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The document is a report from the President of Harvard University for the year 1934-35, detailing activities at the Germanic Museum. The report is presented by the Kuno Francke Professor, who outlines the following: During the first term, Professor Eugene Rosenstock-Hussy held the Kuno Francke Professorship and conducted seminars. In the second term, Professor Hermann A. Korff gave well-attended public lectures in German. Additionally, the museum hosted lectures by Professor Gustav Pauli on modern art and Dr. Hans Tietze on Mistra and Faustburg. The exhibition program was varied and successful, featuring works by the young Munich artist Karl Zerbe.

The image is a page from the Report of the President of Harvard University for the years 1934-35, specifically detailing the activities of the Germanic Museum.

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Title:

• Germanic Museum

Report Author:

• Kuno Francke, Professor

To the President of the University:

Report Summary:

1. First Term:

   • The Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture was held by Professor Eugene Rosenstock-Hüssy, who was previously a professor of the History of Law and German Law at the University of Breslau.
   • Rosenstock-Hüssy conducted seminars for graduate students and utilized the museum's collections extensively.

2. Second Term:

   • The position was occupied by Professor Hermann A. Korff, a professor of Literature at the University of Leipzig.
   • Korff delivered two series of public lectures at the museum: "Die Gedankenwelt der deutschen Klassik" and "Die Entwicklung der Faustidee." Both lectures were well-attended despite being in German.

Lectures:

• Apart from the lectures given by the Kuno Francke Professor, other notable lectures included:
  • Under the auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum, Professor Gustav Pauli spoke on "Currents of Modern Art in Germany" and "Art Museums, Present and Future."
  • Dr. Hans Tietze from the University of Vienna lectured on "Mistra, die Faustburg Goethe."

Exhibitions:

• The exhibition program for the year was notable for its success and variety.
• The first exhibition of the season featured oils and watercolors by the talented young Munich artist Karl Zerbe.

The document is part of the historical record documenting the activities and lectures held at Harvard’s Germanic Museum during the academic year 1934-35.

The image shows a page from the "Report of the President of Harvard University" for the academic years 1934-35. It specifically focuses on the activities of the Germanic Museum.

The report begins with a letter addressed to the President of the University, signed by Kuno Francke, Professor of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture.

Key points in the report include:

1. First Term:

   • The Kuno Francke Professorship was held by Professor Eugene Rosenstock-Huessy, who was formerly a Professor of the History of Law and German Law at the University of Breslau.
   • Professor Rosenstock-Huessy conducted seminars for graduate students and utilized the museum's collections extensively.

2. Second Term:

   • The professorship was then held by Professor Hermann A. Korff, a Professor of Literature at the University of Leipzig.
   • Professor Korff gave two series of public lectures at the museum: "Die Gedankenwelt der deutschen Klassik" (The Thought World of German Classicism) and "Die Entwicklung der Faustidee" (The Development of the Faust Idea). Both lectures were well-attended despite being in German.

3. Lectures:

   • Aside from the lectures by the Kuno Francke Professor, other lectures were held at the museum. These included:
     • Professor Gustav Pauli, former Director of the Kunsthalle at Hamburg, speaking on "Currents of Modern Art in Germany" and "Art Museums, Present and Future."
     • Dr. Hans Tietze of the University of Vienna lecturing on "Mistra, die Faustburg Goethes" (Mistra, the Faustburg of Goethe) under the joint auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Germanic Museum.

4. Exhibitions:

   • The exhibition program for the year was successful and varied.
   • The first exhibition featured oils and watercolors by the young Munich artist, Karl Zerbe.

The page is the first part of a detailed report, indicating that further sections cover additional activities and achievements of the Germanic Museum during that period.

The image shows a document titled "Germanic Museum" from the Report of the President of Harvard University for the academic year 1934-35. The document is addressed to the President of the University and contains a report by Kuno Francke, Professor of Germanic Art and Culture.

Here are the key points detailed in the report:

1. Kuno Francke Professorship:

   • First Term: Held by Professor Eugene Rosenstock-Hussy, who formerly taught the History of Law and German Law at the University of Breslau. He conducted seminars for graduate students at the Museum and utilized its collections extensively.
   • Second Term: Held by Professor Hermann A. Korff, a Professor of Literature at the University of Leipzig. He delivered two series of public lectures at the Museum:
     • Die Gedankenwelt der deutschen Klassik (The Thought World of German Classicism)
     • Die Entwicklung der Faustidee (The Development of the Faust Idea)
       Both lectures were well-attended despite being in German.

2. Lectures:

   • Additional lectures were held at the Museum:
     • Professor Gustav Pauli, former Director of the Kunsthalle at Hamburg, spoke on Currents of Modern Art in Germany and Art Museums, Present and Future.
     • Dr. Hans Tietze of the University of Vienna lectured on Mistra, die Faustburg Goethes (Mistra, Goethe's Faustburg). This lecture was under the joint auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Germanic Museum.

3. Exhibitions:

   • The exhibition program for the year was noted as unusually successful and varied. The first show of the season featured oils and watercolors by the talented young Munich artist, Karl Zerbe.

The document appears to be a detailed summary of academic activities and contributions by the Germanic Museum during the 1934-35 academic year.

The image displays a segment from the "Report of the President of Harvard University, 1934-35," specifically focusing on the Germanic Museum.

Summary of the Report on the Germanic Museum:

Kuno Francke Professorship

• First Term: Held by Professor Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy, previously a Professor of the History of Law and German Law at the University of Breslau. He conducted seminar courses for graduate students at the Museum, utilizing its collections extensively.
• Second Term: Held by Professor Hermann A. Korff from the University of Leipzig. Professor Korff delivered two series of public lectures at the Museum:
  • "Die Gedankenwelt der deutschen Klassik" (The World of Ideas in German Classicism)
  • "Die Entwicklung der Faustidee" (The Development of the Faust Idea)
    Both lecture series, delivered in German, were well-attended.

Lectures

In addition to the lectures given by the Kuno Francke Professor, several other lectures were held at the Museum:

• Professor Gustav Pauli, former Director of the Kunsthalle at Hamburg, spoke on "Currents of Modern Art in Germany and Art Museums, Present and Future."
• Dr. Hans Tietze from the University of Vienna lectured on "Mistra, die Faustburg Goethes" (Mistra, Goethe's Faust Castle). This lecture was a joint effort between the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Germanic Museum.

Exhibitions

The exhibition program for the year was notably successful and diverse:

• The first exhibition of the season featured oils and watercolors by the young Munich artist, Karl Zerbe.

This segment highlights the academic and cultural activities associated with the Germanic Museum during the 1934-35 academic year at Harvard University.

The image is a page from the "Report of the President of Harvard University, 1934-35," specifically detailing activities and events at the Germanic Museum during that academic year.

Germanic Museum

To the President of the University:
The report begins with a formal address to the President of Harvard University, indicating that it is an honor to present the following report on the Germanic Museum for the year 1934-35.

Kuno Francke Professor

• First Term:

  • The Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture was held by Professor Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy, who was formerly a Professor of the History of Law and German Law at the University of Breslau.
  • Professor Rosenstock-Huessy conducted seminar courses for graduate students at the Museum and utilized its collections extensively.

• Second Term:

  • The incumbent of the chair was Professor Hermann A. Korff, Professor of Literature at the University of Leipzig.
  • Professor Korff gave two series of public lectures at the Museum titled:
    • Die Gedankenwelt der deutschen Klassik
    • Die Entwicklung der Faustidee
  • Both lecture series were well-attended despite being in German.

Lectures

• Aside from the public lectures given by the Kuno Francke Professor, other lectures were held at the Museum:
  • Under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum, Professor Gustav Pauli, former Director of the Kunsthalle at Hamburg, spoke on Currents of Modern Art in Germany and Art Museums, Present and Future.
  • Dr. Hans Tietze of the University of Vienna lectured on Mystra, die Faustburg Goethes. Dr. Tietze's lecture was held under the joint auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Germanic Museum.

Exhibitions

• The exhibition program for the year was noted as unusually successful and varied.
• The first show of the season featured oils and watercolors by Karl Zerbe, a talented young Munich artist.

The page is numbered "1" at the bottom right corner, indicating it is the first page of this section of the report.

The image shows a document with the header stating "[From the Report of the President of Harvard University, 1934-35]." Below the header is the title "Germanic Museum." The document appears to be a formal report addressed to "The President of the University," and it continues with "Sir, — I have the honor to make the following report on the Germanic Museum for the year 1934–35."

A signature or name, "Kuno Francke Professor," is found after the introductory address, indicating that this individual may have prepared or is delivering the report.

The text of the report begins by discussing the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture, which was held by Professor Eugene Rosenstock-Hüssy, who previously taught History of Law and German Law at the University of Breslau. He conducted seminar courses for graduate students at the Museum and made use of its collections.

The report also mentions that during the second term, Professor Hermann A. Korff, a Professor of Literature at the University of Leipzig, gave two series of public lectures which were titled "Die Gedankenwelt der deutschen Klassik" and "Die Entwickelung der Faustidee," noting that despite being in German, both series were well attended.

A section titled "Lectures" follows, detailing other public lectures associated with the Germanic Museum and collaborations with the Fogg Art Museum and the Kunsthalle at Hamburg. It mentions speakers including Professor Gustav Pauli and Dr. Hans Tietze, covering topics of modern art and Goethe's "Faust."

The last portion visible on the first page under "Exhibitions" describes the exhibition program for the year, highlighting the success of the season's first show containing oils and watercolors by Munich artist Karl Zerbe.

The bottom of the document features the page number "1," indicating it is likely the first page of a longer report.

This image shows a page from an academic report, specifically from the President of Harvard University for the year 1934-35. The title "Germanic Museum" appears prominently at the top, followed by sections dedicated to the activities and events of the museum during that year.

The report is structured into various sections:

1. Kuno Francke Professor - Details the tenure of Professor Eugene Rosenstock-Huessy, who held the professorship of German Art and Culture and conducted seminar courses for graduate students, utilizing the museum's collections. It also mentions Professor Hermann A. Korff from the University of Leipzig, who succeeded Rosenstock-Huessy and gave public lectures at the museum.

2. Lectures - Discusses various lectures held at the museum besides those given by the Kuno Francke Professor. It mentions contributions from Professor Gustav Pauli and Dr. Hans Tietze, who discussed German art, including modern developments and Faustburg Goethes.

3. Exhibitions - Highlights the success and variety of the exhibition program for the year, noting a showcase of oils and watercolors by Karl Zerbe, a young Munich artist.

Overall, the page reflects academic activities involving lectures, exhibitions, and professorships related to Germanic art and literature within the Germanic Museum's framework at Harvard University during the specified period.

The image depicts a formal report titled "Germanic Museum", which appears to be an excerpt from the Report of the President of Harvard University, 1934–35. The document is structured as a formal letter addressed to the President of the University, authored by Kuno Franke, who is identified as the Professor of Germanic Art and Culture.

Key Details from the Image:

Header:

• The report is sourced from the Report of the President of Harvard University, 1934–35.
• The title, "Germanic Museum", is prominently displayed at the top.

Opening Statement:

• The report begins with a formal salutation: "To the President of the University: Sir, — I have the honor to make the following report on the Germanic Museum for the year 1934–35."

Main Content:

1. Kuno Franke Professorship of Germanic Art and Culture:

   • The first term of the Kuno Franke Professorship was held by Professor Eugene Rosenstock-Huessy, a former Professor of the History of Law and German Law at the University of Breslau.
   • Rosenstock-Huessy conducted seminar courses for graduate students at the Museum and made extensive use of its collections.

2. Second Term of the Professorship:

   • The second term was held by Professor Hermann A. Korff, a Professor of Literature at the University of Leipzig.
   • Korff delivered two series of public lectures at the Museum, titled:
     • "Die Gedankennell der deutschen Klassik" (The Thought Kernel of German Classicism)
     • "Die Entwicklung der Faustidee" (The Development of the Faust Idea)
   • Despite being delivered in German, both lecture series were well attended.

3. Lectures:

   • In addition to the public lectures by the Kuno Franke Professors, several other lectures were held at the Museum.
   • These included:
     • A lecture by Professor Gustav Pauli, former Director of the Kunsthalle at Hamburg, on "Currents of Modern Art in Germany", held under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum.
     • A lecture by Dr. Hans Tietze, Professor of Art History at the University of Vienna, on "Present and Future, die Faustburg Goethes" (Present and Future, Goethe's Faust Castle), held under the joint auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Germanic Museum.

4. Exhibitions:

   • The exhibition program for the year was described as "unusually successful and varied."
   • The first exhibition of the season featured oils and watercolors by Karl Zerbe, a talented young Munich artist.

Formatting:

• The document is typed in a formal, serif font, typical of official reports from the early 20th century.
• The text is neatly aligned and structured into clear sections: Lectures and Exhibitions.
• The page number 1 is visible at the bottom, indicating this is the first page of the report.

Summary:

The image shows a formal report summarizing the activities of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University during the academic year 1934–35. It highlights the Kuno Franke Professorship, public lectures by notable scholars, and a successful exhibition program, emphasizing the Museum's role in academic and cultural engagement. The report is concise, professional, and structured, reflecting the formal tone expected in university administrative documents of the time.

The image is a scanned page from a report titled "From the Report of the President of Harvard University, 1934-35." The page specifically discusses the activities and achievements of the Germanic Museum during the year 1934-35. The text is structured with headings and subheadings, detailing the academic and cultural contributions of the museum.

The first section, titled "Germanic Museum," begins with an introduction by the President of the University, who addresses the President of the University with a formal salutation. The report outlines the academic activities and contributions of the museum during the year.

The section titled "KUNO FRANCK PROFESSOR" mentions that during the first term, the professorship was held by Professor Eugene Rosenstock-Hussy, who conducted seminar courses for graduate students at the Museum. The second term saw Professor Alexander Korff, a Professor of Literature at the University of Leipzig, giving public lectures at the Museum.

The "LECTURES" section details additional lectures held at the museum, including talks by Professor Gustav Pauli on modern art and Professor Hans Tietze on Goethe. The "EXHIBITIONS" section highlights the successful exhibition program, featuring works by Munich artist Karl Zerbe.

The page is printed on a white background with black text, and the layout is formal and structured, typical of academic reports. The content focuses on the educational and cultural impact of the Germanic Museum during the specified year.