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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1937-1941

ARCH.2013.5.3, Rendition: 793279

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The image shows an open book or program from an event held at The Germanic Museum, Harvard University, on Wednesday evening, May 26th, 1937, at 8:30 P.M. The program includes a list of musical pieces to be performed, including works by Handel, Bach, and Mozart. The first piece is Handel's "Concerto No. 2 in B flat," followed by Bach's "Two Chorale Preludes" and "Two Fugues," and concluding with Mozart's "Missa Brevis in D (Kochel 194)." The performers are listed as well, with Mrs. Langdon Warner as the conductor, various singers, and E. Power-Biggs as the organist.

On the right side of the program, there are two newspaper clippings. The first clipping, headlined "Karl Zerbe Named to Museum School," details Karl Zerbe's appointment as head of the Painting Department at the Museum School, replacing Karl Zerbe. The second clipping, headlined "Museum Gives Iacoveff's Post to Karl Zerbe," further discusses Zerbe's new position and his background, noting that he is a prominent German painter who studied at the Bauhaus and has exhibited in various galleries.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and a program from a historical event.

On the left side of the image, there is a program from a concert held at Harvard University’s Germanic Museum on Wednesday evening, May 26, 1937, at 8:30 PM. The program lists the following musical items:

  1. Concerto No. 2 in B flat by Handel

    • Allegro
    • Aria
    • Allegro
  2. Bach's Two Chorale Preludes:

    • "Christ, du Lamm Gottes"
    • "Ich rufe zu dir, Herr Jesus Christ"
  3. Bach's Two Fugues:

    • G minor (the Little Fugue)
    • G major (the Jig Fugue)

The program also includes a list of performers and the organist:

  • Mrs. Langdon Warner - Conductor
  • Miss Margot Warner - Soprano
  • Mrs. Faygon Allen - Contralto
  • Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson - Tenors
  • James H. Townsend - Bass
  • Bernard C. Jones - Organist
    E. Power-Biggs is listed as the organist for the Bach pieces.

On the right side of the image, there are two newspaper clippings:

The first clipping is titled "Karl Zerbe Named to Museum School" and mentions Karl Zerbe, a German painter. It states that he was born in Berlin in 1903 and trained as a chemist before focusing on painting. His works are in various galleries and museums. Zerbe is described as a prominent artist and is being appointed to the Museum School, where he will teach painting.

The second clipping, titled "Museum Gives Iacoveff's Post to Karl Zerbe," discusses Karl Zerbe's appointment as the new head of the Painting Department at the Museum School. It highlights his contributions and achievements, emphasizing his prominence and the significance of his appointment.

The newspaper clippings and program together illustrate a historical context of art and academic appointments in the mid-20th century.

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The image shows an open book with several pages featuring two distinct types of documents:

  1. On the left side of the image:

    • The top page is a program for a concert held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University on Wednesday evening, May 26, 1937, at 8:30 PM. The concert featured classical music pieces, including:
      • Concerto No. 2 in B flat by Handel
      • Chorale Preludes and Fugues by Bach, performed by E. Power-Biggs on the organ
      • Missa Brevis in D by Mozart
    • The concert was organized by the Chorus from the Race Cantata Club, with the following performers listed:
      • Mrs. Langdon Warner as Conductor
      • Miss Margot Warner as Soprano
      • Mrs. Fayson Allen as Contralto
      • Mr. Edward J. Hatch as Tenor
      • James H. Towne as Bass
      • Bernard C. Jones as Organist
  2. On the right side of the image:

    • Two newspaper clippings are visible. The first clipping, titled "Karl Zerbe Named to Museum School," describes the appointment of Karl Zerbe as the head of the painting department at the Museum School. The clipping mentions that Zerbe was a French Impressionist painter who trained in Munich and has had exhibitions in various prestigious locations, including the National Gallery in Washington, D.C.
    • The second clipping, titled "Museum Gives Iacoveff's Post to Karl Zerbe," elaborates on Zerbe's background and his new role. It mentions his career in painting, his move to Cambridge, and his appointment to the position of head of the painting department at the Museum School. The clipping also includes a brief biography and some details about his artistic style and achievements.

The pages are slightly damaged with some torn edges and have handwritten notes in the margins, possibly indicating annotations or notes from the reader.

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The image shows a collection of historical documents related to a musical concert and a news article about an artist at Harvard University.

Left Page:

  1. Concert Program:
    • Event: A concert at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, held on Wednesday evening, May 26th, 1937, at 8:30 PM.
    • Pieces Performed:
      • Concerto No. 2 in B-flat: Handel
        • Allegro
        • Aria
        • Allegro
      • Two Chorale Preludes:
        • "Christe, du Lamm Gottes"
        • "Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
        • Bach
      • Two Fugues:
        • G minor (the Little Fugue)
        • G major (the Big Fugue)
        • Bach
      • Organist: E. Power-Biggs
      • Missa Brevis in D (Koechel 194): Mozart
    • Chorus from the Bach Cantata Club:
      • Mrs. Langdon Warner (Conductor)
      • Miss Margot Warner (Soprano)
      • Mrs. Fayon Allen (Contralto)
      • Mr. John L. Batson (Tenor)
      • James H. Townshend (Baritone)
      • Bernard C. Jones (Organist)

Right Page:

  1. Newspaper Clippings:
    • Headline: "Museum Gives Iacovefeoff's Post to Karl Zerbe"
      • Content: Announcement that Karl Zerbe, a prominent German painter, has been appointed Head of the Painting Department at the Museum School.
      • Background on Karl Zerbe:
        • Born in Berlin in 1902, trained as a chemist.
        • Studied painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
        • Exhibited works in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.
        • Taught at the Phillips Academy in Andover and Harvard University.
        • Known for his expertise in color and drawing, with a reputation for technical skill and an ability to capture the essence of his subjects.
      • Previous Position: Previously held the position at the University of Iowa, where he taught painting and drawing.
      • New Role: Zerbe will take over duties in the fall, succeeding Ture Bengtz, who is being promoted to instructor.

The image provides a snapshot of a historical moment in the arts, featuring both a classical music concert and the recognition of a significant artist in the academic world.

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The image shows a program and a news article from Harvard University related to an event at the Germanic Museum (now known as the Busch-Reisinger Museum).

Program Details:

Event:
Concert at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University

Date and Time:
Wednesday evening, May 26th, at 8:30 P.M.

Program:

  1. Handel:

    • Concerto No. 2, in B flat
      • A tempo ordinario e staccato – Allegro
      • Adagio e staccato
      • Allegro
  2. Bach:

    • Two Chorale Preludes:
      • Christ lag in Todesbanden (Christ lay in death’s bonds)
      • Ich rufe zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I call to You, Lord Jesus Christ)
  3. Bach:

    • Two Fugues:

      • G minor (the "Little" Fugue)
      • G major (the Jig Fugue)
    • E. Power Biggs, Organist

  4. Mozart:

    • Missa Brevis in D (Kochel 194)

Chorus from the Bach Cantata Club:

  • Conductor: Mrs. Langdon Warner
  • Soprano: Miss Margot Warner
  • Contralto: Miss Fay Coolidge
  • Bass: James H. Townsend
  • Organist: Bernard C. Jones

News Article:

Headline:
"Museum Gives Iacocoff's Post to Karl Zerbe"

Summary:
William Germain Dooley announces that Karl Zerbe, a prominent German painter, has been appointed as the Head of the Painting Department at the Museum School.

Karl Zerbe’s Background:

  • Born in Berlin in 1903, trained as a chemical engineer in Munich.
  • Studied painting in Italy, France, and Spain.
  • Moved to the U.S. in 1934 due to political conditions in Germany.
  • Served as the head of the Painting Department at the Boston Museum School from 1937 to 1955.
  • Known for his expressionist style and teaching at various institutions, including the Fogg Art Museum.
  • His works have been exhibited in significant galleries and museums, including the Marie Sterner Galleries in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago.

The article also mentions that Zerbe will continue to teach and focus on his painting, having taken over the position left by Alexander Iacovleff, who passed away. Additionally, Zerbe's work and style are noted for their emotional intensity and individuality.

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or album containing various clippings and a program. The page appears to be related to an event held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University on Wednesday evening, May 26th, at 8:30 P.M., in the year 1957.

Program Details:

  • Concerto No. 2, in B flat

    • A tempo ordinario e staccato
    • Aria
    • Allegro
    • Composed by Handel
  • Two Chorale Preludes:

    • Christe, du Lamm Gottes
    • Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
    • Composed by Bach
  • Two Fugues:

    • The Little Fugue
    • G major (the Jig Fugue)
    • Composed by Bach
  • Missa Brevis in D (Kochel 194)

    • Composed by Mozart
    • E. Power-Biggs, Organist
  • Chorus from the Bach Cantata Club

    • Conductor: Mrs. Langdon Warner
    • Soprano: Mrs. Payson Allen
    • Contralto: Frederick Knubson
    • Tenor: John B. Putnam
    • Bass: Bernard C. Jones
    • Organist: Bernard C. Jones

Newspaper Clippings:

There are three newspaper clippings attached to the page.

  1. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Museum Gives Iacoveeff's Post to Karl Zerbe"
    • Content: Announces that Karl Zerbe, a German-born artist, has been appointed to the head of the Painting Department at the Museum School. Zerbe has been teaching at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts for three years and has had exhibitions in New York, Boston, and other cities.
  2. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Karl Zerbe Named to Museum School"
    • Content: Reports that Karl Zerbe, a prominent painter, has been appointed to the faculty of the Museum School. Zerbe was born in Berlin, studied in Munich, and has had exhibitions in various cities. He has been teaching at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and has won several awards.
  3. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Museum Gives Iacoveeff's Post to Karl Zerbe"
    • Content: Similar to the top right clipping, it discusses Karl Zerbe's appointment to the head of the Painting Department at the Museum School. It mentions his background, exhibitions, and teaching experience.

Additional Notes:

  • There are handwritten annotations on the clippings, such as "Iacoveeff, June 1" and "Cambridge, June 1," indicating the dates and possibly the sources of the clippings.

Overall, the page documents a musical event at the Germanic Museum and highlights the appointment of Karl Zerbe to a significant position at the Museum School.

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This image displays an open book with glued newspaper clippings. On the left page, the top clipping reads "THE GERMANIC MUSEUM Harvard University" and announces an event for "Wednesday evening, May 26th, at 8:30 P.M. 1937." The clipping outlines the program for the event, which includes music by Handel, Bach, and Mozart. Below this is a section titled "CHORUS FROM THE BACH CANTATA CLUB" listing a Conductor, Soprano, Contralto, Tenor, Bass, and Organist with their respective names.

The right page contains another newspaper clipping, with a continuation of an article about an individual named Karl Zerbe, who was appointed to a position at a museum. The date "August, janue 1" is handwritten on a small piece of paper glued to the clipping, suggesting a personal note or reference. The text provides information about Zerbe's background, his artistic interests, and his professional activities, including his move to the United States and his exhibitions in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and other cities.

The condition of the clippings indicates age with some fading and discoloration, and there are remnants where other clippings may have been removed or lost over time. These clippings appear to have been collected and preserved in this book for their personal or historical significance to the owner.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page that contains a program leaflet and two newspaper clippings. The program leaflet is for a concert at The Germanic Museum, Harvard University, which took place on Wednesday evening, May 26th, 1937, at 8:30 PM. The program lists performances of works by Handel, Bach, and Mozart, with specific pieces as well as performers from the Bach Cantata Club including conductor Mrs. Langdon Warner and various vocal soloists.

Adjacent to the program are two newspaper clippings. The first clipping features an article titled "Museum Gives Iacoveeff's Post to Karl Zerbe," which discusses Karl Zerbe, a prominent German painter, being appointed head of the painting department at the Museum School. The article provides details about Zerbe's background, his accomplishments, and his biography, noting his extensive career and future plans at the Museum School.

The second clipping is a continuation of the first article, detailing more about Karl Zerbe's career history and his impact on the art world, with mentions of his work in various galleries and museums. The clippings are marked with handwritten annotations indicating that they were from "Transcript June 1."

The scrapbook page captures a historical record of an event and significant news related to the arts and educational field from 1937.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album containing several paper clippings and a typed program.

  • On the left side, there is a typed program titled "THE GERMANIC MUSEUM, Harvard University," dated Wednesday evening, May 26th, 1937, at 8:30 P.M. The program lists several musical pieces by Handel, Bach, and Mozart, and mentions performers including Mrs. Langdon Warner (Conductor), Miss Margot Warner (Soprano), Mrs. Payson Allen (Contralto), Frederick Knutson (Tenor), James H. Townsend (Bass), and Bernard C. Jones (Organist).

  • On the right side and bottom of the page are newspaper clippings about Karl Zerbe being named to the Museum School. The articles describe Zerbe as a German painter who was appointed head of the painting department at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, mentioning his career and background, including exhibitions and teaching.

  • Both the typewritten program and clippings have some discoloration and brown tape marks, indicating they have aged or been preserved for a long time. Handwritten notes such as "Transcript June 1" appear on the page near the clippings.

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The image shows an open book or program from The Germanic Museum at Harvard University, dated Wednesday evening, May 26th, at 8:30 P.M., 1937. The left page is a concert program detailing a musical event, while the right page contains a news article or announcement.

Left Page: Concert Program

  • Title: Concerto No. 2, in B flat
  • Composer: Handel
  • Movement: Allegro A tempo ordinario e staccato
  • Art: Allegro
  • Additional Pieces:
    • Two Chorale Preludes:
      • Christe, du Lamm Gottes (Bach)
      • Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (Bach)
    • Two Fugues:
      • G minor (the Little Fugue) (Bach)
      • G major (the Jig Fugue) (Bach)
  • Performer: E. Power-Biggs, Organist
  • Piece: Missa Brevis in D (Koechel 104) (Mozart)
  • Chorus: Langdon Bach Cantata Club
    • Conductor: Mrs. Langdon Warner
    • Soprano: Miss Margot Warner
    • Contralto: Mrs. Payson Allen
    • Tenor: Frederick Knutson
    • Bass: James H. Townsend
    • Organist: Bernard C. Jones

Right Page: News Article

  • Headline: "Museum Gives Jacobeff's Post to Karl Zerbe"
  • Subheading: "Young German Becomes Head of Painting Department at the Museum School"
  • Author: William German Dooley
  • Content Summary:
    • Karl Zerbe is introduced as a prominent German painter who has been living in Boston.
    • He was appointed head of the department of painting at the School of Art of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
    • Zerbe, born in Berlin in 1903, studied chemistry and trained as a chemist but later turned to art.
    • He studied in Munich, Frankfurt, and Munich, and his works have been exhibited in major galleries in Boston, New York, and Minneapolis.
    • Zerbe is described as a modern artist with a strong sense of form and color, influenced by French Impressionism and Expressionism.
    • His work is noted for its lyric quality and modern design, with influences from artists like Matisse and Bonnard.
    • The article mentions that Zerbe's appointment is significant for the Museum School, as he will bring a new perspective to the department.

Additional Notes

  • The right page includes a smaller, highlighted section titled "Karl Zerbe Named to Museum School," which appears to be a continuation or excerpt from the main article.
  • There are handwritten notes and markings on both pages, suggesting that this is an archival or reference copy, possibly used for research or personal annotation.

Overall Context

The image captures a historical moment in 1937, showcasing both a musical event at the Germanic Museum and an announcement regarding a significant appointment at the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston. The combination of the concert program and the news article provides insight into the cultural and artistic activities of the time.