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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1955-1958

ARCH.2013.5.7, Rendition: 796179

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The image displays an open booklet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture. The booklet appears to be about membership, detailing the classes of membership and associated privileges.

Left Page:

  • Title: Classes of Membership
  • Content:
    • Lists different categories of membership, including Student and Professional, Basic, Participating, Sustaining, Supporting, Patron, and Benefactor.
    • Each category is associated with a specific annual fee. For example:
      • Student and Professional Member: $5.00 a year
      • Basic Member: $10.00 a year
      • Participating Member: $20.00 a year
      • Sustaining Member: $50.00 a year
      • Supporting Member: $100.00 a year
      • Patron: $250.00 a year
      • Benefactor: $500.00 or more

Right Page:

  • Title: Membership Privileges
  • Content:
    • Enumerates the benefits of being a member, which include:
      1. Admission to a special program of gallery talks, lectures, and concerts for members only.
      2. The renting, for a nominal fee, of framed facsimile reproductions of famous works of art from the Museum’s picture lending library.
      3. A discount of 25% on all publications, photographs, posters, and Christmas cards on sale at the Museum.
      4. Free copies of exhibition catalogs.
      5. The gift of a book of particular significance in the field of art.

Additionally, there is a visible letter on the right page addressed to Mrs. A. Koshland, inviting her to become a member. The letter is from the Director of Membership and is dated, indicating the importance of the membership program to the museum. The letter also mentions that the booklet is to be used as a reference for the privileges that come with membership.

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The image shows two pages from a brochure or membership guide of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture. The pages are open, detailing the classes of membership and their associated privileges.

On both pages, the "Classes of Membership" section lists the following categories and their annual fees:

  1. Student and Professional Member: $5.00 a year.
  2. Basic Member (ages 1-5): $10.00 a year.
  3. Participating Member (ages 1-5): $20.00 - $50.00 a year.
  4. Sustaining Member (ages 1-6): $100.00 - $150.00 a year.
  5. Supporting Member (ages 1-6): $200.00 - $300.00 a year.
  6. Patron (ages 1-6): $300.00 - $500.00 a year.
  7. Benefactor (ages 1-6): $500.00 or more.

The "Membership Privileges" section on each page outlines six benefits for members:

  1. Admission to a special program of gallery talks, lectures, and concerts for members only.
  2. Renting framed facsimile reproductions of famous works of art from the museum's picture lending library for a nominal fee.
  3. A discount of 25% on art books published by the Harvard University Press.
  4. A discount of 25% on all publications, photographs, postcards, and Christmas cards on sale at the museum.
  5. Free copies of exhibition catalogues.
  6. The gift of a book of particular significance in the field of art.

The pages include some handwritten notes on the right-hand side, indicating personal details or acknowledgments, such as addresses and names, likely of individuals interested in becoming members. The handwritten notes suggest these pages are part of a personal membership application or correspondence.

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The image depicts an open book, specifically the pages of a membership brochure from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture. The pages detail the classes of membership and the associated membership privileges.

On the left page:

  • Classes of Membership are listed:

    • Student and Professional Member: $5.00 a year
    • Basic Member: $10.00 a year
    • Participating Member: $20.00 - $50.00 a year
    • Sustaining Member: $100.00 - $500.00 a year
    • Supporting Member: $100.00 - $200.00 a year
    • Patron: $200.00 - $500.00 a year
    • Benefactor: $500.00 or more
  • Membership Privileges include:

    1. Admission to a special program of gallery talks, lectures, and concerts for members only.
    2. The renting, for a nominal fee, of framed facsimile reproductions of famous works of art from the Museum’s picture lending library.
    3. A discount of 25% on art books published by the Harvard University Press.
    4. A discount of 25% on all publications, photographs, postcards, and Christmas cards on sale at the Museum.
    5. Free copies of exhibition catalogues.
    6. The gift of a book of particular significance in the field of art.

On the right page, a similar layout is shown with some handwritten notes:

  • The same Classes of Membership are listed, with the same corresponding prices.
  • The Membership Privileges are also listed identically to the left page.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note on the right page:

  • The name and address of "Mrs. A. Koshland, Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, California" is written at the top.
  • There is also a note mentioning "Toosie: a director of the Museum has derived a great deal of pleasure from the exhibition." The rest of the note is not fully legible but seems to discuss some additional details or instructions related to the membership.

The book appears to be a catalog or brochure used for membership applications and information.

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The image shows two open pages from a book or brochure detailing membership classes and privileges for a museum, specifically the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Left Page

Title: Classes of Membership

  • Student and Professional Member (1-4)

    • Fee: $5.00 a year
  • Basic Member (1-5)

    • Fee: $10.00 a year
  • Participating Member (1-5)

    • Fee: $20.00 - $50.00 a year
  • Sustaining Member (1-6)

    • Fee: $50.00 - $100.00 a year
  • Supporting Member (1-6)

    • Fee: $100.00 - $200.00 a year
  • Patron (1-6)

    • Fee: $200.00 - $500.00 a year
  • Benefactor (1-6)

    • Fee: $500.00 or more

Membership Privileges:

  1. Admission to a special program of gallery talks, lectures, and concerts for members only.
  2. The renting, for a nominal fee, of framed facsimile reproductions of famous works of art from the Museum’s picture lending library.
  3. A discount of 25% on art books published by the Harvard University Press.
  4. A discount of 25% on all publications, photographs, postcards, and Christmas cards on sale at the Museum.
  5. Free copies of exhibition catalogues.
  6. The gift of a book of particular significance in the field of art.

Right Page

Title: Classes of Membership (appears to be a repetition of the left page, but partially obscured)

  • The same membership classes are listed but partially obscured by another piece of paper.

Membership Privileges (appears to be the same as the left page, partially obscured)

  • The same privileges are listed but partially obscured by another piece of paper.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note and a partially visible address on the right page:

  • The handwritten note mentions "Toosie" and a name "Mrs. A. Koshland" with an address "Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, California".
  • It also references a director of education and mentions the renewal of membership.

Visual Elements

  • The pages appear to be from an old document or brochure, with some yellowing and wear, indicating age.
  • A piece of paper with a partial message is placed on top of the right page, covering some of the text. The message seems to relate to a renewal notice and includes a list of items, possibly books or catalogues.

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The image shows a brochure from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture. The brochure details the different classes of membership and the privileges associated with each class.

Classes of Membership and Fees:

  1. Student and Professional Member (1-4)

    • $5.00 a year
  2. Basic Member (1-5)

    • $10.00 a year
  3. Participating Member (1-5)

    • $20.00 - $50.00 a year
  4. Sustaining Member (1-6)

    • $50.00 - $100.00 a year
  5. Supporting Member (1-6)

    • $100.00 - $200.00 a year
  6. Patron (1-6)

    • $200.00 - $500.00 a year
  7. Benefactor (1-6)

    • $500.00 or more

Membership Privileges:

  1. Admission to a special program of gallery talks, lectures, and concerts for members only.
  2. The renting, for a nominal fee, of framed facsimile reproductions of famous works of art from the Museum's picture lending library.
  3. A discount of 25% on art books published by the Harvard University Press.
  4. A discount of 25% on all publications, photographs, postcards, and Christmas cards on sale at the Museum.
  5. Free copies of exhibition catalogues.
  6. The gift of a book of particular significance in the field of art.

On the right side of the image, there is a note addressed to Mrs. A. Koshland at the Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, dated October 18, 1960. The note mentions an enclosed application and expresses a hope that Mrs. Koshland will decide to join the membership of the museum. It is signed by someone whose name is partially visible but not fully legible.

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The image shows an open booklet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture. The booklet contains information about membership classes and the privileges associated with each class.

Classes of Membership:

  1. Student and Professional Member (1-4)
    • $5.00 a year
  2. Basic Member (1-5)
    • $10.00 a year
  3. Participating Member (1-5)
    • $20.00-$50.00 a year
  4. Sustaining Member (1-6)
    • $50.00-$100.00 a year
  5. Supporting Member (1-6)
    • $200.00-$500.00 a year
  6. Patron (1-6)
    • $500.00-$5000.00 a year
  7. Benefactor (1-6)
    • $5000.00 or more

Membership Privileges:

  1. Admission to a special program of gallery talks, lectures, and concerts for members only.
  2. The renting, for a nominal fee, of framed facsimile reproductions of famous works of art from the Museum's picture lending library.
  3. A discount of 15% on art books published by the Harvard University Press.
  4. A discount of 25% on all publications, photographs, postcards, and Christmas cards on sale at the Museum.
  5. Free copies of exhibition catalogues.
  6. The gift of a book of particular significance in the field of art.

The booklet also contains a note addressed to Mrs. A. Koshland at Hotel St. Francis in San Francisco, CA 94102. The note discusses a direct solicitation for a donation and mentions an exhibition that has just opened, encouraging a visit to the museum. It also mentions the possibility of making a donation to the museum.

The booklet appears to be a membership drive material, aiming to inform potential members about the benefits of joining and supporting the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture.

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The image shows an open book with two pieces of printed paper inserted into it. Both pieces of paper have the same content printed on them, titled "Classes of Membership" on the left page and "Membership Privileges" on the right page.

The "Classes of Membership" section lists various membership categories with associated annual fees:

  • Student and Professional Member (1-4) $5.00 a year
  • Basic Member (1-5) $10.00 a year
  • Participating Member (1-5) $20.00-$50.00 a year
  • Sustaining Member (1-6) $50.00-$100.00 a year
  • Supporting Member (1-6) $100.00-$200.00 a year
  • Patron (1-6) $200.00-$500.00 a year
  • Benefactor (1-6) $500.00 or more

The "Membership Privileges" section outlines the benefits of membership:

  1. Admission to a special program of gallery talks, lectures, and concerts for members only.
  2. The renting, for a nominal fee, of framed facsimile reproductions of famous works of art from the museum's picture lending library.
  3. A discount of 25% on art books published by the Harvard University Press.
  4. A discount of 25% on all publications, photographs, postcards, and Christmas cards on sale at the museum.
  5. Free copies of exhibition catalogues.
  6. The gift of a book of particular significance in the field of art.

In the upper right part of the image, there is also a glimpse of another document labeled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM OF GERMANIC CULTURE" with typed text and an address for a Mrs. A. Koshland at Hotel St. Francis in San Francisco, California.

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The image shows an open booklet or brochure with text on both the left and right pages presented against a backdrop of additional papers or book pages, emphasizing the archival or informational context of the material. The text on the left page is titled "Classes of Membership" and "Membership Privileges," clarifying different membership levels and benefits for an organization. The titles are repeated on the right page, suggesting both pages are part of the same section or that one side could be a continuation of the other. Some listed membership levels include Student and Professional, Basic Member, Participating Member, Supporting Member, Patron, and Benefactor, along with corresponding annual fees. Privileges listed include admission to special programs, a nominal fee for renting rooms, discounts on art books and publications, discounts on art sales, and free exhibition catalogs. The text also makes references to "framed facsimiles of art from the Museum's picture lending library" and the "Harvard University Press."

The brochure mentions "Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture" in the upper right corner, indicating that the membership details pertain to this institution. The overall style of the document, with its simple typography and layout, gives it a formal and educational appearance, as if it's informational material produced by an institution for its members or potential members.

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The image shows a book open to two pages. The left page is titled "Classes of Membership," listing various membership categories and their associated fees. The right page is titled "Membership Privileges," detailing the benefits of each membership class, including admission to special programs, discounts on art books and publications, and the rental of framed facsimiles of famous artworks. The book appears to be a membership guide for the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture.

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An open book with a green cover has a few pages with printed text on them. The book is titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture." The pages are opened on both sides. The pages have text that reads "Classes of Membership" and "Membership Privileges." The book is placed on a gray surface. The pages are folded, and the text is printed in black font.