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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1937-1941

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The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The left page contains several newspaper clippings and handwritten notes, while the right page features a formal program for an organ recital.

Here is a detailed summary of each page:

Left Page:

The left page is titled "Monday, Nov. 11, 1940" at the top. It includes the following clippings and notes:

  1. Clipping: "Organ Recital at Germanic"

    • The Germanic Museum of Harvard University will host an organ recital on Tuesday, November 26, at 8:15 P.M. by Ernest White, organist of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York. The recital will feature works by Bach, Handel, Cesar Franck, and other composers. Admission is free.
  2. Clipping: "Germanic Museum's 4th Music Season"

    • The Germanic Museum will open its fourth season of organ recitals on Tuesday, November 26, at 8:15 P.M. with a recital by Ernest White. The program includes works by Bach, Handel, and Cesar Franck. The recital is free and open to the public.
  3. Handwritten Note (Sun. Nov. 17, 1940)

    • A note mentioning "Ernest White, famous New York organist, will play at the Germanic Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 8:15. Program includes works by Bach, Handel, and others."

Right Page:

The right page is titled "Sun. Nov. 17, 1940" at the top. It contains the formal program for the organ recital.

Program: "GERMANIC MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY ORGAN RECITAL by Ernest White, Organist at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York, Tuesday, November 26, at 8:15 P.M., 1940"

PROGRAMME:

  1. Prelude and Fugue in E - Vincentius Lubeck (1654-1740)
  2. Aria Pastorale - Valentin Rathgeber (1682-1750)
  3. Adagio - Hector Josif Fiorillo (1699-1738)
  4. Aria con Variazioni - Giovanni Battista Martini (1706-1784)
  5. Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in D minor - Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
  6. Prelude, Fugue and Variation - Cesar Franck (1822-1890)
  7. Organ Solo (Concerto III) - Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
  8. Flute Solo - Thomas Arne
  9. Andante Pastorale - Thomas Adams (1785-1858)
  10. Tune for Flutes - John Stanley (1712-1786)
  11. Galliard - Peter Philips (1560-1628)
  12. Allegro moderato (Concerto IV) - G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
  13. Choral-Vorspiel - J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
  14. Aus der Tiefe rufe ich - J. S. Bach
  15. Fantasia and Fugue in G minor - J. S. Bach

The program notes that the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is located in the Germanic Museum. The next recital is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, at 8:00 P.M., featuring a program of music for the Christmas season by W. Judson Rand, Jr.

This page provides a detailed view of the event, including the date, time, location, and the complete list of musical pieces that will be performed, along with their composers.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a periodical, specifically from the Harvard Crimson dated November 14, 1940. It contains several articles related to music recitals and events at Harvard University’s German Museum.

  1. Top Left Article (Monitor, Nov. 14, 1940):

    • This article announces an organ recital at the German Museum of Harvard University on November 26, 1940. The recital will be performed by Ernest White, an organist at St. Mary’s Church in New York City. The recital includes pieces from the 17th to the 19th century, such as Bach, Handel, and César Franck.
  2. Top Right Boxed Article (German Church Leaflet, Nov. 22, 1940):

    • This boxed article mentions that an organ recital will be held in the German Museum of Harvard on November 26 at 8:15 PM. The recital will be by Ernest White, who is noted for his dedication to the organ music of the German Church.
  3. Main Left Article (German Music Season):

    • This article details the opening of the fourth music season at the German Museum. It highlights that the recitals will feature pieces by famous composers like Bach, Handel, and Franck. The recital on November 26 will include both German and English pieces and is open to the public without charge.
  4. Main Right Section (Germanic Museum – Harvard University):

    • This section provides a detailed program for the organ recital by Ernest White on November 26, 1940, at 8:15 PM. The program includes:

      • Prelude and Fugue in E by Vincentius LaBecq (1654-1740)
      • Aria Pastorella by Valentin Ratzebecher (1688-1750)
      • Adagio by Hector Josef Fiocco (1690-1770)
      • Aria con Varazioni by Giovanni Battista Martini (1700-1774)
      • Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in D minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
      • Prelude, Fugue, and Variation by César Franck (1822-1890)
      • Organ Solo (Concerto III) by Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
      • Flute Solo by Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
      • Andante Pastorale by Thomas Adams (1785-1858)
      • Tune for Flutes by John Stanley (1713-1786)
      • Galliardo by Peter Phillips (1713-1786)
      • Allegro Moderato (Concerto IV) by G.F. Handel (1685-1759)
      • Choral-Vorspiele by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
      • Aus der Tiefe rufe ich Vater unser im Himmelreich
      • Fantasia and Fugue in G minor by J.S. Bach
    • It also mentions that the organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is part of the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.

  5. Bottom Left Article (Concerts):

    • This article reiterates the recital plans and mentions that the concerts are open to the public and include a recital by Ernest White, focusing on Christmas and Easter music by W. Judson Rand, Jr., and E. Power Biggs.

The entire page highlights the cultural and musical activities at Harvard University during the early 20th century.

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The image shows pages from a newspaper or a program booklet featuring details about organ recitals at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University, specifically from November 1940.

Left Page:

  • Headline: "Organ Recital at Germanic"
    • The Germanic Museum of Harvard University will open its fourth season of organ recitals on Tuesday, November 26, 1940, at 8:15 p.m.
    • The recital will be performed by Ernest White, the organist of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in New York City.
    • The recital will feature English and German organ music from the 17th and 18th centuries, including works by composers like Bach, Handel, and César Franck.
    • Programs and dates for subsequent concerts will be announced later.

Middle Section (Center Page):

  • Headline: "GERMANIC MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY"

    • Organ Recital by Ernest White
      • Date: Tuesday, November 26, 1940, at 8:15 p.m.
      • Programme:
        • Prelude and Fugue in E by Vincent Loebeck (1654-1740)
        • Aria Pastorella by Valentin Rathgeber (1688-1750)
        • Adagio by Hector Josef Fococco (1690-1771)
        • Aria con Variazioni by Giovanni Battista Martini (1705-1784)
        • Prelude, Fugue and Chacon in D minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
        • Prelude, Fugue and Variation by César Franck (1822-1890)
        • Organ Solo (Concerto III) by Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
        • Flute Solo by Thomas Arne
        • Andante Pastorale by Thomas Adams (1755-1835)
        • Tune for Flutes by John Stanley (1713-1786)
        • Galliardo by Peter Phillips (1688-1759)
        • Allegro moderato (Concerto IV) by G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
        • Choral-Vorspiele by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
        • Aus der Tiefe rufe ich Vater unser im Himmelreich by J.S. Bach
        • Fantasia and Fugue in G minor by J.S. Bach
  • Additional Information:

    • The Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is located in the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
    • The next recital will be on Thursday, December 19, 1940, at 8:00 p.m., featuring sacred music from the Christmas season at Christ Church, Cambridge, under the direction of W. Judson Rand Jr.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "Sun Herald, Nov. 2, 1940"
    • A recital by Ernest White will be given at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University on November 26, 1940, at 8:15 p.m.
    • Additional details about the event, including the organist and the program, are provided.

The pages collectively give an overview of the upcoming organ recital and the subsequent programs planned for the Germanic Museum's fourth season in 1940.

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The image shows an open book containing newspaper clippings and a program for an organ recital at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Newspaper Clipping (Top Left, dated November 14, 1940):

    • The article is titled "Organ Recital at Germanic."
    • It announces that the Germanic Museum of Harvard University will open its fourth season of organ recitals on Tuesday, November 26, at 8:15 p.m.
    • The concert will feature Ernest White, organist of St. Mary the Virgin in New York City.
    • The program will include pieces by German and English composers from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, such as Bach, Handel, and César Franck.
    • The recital will be free and open to the public.
  2. Newspaper Clipping (Top Right, dated November 22, 1940):

    • This clipping is titled "Gwathmey Church Leaflet."
    • It mentions that Ernest White will play a dedicatory recital on the new organ at Gwathmey Church on Tuesday, November 26, at 8:15 p.m.
    • The program will include works by Bach, Handel, and others.
  3. Program for Organ Recital (Center):

    • The program is titled "ORGAN RECITAL by Ernest White."

    • It is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, at 8:15 p.m., 1940.

    • The program includes pieces by various composers:

      • Prelude and Fugue in E by Vincent Lübeck (1654-1740)
      • Aria Pastorella by Valentin Rathgeber (1682-1750)
      • Adagio by Hector Joseph Flosco (1690-1755)
      • Aria con Variazioni by Giovanni Battista Martini (1706-1784)
      • Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in D minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
      • Prelude, Fugue, and Variation by César Franck (1822-1890)
      • Organ Solo (Concerto III) by Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
      • Flute Solo by Thomas Arne
      • Andante Pastorale by Thomas Adams (1785-1858)
      • Tune for Flutes by John Stanley (1712-1786)
      • Galliard by Peter Phillips (1661-1749)
      • Allegro moderato (Concerto IV) by G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
      • Choral-Vorspiele including "Aus der Tiefe rufe ich" and "Vater unser im Himmelreich" by J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
      • Fantasia and Fugue in G minor by J. S. Bach
    • The Baroque organ is designed by G. Donald Harrison and is located in the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.

  4. Additional Clipping (Bottom Left, dated November 17, 1940):

    • This clipping is titled "Germanic Museum's 4th Music Season."
    • It provides information about the upcoming recitals, including the November 26 concert.
    • It mentions that the recitals will include programs of Christmas and Easter festival music by W. Judson Rand Jr. and others.

The clippings and program together provide a comprehensive overview of the upcoming organ recital and its significance in the Germanic Museum's music season at Harvard University.

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The image shows a program and several related announcements for an organ recital by Ernest White. Here are the details:

Announcement Details:

  1. Monitor, Nov. 4, 1940:

    • Organ Recital at Germanic:
      The Germanic Museum of Harvard University will host a series of organ recitals on Tuesday evenings. The first concert is on November 26 at 8:15 PM, featuring Ernest White, an organist from the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York City. The program will include works by Bach, Handel, and César Franck. Future concerts will feature organists from Christ Church, Cambridge, and E. Power Biggs.
  2. Sun. Herald, Nov. 24, 1940:

    • Festival Service at Advent:
      There is an announcement for a Festival Service at the Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street, featuring music by Palestrina, conducted by Ernest White, with an organ recital by Mr. White.

Program for Organ Recital:

Location: Germanic Museum, Harvard University
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 26, 1940, at 8:15 p.m.
Performer: Ernest White, Organist at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York

Programme:

  • Prelude and Fugue in E - Vincent Lübeck (1654-1740)
  • Aria Pastorella - Valentin Rathgeber (1682-1750)
  • Adagio - Heitor Jose Fiorillo (18th century)
  • Aria con Variazioni - Giambattista Martini (1706-1784)
  • Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in D minor - Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
  • Prelude, Fugue and Variation - César Franck (1822-1890)
  • Organ Solo (Concerto III) - Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
  • Flute Solo - Thomas Arne
  • Andante Pastorale - Thomas Adams (1785-1858)
  • Tune on Flutes - John Stanley (1713-1786)
  • Galliard - Peter Philips (1560-1628)
  • Allegro moderato (Concerto IV) - G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
  • Choral-Vorspiele - J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
    • Aus der Tiefe rufe ich
    • Vater unser im Himmelreich
  • Fantasia and Fugue in G minor - J. S. Bach

Additional Information:

  • The Germanic Museum’s 4th Music Season includes organ recitals on several Tuesdays.
  • The organ used for the recital is a Baroque-style organ designed by G. Donald Harrison, installed in the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
  • The next recital is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, at 8:00 p.m., featuring music by Buxtehude, Bach, and others at Christ Church, Cambridge, directed by W. J. Rasmussen, Jr.

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The image shows a page from a book or a scrapbook, which contains newspaper clippings and a program related to organ recitals. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • The clippings are from various newspapers, including the "Christian Science Monitor," "New York Herald Tribune," and "The Harvard Crimson."
    • They announce organ recitals by Ernest White, the organist at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in New York City.
    • The recitals are part of the Germanic Museum of Harvard University's 4th music season.
    • The first recital mentioned is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 1940, at 8:15 PM.
    • The program includes works by early German and French composers, such as Vincent Labeck, Valentin Rathgeber, Heinrich Fresco, Girolamo Martini, Johann Pachelbel, and César Franck.
    • Additional recitals are planned for later dates, including one on December 19, featuring the boy choir of Christ Church, Cambridge, under the direction of W. Jackson Rand.
  2. Program Details:

    • The program for the November 26 recital lists the following pieces:
      • Prelude and Fugue in E by Vincent Labeck (1675-1748)
      • Aria Pastorella by Valentin Rathgeber (1682-1750)
      • Adagio by Heinrich Fresco (1600-1664)
      • Aria con Variazioni by Girolamo Martini (1689-1768)
      • Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in D minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
      • Prelude, Fugue, and Variation by César Franck (1822-1890)
      • Organ Solo (Concerto III) by Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
      • Flute Solo by Thomas Arne
      • Andante Pastorale by Thomas Arne
      • Tune for Flutes by John Stanley (1712-1786)
      • Galliard by Peter Philips (1560-1628)
      • Allegro moderato (Concerto IV) by Georg Muffat (1653-1704)
      • Choral-Vorspiele by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
      • Aria "Ich ruf zu dir" and Vater unser im Himmelreich by J.S. Bach
      • Fantasia and Fugue in G minor by J.S. Bach
  3. Additional Information:

    • The clippings mention that the recitals will feature a newly designed organ by G. Donald Harrison, loaned to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
    • The recitals are open to the public without charge.

The overall theme of the page is focused on the organ recitals and the specific program for the November 26, 1940, event, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the performances.

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This image appears to be a snapshot of a printed program or announcement for musical events. There are two documents visible, with the one on the left titled "Germanic Museum's Music Season" and the one on the right titled "Christ Church Leaflet No. 222/1940."

The left document details the Germanic Museum of Harvard University's concert series featuring organ recitals on Tuesday evenings. It specifically mentions an upcoming performance by Ernest White, an organist of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York, taking place on Tuesday, November 26, at 8:15 PM. The document indicates that White will play a program of music by German and English composers, including Bach and Handel, and mentions future events such as Christmas and Easter concerts.

The right document provides further details on the mentioned organ recital at the Germanic Museum by Ernest White. The event is scheduled for the same date and time as indicated on the left document. The program lists various musical pieces to be performed, including composers such as Vincent Lübeck, Johann Pachelbel, Giambattista Martini, and others, along with specific works like "Prelude and Fugue in E," "Adagio," "Aria con Variazioni," and more.

The image is a representation of how such events were documented and advertised historically, in this case from the year 1940. The layout, typography, and language used are indicative of printed materials from that era.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook featuring newspaper clippings and a program for an organ recital. The top section of the page includes clippings from various newspapers dated November 1940, discussing an organ recital by Ernest White at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

The central item is the program for the organ recital. Ernest White, the organist at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in New York, is scheduled to perform on Tuesday, November 26, 1940, at 8:15 P.M. The program includes pieces by various composers:

  1. Prelude and Fugue in E by Vincentius Lubeck
  2. Aria Pastorella by Valentinnus Rathgeber
  3. Adagio and Aria con Variationi by Giambattista Martini
  4. Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in D minor by Johann Pachelbel
  5. Prelude, Fugue, and Variation by César Franck
  6. Organ Solo (Concerto III) by Thomas Arne
  7. Flute Solo, Andante Pastorale, and Tune for Flutes by Thomas Arne and John Stanley
  8. Galliardo by John Bull
  9. Allegro moderato (Concerto IV) by G. F. Handel
  10. Choral-Vorspiele: "Aus der Tiefe rufe ich" and "Vater unser im Himmelreich" by J. S. Bach
  11. Fantasia and Fugue in G minor by J. S. Bach

Additional details mention a baroque organ loaned for the recital, and another concert on December 18, 1940, featuring Christmas and Easter music.

Handwritten annotations on the clippings refer to specific dates and publications including "Monitor," "Christ Church Leaflet," and "Sun Herald." The clippings detail the event's significance and provide additional context about Ernest White's performance and the organ used for the recital.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with several newspaper clippings and a formal program pasted onto it. The clippings and program all relate to an organ recital by Ernest White at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University, taking place on Tuesday, November 26, 1940, at 8:15 p.m.

  • The largest item on the right is a printed program titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and "ORGAN RECITAL by Ernest White," who is identified as the organist at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York. It lists the program of music to be performed, including pieces by Vincenzius Lübeck, Valentin Rathgeber, Hector Josef Fiocco, Giambattista Martini, Johann Pachelbel, César Franck, Thomas Arne, Thomas Adams, John Stanley, Peter Philips, G. F. Handel, and J. S. Bach. It also notes the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and loaned to the museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. There is a mention of the next recital on Thursday, December 19, 1940.

  • Surrounding the program are smaller newspaper clippings from various dates in November 1940, including the "Monitor, Nov. 14, 1940," "Sunday Herald, Nov. 17, 1940," "Gazette, Nov. 16, 1940," and "Sun Herald, Nov. 24, 1940." These clippings announce the fourth season of organ recitals at the Germanic Museum, highlight Ernest White as the distinguished organist, and provide some background information about him and the repertoire he will be playing. They also mention the concerts are free and open to the public without tickets.

  • Handwritten notes appear above some clippings, indicating the source and date of each newspaper excerpt.

Overall, the page serves as a historical archive documenting the announcement and program of Ernest White’s organ recital at Harvard’s Germanic Museum in 1940.

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The image shows an open page from a printed program or flyer for an Organ Recital by Ernest White, held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University on Tuesday, November 26, at 8:15 p.m., 1940. The event is described as part of the 4th Music Season of the Germanic Museum.

Key Details:

Header Information:

  • Title: "Organ Recital of Germanic Museum of Harvard University"
  • Date and Time: Tuesday, November 26, at 8:15 p.m., 1940
  • Location: Germanic Museum of Harvard University
  • Performer: Ernest White, Organist at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York City

Program Details:

The program lists the pieces to be performed, along with their composers:

  1. Prelude and Fugue in E – Vincentius Lobck (1054–1740)
  2. Aria Pastorale – Valentin Rathgeber (1682–1750)
  3. Adagio – Hector Joseph Focco (1680–1755)
  4. Aria con Variazioni – Giambattista Martini (1706–1784)
  5. Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in D minor – Johann Pachelbel (1653–1706)
  6. Prelude, Fugue and Variation – César Franck (1822–1890)
  7. Organ Solo (Concerto III) – Thomas Arne (1710–1778)
  8. Flute Solo – Thomas Arne
  9. Andante Pastorale – Thomas Adams (1785–1848)
  10. Tune for Flutes – John Stanley (1712–1786)
  11. Galliardo – Peter Philips (1560–1628)
  12. Allegro moderato (Concerto IV) – G. F. Handel (1685–1759)
  13. Choral-Vorspiel – J. S. Bach (1685–1750)
    • Aus der Tiefe rufe ich
    • Vater unser im Himmelreich
  14. Fantasia und Fuge in G minor – J. S. Bach

Additional Notes:

  • The program mentions that the recital is part of a series of concerts, including a Christmas and Easter recital by Mr. White.
  • The Germanic Museum is noted to have opened its fourth season of organ recitals on the evening of Tuesday, November 26, 1940, with Ernest White as the featured organist.
  • The recital is described as featuring a "large repertoire of 17th and 18th century music," including works by German, French, and English composers such as Bach, Handel, and César Franck.
  • The program is also linked to a previous announcement in the Monitor, dated November 17, 1940, which provided further details about the concert series.

Footer Information:

  • A note at the bottom indicates that the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is loaned to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
  • The next recital in the series is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, at 8:00 p.m., featuring a program of sacred music for the Christmas season, sung by the boys' choir of Christ Church, Cambridge, under the direction of W. Judson Rand, Jr.

The layout is formal and structured, typical of concert programs from the early 20th century, with clear typography and organized sections for the event details and musical program. The paper has a slightly aged appearance, consistent with its 1940 publication date.