil" (First Part) of "Die Krise der europäischen Kultur im Spiegel der deutschen Literatur" (The Crisis of European Culture in the Mirror of German Literature)
     • December 2: "Zweiter Teil" (Second Part) of the same lecture series.

2. Lecture Details:

   • The lectures will be open to the public and will take place at the Germanic Museum at 4:30 o'clock.

3. Exhibition:

   • From October 15th to November 15th, there will be a Memorial Exhibition of Graphic Art by Max Liebermann at the Germanic Museum.

4. American-German Review:

   • The American-German Review has now been in existence for one year. Previously, there were no dues for membership in the Boston Chapter.
   • It is now recommended to limit membership to those who subscribe to the magazine.
   • Members of the Boston Chapter will receive the magazine quarterly and will be notified of all meetings of the chapter with all rights and privileges.

Footer:

• The bulletin is signed by Mrs. G. B. Roorbach, Secretary of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation.

Visual Characteristics:

• The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is an original document from 1935.
• The text is typed in a formal, serif font typical of official documents of the era.
• The layout is structured with clear headings, bullet points, and organized sections for easy readability.

Context:

The bulletin reflects the foundation's mission to promote cultural exchange between the United States and Germany, particularly through academic lectures, exhibitions, and publications. The inclusion of notable figures like Professor Karl Viator and Max Liebermann highlights the foundation's commitment to intellectual and artistic engagement. The mention of the American-German Review indicates an effort to maintain ongoing dialogue and connection between the two nations.

Overall, the document serves as a historical record of cultural and academic activities during the 1930s, emphasizing the importance of international exchange in the arts and humanities.

The image shows a bulletin from the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, Inc. The bulletin is titled "Bulletin No. 1" and is dated October 1935. The bulletin contains information about the foundation's activities and events. It mentions the appointment of Professor Karl Viktor, Professor of German Literature at Harvard University, as the successor to Professor Kuno Francke at the University of Giessen. The bulletin also announces a series of three lectures by Professor Viktor on Goethe's works and the German language. Additionally, it provides details about a memorial exhibition of graphic art by Max Liebermann at the Germanic Museum, which will be open from October 15th to November 15th. The bulletin also mentions the establishment of the Boston Chapter of the American-German Review and the availability of membership in the chapter.