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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or album, which contains several newspaper clippings and an invitation card. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Invitation Card:

   • The card is an invitation from the "Members of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures" and "The Staff of the Germanic Museum."
   • It cordially invites the recipient to tea to meet Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur on the occasion of the opening of the Faber du Faur Library at the Germanic Museum.
   • The event is scheduled for Monday, February 5th, from four until six o'clock.
   • The card is marked "R.S.V.P." at the bottom.

2. Newspaper Clippings:

   • Boston Globe (Feb 4, 1946):

     • Headline: "Harvard Tea to Honor Donor of German Books."
     • The article discusses Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur, who donated his collection of German literature to Harvard.
     • The tea is to be held in the Germanic Museum on the opening of the library in his honor.
     • The new library contains 7,000 volumes, including books from the 15th through 19th centuries.
     • Dr. and Mrs. von Faber du Faur will be present, and the tea will be hosted by Mrs. George H. Chase.

   • New York Herald Tribune (Feb 4, 1946):

     • Headline: "Harvard Gets Library of German Literature."
     • The article reports that Harvard has received a collection of 7,000 volumes of German literature from Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur.
     • The collection includes books from the 15th through 19th centuries.
     • The library is named the Faber du Faur Library and is housed in the Germanic Museum.
     • The opening will be celebrated with a tea in honor of Dr. and Mrs. von Faber du Faur.

The scrapbook page appears to be a commemorative collection of items related to the opening of the Faber du Faur Library at Harvard, highlighting the donation and the event held in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur.

The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping book or a collection of newspaper clippings. The page is open to a section containing invitations and news articles related to an event at Harvard University.

1. Invitation:

   • At the top center, there is an invitation card from the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the staff of the Germanic Museum. It invites Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur to a tea meeting on the occasion of the opening of the Faber du Faur Library at the Germanic Museum on Monday, February the Fifth, from four until six o'clock. The invitation is marked "R.S.V.P."

2. News Clippings:

   • Left Clipping (Boston Globe, Feb. 4, 1940):

     • The headline reads "Harvard Tea to Honor Donor of German Books." It mentions Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur, a donor who has contributed 7,000 volumes of German literature to the Harvard collection. The event is to honor Faber du Faur's donation at a tea meeting on February 5th.

   • Right Clipping (New York Herald Tribune, Feb. 4, 1940):

     • The headline reads "Harvard Gets Library of German Literature." This article describes the donation of Faber du Faur’s extensive collection of 7,000 volumes to Harvard University, which is now housed at the Harvard Germanic Museum. The article highlights the significance of this collection and its scholarly value.

The overall context of the clippings highlights the significant donation and the celebration of the opening of a specialized library at Harvard University dedicated to German literature.

The image shows an open scrapbook page with various clippings and documents related to an event. The central focus is an invitation from the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Staff of the Germanic Museum, cordially inviting guests to tea to meet Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur on the occasion of the opening of the Faber du Faur Library at the Germanic Museum on Monday, February 5th, from four until six o'clock. The invitation requests RSVP.

Below the invitation, there are two newspaper clippings. The clipping on the left, from the Boston Globe dated February 4, 1940, announces a Harvard tea to honor the donor of German books, Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur, and mentions the significant collection of 7000 volumes being lent to Harvard. It also notes the presence of the Fabers at the event and other attendees, including Mrs. Henry Lee Higginson, Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, and Mrs. Carl V. V. Victor.

The clipping on the right, from the New York Herald Tribune dated February 4, 1940, reports that Harvard has received the Faber du Faur Library, comprising 7000 volumes of German literature, for a ten-year period. The collection, valued at $250,000, includes works from the 15th to the 19th centuries and is housed in the Germanic Museum. The article highlights Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur's background and the significance of the collection for the study of German literature in the United States.

The image shows an invitation and two newspaper clippings.

Invitation:

The invitation is from the members of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the staff of the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. It cordially invites guests to a tea meeting with Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur. The event marks the opening of the Faber du Faur Library and is scheduled for Monday, February 5th, from four until six o'clock at the Germanic Museum.

Newspaper Clippings:

1. Boston Globe, February 4, 1946:
   The headline reads "Harvard Tea to Honor Donor of German Books." The article explains that Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur, curator of the Germanic Museum at Harvard, will be honored at a tea. The event celebrates the donation of his private library, which includes 7,000 volumes, to Harvard. This library is noted as one of the most important private collections of German literature in America. Dr. von Faber du Faur recently returned from Italy to oversee the cataloging of the collection. The article lists prominent attendees, including Mrs. Einar Jensen, Mrs. Robert Franzblau, Mrs. Karl Vietor, and others.

2. New York Herald Tribune, February 4, 1946:
   The headline reads "Harvard Gets Library of 7,000 Volumes in Collection." This article also discusses the acquisition of the Faber du Faur library, comprising 7,000 volumes, by Harvard University. Dr. von Faber du Faur, a refugee from Nazi Germany, is noted for bringing this extensive collection with him. The library includes significant works from the 16th century to the Romanticism period, including editions of Goethe's works and a Bible printed by Gutenberg. The collection is considered a special gallery of German literature and will be made available to students of Germanic literature and history. The article mentions that the library will be formally opened at a tea hosted by the Germanic Museum.

The image shows an open book with pages containing historical newspaper clippings and an invitation card related to the opening of the Faber du Faur Library at Harvard University.

1. Invitation Card:

   • The card is written in a formal and elegant script.
   • It is addressed to "The Members of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and The Staff of the Germanic Museum."
   • The invitation is from Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur for a tea to meet on the occasion of the opening of the Faber du Faur Library.
   • The event is scheduled for Monday, February 5th, from four until six o'clock at the Germanic Museum.
   • The invitation includes the notation "R.S.V.P."

2. Newspaper Clippings:

   • Two newspaper clippings are visible, both dated February 4, 1940.

   a. Boston Globe:

   • The headline reads "Harvard Tea to Honor Donor of German Books."
   • The article explains that Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur, a collector of German literature, is being honored by Harvard and the Germanic Museum.
   • The new library, containing 7,000 volumes, is named in his honor and will be housed in the Germanic Museum.
   • The library includes books from the 15th to the 19th centuries and was lent by Faber du Faur.
   • The event will feature Faber du Faur and other notable guests, including Mrs. Edith Faber du Faur, Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Francke, and others.

   b. New York Herald Tribune:

   • The headline reads "Harvard Gets Library Of German Literature."
   • The article mentions that Harvard University has received a collection of 7,000 volumes of German literature from Faber du Faur.
   • The library includes works from the 15th to the 19th centuries and is noted for its completeness and scholarly value.
   • Faber du Faur, an Italian-born scholar, has lived in Cambridge since 1934.
   • The library will be housed in the Germanic Museum and will be available for scholarly research.

The book appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of memorabilia related to this significant event in the history of Harvard University's Germanic studies.

The image shows an open book with several pages containing historical news clippings and a formal invitation.

1. Formal Invitation:

   • The top portion of the image features a formal invitation to an event.
   • The invitation is from the "Members of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures" and "The Staff of the Germanic Museum," inviting guests to tea to meet Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur.
   • The event is on the occasion of the opening of the Faber du Faur Library at the Germanic Museum, scheduled for Monday, February the Fifth, from four until six o'clock.
   • The invitation includes an RSVP note.

2. News Clippings:

   • Boston Globe, February 4, 1940:

     • The headline reads "Harvard Tea to Honor Donor of German Books."
     • The article describes Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur's significant donation of 7,000 volumes of German literature to Harvard, which includes rare 18th and 19th-century works.
     • The event is a tea hosted by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Germanic Museum to honor Dr. du Faur.
     • The article mentions notable attendees, including Mrs. Faber du Faur, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Victor, and others from Cambridge.

   • New York Herald Tribune, February 4, 1940:

     • The headline reads "Harvard Gets Library of German Literature."
     • The article discusses the donation of the Faber du Faur Library, which includes 7,000 volumes.
     • It mentions that the library will be a significant addition to the Harvard University's Germanic literature collection.
     • The article highlights the historical importance and the scope of the donation, which covers a range of German literature from the 17th to the 20th century.
     • It also notes the significance of the collection for research and study, especially in the context of German literature and art.

The book appears to be an archive or scrapbook, preserving these historical documents and news articles.

The image shows an open book or a scrapbook with two pages visible. The left page contains a single, centered insert. The right page contains two articles clipped from newspapers and affixed side by side.

The insert on the left page is an invitation with the following text:

"The Members
of the
Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures
and
The Staff of the Germanic Museum
cordially invite you to Tea to Meet
Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur
on the Occasion of the Opening of the
Faber du Faur Library
at the
Germanic Museum, Monday, February the Fifth
from four until six o'clock
R.S.V.P."

Below this invitation are page marker tabs or perhaps a decorative border.

The right page has two newspaper clippings:

1. The clipping on the left is from "Boston Globe - Feb. 4. 1940" and headlines "'Harvard Tea to Honor Donor of German Books." The article seems to discuss Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur donating his private collection to Harvard, and a tea that is to be held to honor him.

2. The clipping on the right is from "New York Herald Tribune - Feb.4.1940" with the headline "Harvard Gets Library Of German Literature." This article outlines the significance of Dr. Faber du Faur's donation, mentioning it includes 7,000 volumes and provides further details on the collection.

Both clippings appear to be discussing the same event related to the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur and the donation of his library to Harvard, and this book or scrapbook seems to be a record of that event.

The image depicts a page from a scrapbook that includes an invitation and two newspaper clippings regarding the celebration of the Faber du Faur Library's opening at Harvard's Germanic Museum.

The invitation, positioned at the top, reads:

"The Members of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and The Staff of the Germanic Museum cordially invite you to Tea to Meet Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur on the Occasion of the Opening of the Faber du Faur Library at the Germanic Museum, Monday, February the Fifth from four until six o'clock."

Below the invitation are two newspaper clippings.

The clipping on the left is from the Boston Globe dated February 4, 1940, titled "Harvard Tea to Honor Donor of German Books." It talks about Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur's donation to the Harvard Germanic Museum, describing the collection of German literature being lent and the planned tea to honor Dr. and Mrs. Faber du Faur.

The clipping on the right is from the New York Herald Tribune, also dated February 4, 1940, titled "Harvard Gets Library of German Literature." This article mentions the loan of 7,000 volumes from Dr. Faber du Faur's collection to Harvard University, highlighting the significant contribution to the study of German literature and detailing some specific items in the collection.

The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with three items affixed to it. At the top center, there is an invitation printed on white paper. The text of the invitation reads:

"The Members of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and The Staff of the Germanic Museum cordially Invite you to Tea to Meet Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur on the Occasion of the Opening of the Faber du Faur Library at the Germanic Museum, Monday, February the Fifth from four until six o’clock. R.S.V.P."

Below the invitation are two newspaper clippings, each with a handwritten date and source above them:

1. On the left side, clipped from the Boston Globe dated February 4, 1940, titled "Harvard Tea to Honor Donor of German Books." The article mentions Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur lending his private collection of German literature to Harvard and the upcoming tea event.

2. On the right side, clipped from the New York Herald-Tribune dated February 4, 1940, titled "Harvard Gets Library of German Literature." This article describes Harvard receiving on loan 7,000 volumes of German literature from Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur and provides details about the collection and its significance.

The page shows some browning or fading around the edges where the papers are attached, indicative of age. The overall presentation suggests a documentation of the event surrounding the donation and opening of the Faber du Faur Library at Harvard.

The image shows an open book with a white invitation card placed in the middle of the pages. The card reads "The Members of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and The Staff of the Germanic Museum cordially invite you to tea to meet Dr. and Mrs. Curt von Faber du Faur on the occasion of the opening of the Faber du Faur Library at the Germanic Museum, Monday, February Fifth from four until six o'clock." The book is open to a page with a heading "Boston Globe, Feb. 4, 1940" and a headline "Harvard Tea to Honor Donor of German Books." The text below the headline reads "Dr. Curt von Faber du Faur, who has loaned his private collection of German literature to Harvard, and Mrs. von Faber du Faur will be honored at a tea Monday afternoon at the Harvard Germanic Museum." The book also contains other pages with text and images.