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GERMANIC MUSEUM

EXTENSION WORK

In collaboration with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, the three traveling exhibitions of reproductions were again circulated through the New England States. Illustrating German painting and prints of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Modern Times, these exhibitions were shown at the following institutions: Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire; Glenacres School, Roxbury, Connecticut; Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts; Hillside School, Norwalk, Connecticut; Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Connecticut; Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, Connecticut; Middlesex School, Concord, Massachusetts; Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts; Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire; Pomfret School, Pomfret, Connecticut; Roxbury School, Chesire, Connecticut; University of Maine, Orono, Maine; University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire; Whistler House, Lowell, Massachusetts; Wood Art Gallery, Montpelier, Vermont.

These three exhibitions were so well received that a fourth, German Old Master Drawings, was prepared for circulation in 1937-38.

CHILDREN'S WORK

The Museum, feeling that it can be of service to the community and, through experiments, can add something of value to the field of art education for children, is about to embark on a new project — a class in creative art for children. Since the nature of this undertaking is somewhat removed from the primary purposes of a university museum, an independent corporation entitled the Cambridge Art Center for Children was formed and the work is financed by a special fund contributed by a group of Cambridge citizens. Thanks are due to Mrs. Frederick B. Saunders and Mrs. Charles Whiting for their work in raising this fund. The Art Center will be housed in the Germanic Museum, and a number of the trustees are members of the University. These are as follows: Professor R. D. Feld, Professor Arthur Pope, Professor Robert Ulich, and the curator of the museum.

The Art Center will be open daily after school hours and will be available for all children between the ages of six and eighteen. Under the supervision of an expert instructor, the children will be given an opportunity to do creative and constructive work in many different materials. Records will be kept and a certain amount of sociological case-work will be conducted. The organization will be more concerned with the therapeutic than the artistic value of its activities.

THE STAFF

The Oberlaender Trust generously granted a six-months traveling fellowship to the Secretary of the Museum, Miss Laura Huntsinger, for study in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. During her absence, Miss Josephine Berg was Acting Secretary.

THE GERMANIC MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

The Germanic Museum Association gained twenty new members but, unfortunately, lost eighteen. The total membership is now one hundred six.

THE FUTURE OF THE MUSEUM

For the past seven years, the Museum has conducted new activities and educational experiments. It has held public lectures and concerts, a full and varied schedule of temporary exhibitions; it has brought many unknown aspects of the Fine Arts to the attention of the student body; it has acquired a small but representative collection of original works of art, and has assembled a good working library of books and photographs.

The endowment of the Museum which yields an annual income of about nine thousand five hundred dollars pays for little more than the maintenance of the building and the salaries of its staff. The activities of the institution have depended almost entirely on funds derived from the Germanic Museum Association.

The writer feels that these activities are important and should continue but there is another aspect of the Museum which should be developed. As an institution devoted to Germanic culture, it should be the physical headquarters of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and should offer research opportunities for all fields of Germanic scholarship. The rapid increase in the number of German scholars in this country, it is safe to predict, will stimulate a greater interest in Germanic scholarship than has ever existed in the past. This can clearly be seen in the study of the Fine Arts, the field with which the writer is best acquainted. At the present time almost a dozen

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The image is a page from a document detailing the activities and plans of the Germanic Museum. Here are the key points:

  1. Extension Work:

    • The museum collaborated with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation to present traveling exhibitions of German art from the Middle Ages through Modern Times across various institutions in the New England States. These exhibitions were well-received, leading to a fourth exhibition, "German Old Master Drawings," being prepared for circulation in 1937-38.
  2. Children’s Work:

    • The museum initiated a project called the Cambridge Art Center for Children, aimed at providing art education for children aged six to eighteen. This initiative was supported by a special fund raised by Cambridge citizens and is overseen by university professors such as Professor Robert Ulich.
    • The center is designed to be open daily after school hours and will offer creative and constructive activities under expert supervision.
  3. Staff:

    • The Oberlaender Trust granted a fellowship to Miss Laura Huntsinger, Secretary of the Museum, for a six-month study period in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Miss Josephine Berg was the Acting Secretary during her absence.
  4. Germanic Museum Association:

    • The association had a net gain of twenty new members, bringing the total membership to one hundred six, despite losing eighteen members.
  5. Future of the Museum:

    • Over the past seven years, the museum has conducted numerous public lectures, educational experiments, and temporary exhibitions, focusing on the Fine Arts. It has also acquired a collection of original works and a library of books and photographs.
    • The museum's annual income is substantial, allowing it to maintain buildings and salaries but still dependent on external funds from the Germanic Museum Association.
    • The writer emphasizes the importance of continuing these activities and suggests the museum should expand its role as a physical headquarters for the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, offering research opportunities and stimulating interest in German scholarship.

Overall, the document highlights the museum’s commitment to art education, cultural preservation, and scholarly activities in the Germanic field.

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The image contains two pages from a document related to the Germanic Museum. Here's a detailed summary of each page:

Page 4: Extension Work and Children's Work

Extension Work:

  • The museum collaborated with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation to circulate three traveling exhibitions of reproductions through New England, depicting German paintings and prints from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Modern Times.
  • These exhibitions were displayed at various institutions including:
    • Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire
    • Glenacres School, Roxbury, Connecticut
    • Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts
    • Hillside School, Norwalk, Connecticut
    • Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, Connecticut
    • Middlesex School, Concord, Massachusetts
    • Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
    • Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire
    • Pomfret School, Pomfret, Connecticut
    • Roxbury School, Cheshire, Connecticut
    • University of Maine, Orono, Maine
    • University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
    • Whistler House, Lowell, Massachusetts
    • Wood Art Gallery, Montpelier, Vermont
  • A fourth exhibition, titled "German Old Master Drawings," was prepared for circulation in 1937-38.

Children's Work:

  • The museum decided to contribute to community education by initiating a class in creative art for children.
  • This initiative was supported by the Cambridge Art Center for Children, financed by a special fund raised by Mrs. Frederick B. Saunders and Mrs. Charles Whiting.
  • The Cambridge Art Center will be housed in the Germanic Museum, with trustees including professors and the museum’s curator.
  • The Art Center will operate after school hours and be open to children aged six to eighteen, offering creative and constructive work under expert supervision.

Page 5: The Staff, The Germanic Museum Association, and The Future of the Museum

The Staff:

  • The Oberlaender Trust provided a six-month traveling fellowship to Miss Laura Huntsinger for study in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  • Miss Josephine Berg acted as the Secretary during Miss Huntsinger’s absence.

The Germanic Museum Association:

  • The association gained twenty new members but lost eighteen, bringing the total membership to one hundred six.

The Future of the Museum:

  • Over the past seven years, the museum has expanded its activities and educational experiments, including public lectures, concerts, temporary exhibitions, and the acquisition of a representative collection of original works of art.
  • The museum's endowment provides an annual income of approximately $9,500, which covers maintenance costs and staff salaries.
  • The writer suggests that the museum should become the physical headquarters of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and offer research opportunities in Germanic scholarship.
  • The increase in the number of German scholars is expected to stimulate greater interest in Germanic scholarship, particularly in the study of the Fine Arts.

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The image displays pages 4 and 5 of a document related to the Germanic Museum. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Extension Work (Page 4)

The Germanic Museum collaborated with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation to circulate three traveling exhibitions of reproductions throughout New England. These exhibitions focused on German painting and prints from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Modern Times. The exhibitions were hosted by several institutions, including:

  • Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Glenacre School, Roxbury, Connecticut
  • Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts
  • Hillside School, Norwalk, Connecticut
  • Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Connecticut
  • Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, Connecticut
  • Middlesex School, Concord, Massachusetts
  • Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
  • Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire
  • Pomfret School, Pomfret, Connecticut
  • Roxbury School, Cheshire, Connecticut
  • University of Maine, Orono, Maine
  • University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
  • Whistler House, Lowell, Massachusetts
  • Wood Art Gallery, Montpelier, Vermont

These exhibitions were well-received, prompting the preparation of a fourth exhibition, "German Old Master Drawings," for circulation in 1937-38.

Children’s Work (Page 4)

The Museum initiated a project to offer art education for children, aiming to contribute to the community. This project was an independent endeavor, funded by a special contribution from Cambridge citizens, with Mrs. Frederick B. Saunders and Mrs. Charles Whiting playing key roles in raising the funds. The Cambridge Art Center for Children was established within the Germanic Museum, supervised by a team including Professors R. D. Field, Arthur Pope, and Robert Ulich, and the museum's curator. The center will provide daily after-school art classes for children aged six to eighteen.

The Staff (Page 5)

The Oberlaender Trust generously provided a six-month fellowship to Miss Laura Huntsinger for studies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Miss Josephine Berg acted as the Secretary during Huntsinger's absence.

The Germanic Museum Association (Page 5)

The Germanic Museum Association gained twenty new members, bringing the total membership to one hundred and six, despite losing eighteen members.

The Future of the Museum (Page 5)

Over the past seven years, the museum has engaged in various activities and educational experiments, including public lectures, concerts, temporary exhibitions, and the acquisition of an art collection and library. The museum’s income of approximately nine thousand five hundred dollars annually supports its staff and activities. The writer emphasizes the importance of continuing these activities and suggests that the museum should become the headquarters for the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, offering research opportunities for German scholarship. The writer predicts increased interest in German scholarship, especially in the field of Fine Arts, and expresses confidence in the museum’s future.

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The image displays two pages from an annual report of the Germanic Museum, covering several key areas of activity and future plans.

Page 4: Extension Work and Children's Work

Extension Work

The Germanic Museum, in collaboration with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, organized three traveling exhibitions of reproductions. These exhibitions showcased German painting and prints from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Modern Times. They were circulated throughout the New England states and were displayed at various institutions, including:

  • Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Glenacres School, Roxbury, Connecticut
  • Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Connecticut
  • Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, Connecticut
  • Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire
  • And several other schools, universities, and art galleries across multiple states.

These exhibitions were well-received, leading to the preparation of a fourth exhibition featuring German Old Master Drawings for circulation in 1937-38.

Children's Work

The Museum initiated a program aimed at educating children about art. This effort was supported by the Cambridge Art Center for Children, financed by a special fund from a group of Cambridge citizens. The primary goal was to engage children in creative and constructive art projects. The Art Center, housed in the Germanic Museum, would be available for children aged six to eighteen and would be supervised by expert instructors. The trustees of the Art Center included:

  • Professor R. D. Feild
  • Professor Arthur Pope
  • Professor Robert Ulich

Page 5: The Staff, The Germanic Museum Association, and The Future of the Museum

The Staff

The Oberlaender Trust granted a six-month traveling fellowship to the Museum’s Secretary, Miss Laura Huntsinger, for a study trip in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. During her absence, Miss Josephine Berg served as Acting Secretary.

The Germanic Museum Association

The Germanic Museum Association saw an increase in membership, gaining twenty new members but unfortunately losing eighteen, bringing the total membership to one hundred six.

The Future of the Museum

The Museum had conducted several new activities and educational experiments over the past seven years. These included:

  • Public lectures and concerts
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Varied educational programs focusing on the fine arts

The Museum aimed to expand its collections and enhance its library of books and photographs. The endowment of the Museum provided a modest annual income, which was insufficient to cover the maintenance and salaries, relying heavily on funds from the Germanic Museum Association.

The writer suggested developing another aspect of the Museum to ensure its continued importance. Specifically, they proposed that the Museum should become the primary physical headquarters for the study of Germanic Languages and Literatures, offering significant research opportunities for scholars in these fields. This expansion would stimulate greater interest in Germanic scholarship and support the existing focus on the Fine Arts.

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The image shows two pages from a document related to the Germanic Museum. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Left Page (Page 4):

Extension Work

  • Collaboration with Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation: The museum collaborated to circulate three traveling exhibitions of reproductions throughout the New England States. These exhibitions showcased German painting and prints from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Modern Times.
  • Institutions Involved: The exhibitions were shown at various institutions including the Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester, NH; Hawthorne, Greenwich, CT; Community Center, Greenwich, CT; and several schools and colleges in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
  • Fourth Exhibition: A fourth exhibition, German Old Master Drawings, was prepared for circulation in 1957-58.

Children's Work

  • Community Service: The museum aimed to serve the community, particularly children, by offering creative art classes.
  • Cambridge Art Center for Children: An independent corporation was formed, financed by a special fund from a group of Cambridge citizens. Mrs. Franklin W. Fetter and Mrs. Charles Whiting contributed to raising this fund.
  • Location and Trustees: The Art Center is housed in the Germanic Museum, with trustees including Professor R. D. Feild, Professor Arthur Pope, Professor Robert Ulich, and the museum's curator.
  • Activities: The Art Center will be open daily after school hours and will provide classes for children between six and thirteen years old. The children will engage in creative and constructive art activities under the supervision of an expert instructor.

Right Page (Page 5):

Children's Work (continued)

  • Materials and Records: Various materials will be used, and records will be kept. Sociological case-work will be conducted, focusing more on therapeutic than artistic value.

The Staff

  • Traveling Fellowship: The Oberländer Trust granted a six-month traveling fellowship to the Secretary of the Museum, Miss Laura Hunsinger, for study in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Miss Josephine Berz acted as Secretary during her absence.

The Germanic Museum Association

  • Membership: The association gained twenty new members but lost eighteen, resulting in a total membership of one hundred six.

The Future of the Museum

  • Activities and Achievements: Over the past seven years, the museum has conducted various activities, including lectures, concerts, temporary exhibitions, and acquiring original works of art.
  • Financial Support: The museum receives an annual income of about five thousand dollars, primarily from the Germanic Museum Association, which covers building maintenance and staff salaries.
  • Importance of Activities: The writer emphasizes the importance of the museum's activities and the need for further development.
  • Proposed Development: Suggestions include establishing a Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, offering research opportunities, and stimulating interest in German scholarship and arts.
  • Study of Fine Arts: The writer highlights the need for the study of Fine Arts, a field in which they are well-acquainted, and notes the rapid increase in German scholars in the country.

This summary captures the key points and activities mentioned in the document regarding the Germanic Museum's extension work, children's programs, staff, association, and future plans.

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This image displays two pages from a document or book, with the left page numbered 4 and the right page numbered 5. The header at the top of both pages reads "GERMANIC MUSEUM." The content on both pages is typewritten text and is divided into multiple sections with separate headings.

On the left page, there's a section titled "EXTENSION WORK," which discusses collaboration with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation to organize traveling exhibitions showcasing German art through the New England States. It lists various institutions where exhibitions were shown and details activities such as children's classes related to the museum's work.

On the right page, the sections are "THE STAFF," which mentions a fellowship awarded and names individuals involved with the museum, and "THE FUTURE OF THE MUSEUM," which outlines the museum's activities, undertaken projects, and the importance of sustaining its future.

The text is detailed, formal in tone, and suggests that the document is likely an annual report or informational booklet related to the Germanic Museum, providing an overview of its activities, outreach efforts, and plans for future development. The dates mentioned in the text suggest that this document was produced before 1938.

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This image captures a two-page spread from a book or document titled "Germanic Museum." The left page is numbered 4 and the right page is numbered 5.

The left page discusses:

  1. Extension Work:

    • Collaboration with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation.
    • German painting exhibitions through New England States, highlighting institutions such as Carrier Gallery of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire; Gleneagles School, Roxbury, Connecticut; Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts; among others.
    • A fourth exhibition of German Old Master Drawings circulating in 1937-38.
  2. Children's Work:

    • A new project for art education for children.
    • Formation of the Cambridge Art Center for Children through a fund contributed by Cambridge citizens.
    • Details about the center's leadership and the opportunity provided for children aged six to eighteen.

The right page includes:

  1. The Staff:

    • The Oberlaender Trust's grant for a six-month fellowship.
    • Laura Huntsinger studying in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; Josephine Berg as Acting Secretary in her absence.
  2. The Germanic Museum Association:

    • Increase in membership but also the loss of members, resulting in a total membership of 106.
  3. The Future of the Museum:

    • New activities and experimental education conducted over the past seven years.
    • Acquisition of a small but representative collection of original art, public lectures, exhibitions, and a notable library of books and photographs.
    • The museum’s endowment yielding an annual income.
    • Dependence on funds from the Germanic Museum Association.
    • Suggestions for future development to establish the physical headquarters of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures to foster Germanic scholarship in the country.

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The image shows an open book with text on two pages, numbered 4 and 5. The heading on both pages is "GERMANIC MUSEUM."

On page 4, the text is divided into sections titled "EXTENSION WORK" and "CHILDREN'S WORK." The "EXTENSION WORK" section discusses traveling exhibitions of reproductions related to German painting and prints from various historical periods being circulated through the New England States, listing many institutions involved. It also mentions the preparation of a fourth exhibition on German Old Master Drawings for 1937-38.

The "CHILDREN'S WORK" section explains a new project focused on creative art classes for children between the ages of six and eighteen. It describes the formation of the Cambridge Art Center for Children, supported by a special fund, and mentions key people involved, including professors and curators. It notes that children will have opportunities for creative and constructive work under expert supervision.

Page 5 continues with topics about the museum. It talks about the therapeutic focus of the museum's activities rather than artistic value. It mentions a six-month traveling fellowship granted to Miss Laura Huntsinger for study in Europe, with Miss Josephine Berg acting as secretary in her absence.

It details the Germanic Museum Association's membership changes, noting twenty new members joined but eighteen were lost, bringing the total membership to 106.

Lastly, the section titled "THE FUTURE OF THE MUSEUM" outlines the museum's recent educational activities, public lectures, exhibitions, and acquisitions. It discusses financial aspects, including the museum’s endowment and reliance on association funds. It emphasizes the importance of the museum's role in Germanic scholarship and suggests the museum should become the headquarters for the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, predicting a rise in interest and scholarship in this field.

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The image shows an open book displaying two pages from a document titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM". The left page is numbered 4, and the right page is numbered 5. The content appears to be from a formal report or publication detailing the activities, staff, and future plans of the Germanic Museum.

Left Page (Page 4):

  • Title: "GERMANIC MUSEUM" and "EXTENSION WORK"
  • Content:
    • Discusses collaborations with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation, highlighting three traveling exhibitions of reproductions that were circulated through the New England States.
    • The exhibitions featured painting and prints from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Modern Times, and were displayed at various institutions, including:
      • Carrie Gallery of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire
      • Glencoe School, Roxbury, Connecticut
      • Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts
      • Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Connecticut
      • Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, Connecticut
      • Middlesex School, Concord, Massachusetts
      • Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
      • Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire
      • Pomfret School, Pomfret, Connecticut
      • Roxbury School, Cheshire, Connecticut
      • Pomfret Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire
      • University of Maine, Orono, Maine
      • University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
      • Whistler House, Lowell, Massachusetts
      • Wood Art Gallery, Montpelier, Vermont
    • The exhibitions were so successful that a fourth exhibition, titled "German Old Master Drawings," was prepared for circulation in 1937–38.
    • Children’s Work: The museum initiated a project to serve the community through art education for children. A new organization called the Cambridge Art Center for Children was formed, funded by a special fund contributed by Cambridge citizens. The center was housed in the Germanic Museum and supervised by university professors, including Robert Ulch, R. D. Feld, Professor Arthur Pope, and Professor Felix Professor. The center was open daily after school hours and aimed to provide creative and constructive work for children aged six to eighteen under expert supervision.

Right Page (Page 5):

  • Title: "GERMANIC MUSEUM"
  • Subsections:
    1. THE STAFF:
      • Mentions the Oberlander Trust, which granted a six-month traveling fellowship to Miss Laura Hunter for study in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. During her absence, Miss Josephine Berg served as Acting Secretary.
    2. THE GERMANIC MUSEUM ASSOCIATION:
      • Notes that the Germanic Museum Association gained twenty new members but lost eighteen, resulting in a total membership of one hundred six.
    3. THE FUTURE OF THE MUSEUM:
      • Highlights recent activities, including:
        • New activities and educational experiments
        • Public lectures and concerts
        • A full and varied schedule of temporary exhibitions
        • A collection of original works of art
        • An assembled representative collection of body arts
      • The museum’s endowment provides an annual income of about nine thousand five hundred dollars, which covers salaries for its staff.
      • The writer emphasizes the importance of continuing current activities and developing new ones. The museum is described as an institution devoted to Germanic culture, and it should serve as the physical headquarters for the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, offering research opportunities for scholars in German scholarship.
      • The text notes the rapid increase in the number of Germanic scholars in the country and predicts a growing interest in Germanic culture, particularly in the study of Fine Arts.

Visual Observations:

  • The pages are clean and well-preserved, suggesting they are from an archival or historical document.
  • The text is typed in a formal, serif font, consistent with early to mid-20th-century printing styles.
  • The layout is structured with clear headings and subheadings, indicating an organized and professional report.

Overall Impression:

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Germanic Museum’s extension work, staff activities, membership status, and future plans. It emphasizes the museum’s role in promoting Germanic culture, education, and scholarship, as well as its efforts to engage with the community through exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs for children. The tone is formal and informative, reflecting the museum’s institutional nature and its commitment to cultural preservation and education.