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The document is a report on the Germanic Museum, focusing on its future and recent activities. Key points include the suggestion for the museum to become a research institute due to political events in Europe, aiming to house the Department of Germanic Literatures and Languages and provide research facilities. The report also details new acquisitions such as sculptures, drawings, prints, and decorative art, with specific gifts from various donors like Mrs. Kuno Francke and Professor Karl Victor. Additionally, it lists objects lent to the museum by several individuals, including German woodcuts, prints, drawings, statues, and other art pieces. The document is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, Curator, and includes an appendix with detailed listings of the items and lenders.

The image displays a page from a report on the German Museum. The page is divided into two main sections:

1. Main Content (Left Side):

   • The section titled "The Future of the Museum" discusses the financial and operational aspects of the museum.
   • It mentions that the museum's financial situation improved due to a generous donation from Mrs. Kuno Francke, which led to an increase in total receipts of the Association compared to previous years.
   • The curator, Charles L. Kuhn, suggests that the German Museum should evolve into a research institute to better support the university and country by offering advanced research facilities in Germanic literatures and languages, and to attract students and scholars across various fields of Germanic studies.

2. Appendices (Right Side):

   • The page includes two appendices from the report on acquisitions and objects lent to the museum.

   Appendix I:

   • New Acquisitions:
     • Sculptures: Busts of Adolphus Busche and Lilly Anheuser Busche by J. Boese, gifted by Mr. L. Busch Faust.
     • Drawings: Includes works by Hermann Lismann, Professor Karl Vistor, Lewis W. Rubenstein, and Miss Laura Huntington.
     • Prints: Various woodcuts and engravings from different artists, including H. S. Beham, Daniel Chodowiecki, and others, spanning from the 15th to 19th centuries.
     • Wooden illustrations and lithographs by notable artists such as Ernst Barlach and Ludwig Richter, with gifts from individuals like Mrs. Kuno Francke and Miss Naomi Jackson.
     • Decorative Art: Swedish peasant wood carvings from Dr. John S. Tschacher.

   Appendix II:

   • Objects Lent to the Museum:
     • Detailed listing of various artworks lent by different individuals and entities:
       • Mr. W. G. Russell Allen: German woodcuts and prints.
       • Buchholz Gallery: Drawings and statues by artists such as Barlach, Kolbe, and Lehmbruck.
       • Miss Blanche A. Byerley: Danish silver pieces.
       • Mr. Thomas Corinth: Watercolors and drawings by Lovis Corinth.
       • Professor Ernest T. DeWald: Statues by Marcks.
       • Miss Florence Dustin: Silver altar cross by George E. Germer.
       • Mrs. Robert Eiseman: Drawing by Grossz.

The overall context highlights the museum’s efforts to expand its resources and facilities to better serve its research and educational missions.

The image displays pages from a document related to the Germanic Museum. Here's a detailed summary:

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Title: GERMANIC MUSEUM

Content:

• Financial Situation: The financial situation of the country is noted, with a significant gift of One Thousand Dollars from Mrs. Kuno Francke, leading to increased receipts compared to previous years.
• Future of the Museum: The curator, Charles L. Kuhn, suggests that the Germanic Museum should become a research institute instead of remaining merely a museum of art. This would better serve the university and the country. The museum should focus on housing the Department of Germanic Literatures and Languages and offering advanced research facilities for students and scholars in Germanic studies.
• Significant Events: The curator notes that political events in Europe have made the need for such a research institute even more apparent.

Page 5:

Title: Appendices to the Report on The Germanic Museum

Appendix I: New Acquisitions

• Sculptures:
  • Busts of Adolphus Busch and Lilly Anheuser Busch by J. Boese, gift of Mr. L. Busch Faust.
• Drawings:
  • Crouching Nude by Hermann Lisman, gift of Professor Karl Vistor.
  • Study of a Hand by Lewis W. Rubenstein, gift of Miss Laura Hunting.
• Prints:
  • One anonymous fifteenth-century German woodcut, four anonymous fifteenth-century German woodcuts.
  • Sixteen book illustrations by Daniel Chodowiecki, one woodcut by Lucas Cranach, three engravings by Georg Pencz.
  • Eight woodcut illustrations by Ludwig Richter, gift of Mrs. Kuno Francke.
  • One lithograph by Ernst Barlach, gift of Miss Naomi Jackson.
• Decorative Art:
  • Swedish Peasant wood carving, gift of Dr. John S. Thacher.

Appendix II: Objects Lent to the Museum

• Mr. W. G. Russell Allen:
  • Various prints and woodcuts by artists such as Aldorfer, Beham, Baldung, and others.
• Buechholz Gallery:
  • Various drawings and statues by artists such as Barlach, Kolbe, and others.
• Miss Blanche A. Byerley:
  • Seventy-five pieces of Danish silver by Georg Jensen.
• Mr. Thomas Corinth:
  • Two watercolors, one drawing, eighteen oils, and sixteen prints by Lovis Corinth.
• Professor Ernest T. DeWald:
  • One statue by Marks.
• Miss Florence Dustin:
  • Silver altar cross by George E. Germer.
• Mrs. Robert Eiseman:
  • Drawing by Gross.

Each appendix provides detailed information on the specific acquisitions and loans to the Germanic Museum.

The image shows two pages from a document related to the Germanic Museum.

Left Page:

• The text is discussing the financial situation of the museum and its future.
• The financial situation is attributed to the generosity of a gift from Mrs. Kuno Francke, which has significantly increased the museum's receipts.
• The document mentions that the museum should evolve into a research institute to better serve the University and the country.
• The museum aims to house the Department of Germanic Literatures and Languages and provide research facilities for advanced students and scholars in all fields of Germanic studies.
• The text is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, Curator.

Right Page:

• This page is titled "Appendixes to the Report on The Germanic Museum."

• Appendix I: New Acquisitions

  • Sculpture:
    • Busts of Adolphus Busch and Lilly Anheuser Busch by J. Boese, a gift from Mr. I. L. Busch Faust.
  • Drawings:
    • Crouching Nude by Hermann Lismann, a gift from Professor Karl Vistor.
    • Study of a Hand by Lewis W. Rubenstein, a gift from Miss Laura Huntington.
  • Prints:
    • Various prints from the fifteenth century German woodcuts, including works by anonymous artists, H. S. Beham, Daniel Chodowiecki, Lucas Cranach, Georg Pencz, Ludwig Richter, Ernst Barlach, and others.
  • Decorative Art:
    • Swedish Peasant wood carving, a gift from Dr. John S. Tscharner.

• Appendix II: Objects Lent to the Museum

  • A detailed list of objects lent by various individuals:
    • Mr. W. G. Russell Allen lent several anonymous German woodcuts, prints by various artists including Altdorfer, Baldung, Beham, and others.
    • Buchholz Gallery lent six drawings and four statues by Barlach, prints and statues by Kolbe, Lehmann-Bruck, and others.
    • Miss Blanche A. Byerley lent seventy-five pieces of Danish silver by Georg Jensen.
    • Mr. Thomas Corinth lent two watercolors, one drawing, eighteen oils, and sixteen prints by Lovis Corinth.
    • Professor Ernest T. DeWald lent one statue by Marcks.
    • Miss Florence Dustin lent a silver altar cross by George E. Germer.
    • Mrs. Robert Eiseman lent a drawing by Grosz.

The document appears to be a formal report detailing the acquisitions and loans related to the Germanic Museum.

The image contains two pages from a report on the Germanic Museum.

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Title: Germanic Museum

Financial Situation:
The financial situation of the museum improved due to a generous gift of one thousand dollars from Mrs. Kuno Francke. Consequently, the total receipts of the Association were significantly higher than in previous years.

The Future of the Museum:
In the report for the year 1936-37, Charles L. Kuhn, the Curator, suggested that the Germanic Museum could better serve the University and the country by evolving into a research institute focused on art. He argued that recent political events in Europe highlighted the need for such an institution.

Kuhn envisioned the Museum housing a Department of Germanic Literatures and Languages and offering advanced research facilities for students and scholars in all fields of Germanic studies. This direction is the current goal of the Museum's policy.

Signature:
The section is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, Curator.

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Title: Germanic Museum
Subtitle: Appendices to the Report on The Germanic Museum

Appendix I: New Acquisitions

The new acquisitions include:

• Sculpture: Busts of Adolph Busch and Lilly Anheuser Busch by J. Boese, a gift from Mr. L. Busch Faust.
• Drawings: A Crouching Nude by Hermann Lismann, a gift from Professor Karl Viëtor; a study of a hand by Lewis W. Rubenstein, a gift from Miss Laura Huntington.
• Prints: One anonymous fifteenth-century German woodcut; four anonymous eighteenth-century German woodcuts; two engravings by H. S. Beham; one woodcut by Lucas Cranach; one print by Daniel Chodowiecki; eight engravings by Georg Pencz; and several other prints by various artists such as Ludwig Richter, Ernst Barlach, and others.
• Decorative Art: Swedish peasant wood carving, a gift from Dr. John S. Thacher.

Appendix II: Objects Lent to the Museum

Loans to the museum include:

• Mr. W. G. Russell Allen: Five anonymous fifteenth-century German woodcuts; fifty-eight prints by various artists including Aldorfer, Baldung, Beham, Cranach, Dürer, and others.
• Buhls Gallery: Eight prints and five statues by Lehmbruck; seven statues and five prints by Marcks; various other works by artists like Kolbe, Scheibe, and Sintenis.
• Miss Blanche A. Byerley: Seventy-five pieces of Danish silver.
• Mr. Thomas Corinth: Two watercolors, one drawing, and sixteen oils.
• Various other contributors such as Mrs. L. A. Corning, Professor Ernest D. Tutuwan, and Miss Florence D. Lowenstein also lent artworks to the museum.

The image shows two pages from a report on the Germanic Museum. The left page (page 4) contains a section titled "The Future of the Museum," written by Charles L. Kuhn, the Curator. This section discusses the potential for the Germanic Museum to benefit the university and the country by becoming a research institute rather than just a museum of art. It suggests that recent political events in Europe have made this need more apparent. The museum is proposed to house the Department of Germanic Literatures and Languages and offer research facilities for advanced students and scholars in all fields of Germanic studies. The policy of the museum is aimed toward this goal.

The right page (page 5) contains appendices to the report. Appendix I lists new acquisitions, including:

• Sculpture: Busts of Adolphus Busch and Lilly Anheuser Busch by J. Boese, gift of Mr. L. Busch Faust.
• Drawings: Various drawings and prints by different artists, including gifts from Hermann Lismann, Professor Karl Vierneisel, Lewis W. Rubenstein, Miss Laura Huntington, and others.
• Prints: Anonymous fifteenth-century German woodcuts, four anonymous prints, and other prints by various artists, including gifts from Mrs. Kuno Francke, Miss Naomi Jackson, and Dr. John S. Thacher.
• Decorative Art: Swedish Peasant wood carving, gift of Dr. John S. Thacher.

Appendix II lists objects lent to the museum, including numerous prints and drawings by various artists, statues, and pieces of Danish silver. The lenders include Mr. W. G. Russell Allen, Miss Blanche A. Byerley, Mr. Thomas Goetzl, Professor Ernest T. DeWald, Miss Florence Dastin, and Mrs. Robert Rathbone.

The image displays two pages of a document or book likely related to the contents or reports of a museum called the Germanic Museum. The left page is numbered 4 and contains text under the heading "The Future of the Museum." It discusses the museum’s financial situation, a donation received, the proposed shift in focus for the museum toward research and scholarship, and mentions political events in Europe as a reason for this shift. The text concludes with a signature from Charles L. Kuhn, Curator.

The right page is numbered 5 and appears to be the beginning of a section titled "Appendices to the Report on The Germanic Museum." It includes "Appendix I," which lists new acquisitions in categories such as sculpture, drawings, history study, prints, and decorative art. "Appendix II" is also partially shown at the bottom of the page and lists several prints and art pieces followed by information about the origins.

The content suggests that it might be an annual report or a detailed document showcasing the acquisitions, policy shifts, and financial standing of the museum during a specific period. The language and presentation suggest that it is a formal document intended for official use, possibly by museum patrons, scholars, or those with an interest in the museum's collections and academic contributions.

The image shows two pages of a report concerning the Germanic Museum.

The left-hand page (page 4) includes a section titled "The Future of the Museum," where Charles L. Kuhn, the Curator, discusses the suggestion made in his report for the year 1936-37. Kuhn proposed that the Museum should transform into a research institute to better serve the University and the country. He emphasizes the importance of the Museum housing the Department of Germanic Literatures and Languages and providing research facilities for advanced students and scholars. He notes that political events in Europe have made the need for such an institute even more apparent.

The right-hand page (page 5) is headed "Appendixes to the Report on The Germanic Museum." It includes two appendixes:

• Appendix I, "New Acquisitions," lists new sculptures, drawings, prints, and pieces of decorative art donated to the Museum. These include contributions from notable individuals such as Herman Linnant, Mrs. Kuno Francke, Lewis W. Rubenstein, and Dr. John S. Thacher.
• Appendix II, "Objects Lent to the Museum," details various artworks and objects lent by multiple contributors, including W. G. Russell Allen, Busch-Reisinger Museum, Miss Dana Lee, Mrs. Florence DeWitt, Mrs. Robert Eiseman, and others. This appendix includes examples like German woodcuts, prints, watercolors, miniatures, drawings, altar crosses, and carvings.

Both pages are part of a comprehensive report on the activities and acquisitions of the Germanic Museum during the specified period.

The image shows two pages from a book or report related to the Germanic Museum. The left page, numbered 4, includes a section titled "THE FUTURE OF THE MUSEUM," authored by Charles L. Kuhn, Curator. This section discusses the suggestion made in 1936-37 that the Germanic Museum could better serve the University and the country by becoming a research institute instead of just a museum of art, emphasizing the need for advanced research facilities in Germanic studies.

The right page, numbered 5, is titled "Appendixes to the Report on The Germanic Museum" and contains two appendices. Appendix I lists "New Acquisitions," including sculptures, drawings, prints, and decorative art with specific donors and artists named. Appendix II, titled "Objects Lent to the Museum," lists various contributors who lent artworks, prints, statues, and drawings to the museum, including Mr. W. G. Russell Allen, the Buchholz Gallery, Miss Blanche A. Byerley, Mr. Thomas Corinth, Professor Ernest T. DeWald, Miss Florence Dustin, and Mrs. Robert Eiseman. The items mentioned span a range of artistic media and historical periods.

The image is a two-page spread from a book or report titled "Appendixes to the Report on The Germanic Museum." The left page features the text "The Future of the Museum" and discusses the potential transformation of the Germanic Museum into a research institute. It mentions the financial support from Mrs. Kumo Francke and the increasing importance of political events in Europe. The right page contains two appendices. Appendix I lists new acquisitions, including sculptures, drawings, prints, and decorative art. Appendix II lists objects lent to the museum, including prints, drawings, and sculptures from various donors. The text is formal and informative, providing details about the museum's acquisitions and the contributions of its benefactors.