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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1958-1960

ARCH.2013.5.8, Rendition: 796666

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The image shows an open book with two different event invitations inserted into its pages.

  1. The first invitation, located at the top of the right-hand page, is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It invites members of the Museum Association to an organ recital of American Music to be performed by Mr. E. Power Biggs on Tuesday, December 8, 1959, at 8:30 p.m. The invitation notes that due to limited seating capacity, only two tickets can be issued to each member, and requests for tickets should be made in writing no later than November 30.

  2. The second invitation, located below the first on the same page, is for an illustrated lecture. It is hosted by Dr. L.M.J. Delaissé from the Royal Library, Brussels, on the topic "The Archaeology and History of Illuminated Manuscripts." The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, at 4 p.m., in the Fogg Museum's Small Lecture Room. The event is under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and association members are cordially invited to attend.

The book itself appears to be an older volume, indicated by the aged paper and binding, with the page numbers "90" and "B10" visible on the left-hand side of the open pages.

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The image shows an open book with two pieces of paper inserted between its pages. Both pieces of paper contain invitations to events organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

  1. The upper piece of paper is an invitation to an organ recital of American Music:

    • Event: Organ recital of American Music
    • Performer: Mr. E. Power Biggs
    • Date: Tuesday, December 8, 1959
    • Time: 8:30 p.m.
    • Details: The invitation states that due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member. Applications for tickets should be made in writing no later than November 30.
  2. The lower piece of paper is an invitation to an illustrated lecture:

    • Speaker: Dr. L.M.J. Delaissé of the Royal Library, Brussels
    • Topic: The Archaeology and History of Illuminated Manuscripts
    • Date: Thursday, December 10
    • Time: 4 p.m.
    • Venue: Fogg Museum, Small Lecture Room
    • Sponsors: The event is under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Audience: Association Members are cordially invited

The book appears to be an old volume, with visible signs of wear and aging, such as creases and discoloration. The spine of the book is partially visible and appears to be labeled with "B10" in the upper left corner.

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The image shows an open book page with two notices taped inside. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Notice:

    • The notice is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
    • It announces an organ recital of American music by Mr. E. Power Biggs for members of the Museum Association.
    • The recital is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 1959, at 8:30 p.m.
    • Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member.
    • Applications for tickets should be made in writing by November 30.
  2. Bottom Notice:

    • This notice is for an illustrated lecture.
    • The lecture is titled "The Archaeology and History of Illuminated Manuscripts."
    • It will be delivered by Dr. L.M.J. Delaissé of the Royal Library, Brussels.
    • The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 6, 1959, at 4 p.m.
    • The lecture will take place in the Small Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Association members are cordially invited to attend.

The book page appears to have some markings and a partially visible spine label indicating a catalog or reference section.

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The image shows an open book with two distinct items pasted on the right-hand page.

  1. The first item, located at the top, is an invitation from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. It cordially invites recipients to an organ recital of American music, to be performed by Mr. E. Power Biggs for members of the Museum Association. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 1959, at 8:30 p.m. The invitation notes that due to limited seating capacity, only two tickets can be issued per member, and applications for tickets must be made in writing no later than November 30.

  2. The second item, located below the first, is an announcement for an illustrated lecture by Dr. L.M.J. Delaisse from the Royal Library in Brussels. The lecture is titled "The Archaeology and History of Illuminated Manuscripts" and is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, at 4 p.m. in the Fogg Museum's Small Lecture Room. The lecture is held under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and members of the association are cordially invited.

On the left-hand page, there are some handwritten notes, and the edge of the page is visibly taped, suggesting some restoration or reinforcement.

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The image shows a printed announcement with two separate event invitations from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

  1. Top Announcement:

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is inviting members to an organ recital of American music.
    • The recital will be performed by Dr. E. Power Biggs.
    • It is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 1959, at 8:30 p.m.
    • Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued per member.
    • Applications for tickets should be made in writing no later than November 30.
  2. Bottom Announcement:

    • An illustrated lecture is being offered by Dr. L.M.J. Delaissé of the Royal Library, Brussels.
    • The topic of the lecture is "The Archaeology and History of Illuminated Manuscripts."
    • This event is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd, at 4 p.m.
    • It will take place in the Fogg Museum, Small Lecture Room.
    • The event is organized under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Association members are cordially invited to attend the lecture.

The announcements are attached to a beige folder or binder.

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The image shows an open page from what appears to be a book or a binder, containing two invitation notices. Both invitations are affixed to the page.

  1. Top Invitation:

    • Event: An organ recital of American Music.
    • Organizer: The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
    • Performer: Dr. E. Power Biggs.
    • Audience: Members of the Museum Association.
    • Date and Time: Tuesday, December 8, 1959, at 8:30 PM.
    • Additional Information: Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member. Applications for tickets should be made in writing no later than November 30.
  2. Bottom Invitation:

    • Event: An illustrated lecture titled "The Archaeology and History of Illuminated Manuscripts."
    • Speaker: Dr. L.M.J. Delaissé of the Royal Library, Brussels.
    • Date and Time: Thursday, December 8th, 4 PM.
    • Venue: Fogg Museum, Small Lecture Room.
    • Organizers: Joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Audience: Association Members are cordially invited.

The page itself has a green border and the invitations are neatly glued onto it, with some visible aging and wear on the edges of the paper.

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This image shows an open book or a scrapbook with two pasted cutouts on the right-hand side page. Both cutouts appear to be vintage invitations or notices.

The top cutout is an invitation from "The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University," inviting to an organ recital of American Music by Dr. E. Power Biggs for members of the Museum Association, dated for Tuesday, December 8, 1959, at 8:30 p.m. It indicates that, due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member, and applications for tickets had to be made by November 30.

The bottom cutout announces an "ILLUSTRATED LECTURE" by Dr. L.M.J. Delaissé of the Royal Library, Brussels, on "The Archaeology and History of Illuminated Manuscripts." This event was scheduled for Thursday, December 8th, presumably of the same year, at 4 p.m. in the Fogg Museum, Small Lecture Room. It was conducted under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with members of the association being cordially invited.

The left side of the page is visible but blank, and the entire right side is slightly yellowed with age. There are some vertical open pages visible behind the open spread, suggesting multiple pages in the book or scrapbook. The spine of the book is on the left, indicating that the book is likely of some thickness. The background is a light gray, which could be a table or a surface on which the book is resting.

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The image shows an open book with two printed invitations or announcements affixed to the right-hand page.

The top invitation, printed in blue ink, is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. It invites members of the Museum Association to an organ recital of American Music by Mr. E. Power Biggs, scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 1959, at 8:30 p.m. It notes that because of limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member and that applications for tickets should be made in writing by November 30.

The lower invitation is a typed notice on yellowish paper for an illustrated lecture by Dr. L. M. J. Delaissé of the Royal Library, Brussels. The lecture is about "The Archaeology and History of Illuminated Manuscripts" and will be held on Thursday, December 10th at 4 p.m. in the Small Lecture Room at the Fogg Museum. The event is under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum and invites Association Members.

The page appears to be from a scrapbook or a collection of announcements and is part of a larger bound book with several other pages visible to the left.

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The image shows an open book with two distinct cards or notices placed inside its pages. Here is a detailed description:

Top Card (Left Page):

  • Title: "The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University"
  • Content:
    • The card announces an organ recital of American Music to be given by Dr. E. Power Biggs.
    • The event is for members of the Museum Association.
    • Date and Time: Tuesday, December 8, 1959, at 8:30 p.m.
    • Seating Information: Due to limited seating, only two tickets per member will be issued.
    • Application Deadline: Applications for tickets must be made in writing no later than November 30.

Bottom Card (Right Page):

  • Title: "ILLUSTRATED LECTURE"
  • Speaker: Dr. L.M.J. Delaissé of the Royal Library, Brussels.
  • Topic: "The Archaeology and History of Illuminated Manuscripts"
  • Date and Time: Thursday, December 9, 1959, at 4 p.m.
  • Location: Fogg Museum, Small Lecture Room
  • Sponsorship: The lecture is held under the joint auspices of the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • Invitation: Association Members are cordially invited.

Book Details:

  • The book appears to be a membership or event record book, likely used by the Busch-Reisinger Museum or its associated members.
  • The pages are light-colored paper with visible spiral or bound edges, suggesting it is a bound or ring-bound notebook.
  • Page Numbers: The left page is marked with the number "92," and the right page is marked with "93."
  • Condition: The book shows signs of age, with some wear and tear, such as slightly frayed edges and a slightly worn spine.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical record of museum events and lectures from the late 1950s, specifically at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The cards provide details about two separate events: an organ recital and an illustrated lecture on illuminated manuscripts, both aimed at museum association members. The formal tone and structured layout suggest these were official announcements distributed to members.

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The image features an open book with two pieces of paper inserted between the pages. The book appears to be a hardcover with a white cover. The pages are filled with text, and the book is positioned on a gray surface. The first piece of paper contains a formal invitation for an organ recital of American music, dated December 8, 1959, at 8:30 p.m. The second piece of paper is a smaller card, also containing an invitation, for an illustrated lecture on the archaeology and history of illuminated manuscripts, scheduled for December 10, 1959, at 4 p.m. The text on both invitations is printed in a cursive style, and the paper appears to be of good quality, with no visible creases or tears.