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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1958-1960

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically The Boston Herald, dated Tuesday, September 23, 1958. The page contains several elements:

  1. Headline and Article:

    • The main headline reads: "Senate DPW Probers to Call DiNatale."
    • The article is accompanied by a photograph of two men, one of whom is seated at an organ. The caption mentions a novel organ designed and built in Holland, based on European Baroque organ principles, located at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University. The organ was played by E. Power Biggs.
  2. Advertisements:

    • There is an advertisement for "VAT 69," a brand of Scotch whisky, with the tagline "The lighter... drier... smoother Scotch." The advertisement includes an image of a VAT 69 bottle.
    • Another advertisement seeks a material handling salesman to act as a sub-dealer for an overhead trolley conveyor line, offering commissions for successful leads. Contact information is provided (Box E 4492, HERALD).
  3. Event Announcement:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is an announcement for an exhibition titled "Paintings of Harbors, Ships and the Sea" by Lyonel Feininger. The exhibition is scheduled from October 6 to November 8, 1958, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The announcement includes an image of a painting featuring a harbor scene.
  4. Additional Clippings:

    • There are a few additional newspaper clippings attached to the page, but their content is not fully visible.

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or collection, as indicated by the presence of multiple clippings and the aged, yellowed appearance of the paper.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper, specifically "The Boston Herald" dated Tuesday, September 23, 1958. The page is a collage of various articles and advertisements.

  1. Main Headline:

    • The top headline reads "Senate DPW Probers to Call DiNatale," referring to an investigation or inquiry involving a person named DiNatale.
  2. Advertisement:

    • On the left side of the page, there is an advertisement for "VAT 69," a brand of scotch whisky. The ad highlights that it is "The lighter...drier...smoother Scotch," imported by National Distillers Products Company. The advertisement features a bottle image with the "VAT 69" label.
  3. Wanted Ad:

    • Below the VAT 69 ad, there is a "Wanted" advertisement for a material handling salesman to act as a sub-dealer for an overhead trolley conveyor line. The ad mentions that commissions are paid for successful leads and provides a contact box number (E 4482) and the word "HERALD."
  4. Article:

    • To the right of the VAT 69 ad, there is a news article featuring a photograph of a group of people, including a man playing a large organ. The article discusses a novel organ designed and built in Holland, assembled at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture. The organ is noted for its unique sound and construction, with a reference to its creator, Prof. Charles L. Kuhn, and the organ's recent debut.
  5. Additional Article:

    • Below the organ article, there is a partial news article about a woman named Gaban who was held in connection with a robbery at the Vermont State Bank in Barre.
  6. Exhibition Notice:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for an exhibition of paintings by Lyonel Feininger titled "Paintings of Harbors, Ships and the Sea," which was to be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 6 to November 8, 1958. The ad includes an illustration of one of Feininger's paintings.

This collage provides a snapshot of the news and advertisements from a specific day in 1958.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the Boston Herald dated September 23, 1958.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "Senate DPW Probers to Call DiNat"
    • Advertisement for "VAT 69" - a type of Scotch whisky. The ad claims that VAT 69 is "The lighter...drier...smoother Scotch." It mentions that it is imported by the National Distillers Products Company and highlights that it is blended Scotch whisky.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • An article about a novel organ designed and built in Holland. The organ was installed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University. The article describes its performance and features, noting its historical and cultural significance.
  3. Middle Left Section:

    • A "Wanted" advertisement for "Material handling salesmen" to act as sub-dealers for outstanding overhead trolley conveyor line leads. The advertisement provides contact information: Box E 4482, Herald.
  4. Bottom Section:

    • An advertisement for an exhibition of paintings by Lionel Feininger titled "Paintings of Harbors, Ships, and the Sea," scheduled from October 6 to November 8, 1958, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The advertisement includes a small illustration of Feininger's artwork.

The newspaper pages have been torn or folded, revealing some of the interior pages and giving a vintage feel to the collage.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, "The Boston Herald," dated Tuesday, September 27, 1966. The page includes several articles and advertisements:

  1. The main headline at the top reads "Senate DPW Probers to Call DiNat" with a subheading and part of the article visible. The article seems to discuss an investigation involving a person named DiNat.

  2. There is an advertisement for "Vat 69," a scotch whisky, describing it as "The lighter...drier...smoother Scotch." The ad includes an image of a bottle.

  3. Below the Vat 69 ad, there is a "Wanted" advertisement seeking material handling salesmen with a contact address at Box E 4482, Herald.

  4. To the right, there is an article with a photograph of two men, one seated at an organ, with the caption mentioning a "Novel Organ" designed and built in Holland, to be played by Professor Charles L. Kuhn at Harvard University.

  5. At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for an art exhibition by Lyonel Feininger, titled "Paintings of Harbors, Ships and the Sea," to be held from October 6 to November 8, 1966, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The ad includes a small image of a painting showing a ship and a lighthouse.

The page is yellowed, indicating age, and some tears and creases are visible along the edges.

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The image shows a page from "The Boston Herald," dated Thursday, September 23, 1958. Here are the details of the various sections visible on the page:

  1. Main Headline:

    • "Senate DPW Probers to Call DiNal": This headline suggests that a Senate committee investigating the Department of Public Works (DPW) plans to summon an individual named DiNal.
  2. Advertisement:

    • There is an advertisement for VAT 69 Scotch whisky, which is described as "The lighter...drier...smoother Scotch."
  3. Classified Ads:

    • Wanted Section:
      • "Material handling salesmen to act as sub-dealer for outstanding overhead trolley conveyor line. Commissions paid for successful leads. Box E 4482, HERALD."
  4. News Article:

    • There is a photo with the caption "Woman Held In Visitor Plot." The article discusses a woman who has been detained concerning a plot, though the specific details of the plot are not visible.
  5. Novel Organ:

    • A brief article mentions a "Novel Organ," designed and built in Holland, which has been assembled in the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University. The organ was played at a concert the previous night.
  6. Art Exhibition Announcement:

    • An advertisement for an art exhibition of works by Lyonel Feininger:
      • The exhibition is titled "Paintings of Harbors, Ships and the Sea."
      • It is scheduled from October 6 to November 8, 1958.
      • The venue is the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

This page includes a mix of news, advertisements, classifieds, and cultural event announcements.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically The Boston Herald, dated Tuesday, September 23, 1958. The page contains several different sections and advertisements:

  1. Headline: The main headline reads, "Senate DPW Probers to Call DiNatale." This suggests an article about Senate investigators looking into DiNatale.

  2. Advertisements:

    • VAT 69 Scotch: A large advertisement on the left side promotes VAT 69 Scotch whiskey, described as "The lighter...drier...smoother Scotch." The ad includes an image of a bottle of VAT 69.
    • Wanted Ad: Below the VAT 69 ad, there is a "WANTED" section for material handling salesmen to act as sub-dealers for an overhead trolley conveyor line. The ad mentions commissions paid for successful leads and provides a box number (Box E 4482, Herald) for responses.
  3. Article and Photo:

    • The right side of the page features an article with a photograph of a novel organ, designed and built in Holland. The organ is based on the principles of the European Baroque organ and was assembled in the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University. The article mentions that Professor Charles Kuhn played the organ the previous night.
  4. Event Announcement:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is an announcement for an exhibition titled "Lyonel Feininger: Paintings of Harbors, Ships, and the Sea," which took place from October 6 to November 8, 1958, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The announcement includes a small illustration of a harbor scene.

The page has been cut and pasted into what appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two clippings attached.

The top clipping is a yellowed newspaper piece dated Tuesday, September 23, 1958, from The Boston Herald. It includes a partially visible headline, an advertisement for "VAT 69" Scotch whisky with the tagline "The lighter...drier...smoother Scotch," and a small classified ad seeking material handling salesmen. There is also a black and white photo of a man playing an organ, described as a novel organ designed and built in Holland based on European Baroque organs of three centuries ago, assembled in the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University. The caption mentions two individuals: Prof. Charles L. Kuhn, museum curator, left, and E. Power Biggs, who played the organ and admired its beauty.

The bottom clipping is a small announcement for an art exhibition by Lyonel Feininger titled "Paintings of Harbors, Ships and the Sea," held from October 6 to November 8, 1958, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The announcement includes a small illustration of a harbor scene in a woodcut style.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and advertisements pasted onto the pages of an open book or scrapbook. The clippings contain various texts and a couple of images:

  • The top left corner displays an ad for VAT 69, described as "The lighter...drier smoother Scotch", with a picture of the bottle.
  • Underneath this ad is another classified advertisement with the word "WANTED" in bold letters. It calls for material handling salesmen to act as a sub-dealer for an overhead trolley conveyor line.
  • At the bottom left of the left page, there's a clipping about an exhibition by Lyonel Feininger, titled "PAINTINGS OF HARBORS, SHIPS AND THE SEA" which was set to take place from Oct. 6 to Nov. 8, 1958, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
  • On the right side, the heading "Senate DPW Probers to Call DiNa..." can be seen, followed by partially visible text that seems to be part of a news article.
  • Next to it, there is a section titled "NOVEL ORGAN," describing an organ designed and built in Holland based on European Baroque principles. There's mention of the organ being admired at Harvard University by certain individuals named in the article.

The clippings appear yellowed and aged, indicating that they are from sometime in the past, specifically referencing the year 1958 in the Feininger exhibition notice. The book or scrapbook itself is resting on a surface with a slight shadow indicating ambient lighting.

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The image depicts an open book or catalog page showcasing a collection of historical newspaper clippings and advertisements from the mid-20th century. The page is divided into several sections, each featuring distinct content:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • A newspaper headline from The Boston Herald, dated Tuesday, September 21, 1958. The headline reads:
      "Senate DPW Probers to Call DiNat"
      This suggests a political or investigative news story.
  2. Center Section:

    • A large advertisement for VAT 69, a blended Scotch whisky. The ad highlights the product's qualities as "lighter, drier, smoother," and includes details about its import by National Distillers Products Company, New York. The design features a bottle graphic and bold typography.
  3. Right Section:

    • A photograph of a man playing a novel organ, described as designed and built in Holland. Accompanying text mentions the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University, with individuals such as Charles L. Kuhn, museum curator, and E. Power Biggs, who played the organ at its last night.
  4. Bottom Section:

    • An advertisement or announcement for an art exhibition titled "Paintings of Harbors, Ships and the Sea" by Lyonel Feininger. The exhibition was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from October 6 to November 8, 1958. The ad includes a small illustration of a harbor scene.

Overall Context:

The page appears to be part of an archive or collection, possibly from a museum or library, showcasing a mix of historical news, advertisements, and cultural events from 1958. The layout and content suggest it is a curated display of items of historical or cultural significance.

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A book is open to a page with a newspaper clipping. The newspaper clipping is from the Boston Herald, dated September 23, 1958. The headline reads "Senate DPW Probers to Call DiNat." Below the headline is an advertisement for "VAT 69" Scotch whisky. The advertisement features a bottle of whisky and the text "The lighter...drier...smoother Scotch." The clipping also includes a photograph of a man playing a piano. The book is titled "Lyonel Feininger: Paintings of Harbors, Ships, and the Sea." The book is published by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.