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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

ARCH.2013.5.4, Rendition: 793179

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a book or a scrapbook, containing two notices related to academic lectures.

The first notice is from Harvard University, dated April 11, 1951, at 8:15 P.M. in Sever Hall 11. It announces a lecture in German under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The lecture, titled "G. F. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie," is to be delivered by Professor Emil Staiger from the University of Zürich. The notice states that the event is open to the public.

The second notice, located below the first one, announces the next meeting of the German Literature Conference, which will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 8 P.M. in the Modern Language Center. The speaker is Professor Adolf Beck, from the University of Hamburg and the Instituto Tropical Universidad de El Salvador. The subject of the talk is "Natur und Geschichte. Begegnungen zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften." There is a handwritten note at the bottom right, possibly indicating a price: "25 cr."

The page is framed by a light border, and the text is printed in a typewriter-like font, giving it a historical feel.

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The image shows two small notepads or announcements inside an open book.

  1. The top announcement is from Harvard University:

    • Date: April 11, 1951
    • Time: 8:15 E.M. (likely a typo for 8:15 PM)
    • Location: Sever Hall 11
    • Organizing bodies: Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Title of Lecture: "G. F. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie" (about G.F. Meyer and Symbolist Poetry)
    • Speaker: Professor Emil Staiger from the University of Zürich
    • Event: Open to the public
  2. The bottom announcement pertains to the German Literature Conference:

    • Date and Time: The next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 8 p.m.
    • Location: Modern Language Center
    • Speaker: Professor Adolf Meyer-Abich from the University of Hamburg and Instituto Tropical de Universidad de El Salvador
    • Topic: "Natur und Geschichte. Beziehungen zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften" (Nature and History. Relationships between Natural and Human Sciences)

The book itself appears to be an old volume, possibly a collection of lecture notes or announcements related to academic events at Harvard University.

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The image shows two separate announcements related to German literature conferences at Harvard University, pasted on a page in what appears to be an old notebook or program booklet.

  1. Top Announcement:

    • Event: Lecture
    • Date and Time: April 11, 1951, at 8:15 PM
    • Location: Sever Hall 11
    • Organizers: Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Topic: G. F. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie (G. F. Meyer and Symbolist Poetry)
    • Speaker: Professor Emil Staiger from the University of Zürich
    • Language: The lecture was in German
    • Accessibility: Open to the public
  2. Bottom Announcement:

    • Event: Next Meeting of the German Literature Conference
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 22nd at 8 PM
    • Location: Modern Language Center
    • Speaker: Professor Adolf Meyer-Abich from the University of Hamburg and Instituto Tropical Universidad de El Salvador
    • Topic: Natur und Geschichte. Begegnungen zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften (Nature and History. Encounters between Natural and Humanities Sciences)

The announcements are written on small slips of paper and affixed to the page. The date of the first announcement (April 11, 1951) indicates that the second meeting date (March 22) must have been from the same year or an earlier date within the same academic year.

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The image shows an open book or document with two inserted slips of paper, each containing information about academic lectures.

  1. The first slip of paper (top):

    • Location: Harvard University
    • Date and Time: April 11, 1951, at 8:15 P.M.
    • Venue: Sever Hall 11
    • Organizers: Under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Event: Lecture (in German)
    • Topic: G. F. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie (G. F. Meyer and Symbolist Poetry)
    • Speaker: Professor Emil Staiger, University of Zurich
    • Access: Open to the public
  2. The second slip of paper (bottom):

    • Event: The next meeting of the German Literature Conference
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 22nd, at 8 P.M.
    • Venue: The Modern Language Center
    • Speaker: Professor Adolf Max Meili, University of Hamburg, and Instituto Tropical Universidad de El Salvador
    • Topic: Natur und Geschichte: Begegnungen zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften (Nature and History: Encounters between Natural and Human Sciences)

The slips are neatly placed within the pages, indicating that these were announcements for academic events held at Harvard University.

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The image shows a notice board with two typed announcements related to academic events at Harvard University in 1951.

  1. First Announcement:

    • Date and Time: April 11, 1951, at 8:15 P.M.
    • Location: Sever Hall 11, Harvard University
    • Event: A lecture in German, organized under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Topic: "G.F. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie" (G.F. Meyer and Symbolist Poetry)
    • Speaker: Professor Emil Staiger from the University of Zürich
    • Access: Open to the public
  2. Second Announcement:

    • Event: The next meeting of the German Literature Conference
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 22nd, at 8 P.M.
    • Location: The Modern Language Center
    • Speaker: Professor Adolfo Hayeski from the University of Hamburg and Instituto Tropical, Universidad de El Salvador
    • Topic: "Natur und Geschichte. Begegnungen zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften" (Nature and History: Encounters between Natural and Human Sciences)
    • Note: There is a handwritten note, possibly indicating the room number or another detail, stating "#50".

The announcements appear to be from a period when typewritten notices were common for academic events.

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The image shows a page from a book or document with two pasted notices. The notices are announcements for academic events at Harvard University.

The first notice is for a lecture held on April 11, 1951, at 8:15 P.M. in Sever Hall 11. The lecture, titled "G. F. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie," was given by Professor Emil Staiger from the University of Zurich. The event was organized under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum and was open to the public.

The second notice is for a meeting of the German Literature Conference, scheduled for Thursday, March 22nd, at 8 P.M. in the Modern Language Center. The speaker was Professor Adolf Meyer-Abich from the University of Hamburg and Instituto Tropical, Universidad de El Salvador. The subject of the talk was "Natur und Geschichte. Bemerkungen zu deutschen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften."

Both notices are typed on separate pieces of paper and pasted onto the page of the book or document.

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The image displays a page from what appears to be a booklet or a program. It contains information about two different academic events related to German literature and culture.

The upper section of the page announces an event by Harvard University dated April 11, 1951, at 8:15 P.M. in Sever Hall 11. It mentions that the event is under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It features a lecture (in German) on "G. E. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie" by Professor Emil Staiger, University of Zürich. A note at the bottom states that the lecture is open to the public.

Below that, there is a section outlining "THE NEXT MEETING OF THE GERMAN LITERATURE CONFERENCE," which took place on Thursday, January 22nd, at 8 P.M. in the "MODERN LANGUAGE CENTER." The speaker for this event was Professor Adolfo Meyer-Abich from the University of Hamburg and Instituto Tropical y de Altitudes, El Salvador. The subject of the lecture is in German, which translates to "Nature and Geohistory. Definitions between natural and spiritual conception."

At the very bottom right-hand corner of the page, there is a handwritten price marking of "$50.00," which seems to have been added after the document was printed, indicating perhaps the cost of the document or a related item or fee.

Overall, the page seems to be well preserved, with some slight signs of aging, such as discoloration around the edges, which suggests it might be part of a historical archive or a collection of memorabilia connected to past academic events.

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The image shows the interior page of a book with two typescript announcements adhered to the page.

The top notice is about a lecture event at Harvard University, scheduled for April 11, 1951 at 8:15 PM in Sever Hall 11. It is organized under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The lecture, presented in German, is titled "C. F. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie" (C. F. Meyer and Symbolist Poetry) and will be delivered by Professor Emil Staiger from the University of Zürich. The lecture is open to the public.

The bottom notice details the next meeting of the German Literature Conference, scheduled for Thursday, March 22nd at 8 PM in the Modern Language Center. The speaker will be Professor Adolf Meyer-Abich from the University of Hamburg and Instituto Tropical Universidad de El Salvador. The subject of the lecture is "Natur und Geschichte. Begegnungen zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften" (Nature and History. Encounters between Natural Sciences and Humanities). The notice has the handwritten note "$50.00" on it.

Both notices are typed and adhered to the book page, suggesting they might be related to historical documentation or academic reference.

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The image shows two typewritten notices or announcements pasted onto a page within a book or album.

The top notice provides details about a lecture:

  • Institution: Harvard University
  • Date and Time: April 11, 1951, 8:15 P.M.
  • Location: Sever Hall 11
  • Organized by: Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum
  • Nature: Lecture (in German)
  • Topic: "G. F. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie"
  • Speaker: Professor Emil Staiger, University of Zürich
  • Note: The event is open to the public.

The bottom notice is about a meeting:

  • Subject: German Literature Conference
  • Date and Time: Thursday, March 22nd, at 8 P.M.
  • Location: Modern Language Center
  • Speaker: Professor Adolf Meyer-Abich, University of Hamburg and Instituto Tropical Universidad de El Salvador
  • Subject of Talk: "Natur und Geschichte. Begegnungen zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften."
  • There are some words crossed out and corrections handwritten in ink.
  • Also handwritten is a notation "$ 50:00" on the bottom right corner of the notice.

Overall, the page appears to collect announcements for academic German language lectures/events.

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The image shows an open book or booklet with two printed announcement cards inserted between its pages. The cards are formatted as flyers or notices for academic events, likely from the mid-20th century. Here is a detailed description:

Top Card:

  • Title: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
  • Date and Time: April 11, 1951, at 8:15 P.M.
  • Location: Sever Hall, Room 11
  • Organizer: Under the auspices of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • Event: A lecture titled "C. F. Meyer und die symbolistische Poesie" (translated as "C. F. Meyer and Symbolic Poetry").
  • Speaker: Professor Emil Staiger, University of Zürich.
  • Audience: Open to the public.

Bottom Card:

  • Title: "THE NEXT MEETING OF THE GERMAN LITERATURE CONFERENCE"
  • Date and Time: Thursday, March 22nd, at 8 P.M.
  • Location: The Modern Language Center.
  • Speaker: Professor Adolf Meyer-Abich, University of Hamburg and Instituto Tropical, Universidad de El Salvador.
  • Topic: "Natur und Geschichte. Beziehungen zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften" (translated as "Nature and History. Relationships between Natural and Humanities Sciences").
  • Additional Note: The bottom card includes a handwritten notation at the bottom right corner, which appears to be a price or reference number: "$52.00".

Book/Brochure Details:

  • The book or booklet has light-colored pages and a dark green spine, suggesting it may be a program or collection of announcements for academic events.
  • The cards are neatly inserted between the pages, indicating they are part of a formal record or archive.

Overall Context:

The image depicts a historical academic setting, likely from the early 1950s, focusing on German literature and related scholarly discussions. The announcements highlight lectures by notable professors and emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of the topics being discussed, such as the relationship between nature and the humanities. The formal presentation and inclusion of these cards in a booklet suggest an organized effort to document and promote academic events at Harvard University.