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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1955-1958

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The image shows a page from the "AAA News," which is a publication of the Austro-American Association of Boston. The issue is dated February 1958 and is numbered 39.

The page features an invitation (Einladung) to an event scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 1958, at 8:30 PM. The event is to be held at the International Institute located at 190 Beacon Street, Boston. The event is a lecture titled "Deutsche Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert" (German Art in the 20th Century), presented by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Ph.D., who is an Assistant Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.

There are two illustrations on the page:

  1. On the left side, there is an artwork by Ernst Barlach titled "Angst" (Fear), depicting a winged figure.
  2. On the right side, there is an artwork by Oskar Kokoschka titled "Old Woman."

Additional information at the bottom of the page includes:

  • A request to bring friends.
  • Prices for refreshments: 90 cents for non-members and 50 cents for members.
  • A note about mailing membership contributions of $2.00 per person to the treasurer, Mr. Fred Hoffmann, at 1227 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston 64, Mass.

The page is part of a bound book or scrapbook, as indicated by the visible binding and other pages on the right side.

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The image is a page from a newsletter titled "AAA NEWS" from the Austro-American Association of Boston, specifically from February 1958, marked as Number 39.

Key details include:

  1. Event Invitation:

    • The newsletter invites readers to a lecture titled "Deutsche Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert" (German Art in the 20th Century) held on Saturday, February 15, 1958.
    • The event is scheduled for 8:30 PM at the International Institute, located at 190 Beacon Street, Boston.
  2. Lecturer:

    • The speaker is Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Ph.D., who is described as the Assistant Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.
  3. Illustrations:

    • There are two illustrations on the page:
      • On the left side, there is a sketch labeled "ANGEL" by Ernst Burckhardt.
      • On the right side, there is a drawing titled "OLD MISER" by Paul Klee.
  4. Advertisement and Membership Information:

    • The bottom part of the page encourages attendees to bring friends and mentions refreshments available for $0.90 for non-members and $0.50 for members.
    • It also provides an address for mailing membership contributions: Mr. Fred Hoffmann, 1289 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston 34, Massachusetts.

The newsletter seems to be aimed at promoting cultural and educational events for its members and inviting community participation.

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The image shows a newsletter from the Austro-American Association of Boston, dated February 1958, issue number 39. The headline is in bold, with the title "AAA NEWS" at the top, followed by "AUSTRO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BOSTON."

Below the header, the word "Einladung" (German for "Invitation") is prominently displayed, inviting readers to an event on Saturday, February 15, 1958, at 8:30 in the evening. The event is to be held at the International Institute, 190 Beacon Street, Boston.

The main program is described as a lecture on "Deutsche Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert" (German Art in the 20th Century) with light images presented by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps (Ph.D.), Assistant Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.

The left side of the page features an illustration of an angel labeled "Erzengel" (Archangel) by Ernst Barlach. The right side has an illustration labeled "Old Miser" by Paul Klee.

At the bottom, there is a note encouraging attendees to bring their friends, with refreshments priced at 90 cents for non-members and 50 cents for members. It also mentions that a membership contribution of $2.00 per person should be mailed to the treasurer, Mr. Fred Hoffmann, at 1289 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston 34, Mass.

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The image is a newsletter from the Austro-American Association of Boston, dated February 1958, labeled as Number 39.

Key Elements:

  1. Header:

    • Title: "AAA News"
    • Organization: Austro-American Association of Boston
    • Date: Februar (February) 1958
    • Issue Number: 39
  2. Invitation (Einladung):

    • Event Date and Time: Saturday, February 15, 1958, at 8:30 PM
    • Location: International Institute, 190 Beacon Street, Boston
  3. Event Details:

    • Topic: "Deutsche Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert" (German Art in the 20th Century)
    • Presentation: A lecture with slides (mit Lichtbildern) by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps (Ph.D.)
    • Speaker's Title: Assistant Curator, Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge
  4. Illustrations:

    • On the left side, there is an illustration of an angel by Ernst Barlach.
    • On the right side, there is a sketch labeled "Old Misser" by Paul Klee.
  5. Additional Information:

    • Refreshments Cost:
      • Non-members: 90 cents
      • Members: 50 cents
    • Membership Contribution: $2.00 per person, to be sent to the treasurer.
    • Treasurer’s Address: Mr. Fred Hoffmann, 1289 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston 34, Mass.

The newsletter invites members and guests to a lecture on 20th-century German art, providing details about the event, the speaker, and the costs associated with attending.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter titled "AAA News," published by the Austro-American Association of Boston in February 1958, issue number 39.

The main content of the page is an invitation ("Einladung") for an event scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 1958, at 8:30 PM. The event is to be held at the International Institute located at 190 Beacon Street in Boston.

The event is a lecture ("Vortrag") on "Deutsche Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert," which translates to "German Art in the 20th Century." The lecture will include slide presentations ("mit Lichtbildern") by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Ph.D., who is an Assistant Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.

Additional information at the bottom of the page includes a note encouraging attendees to bring friends, with refreshments costing 90 cents for non-members and 50 cents for members. It also mentions that membership contributions of $2.00 per person should be mailed to the treasurer, Mr. Fred Hoffmann, at 1289 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston 34, Massachusetts.

The page also features two illustrations: one on the left, labeled "ANGEL" with the name Ernst Barlach, and one on the right labeled "OLD MISER" by Paul Klee.

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The image is a page from a publication titled "AAA NEWS" by the Austro-American Association of Boston, dated February 1958, and it is Number 39 of the series.

The page contains an invitation ("Einladung") for a lecture event scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 1958, at 8:30 PM. The event is to be held at the International Institute located at 190 Beacon Street in Boston.

The lecture, titled "Deutsche Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert" (German Art in the 20th Century), will include slides ("mit Lichtbildern von") and will be given by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Ph.D., who is an Assistant Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.

There are two illustrations on the page:

  • On the left, a drawing of an angel labeled "ANGEL, Ernst Barlach."
  • On the right, an abstract design labeled "OLD MISER, Paul Klee."

At the bottom of the page, there are some additional notes:

  • It encourages attendees to bring their friends.
  • Refreshments will be available for 90 cents for non-members and 50 cents for members.
  • It requests that members mail their membership contribution of $2.00 per person to the treasurer, Mr. Fred Hoffmann, at 1289 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston 34, Mass.

Overall, the page provides details about an upcoming cultural lecture event with specific instructions and costs for participation.

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This image shows an open page with printed text and illustrations that looks like a newsletter or pamphlet. The page is titled "AAA NEWS" at the top, which stands for Austro-American Association of Boston. This particular issue is from February 1958, labeled as Number 39.

Below the heading, there is an invitation ("Einladung") in German for an event on Saturday, February 15, 1958, at 8:30 PM at the International Institute, 190 Beacon St. Boston. The event seems to cover "Deutsche Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert" (German Art in the 20th Century) and includes a lecture with slides by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps (Ph.D.), who is noted as the Assistant Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge.

Two pieces of artwork are depicted in the newsletter. On the left is an illustration titled "Angel," by Ernst Barlach, and on the right is an illustration titled "Old miser," by Paul Klee.

There is a note at the bottom of the page encouraging people to bring friends, mentioning the costs of refreshments and membership fees, and providing an address to mail the membership contribution to Mr. Fred Hoffmann in Allston, Massachusetts.

The page appears to be held in place within a book or binder, with the ribbon of the book's bookmark visible at the bottom.

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The image shows a newsletter titled "AAA NEWS," which stands for Austro-American Association of Boston. The newsletter is dated February 1958 and is numbered 39.

The main content is an invitation ("Einladung") for an event on Saturday, February 15, 1958, at 8:30 PM, held at the International Institute, 190 Beacon Street, Boston. The event features a lecture ("Vortrag") on 20th-century German art with slides presented by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Ph.D., who is an assistant curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.

The left side of the newsletter includes a black ink drawing titled "Angel" by Ernst Barlach, depicting a dark figure with wings. On the right side, there is another black ink drawing titled "Old Miser" by Paul Klee, showing a stylized human profile with a hand in front of the mouth.

At the bottom, there is a note encouraging people to bring friends, mentioning refreshments priced at 90 cents and member admission at 50 cents. It also advises members to mail their membership contribution of $2.00 per person to the treasurer, Mr. Fred Hoffmann, at 1289 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston 34, Mass.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter titled "AAA NEWS", which is associated with the Austro-American Association of Boston. The page is dated February 1958 and is labeled as Number 39. The content of the page is primarily in German and announces an invitation (Einladung) for a meeting (Samstag) scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 1958, at 8:30 PM. The venue is the International Institute, located at 190 Beacon St., Boston.

Key Details on the Page:

  1. Event Title:

    • "Deutsche Kunst im 20. Jahrhundert" (German Art in the 20th Century).
  2. Speaker:

    • Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps (Ph.D.), Assistant Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge.
  3. Presentation Format:

    • The talk will include "Lichtbildern" (slides or visual projections).
  4. Illustrations:

    • Two black-and-white illustrations are featured:
      • On the left: A winged figure labeled "ANGEL" by Ernst Rulfs.
      • On the right: An abstract or stylized head labeled "OLD MISER" by Paul Klee.
  5. Additional Information:

    • Refreshments: Available for 90¢.
    • Members: Admission is 50¢.
    • Membership Contribution: Members are asked to contribute $2.00 per person to the treasurer, Mr. Fred Hoffman, at 1289 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston 34, Mass.

Layout and Design:

  • The page has a clean, formal layout typical of newsletters from the mid-20th century.
  • The text is centered and uses a mix of bold and standard fonts to highlight important details.
  • The illustrations are placed symmetrically on either side of the main text, adding visual interest and artistic relevance to the theme of German art.

Context:

This page reflects the cultural and intellectual activities of the Austro-American Association of Boston in 1958, focusing on promoting German art and fostering cross-cultural exchange. The inclusion of works by notable artists like Ernst Rulfs and Paul Klee suggests an emphasis on modernist and avant-garde art. The structured format and clear details indicate an organized and formal event aimed at members and interested attendees.

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The image shows a book with a white page open to a page with the title "AAANEWS" at the top. Below the title, it reads "Austro-American Association of Boston" and "February 1958." Below that, there is a drawing of an angel and a drawing of a man with a mustache. Below that, there is a drawing of a man with a mustache and a drawing of a woman with a hat. Below that, there is a drawing of a man with a mustache and a drawing of a woman with a hat.