Archives Scrapbooks

The document is a report on the activities of the Germanic Museum for the year 1937-38, focusing on exhibitions, library acquisitions, music events, and extension work. Key points include the decision to emphasize research facilities, with only one exhibition held due to limited resources. The library saw significant growth with 117 gifts and 106 purchases, totaling 2,043 items, including photographs and lantern slides. The music program, supported by the Aeolian Skinner Organ Company, featured organ concerts and recitals by notable musicians like Mr. E. Power Biggs. The museum also hosted a concert by the Cologne Trio and continued its outreach with traveling exhibitions and the Cambridge Art Center for Children, which saw over 12,000 visits. The report is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, Curator.

The image displays a page from a report of the Germanic Museum, likely detailing activities and achievements for the year 1937-38.

Exhibitions:
The report suggests that the Germanic Museum should focus more on its research facilities to benefit the university. Only one exhibition was held, titled "The Christmas Theme in German Prints of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries." This exhibition utilized materials generously provided by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and Mr. W. G. Russell Allen.

Library:
The policy of devoting funds to research resulted in substantial growth in the library's collection:

• Books and pamphlets increased by 117 gifts and 106 purchases, bringing the total to 2,043 items.
• Photographs and other reproductions were also added, with 1,187 photographs and 1,142 slides acquired, making the total number of photographs 11,595 and lantern slides 5,742.

Music:
The museum continued its musical programs, aided by the Aeolian Skinner Organ Company, which loaned the organ for an extended period. Organ recitals were held by several renowned organists, including Mr. E. Power Biggs and others, such as André Marchal, Ludwig Theis, Fritz Heitmann, and Ernest White. In November 1938, the Cambridge Music Club performed a concert using the Baroque organ, and a concert by the Cologne Trio was given in the Germanic Music Department.

Extension Work:
The museum continued its traveling exhibitions of German art, showing them at Rutgers University, the University of Alabama, and Pomfret School. Additionally, the museum provided hospitality to the Cambridge Art Center for Children, which saw a successful year with over 800 children visiting.

The report is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, the Curator of the Germanic Museum.

The image shows two pages from a report, specifically pages 2 and 3, of the Germanic Museum, dated from the year 1937-38. Here's a detailed summary:

Page 2: Exhibitions and Library

Exhibitions:

• The report suggests that the Germanic Museum could offer greater service to the University by focusing more on research facilities.
• The exhibition schedule was suspended to prioritize the acquisition of research materials.
• Only one exhibition was held, titled "The Christmas Theme in German Prints of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries." The materials were lent by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and Mr. W. G. Russell Allen of Boston.

Library:

• The policy of devoting museum funds to acquiring research materials led to significant growth in the library.
• The library saw an increase of 117 books, 11 gifts, and 106 purchases, bringing the total number of items to 2,043.
• The acquisition of 1,187 photographs and other reproductions, with 45 by purchase and 1,142 by gift, was noted.
• The lantern slide collection was augmented by 211 slides, bringing the total to 5,742 slides.

Page 3: Music and Extension Work

Music:

• The Aeolian Skinner Organ Company extended the loan of the organ, allowing the museum to continue its musical program.
• Two organ concerts were given for summer school students in 1938, with an attendance of three hundred each.
• Mr. E. Power Biggs, a Boston organist, gave six recitals in January and February, covering the music of Bach and his contemporaries.

Extension Work:

• The museum continued to circulate traveling exhibitions of German art in reproduction, which were shown at Rutgers University, the University of Alabama, and Pomfret School.
• The Cambridge Art Center for Children hosted the museum, achieving a successful year with 12,000 visits from children aged four to sixteen.

The report is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, the curator of the Germanic Museum.

The image displays two pages from a document titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM" dated March 7, 1940, from the Christian Science Monitor. The pages are numbered 2 and 3.

Page 2:

Exhibitions

• The author suggests that the Germanic Museum could better serve the University by focusing on research facilities.
• The museum held only one exhibition during the year 1937-38, titled "The Christmas Theme in German Prints of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries."
• Material for this exhibition was generously lent by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and Mr. W. G. Russell Allen of Boston.

Library

• The museum's policy of using funds for research material has led to significant increases in the library's resources.
• The library has acquired 117 books, 11 pamphlets, and 106 purchases, totaling 2,043 items.
• The library has 1,187 photographs, including 45 purchased and 1,142 gifted.
• The lantern slide collection has increased by 211 slides, totaling 5,742 slides.

Page 3:

Music

• The Aeolian Skinner Organ Company extended the loan of an organ, allowing the museum to continue its musical program.
• Organ concerts were given by Mr. E. Power Biggs for summer school students in 1938, with an attendance of three hundred at each concert.
• In January and February 1939, Mr. Biggs gave a series of six recitals of Bach's music, including works by contemporaries and predecessors, concluding with a concert for organ and small orchestra from the Boston Symphony.
• Additional organ recitals were given by André Marchal, Ludwig Theis, Fritz Heitmann, and Ernest White.
• In November 1938, the Cambridge Music Club held its annual concert in the Germanic Museum, using the Baroque organ for part of the program.
• The Music Department, along with the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, presented a concert featuring the Cologne Trio from Cologne, Germany.

Extension Work

• The museum continued to circulate traveling exhibitions of German art in reproduction, with shows at Rutgers University, the University of Alabama, and Pomfret School.
• The museum provided hospitality to the Cambridge Art Center for Children, which had over twelve thousand visits from children aged four to sixteen during the year.

The document is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, Curator.

The image displays an excerpt from the Christian Science Monitor, dated Thursday, March 7, 1940, detailing activities and reports related to the Germanic Museum, now known as the Busch-Reisinger Museum, associated with Harvard University.

Page 2: Germanic Museum

Exhibitions

• For the year 1937-38, the suggestion was made that the Germanic Museum could better serve the university by focusing more on research.
• The exhibition schedule was nearly entirely suspended to prioritize research.
• Only one exhibition was held during the year: "The Christmas Theme in German Prints of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries." Materials were borrowed from the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and private collectors such as Mr. W. G. Russell Allen.

Library

• The museum's policy emphasized acquiring research materials, significantly increasing the library's collection.
• The library saw a growth of 117 books and pamphlets, totaling 2,043 items.
• Acquisitions included 1,187 photographs and other reproductions, with 1,142 of these photos funded by the Clark Bequest.
• The total number of photographs increased to 11,595.
• The lantern slide collection was augmented by 211 slides, bringing the total to 5,742.

Page 3: Germanic Museum

Music

• The Aeolian Skinner Organ Company extended the loan of an organ, allowing the museum to continue its extensive music program.
• Organ recitals were given by notable organists like Mr. E. Power Biggs, André Marchal, Ludwig Theiss, Fritz Heitmann, and Ernest White.
• The Cambridge Music Club held its annual concert in the museum in November 1938.
• A concert featuring Baroque organ music and performances by the Cologne Trio of Cologne, Germany, was also organized.

Extension Work

• The museum continued circulating traveling exhibitions of German art reproductions, displayed at institutions such as Rutgers University and Pomfret School.
• The museum also offered hospitality to the Cambridge Art Center for Children, which successfully engaged approximately 800 children aged four to sixteen in weekly visits.

Curator

• The curator of the Germanic Museum is identified as Charles L. Kuhn.

The image contains pages from a report about the Germanic Museum, detailing its activities and acquisitions for the year 1937-38. Here is a detailed summary:

Exhibitions

• The report mentions that the Germanic Museum's exhibition schedule was largely suspended to focus on acquiring research materials for the University.
• Only one exhibition was held: "The Christmas Tree in Germany," featuring prints and seventeenth-century Christmas material. This exhibition was generously loaned by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and Mr. W. G. Russell Allen of Boston.

Library

• The Museum's library expanded significantly with the acquisition of 117 books and 106 pamphlets, totaling 2,043 items.
• 1,157 photographs and other reproductions were acquired, 45 by purchase and 1,112 by gift. Most of these were donated by the Curator of Prints and Drawings from the Clark Bequest for research on early Dutch and Flemish painting. The total number of photographs is now 11,695.
• The lantern slide collection increased by 211 slides, bringing the total to 5,742.

Music

• The Museum continued its musical program, thanks to the generosity of the Aeolian Skinner Organ Company.
• Two organ concerts were held for summer school students in 1938, with an attendance of 400.
• In January and February, Mr. E. Power Biggs, a Boston organist, gave a series of four concerts on the works of Bach, his contemporaries, and predecessors.
• Organ concerts were also given by André Marchal (St. Germain des Prés, Paris), Fritz Heitmann (Cathedral, Berlin), and Ernest White (St. Mary the Virgin, New York City).
• In November 1938, the Cambridge Music Club held its annual concert at the Museum, using the Baroque organ.
• A concert with harpsichord, recorder flute, and viola da gamba was given by the Collegium Trio of Cologne, Germany.

Extension Work

• The Museum continued to circulate traveling exhibitions of German art in reproduction to Rutgers University, the University of Alabama, and at Pomfret School.
• The Museum offered hospitality to the Cambridge Art Center for Children, which had a successful year with eight hundred children registered and approximately twelve thousand visits by children aged four to sixteen.

The report is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, Curator.

The image shows a two-page document with text content, appearing to be pages 2 and 3 from a report or informational material, presumably related to a museum, as indicated by the headings "GERMANIC MUSEUM" and "LIBRARY".

On page 2, under the "EXHIBITIONS" section, there's a summary of the Germanic Museum's activities, including an exhibition titled "The Christmas Theme in German Prints of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries," and a discussion of inter-museum collaboration. The "LIBRARY" section discusses resource acquisition and the growth of their collections, including books and photographs.

Page 3 continues with the same aesthetic and layout, discussing music programs under "MUSIC" and "EXTENSION WORK" involving traveling exhibitions and outreach programs, specifically mentioning work done with children at the Cambridge Art Center for Children.

The text on both pages provides detailed information about the activities, acquisitions, and events affiliated with the museum, including references to performances and cooperative efforts with other institutions.

At the bottom of page 3, the name "CHARLES L. KUHN, Curator" is given, suggesting that he may be the author or the person compiling the report. The document has a date handwritten at the top of what appears to be a front page, indicating "Thurs. Mar. 17, 19[40]". However, the last two digits of the year are somewhat obscured and not entirely clear.

The document's style, with its serif font and layout, suggests that it could be from the mid-20th century, and its presentation on off-white paper with apparent fold lines indicates that it might be a physical copy that has been scanned or photographed.

This image displays pages 2 and 3 of a document from the Germanic Museum. It includes several sections detailing various aspects of the museum's activities and exhibitions:

1. Exhibitions:

   • The report mentions that the Germanic Museum could be of greater service to the University by emphasizing research facilities.
   • The exhibition focused on “The Christmas Theme in German Prints of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries” with materials lent by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and Mr. W. G. Russell Allen of Boston.

2. Library:

   • The policy centers on acquiring research material. The Library increased its books and pamphlets collection, detailing specific numbers (1317 new items, 11 gifts, 106 purchases).
   • The Library houses 2,0483 bound volumes.
   • Photographic collection increased with acquisitions through gifts or purchases, supported by the Clark Bequest.
   • Lantern slide collection expanded as well, detailing the total number of items.

3. Music:

   • Thanks to the Aeolian Skinner Organ Company, the museum extended the loan for another year of an organ.
   • The document references concerts by Mr. Power Biggs, with performances of works by Bach.
   • Organ recitals were given by notable musicians including André Marchal, Ludwig Thies, Professor Fritz Heitmann, and Ernest White.
   • The Cambridge Music Club held its annual concert in November 1938, using the Baroque organ.

4. Extension Work:

   • The museum circulated traveling exhibitions of German art at various universities and schools.
   • The museum hosted activities for the Cambridge Art Center for Children, with significant engagement detailed.

The document includes a curator’s name: Charles L. Kuhn. The verso of the pages appears to have newspaper clippings visible through the translucent paper, giving a glimpse into other articles or material in proximity to the pages.

The image shows a page from a document titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM", dated Thurs. Mar. 7, 1940, as indicated at the top of the page. The document appears to be a formal report or newsletter detailing the activities and achievements of the Germanic Museum for the year 1937–38. The page is numbered 2 and 3, suggesting it is part of a multi-page report.

Key Sections and Content:

Exhibitions

• The report discusses the museum's exhibition policy, noting that the Germanic Museum might be of greater service to the university by placing emphasis on research facilities rather than exhibitions.
• In 1937–38, only one exhibition was held: "The Christmas Theme in German Prints of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries."
• The exhibition material was generously lent by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and Mr. W. G. Russell Allen of Boston.

Library

• The library saw significant growth due to the museum's policy of devoting funds to acquiring research materials.
• The library now contains 2,043 items, including:
  • 117 gifts
  • 106 purchases
• 1,187 photographs and other reproductions were acquired, with 45 by gift and 1,142 by purchase. Most were purchased by the curator with funds granted from the Clark Bequest for research on early north European painting.
• The total number of photographs is now 11,595.
• The lantern slide collection was augmented by 211 slides, bringing the total to 5,742.

Music

• The museum continued its extensive musical program, thanks to the generosity of the Aeolian Skinner Organ Company, which extended the loan of the organ for another year.
• Mr. E. Power Biggs, the Boston organist, conducted the program.
• Two organ concerts were held for summer school students in 1938, with an attendance of 300 each concert.
• In January, Mr. Biggs gave a series of six recitals featuring the music of Bach, his contemporaries, and his predecessors. The series concluded with a concert for the Boston Symphony.

Extension Work

• The museum continued its circulation of traveling exhibitions of German art in reproduction, shown at:
  • Rutgers University
  • University of Alabama
  • Pomfret School
• The museum also hosted the Cambridge Art Center for a children's institution program, which was unusually successful, with approximately twelve thousand visits by children aged four to sixteen.

Footer

• The report is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, Curator, indicating his role in overseeing the museum's activities.

Visual Elements:

• The page includes faint, partially visible text and images on the left margin, likely from a scanned or photographed document. These appear to be part of a larger document or newspaper clipping, possibly from the Christian Science Monitor, as indicated by the header at the top of the page.
• The text is typed in a formal, structured format typical of institutional reports or newsletters from the early 20th century.

Summary:

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Germanic Museum's activities in 1937–38, highlighting its focus on exhibitions, library acquisitions, musical programming, and outreach efforts. It reflects the museum's commitment to research, education, and cultural engagement during that period.

The image appears to be a page from a report or publication, likely from the early 20th century. The page contains text and illustrations related to the Germanic Museum, its exhibitions, library, and music programs.

The text on the page discusses the Germanic Museum's activities and achievements during a specific year, possibly 1937-38. It mentions the museum's focus on research and the acquisition of research material, which led to significant increases in the library's collection of books, pamphlets, photographs, and lantern slides.

The page also describes the museum's exhibitions, including a special exhibition on "The Christmas Theme in German Prints of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries." It mentions the use of resources from other museums and institutions to lend materials for this exhibition.

Additionally, the page provides information about the museum's music programs, which were made possible by the generosity of the Aeolian Skinner Organ Company. It mentions organ concerts given by Mr. E. Power Biggs, a Boston organist, and a series of six recitals of Bach's music.

The page also includes illustrations, possibly reproductions of artworks or photographs related to the Germanic Museum's collections and exhibitions. These illustrations appear to be in black and white and are placed on the left side of the page.

Overall, the image represents a historical document that provides insights into the activities and achievements of the Germanic Museum during a specific period, likely the 1930s or early 1940s.