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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

ARCH.2013.5.4, Rendition: 793173

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The image displays an open book with two main sections of text.

On the top half, there is a list of officers, each with their designated roles and years of service. The roles include Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Chairman of Hospitality, Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Achievements by Women, Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women, Graduate Chapter Agent, and Chairman of Nominating Committee. The names and years associated with these positions are as follows:

  • Chairman: Jean M. (Mrs. Raphael) Demos, 1936 A.M.
  • Vice-Chairman: Alice W. (Mrs. Laurence B.) Ellis, 1936 Ph.D.
  • Secretary: Mary E. Murray, 1931 A.M.
  • Chairman of Hospitality: Marie D. MacIntyre, 1933 A.M.
  • Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Achievements by Women: Mary Coolidge, 1930 Ph.D.
  • Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women: Joan F. (Mrs. Robert) Bishop, 1935 A.M.
  • Graduate Chapter Agent: Edith Gerard, 1926 A.M.
  • Chairman of Nominating Committee: Catherine B. McCoy, 1936-37 Gr.

The bottom half contains an announcement for the Radcliffe Graduate Chapter. It details an exhibition of works by several artists—Arp, Albers, Kepes, Miro, Bayer, and Lipchitz—held in the Busch-Reisinger Museum at the corner of Kirkland and Divinity Avenues, Cambridge. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 4th at 2:30. The program includes a gallery talk for chapter members and their guests by Professor Charles L. Kuhn, Curator of the Museum, followed by tea at Mrs. Raphael Demos's residence at 10 Francis Avenue, Cambridge.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be an old yearbook or an organizational document, specifically focusing on the officers and an event of Radcliffe Graduate Chapter.

  1. Officers List:

    • Chairman: Jean M. (Mrs. Raphael) Demos, 1936 A.M.
    • Vice-Chairman: Alice W. (Mrs. Laurence B.) Ellis, 1936 Ph.D.
    • Secretary: Mary E. Murray, 1931 A.M.
    • Chairman of Hospitality: Marie D. MacIntyre, 1933 A.M.
    • Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Achievements by Women: Mary Coolidge, 1930 Ph.D.
    • Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women: Joan F. (Mrs. Robert) Bishop, 1935 A.M.
    • Graduate Chapter Agent: Edith Gerland, 1926 A.M.
    • Chairman of Nominating Committee: Catherine B. McCoy, 1936-37 Gr.
  2. Event Details:

    • The document mentions an exhibition titled "An Exhibition of Works by Arp, Albers, Kepes, Miro, Sayer, and Lippold" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at the corner of Kirkland and Divinity Avenues in Cambridge.
    • The exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, starting at two-thirty.
    • There will be a gallery talk by Professor Charles L. Kuhn, the curator of the museum, for members of the chapter and their guests.
    • Following the gallery talk, there will be tea hosted by Mrs. Raphael Demos at Ten Francis Avenue, Cambridge.

The page also has some handwritten notes, one of which appears to be a name written in the margin, partially visible, indicating someone’s name, possibly a member or guest.

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The image shows a document from the Radcliffe Graduate Chapter, listing its officers and details of an upcoming event. Here are the key points:

Officers:

  • Chairman: Jean M. (Mrs. Raphael) Demos, 1936 A.M.
  • Vice-Chairman: Alice W. (Mrs. Laurence B.) Ellis, 1936 Ph.D.
  • Secretary: Mary E. Murray, 1931 A.M.
  • Chairman of Hospitality: Marie D. MacIntyre, 1933 A.M.
  • Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Achievements by Women: Mary Coolidge, 1950 Ph.D.
  • Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women: Joan F. (Mrs. Robert) Bishop, 1935 A.M.
  • Graduate Chapter Agent: Edith Garland, 1926 A.M.
  • Chairman of Nominating Committee: Catherine B. McCoy, 1936-37 Gr.

Event Details:

Exhibition:

  • An exhibition of works by artists Arp, Albers, Kepes, Hiro, Bayer, and Lippoid.
  • Location: In the Busch-Reisinger Museum, at the corner of Kirkland and Divinity Avenues, Cambridge.
  • Date: Saturday, February 10, at two-thirty.

Additional Activities:

  • Gallery Talk: For members of the chapter and their guests by Professor Charles L. Kuhn, Curator of the Museum.
  • Tea Following: Hosted by Mrs. Raphael Demos at Ten Francis Avenue, Cambridge.

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The image shows two pieces of paper that appear to be from an old book or a scrapbook, likely related to an academic or professional organization, possibly a women's chapter or association. The first piece of paper lists the officers of the organization along with their titles and degrees:

  1. Chairman: Jean M. (Mrs. Raphael) Demos, 1936 A.M.
  2. Vice-Chairman: Alice W. (Mrs. Laurence B.) Ellis, 1936 Ph.D.
  3. Secretary: Mary E. Murray, 1931 A.M.
  4. Chairman of Hospitality: Marie D. MacIntyre, 1933 A.M.
  5. Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Achievements by Women: Mary Coolidge, 1930 Ph.D.
  6. Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women: Joan F. (Mrs. Robert) Bishop, 1935 A.M.
  7. Graduate Chapter Agent: Edith Gertland, 1928 A.M.
  8. Chairman of Nominating Committee: Catherine B. McCoy, 1936-37 Gr.

The second piece of paper advertises an event organized by the Radcliffe Graduate Chapter:

  • Event: An exhibition of works by artists Arp, Albers, Kepes, Miro, Sayer, and Lippold.
  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, corner Kirkland and Divinity Avenues, Cambridge.
  • Date and Time: Saturday, February 10, at two-thirty.
  • Gallery Talk: For members of the chapter and their guests by Professor Charles L. Kuhn, Curator of the Museum.
  • Tea Following: Hosted by Mrs. Raphael Demos at Ten Francis Avenue, Cambridge.

The papers are yellowed, indicating they are quite old, and there is some tape or paper clippings attached to the edges. There are also some handwritten notes in red ink on the right side of the first page.

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The image shows an open book containing two separate pages of typed documents from the Radcliffe Graduate Chapter.

  1. Officers List (Top Page):

    • Chairman: Jean M. (Mrs. Raphael) Demos, Class of 1936, A.M.
    • Vice-Chairman: Alice W. (Mrs. Laurence B.) Ellis, Class of 1936, Ph.D.
    • Secretary: Mary E. Murray, Class of 1931, A.M.
    • Chairman of Hospitality: Marie D. MacIntyre, Class of 1933, A.M.
    • Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Achievements by Women: Mary Coolidge, Class of 1930, Ph.D.
    • Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women: Joan F. (Mrs. Robert) Bishop, Class of 1935, A.M.
    • Graduate Chapter Agent: Edith Gerland, Class of 1926, A.M.
    • Chairman of Nominating Committee: Catherine B. McCoy, Classes of 1936-37, Gr.
  2. Exhibition Announcement (Bottom Page):

    • The document announces an exhibition titled "An Exhibition of Works by Arp, Albers, Kepes, Miró, Sayer, and Lippold."
    • The exhibition is held in the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at the corner of Kirkland and Divinity Avenues, Cambridge.
    • The exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, at 2:30 PM.
    • A gallery talk is planned for members of the chapter and their guests, conducted by Professor Charles L. Kuhn, the Curator of the Museum.
    • Following the gallery talk, tea is provided with Mrs. Raphael Demos at Ten Francis Avenue, Cambridge.

The pages have some areas with visible wear and tear, including some faded spots and tears, particularly on the right side of the pages. The book itself appears to be an old record or scrapbook, likely from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a historical document or scrapbook, featuring two pieces of text.

  1. Top Section (Officers List):

    • The top section lists the officers of an organization, likely a chapter of a graduate club, with their respective positions and educational qualifications. The list includes:
      • President: Joan M. (Mrs. Raphael) Dennon, 1936 A.M.
      • Vice-Chairman: Alice W. (Mrs. Lawrence B.) Ellis, 1936 Ph.D.
      • Secretary: Mary L. Murray, 1931 A.M.
      • Chairman of Hospitality: Marie D. MacIntyre, 1933 A.M.
      • Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Foreign Students: Mary Coolidge, 1930 Ph.D.
      • Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women: Joan F. (Mrs. Robert) Bishop, 1935 A.M.
      • Graduate Chapter Agent: Edith Garland, 1936 A.M.
      • Chairman of Nominating Committee: Catherine B. McCoy, 1936-37 Gr.
  2. Bottom Section (Event Announcement):

    • The bottom section is an announcement for an event hosted by the Radcliffe Graduate Chapter. The event details are as follows:
      • Event Title: An Exhibition of Works by Arp, Albers, Kepes, Gropius, Soyer, and Lippold.
      • Location: In the Busch-Reisinger Museum, corner Kirkland and Divinity Streets, Cambridge.
      • Date and Time: Saturday, February 10, at two-thirty.
      • Gallery Talk: For members of the chapter and their guests by Professor Charles L. Kuhn, Curator of the Museum.
      • Tea Following: With Mrs. Raphael Dennon at 140 Francis Avenue, Cambridge.

The page has a few handwritten notes in red ink on the right side, which appear to say "Her" and "Joan." The document is placed in a book or binder with a green cover.

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This is an image of an open booklet or document with pages that appear to be somewhat aged and discolored. One page lists various officers and their academic degrees, with titles such as Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and various committee chairs. All individuals listed include their academic degrees (e.g., A.M., Ph.D.) and in some cases, they are referenced with their married names, indicating the period's formality or societal norms (e.g. "Mrs. Robert").

Below this list is a section titled "RADCLIFFE GRADUATE CHAPTER" that provides information about an exhibition of works by Arp, Albers, Kepes, Miro, Bayer, and Lippold at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It also mentions a gallery talk for members of the chapter and their guests by Professor Charles L. Kuhn, curator of the museum, followed by tea with Mrs. Raphael Demos at an address in Cambridge.

There is also handwriting in red on the upper right-hand corner of the right page, which looks like a signature or a personal note written in cursive script, but the content of the note is not legible in the photo.

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The image shows an open book with two pieces of paper attached to the left page. The left paper lists the officers of an organization, including their names, positions, and graduation years. The positions listed are Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Chairman of Hospitality, Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Achievements by Women, Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women, Graduate Chapter Agent, and Chairman of Nominating Committee.

The right paper provides details about an event organized by the "RADCLIFFE GRADUATE CHAPTER." The event is described as "An Exhibition of Works by Arp, Albers, Kepes, Miro, Boyer, and Lippold" held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge. It mentions a gallery talk by Professor Charles L. Kuhn and a tea following the event at Mrs. Raphael Demos's place.

There are slight markings and shadows that seem to indicate where the papers were previously attached, with some red writing visible on the inside edge of the right page.

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This image shows an open book or scrapbook with two pieces of paper affixed to one page.

The top paper lists officers of a group or organization, with their names and titles:

  • Chairman: Jean M. (Mrs. Raphael) Demos, 1936 A.M.
  • Vice-Chairman: Alice W. (Mrs. Laurence B.) Ellis, 1936 Ph.D.
  • Secretary: Mary E. Murray, 1931 A.M.
  • Chairman of Hospitality: Marie D. MacIntyre, 1933 A.M.
  • Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Achievements by Women: Mary Coolidge, 1930 Ph.D.
  • Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women: Joan F. (Mrs. Robert) Bishop, 1935 A.M.
  • Graduate Chapter Agent: Edith Gartland, 1926 A.M.
  • Chairman of Nominating Committee: Catherine B. McCoy, 1936-37 Gr.

The bottom paper is an announcement for an event by the Radcliffe Graduate Chapter, titled "An Exhibition of Works by Arp, Albers, Kepes, Miro, Bayer, and Lippold." The exhibition is in the Busch-Reisinger Museum located at the corner of Kirkland and Divinity Avenues in Cambridge. It is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, at 2:30 PM.

The notice mentions a gallery talk for members of the chapter and their guests by Professor Charles L. Kuhn, Curator of the Museum. Following the talk, there is a tea at Ten Francis Avenue, Cambridge, hosted by Mrs. Raphael Demos.

Additionally, there is some faint, reversed text or shadows visible on the page surrounding the papers, and partial red handwritten text is visible on the right edge of the page.

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The image shows an open book, likely a program or booklet, featuring two distinct sections on facing pages.

Left Page:

  • Title: "Officers"
  • Content: This page lists the officers of an organization, presumably a chapter or club, with their titles, names, and years of service. The officers include:
    • Chairman: Jean M. (Mrs. Raphael) Demos, 1936 A.M.
    • Vice-Chairman: Alice W. (Mrs. Laurence) Ellis, 1936 Ph.D.
    • Secretary: Mary E. Murray, 1931 A.M.
    • Chairman of Hospitality: Marie D. MacIntyre, 1933 A.M.
    • Chairman of Committee on Recognition of Achievements by Women: Mary Coolidge, 1930 Ph.D.
    • Chairman of Committee Investigating Professional Opportunities for Women: Joan F. (Mrs. Robert) Bishop, 1935 A.M.
    • Graduate Chapter Agent: Edith Garland, 1926 A.M.
    • Chairman of Nominating Committee: Catherine B. McCoy, 1936-37 Gr.

The names are typed in a formal, structured format, indicating an official record or program.

Right Page:

  • Title: "RADCLIFFE GRADUATE CHAPTER"
  • Content: This page announces an exhibition and related events:
    • Exhibition Details:
      • Title: "An Exhibition of Works by Arp, Albers, Kapen, Miro, Bayer, and Lippold"
      • Location: The Busch-Reisinger Museum, corner Kirkland and Divinity Avenues, Cambridge.
      • Date: Saturday, February 10, at two-thirty.
    • Gallery Talk:
      • Speaker: Professor Charles L. Kuhn, Curator of the Museum.
      • Audience: Members of the chapter and their guests.
    • Tea Following:
      • Host: Mrs. Raphael Demos.
      • Location: Ten Francis Avenue, Cambridge.

The text is neatly typed, suggesting a formal invitation or program for the event.

Overall Description:

The book appears to be a formal program or record book, likely from the mid-20th century, detailing the leadership of an organization (possibly a graduate chapter) and announcing an art exhibition and related events hosted by the Radcliffe Graduate Chapter. The layout is clean and structured, with typed text and a formal tone. The presence of handwritten annotations ("Ken Joan") in the top right corner suggests personal markings or notes, possibly by someone who owned or used the book. The book itself has a worn appearance, indicating age and use.