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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

ARCH.2013.5.4, Rendition: 793149

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a notebook or journal, with both a typed document and handwritten notes.

  1. Typed Document:

    • Header: Harvard University
    • Date and Time: December 6, 1950, at 4:15 P.M.
    • Location: Emerson Hall 211
    • Sponsors: The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, and the Department of Comparative Literature
    • Event: Lecture (in English) titled "Theater Life in Norway"
    • Speaker: Dr. Francis Bull, Professor of Scandinavian Literature, University of Oslo
  2. Handwritten Notes:

    • There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the page. It is dated "Dec. 10 '50" and mentions "Kirchner" and an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, indicating that this is an important event. The note also references other dates: "Dec. 18, 1950" and "Dec. 1, 1950," and mentions "Dr. Sivertsen" and "Dr. Djurset."

The page captures an announcement of a lecture event at Harvard University, along with some related handwritten notes about art exhibitions and other individuals, possibly for follow-up or related study.

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The image shows a page from a book or a notebook that contains a document related to an event at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Event Details:

    • Date: December 6, 1950
    • Time: 4:15 P.M.
    • Location: Emerson Hall 211
    • Organizers: Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, and the Department of Comparative Literature.
  2. Lecture Details:

    • Title: "Theater Life in Norway"
    • Speaker: Dr. Francis Bull, who is described as a Professor of Scandinavian Literature at the University of Oslo.
  3. Handwritten Notes:

    • The bottom of the page contains handwritten notes and references to other sources.
      • The first handwritten note (upper left corner) references a newspaper clipping dated December 10, 1950, which discusses Kirchner's paintings and their importance.
      • The second handwritten note (lower right) mentions a reference to see another source from December 18, 1950, and also indicates another date, December 1, 1950, with a mention of "Art Digest."
  4. General Context:

    • The document seems to be part of a collection or notes related to academic activities, possibly for research or lecture preparation, given the focus on Nordic (particularly Norwegian) theater and related cultural topics.

The handwritten annotations suggest additional reading or references related to the lecture or broader scholarly interests in the field of German and Scandinavian studies.

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The image depicts an open page from a document or booklet, likely from Harvard University, dated December 6, 1950. The main content of the page is a notice for a lecture event.

Here is a detailed summary of the page:

  1. Event Details:

    • Date and Time: December 6, 1950, at 4:15 P.M.
    • Location: Emerson Hall, Room 211
  2. Sponsors:

    • Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures
    • Busch-Reisinger Museum of German Art and Culture
    • Department of Comparative Literature
  3. Lecture Information:

    • Title: Theater Life in Norway
    • Speaker: Dr. Francis Bull, Professor of Scandinavian Literature, University of Oslo
    • Language: The lecture is in English
  4. Additional Notes:

    • There is a handwritten note on the page dated December 10, 1950, referencing an article about Kirchner, an important figure in modern art, and a retrospective exhibition.
    • The note mentions Kirchner's paintings being significant and part of a retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
    • It also references another note dated December 18, 1950, and mentions a previous note dated December 1, 1950.
    • There are some handwritten references to "Kirchner" and "Kirchner's" work and an addition to some notes, possibly indicating additional research or notes on the subject.
  5. Miscellaneous:

    • The page includes a small newspaper clipping at the bottom, likely related to the content of the lecture or the notes.
    • The clipping mentions Kirchner's work and his retrospective exhibition, which seems to be a part of the research or references for the event.

Overall, the page appears to be part of a record or archive related to academic events and research at Harvard University in the early 1950s.

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The image shows a page from a document or notebook, likely from Harvard University, dated December 6, 1950. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Section:

    • Event Details:
      • Date and Time: December 6, 1950, at 4:15 P.M.
      • Location: Emerson Hall 211
      • Organizers: The event was under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Art, the Department of Fine Arts (Germanic Culture), and the Department of Comparative Literature.
    • Lecture Title and Speaker:
      • Lecture: Theater Life in Norway
      • Lecture Language: English
      • Speaker: Dr. Francis Bull, Professor of Scandinavian Literature, University of Oslo
  2. Lower Section:

    • Handwritten Notes:
      • The notes include a reference to an article or newspaper clipping about paintings by Kirchner, which were important among the first Expressionists.
      • It mentions that Kirchner's paintings are part of a retrospective at the Harvard Germanic Museum and will be on view until March 31, 1951.
      • The notes mention a specific addition to the collection on December 10, 1950.
      • Additional handwritten notes reference other dates and possible related entries:
        • "See also November 18, 1950"
        • "See also December 1, 1950"
        • "See also December 1950"

The document appears to be part of a collection or a logbook, detailing academic events, lectures, and possibly art exhibitions or acquisitions at Harvard University during that time period.

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The image shows a document from Harvard University dated December 6, 1950. The event described is a lecture titled "Theater Life in Norway," given by Dr. Francis Bull, a Professor of Scandinavian Literature at the University of Oslo. The lecture took place at Emerson Hall, room 211, under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, and the Department of Comparative Literature.

Additionally, there are some handwritten notes on the document:

  1. At the top right, there is a note mentioning "Dec. 10 '50."

  2. Below the main text, there is a section of notes discussing the artist Kirchner:

    • It mentions that paintings by Kirchner are important alongside those of Nolde and Heckel.
    • It states that Kirchner's German Museum will have to be in Davos, Switzerland, where he spent his later years.
    • Kirchner never had a retrospective exhibit in the United States, and his work is not represented at the Institute of Contemporary Art.
    • The note ends with a question about the co-sponsorship and mentions the possibility of an addition to the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection.
  3. Further down, there are signatures and dates:

    • One signature appears to be "Geo. H. Chase" dated December 18, 1950.
    • Another signature is "J. De Groot," dated December 11, 1950.

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The image shows a page from a book or document that appears to be from Harvard University. The page contains information about a lecture that took place on December 6, 1950, at 4:15 PM in Fay House, Emerson Hall 211. The lecture was titled "Theater Life in Norway" and was delivered by Dr. Francis Bull, Professor of Scandinavian Languages at the University of Oslo.

The event was under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, and the Department of Comparative Literature. The lecture was given in English.

There are handwritten annotations on the page:

  • In the top right corner, it says "Received Dec. 6 '50."
  • There is a note written in blue ink: "see also Chronicle Dec. 18, 1950 also subject Dec. 1, 1950."

Additionally, there is a small clipping attached to the page that mentions a painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, which was part of an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The clipping notes that the painting was stolen and later recovered.

The page is part of a larger bound volume, as indicated by the visible spine on the left side of the image.

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The image shows an open book or binder with a pasted document or flyer on the right page. It reads as follows:

"Harvard University

December 6, 1950 at 4:15 P.M. Emerson Hall 211

Under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, and the Department of Comparative Literature

LECTURE (in English)

Theodor Life in Germany

by Dr. Francis Bull, Professor of Scandinavian Literature, University of Oslo"

At the bottom of the flyer, there is another smaller, cut-out section of text that looks to be from a newspaper or program which is partially obscured. It appears to be referencing some paintings by Kirchner and mentions the names of several art galleries or museums such as the Busch-Reisinger Museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the St. Louis City Art Museum, and the MoMA.

Handwritten on the page, beneath the pasted documents, there are notes which seem to refer to dates and possibly a name or initials:
"See Sci. Amouts Dec. 15, 1950
also U. yr bjlt Dec. 11, 1950"

The actual meaning of these notes is not entirely clear without context. The left page of the book is blank and you can see several other pages sticking out on the left edge of the book, indicating it is quite thick. There is a yellow post-it tab on the edge of the right page, possibly marking this page for reference. The background of the image is grey.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or notebook with an event invitation and a newspaper clipping affixed to one page.

At the top of the page, there is an invitation to a lecture, printed on beige paper. The text reads:
"Harvard University
December 6, 1950 at 4:15 P.M. Emerson Hall 211
Under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, and the Department of Comparative Literature
LECTURE (in English)
THEATER LIFE IN NORWAY
by Dr. Francis Bull, Professor of Scandinavian Literature, University of Oslo."

Below the invitation, there is a small newspaper clipping. The clipping mentions paintings by the artist Kirchner, highlights the importance of the First Expressionists in Germany, and notes their showcase at Harvard University. There is faint, handwritten text above the clipping that appears to be crossed out and partially illegible.

Additionally, there is handwritten text in blue ink below the clipping:
"See
ch. sci Monitor Dec. 18, 1950
also
Art Digest Dec. 1, 1950"

The page itself is slightly yellowed, suggesting it is an older book. The binding of the book is visible on the left side, and a yellow tab or flag protrudes from the edge of the book on the right.

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The image shows an open book with a light beige page. On the page, there are two paper clippings affixed near the top.

The larger clipping at the top is a typed announcement from Harvard University for a lecture scheduled on December 6, 1950, at 4:15 PM in Emerson Hall 211. The lecture is in English and is titled "Theater Life in Norway," to be given by Dr. Francis Bull, a Professor of Scandinavian Literature at the University of Oslo. The lecture is sponsored by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, and the Department of Comparative Literature.

Below the announcement is a smaller clipping, which is an excerpt from a newspaper or magazine article discussing paintings by Kirchner, an important figure among the first Expressionists in Germany. It mentions that Kirchner’s paintings are at Harvard's Germanic Museum and will be reviewed the following week. It also notes that Ernest Kirchner had never had a retrospective U.S. show before. Additionally, it comments that the Institute of Contemporary Art is staging its own household exhibition without the Society of Arts and Crafts’ sponsorship but with their sympathy.

There are handwritten notes in blue and pencil ink around the clippings, including dates in December 1950 and some short references or initials. The overall appearance is that of a scrapbook or archival page collecting relevant announcements and news clippings linked to Germanic culture and art events at Harvard during December 1950.

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The image depicts an open book with handwritten notes and a printed page visible. Here is a detailed description:

Printed Page:

  • Header: The top of the printed page features a formal header that reads:
    • "Harvard University"
    • "December 6, 1960 at 4:15 P.M., Emerson Hall 211"
    • "Under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, and the Department of Comparative Literature"
  • Title: The main title of the document is:
    • "LECTURE (in English)"
  • Subtitle: The lecture is titled:
    • "Theater Life in Norway"
  • Presenter: The lecture is delivered by:
    • "Dr. Francis Bull, Professor of Scandinavian Literature, University of Oslo."

Handwritten Notes:

  • Top Left Corner: There is a handwritten note near the top left of the page that reads:
    • "devel as DSD"
  • Bottom Left Corner: There are several handwritten notes clustered near the bottom left:
    • "See, see. month Dec. 18, 1950"
    • "also Dec. 1, 1952"
    • "and D. jest"

Handwritten Text in the Center:

  • There is a block of handwritten text in the center of the page, which appears to discuss an art exhibition. The text is partially legible and seems to reference:
    • Klee's paintings and their significance in Germany.
    • Mentions of "Klee's Germanic Museum" and "Klee's first retrospective exhibition."
    • References to "Contemporary Art" and "the Institute of Modern Art."
    • The text includes phrases such as:
      • "Paintings by Kleecher must..."
      • "Klee's Germanic Museum and will..."
      • "Klee has never had a retrospective U.S. show before."
      • "It seems that the Institute of Contemporary Art is staging its own household exhibition without the co-sponsorship of the Society of Arts and Crafts."
    • The handwriting is neat but appears to be a personal note or annotation, possibly summarizing or reflecting on the content of the lecture or related material.

Book Spine and Condition:

  • The book appears to be old, with visible wear and tear.
  • The spine shows the edges of other pages, indicating that this is part of a larger volume.
  • The pages are slightly yellowed, typical of aged paper.
  • There is a yellow sticky note or tab visible on the right edge of the page, suggesting that this page may have been marked for reference.

Overall Context:

The image portrays a page from a lecture program or notes taken during a lecture on "Theater Life in Norway" delivered by Dr. Francis Bull at Harvard University in 1960. The handwritten annotations suggest that the page was used for personal study or reflection, with notes dated December 18, 1950, and December 1, 1952, possibly referencing related events or exhibitions. The central handwritten text appears to discuss an art exhibition involving Klee, indicating a connection between the lecture and broader cultural or artistic topics.

This combination of printed and handwritten content suggests the page serves both as a formal record of the lecture and as a personal study aid or reflection tool.