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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or album containing several newspaper clippings. The clippings are from different newspapers and are dated June 1936. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. New York Times (June 28, 1936):

   • Headline: "HARVARD EXHIBIT RAIDED"
   • Content: The article reports that during a public exhibition on May 31, a bronze bust by Ernst Barlach, on loan from the Germanic Museum, was stolen. The bust, titled "German Peasant from the Museum," was part of a temporary exhibit at Harvard University. The article also mentions that the bust was part of a collection of German contemporary art and was lent by Dr. Kuno Francke, the museum's curator. The theft was discovered when the museum staff realized the bust was missing.

2. Boston Transcript (June 27, 1936):

   • Headline: "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen"
   • Content: This article also covers the theft of the bronze bust by Ernst Barlach from the Germanic Museum's exhibit at Harvard University. It mentions that the bust was stolen during the public exhibition on May 31 and was discovered missing the next day. The article highlights that the bust was part of a collection of German contemporary art and was lent by Dr. Kuno Francke.

3. Transcript (July 11, 1936):

   • Headline: "Germanic Museum Has Koburger Bible"
   • Content: The article discusses the acquisition of one of the earliest printed Bibles, known as the Koburger Bible, by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The Bible was printed in 1483 and is noted for its historical and artistic significance. The article mentions that the Bible was presented to the museum by Dr. Kuno Francke and is part of the museum's collection of German art and literature.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with handwritten annotations indicating the source and date of each article. The page itself is part of a larger bound volume, suggesting it is part of a collection or archive.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century related to events at Harvard University's Germanic Museum.

1. New York Times, June 28, 1936:

   • The headline reads "Harvard Exhibit Raided."
   • The article describes a theft incident involving a bronze sculpture from a public exhibition held during May 31. The sculpture, a small bronze kneeling figure, was part of a temporary exhibit and was stolen by an individual who appears to be an employee. Museum officials were searching for the thief, and the sculpture was missing from its glass case. It is noted that the theft was known today, but it is unclear whether the sculpture can be recovered.

2. Boston Transcript, June 27, 1936:

   • The headline reads "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen."
   • This article details the theft of a small bronze anodope (a small bronze sculpture) from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The sculpture, known as "Rheno Silente," was acquired by the museum in 1924 and was part of an exhibition. The theft occurred during the same public exhibition mentioned in the New York Times article, and the thief was a museum employee.

3. Transcript, July 11, 1936:

   • The headline reads "Germanic Museum Has Koberger Bible."
   • This article highlights the exhibition of one of the earliest printed Bibles at the Germanic Museum. The Koberger Bible, printed in 1476, is one of the most significant items in the collection and is noted for its historical importance and artistic value. It is part of the department of Germanic languages and literatures at Harvard University. Another important item mentioned is a Gutenberg Bible, part of the same exhibition.

Overall, the clippings highlight significant incidents involving the theft of artworks from the Germanic Museum and the display of important historical artifacts.

The image shows an open book with three newspaper clippings pasted on the right-hand page. The clippings are from different publications and dated June 28, 1936, June 27, 1936, and July 11, 1936. Each clipping features a different news story related to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Clipping (New York Times, June 28, 1936, titled "HARVARD EXHIBIT RAIDED"):

   • The headline indicates that German bronzes by noted sculptor Adolf von Hildebrand were stolen from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The thieves entered the museum during a public exhibition on May 31. Police were searching for the stolen items, which included a small bronze statue and a glass case. The article mentions that the thieves replaced the glass case, possibly to delay discovery of the theft.

2. Middle Clipping (Boston Transcript, June 27, 1936, titled "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen"):

   • This article also reports the theft from the Germanic Museum at Harvard. It specifies that a small bronze statuette, described as an excellent example of the sculptor's work, was stolen. The article notes that the case was broken, and the statuette was likely taken by someone familiar with the museum's layout. The piece was by Adolf von Hildebrand and was acquired in 1902.

3. Bottom Clipping (undetermined publication, July 11, 1936, titled "Germanic Museum Has Koburger Bible"):

   • This article discusses an exhibit at the Germanic Museum, highlighting the acquisition of the Koburger Bible, one of the earliest printed Bibles. The Bible, printed in 1453, is a significant historical and cultural artifact. The article also mentions other important works in the museum's collection, including a first edition of Goethe's works and a first edition of a book by Lessing.

The left-hand page of the book is blank, and the clippings are neatly arranged, suggesting they were collected and preserved for a purpose, possibly for historical or research purposes.

The image shows three newspaper clippings from the 1930s, each discussing different events and topics related to Harvard University's Germanic Museum (now known as the Busch-Reisinger Museum).

1. New York Times, June 28, 1936 - "Harvard Exhibit Raided"

   • The article reports on a raid conducted by the police during a public exhibition at Harvard on May 31. The raid involved the confiscation of four German statues by Nazi authorities. These statues were part of an exhibition of contemporary German art from the Germanic Museum. The pieces, created by artist George Grosz, were anti-Nazi and had been previously removed from a German museum. The third piece, which was not on display at the time, was later replaced.

2. Boston Transcript, June 27, 1934 - "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen"

   • This article describes the theft of a small bronze statuette depicting a medieval German knight from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The theft occurred on May 17. The stolen piece was a part of a collection of armor and was valued at around $200. The article mentions that the thief left fingerprints but no other clues, and the police had no suspects at the time of the report.

3. Transcript, July 11, 1936 - "Germanic Museum Has Koberger Bible"

   • This piece highlights one of the earliest printed Bibles, known as the Koberger Bible, which is part of the collection at Harvard University's Germanic Museum. Printed in 1483 by Anton Koberger, the Bible features hand-rubricated and illuminated initial letters and is noted for its historical significance. The article mentions that the museum's collection of German books is one of the most complete in the country outside of the Congressional Library in Washington, D.C.

Overall, these clippings provide insights into the cultural and historical significance of the Germanic Museum's collections and notable incidents involving its exhibits.

The image shows a page from a book or scrapbook containing three newspaper clippings, each dated from June and July 1936. The clippings are from different newspapers and discuss the theft of items from the German Museum at Harvard University.

1. The first clipping is from the New York Times, dated June 28, 1936. It is titled "Harvard Exhibit Raided." The article mentions that during a public exhibition on May 31, a small bronze sculpture by German artist Rudolf Belling was stolen. The theft was discovered when the glass case containing the sculpture was found empty. Museum officials stated that the theft could not be replaced.

2. The second clipping is from the Boston Transcript, dated June 27, 1936. It is titled "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen." This article also discusses the theft of the bronze sculpture by Rudolf Belling, which was part of the exhibition at Harvard University. The theft occurred on May 31, and the sculpture was replaced with a plaster replica.

3. The third clipping is from the Transcript, dated July 11, 1936. It is titled "Germanic Museum Has Kohurger Bible." This article is unrelated to the theft and instead highlights the exhibition of an early printed Bible, known as the Kohurger Bible, at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The Bible, printed in 1473, is noted for its historical and cultural significance. It is part of a display of important works in the Germanic languages and literature.

The clippings are neatly pasted onto the page, with handwritten annotations indicating the source and date of each article.

The image shows an open book containing newspaper clippings from the year 1936. The clippings are related to incidents involving the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Clipping (New York Times, June 28, 1936)

   • Title: "Harvard Exhibit Raided"
   • Content: The article reports on the theft of sculptures from a public exhibition at Harvard University. Specifically, a bronze sculpture by noted sculptor Ernst Barlach was stolen. The theft occurred during a public exhibition on May 31, and police have been searching for the thief. The article mentions that the sculpture is a significant work by a prominent German artist.

2. Middle Clipping (Boston Transcript, June 27, 1936)

   • Title: "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen"
   • Content: This article also discusses the theft of a small bronze sculpture, identified as an example of contemporary German sculpture. The theft occurred on May 31, with the sculpture being taken from a display case. The article notes that the sculpture was acquired by the Germanic Museum and was on display as part of an exhibition.

3. Bottom Clipping (Transcript, July 11, 1936)

   • Title: "Germanic Museum Has Kohburger Bible"
   • Content: This article is about the display of an early printed Bible at the Germanic Museum. The Bible, known as the Kohburger Bible, was printed in 1483 and is notable for its historical and cultural significance. The article describes the Bible's contents, its historical context, and mentions other important works owned by the Germanic Museum, including works by Martin Luther and other significant German figures.

The clippings together highlight incidents of theft and the museum's efforts to maintain and display significant cultural artifacts.

This image shows an open scrapbook or album page containing three newspaper clippings related to the Germanic Museum. The page has handwritten dates and sources above each clipping.

1. The top clipping is titled "HARVARD EXHIBIT RAIDED" and is from the New York Times dated June 28, 1936. It reports the theft of a German bronze statuette from the Harvard University Germanic Museum.

2. The middle clipping is from the Boston Transcript dated June 27, 1936, with the headline "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen." It details the theft of a small bronze antelope sculpture from the museum, describing it as a rare piece made by Rene Sintenis.

3. The bottom clipping is titled "Germanic Museum Has Koburger Bible," from a Transcript dated July 11, 1936. It discusses the display of an early printed bible at the Germanic Museum, known as the Koburger Bible, including background information on the Bible and other rare German books exhibited there.

The page has a light tan tone with some discoloration around the clippings, and the scrapbook’s binding and edges are visible.

The image displays an open scrapbook or journal with several newspaper clippings pasted onto the right side of two facing pages. The newspaper clippings are from different dates but appear to be related to museum exhibits and events.

The top clipping is titled "Harvard Exhibit Raided" with a subtitle "German Bronze by Noted Sculptress Stolen From Museum." The date on the title is "June 28, 1936."

Below it, there is another clipping titled "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen," marked with a handwritten note: "Boston Transcript / June 27, 1936."

At the bottom of the page is a third clipping with the headline "Germanic Museum Has Koberger Bible," accompanied by a handwritten date notation: "Transcript / July 11, 1936."

The paper of the scrapbook or journal is aged, and the ink from the newspaper clippings has faded slightly, but the text is still legible. The clippings are neatly trimmed and pasted, suggesting careful preservation of the articles for record-keeping or personal interest.

This image depicts a page from a scrapbook, containing three newspaper clippings about events related to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are arranged vertically and each has a handwritten date above them.

1. The first clipping from the New York Times dated June 28, 1936, has the headline "HARVARD EXHIBIT RAIDED" and details the stealing of German bronzes by a noted sculptress from the museum.

2. The second clipping from the Boston Transcript dated June 27, 1936, with the headline "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen," discusses the theft of a bronze cast from the Germanic Museum.

3. The third clipping from the Transcript dated July 11, 1936, titled "Germanic Museum Has Koburger Bible," talks about the exhibition of a period Bible at the museum.

The page is yellowed with age, indicating its historical nature, and the newspaper clippings are neatly pasted onto the sheet.

The image shows an open book with three newspaper clippings or transcripts pasted onto its pages. Each clipping is dated and labeled, indicating they are historical documents from 1936. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content

1. Top Clipping:

   • Date and Location: "New York Times, June 28, 1936."
   • Headline: "HARVARD EXHIBIT RAIDED."
   • Content: The article discusses a theft that occurred during a public exhibition at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. It mentions that a valuable bronze sculpture, described as a "Germanic masterpiece," was stolen. The article notes that the theft was discovered after the exhibition closed, and the sculpture was later found to have been replaced with a counterfeit. The article also references the involvement of the Boston Police and the efforts to recover the stolen item.

2. Middle Clipping:

   • Date and Location: "Boston Transcript, June 27, 1936."
   • Headline: "Germanic Museum Sculpture Is Stolen."
   • Content: This article provides further details about the theft of a small bronze antique, described as a "Germanic masterpiece." It explains that the sculpture was acquired by the Germanic Museum and was part of a temporary exhibition open to the public. The theft occurred on May 31, and the museum announced the loss shortly afterward. The article mentions that the sculpture was replaced with a counterfeit, and the theft was discovered by museum officials.

3. Bottom Clipping:

   • Date and Location: "Telegram, July 11, 1936."
   • Headline: "Germanic Museum Has Koburger Bible."
   • Content: This article discusses the display of the "Koburger Bible" at Harvard University's Germanic Museum. The Bible is described as one of the earliest printed Bibles, dating back to 1483, and is attributed to Johann Koburger. The article highlights the significance of the Bible as a historical artifact and mentions its inclusion in a broader exhibition of Germanic literature and important works owned by the department of Germanic languages and literatures at Harvard. It also notes that the Bible was part of a tricentennial display of rare German books and manuscripts.

Visual Characteristics

• Book Binding: The book has a green spine and appears to be a bound collection of newspaper clippings or transcripts, likely compiled for archival or research purposes.
• Paper Quality: The pages have a slightly aged, yellowish tone, suggesting the document is from the mid-20th century.
• Handwritten Notes: Each clipping is labeled with handwritten dates and locations (e.g., "New York Times, June 28, 1936") in black ink, indicating that someone has manually cataloged or organized these articles.
• Layout: The clippings are neatly pasted onto the pages, with some overlap between the top and middle clippings, suggesting careful placement.

Contextual Insight

The clippings collectively document events related to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University in 1936. The top two articles focus on the theft of a valuable bronze sculpture, while the bottom article highlights the exhibition of a historically significant Bible. This suggests that the book may belong to an archive or collection related to art, history, or academic research, particularly focusing on Germanic culture and artifacts.

Overall Impression

The image depicts a historical document that serves as a record of significant events at Harvard University's Germanic Museum in 1936. The clippings provide a snapshot of the museum's activities, including thefts and exhibitions, and the handwritten annotations suggest an effort to organize and preserve these records for future reference. The condition and presentation of the book indicate its archival value and importance in documenting mid-20th-century events related to art and culture.