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The image shows two pages from a document detailing activities and contributions to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here is a summary of the content:

Left Page:

1. Contribution in Memory of Louis W. Black:

   • A fund was used to acquire graphic art from the 20th century, which was Louis W. Black's primary interest.
   • Artists whose works were acquired include Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lisitzky, and Macke.

2. Curatorial Contribution:

   • Mrs. Alexander Dorner donated her late husband's files to the museum for placement in university archives.
   • The donation added a considerable amount of material to the Bauhaus Research Collection.

3. Collection Expansion:

   • The museum's permanent collection expanded by 116 items, including gifts, purchases, and transfers.

4. Donors Acknowledgment:

   • The museum thanks various donors, including anonymous donors, Mr. F. F. Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Deknatel, Mr. Peter H. Deusch, Mrs. Lydia Dorner, Mrs. Julia Feininger, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fenn, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn, Miss Sally Jane Kuhn, R. E. Lewis, Inc., Dean and Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Mr. Henry Strater, and Mr. H. Wade White.

Right Page:

1. Music:

   • A new organ built by D. A. Flentrop was installed and inaugurated with a concert by E. Power Biggs.
   • Biggs and Daniel Pinkham gave concerts using different organs.
   • The Messa degli Apostoli by Girolamo Frescobaldi was played on the occasion of the 24th annual meeting of the American Musicological Society.
   • The third annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first annual meeting of the College Music Society were held.
   • A commemoration of Walter Piston '24 was conducted by G. Wallace Woodworth '24.
   • Daily concerts of recorded music were played during the summer.
   • Mr. E. Power Biggs' weekly radio broadcasts of organ music were mentioned.

2. Lectures and Gallery Talks:

   • Due to Mrs. Phelps' absence, there were fewer conducted tours.
   • Gallery talks were given by Harvard graduate students.
   • Groups from other institutions, including Marlborough School, Bradford Junior College, and East Providence High School, were guided through the museum.
   • Mrs. Phelps conducted tours for pupils from the Buckingham School of Cambridge and gave a special gallery talk on an exhibition related to German literature.
   • The museum was open to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term, with Mrs. Phelps speaking on aspects of German art.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the museum's activities, including acquisitions, donations, musical events, and educational programs.

BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM

The fund contributed in memory of Louis W. Black was used largely to purchase graphic art of the twentieth century, Mr. Black's chief interest. Among the artists whose work was thus acquired are Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke.

The Curator was requested by Mrs. Alexander Dorner to accept the scholarly files of her late husband to be placed in those departments of the University where they would be most useful. A considerable amount of this material was added to the Bauhaus Research Collection of the Museum.

Thus the permanent collection was expanded by a total of one hundred and sixteen items, of which forty-five were gifts, sixty-nine purchases, and two transfers.

The Museum wishes to express its thanks to the following donors of works of art: Anonymous, Mr. F. F. Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Deknatel, Mr. Peter H. Deitschi, Mrs. Lydia Dorner, Mrs. Julia Feininger, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fenn, The Harvard Graduate School of Design, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn, Miss Sally Jane Kuhn, R. E. Lewis, Inc., Dean and Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Mr. Henry Strater, Mr. H. Wade White.

Music

During the course of the summer a new organ, built by the famous Dutch organ builder D. A. Flentrop, was installed as an anonymous loan. Its construction incorporates the mechanical and tonal principles of the great classical organs of Europe. A brief inaugural concert was played by Mr. E. Power Biggs on September 22nd. Mr. Biggs was kind enough to give a concert on December 10 for members of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association and faculty and students of the Department of Music, and on March 16 he and Mr. Daniel Pinkham, using an organ of 1788, played for a similar audience a program of music by Antonio Soler (1729-83). The Messa di Gloria by Girolamo Frescobaldi was played on December 29 on the occasion of the 24th annual meeting of the American Musicological Society, the

third annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first annual meeting of the College Music Society.

On the occasion of the luncheon of the Class of 1924, there was a concert of the music of Walter Piston '24, conducted by G. Wallace Woodworth '24.

During the 1958 Summer School session, daily concerts of recorded music were played in the garden of the Museum.

For fifteen years Mr. E. Power Biggs' weekly radio broadcasts of organ music, originating at the Museum, were one of the most important musical events scheduled by a national network. They were responsible for an awakening of interest in good music, both ancient and modern, written for the organ. Unfortunately, almost at the very moment when Mr. Biggs had obtained the first instrument in this country, the network dropped the program. It is truly regrettable that so great an audience has now been deprived of the opportunity to hear these concerts.

Lectures and Gallery Talks

Because of the absence on leave of Mrs. Phelps during the fall term, there were somewhat fewer conducted tours of the Museum this year. On several occasions gallery talks were given by Harvard graduate students in connection with special exhibitions. Groups of students at other institutions were guided through the Museum by their own teachers. Among them were the talented children from the art classes of the Cambridge Public Schools, the Massachusetts School of Art, and Bradford Junior College. In the spring term, Mrs. Phelps conducted tours of pupils of the second year German class from the East Providence High School and from the Buckingham School of Cambridge. She also gave a special gallery talk on an exhibition arranged in connection with German 137, Professor Stein's course in nineteenth-century German literature.

As an experiment, the Museum was open to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term. On each occasion, Mrs. Phelps spoke for the general public on an aspect of German

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Busch-Reisinger Museum

Acquisitions:

• The fund in memory of Louis W. Black was primarily used to acquire graphic art from the twentieth century. Mr. Black had a keen interest in this area. Acquisitions included works by Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lisitszky, and Macke.
• The curator was requested by Mrs. Alexander Dorner to accept the scholarly files of her late husband for placement in relevant university departments.
• A considerable amount of this material was added to the Bauhaus Research Collection of the Museum.
• The permanent collection of the museum was expanded significantly with 168 items, including 45 gifts, 59 purchases, and 2 transfers.

Acknowledgments:
The museum expressed gratitude to several donors for their contributions, including Anonymous, Mr. F. F. Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Deknatel, Mr. Peter H. Deitsch, Mrs. Lydia Dorner, Mrs. Julia Feininger, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fenn, the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn, Miss Sally Jane Kuhn, R. E. Lewis, Inc., Dean and Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Mr. Henry Strater, and Mr. H. Wade White.

Music

New Organ and Concerts:

• During the summer, a new organ built by the renowned Dutch organ builder D. A. Flentrop was installed, incorporating mechanical and tonal principles of classical European organs.
• The first inaugural concert was held on September 2nd by Mr. E. Power Biggs.
• Another concert was given on December 10 for the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association and faculty and students of the Department of Music.
• On March 16, Mr. Daniel Pinkham performed on the organ as part of a program of music by Antonio Soler.
• Girolamo Frescobaldi's Messa degli Apostoli was performed on December 29 during the annual meeting of the American Musicological Society.

Society Meetings:

• The third annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first annual meeting of the College Music Society took place.
• Walter Piston's '24 Symphony was performed during the launch of the Class of 1924 concert.

Summer School and Concerts:

• Daily concerts of recorded music were held during the 1958 Summer School session in the museum garden.
• For fifteen years, Mr. E. Power Biggs broadcasted organ music from the museum, featuring works from ancient to modern times, reaching a national audience.

Lectures and Gallery Talks

Tours and Talks:

• Due to Mrs. Phelps' absence on leave during the fall term, fewer museum tours were conducted.
• Gallery talks were given to Harvard graduate students and special exhibition groups.
• Guided tours were provided for students from Cambridge Public Schools and other institutions, including the art classes of the Massachusetts School of Art and Bradford Junior College.
• Special talks were given to pupils from the East Providence High School and Buckingham School of Cambridge.
• On an exhibition related to German literature, a special gallery talk was given by Professor Stein from the German department.
• The museum opened to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term, where Mrs. Phelps spoke on aspects of German art.

The image contains a document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, detailing various activities and contributions related to the museum. Here is a detailed summary:

1. Fund Contribution:

   • A fund was established in memory of Louis W. Black to purchase graphic art from the twentieth century, which was Mr. Black's primary interest. Notable artists whose works were acquired include Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke.

2. Scholarly Files:

   • Mrs. Alexander Dorner was requested to accept the scholarly files of her late husband, which were added to the Bauhaus Research Collection of the Museum.

3. Permanent Collection Expansion:

   • The permanent collection was expanded by over 100 items, including 45 gifts, 56 purchases, and 2 transfers.

4. Donors of Works of Art:

   • The museum thanks numerous donors for their contributions, including anonymous donors, Mr. F. F. Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Deknatel, Mr. Peter H. Deitsch, Mrs. Lydia Dorner, Mrs. Julia Feininger, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fenn, The Harvard Graduate School of Design, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn, Miss Sally Jane Kuhn, R. E. Lewis, Inc., Dean and Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Mr. Henry Strater, and Mr. H. Wade White.

5. Music:

   • A new organ built by D. A. Flentrop was installed during the summer. An inaugural concert was given by Mr. E. Power Biggs on September 22nd. Additional concerts included performances by Mr. Biggs on December 10th and March 16th, featuring music by Antonio Soler and Girolamo Frescobaldi.

6. Annual Meetings and Concerts:

   • The 24th annual meeting of the American Musicological Society featured a concert by Mr. Biggs.
   • The third annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first annual meeting of the College Music Society were held.

7. Summer School Session:

   • Daily concerts of recorded music were played in the garden of the museum during the 1958 Summer School session.

8. Radio Broadcasts:

   • For fifteen years, Mr. E. Power Biggs conducted weekly radio broadcasts of organ music from the museum, which were popular and helped raise interest in the organ.

9. Lectures and Gallery Talks:

   • Due to Mrs. Phelps' leave, fewer tours were conducted. Gallery talks were given by Harvard graduate students, and groups from various institutions were guided through the museum by their teachers.
   • Mrs. Phelps conducted tours of pupils from the East Providence High School and Buckingham School of Cambridge.
   • The museum was opened to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term, with Mrs. Phelps speaking on aspects of German literature.

The document highlights the museum's engagement with the community through educational and cultural events, as well as the acquisition and display of significant artworks.

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Art Collection:

• A fund contributed in memory of Louis W. Black was used to acquire twentieth-century graphic art, including works by Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke.
• The museum's permanent collection expanded by 165 items, including 45 gifts, 69 purchases, and 2 transfers.
• The curator, Mrs. Alexander Dorner, was requested by Mrs. Black to place her husband’s scholarly files in departments where they would be most useful, significantly contributing to the Bauhaus Research Collection.
• The museum expresses gratitude to various donors for their contributions.

Music:

• A new organ, built by D. A. Flentrop, was installed during the summer.
• An inaugural concert was held on September 22nd, featuring Mr. E. Power Biggs.
• Additional concerts included a program on December 10th for the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association and a concert on March 16th featuring Mr. Daniel Pinkham playing Antonio Soler’s music.
• On December 29th, Girolamo Frescobaldi’s "Messa degli Apostoli" was performed at the American Musicological Society's 24th annual meeting.

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Music and Events:

• The third annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first annual meeting of the College Music Society were held at the museum.
• On the occasion of the Class of 1924 lunch, a concert of Walter Piston's music was conducted by G. Wallace Woodworth.
• During the 1958 Summer School session, daily concerts of recorded music were played in the garden of the museum.
• Mr. E. Power Biggs' weekly radio broadcasts from the museum were broadcast on a national network for fifteen years, promoting interest in both ancient and modern organ music.
• Due to Mrs. Phelps' absence, fewer tours and gallery talks were conducted during the fall term. However, special tours were arranged for students from various schools, including Cambridge Public Schools, the Massachusetts School of Art, and Bradford Junior College.

Lectures and Gallery Talks:

• In the spring term, Mrs. Phelps conducted tours of the museum for students from the East Providence High School and the Buckingham School of Cambridge.
• She gave a special gallery talk related to an exhibition on German 19th-century literature.
• As an experiment, the museum was open to the public on Sunday afternoons during the spring term, with Mrs. Phelps giving talks on aspects of German culture.

The document highlights the museum's efforts in expanding its collections, hosting concerts, and engaging with the community through educational programs and public lectures.

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1. Funding and Art Acquisition:

   • The fund contributed in memory of Louis W. Black was used primarily for purchasing graphic art of the 20th century.
   • Notable artists whose works were acquired include Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke.

2. Collection Expansion:

   • The permanent collection expanded significantly with acquisitions totaling over 100 items, including gifts, purchases, and transfers.
   • Donors of artwork include a list of individuals and institutions such as Anonymous, Mr. F. F. Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Deknatel, and others.

3. Organ and Music Events:

   • A new organ was installed, designed by D.A. Flentrop, reflecting classical European principles.
   • Mr. E. Power Biggs conducted several concerts, including an inaugural concert and a concert for the American Musicological Society.

4. Annual Meetings and Lectures:

   • The annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first meeting of the College Music Society were mentioned.
   • A concert of Walter Piston's '24 was performed during the lunch of the Class of 1924.

5. Lectures and Gallery Talks:

   • Due to the absence of Mrs. Phelps, fewer gallery talks were conducted, involving Harvard graduate students and other institutions' pupils.
   • Talks were given on various themes, including German literature, with special exhibitions and tours.

6. Public Engagement:

   • The museum opened to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term, with Mrs. Phelps speaking on various aspects of German culture.

7. Radio Broadcasts:

   • For fifteen years, Mr. E. Power Biggs conducted weekly radio broadcasts of organ music, contributing significantly to the awareness of classical music.

The document captures a mix of acquisitions, musical performances, educational events, and community outreach activities within the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The image shows an open booklet or pamphlet with text on two pages, numbered 4 on the left page and 5 on the right page. The heading on both pages reads "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM."

The left page discusses several topics:

• The fund contributed in memory of Louis V. Black and its role in purchasing 20th-century graphic art, listing artists whose work was acquired.
• The curator's acceptance of scholarly files of the late husband to be placed in university departments.
• Expansion of the museum's permanent collection.
• Acknowledgement of donors who contributed to the museum.
• A section titled "MUSIC" describing the installation of a new organ during the summer, its construction, and brief inaugural concerts, mentioning several persons involved in the events and performances in 1958.

The right page continues under the same museum heading:

• It continues describing musical events, including a weekly radio program by E. Power Biggs.
• A section titled "LECTURES AND GALLERY TALKS" that describes the absence of Mrs. Phelps during the fall term, gallery talks given by Harvard graduate students, tours for school groups, and special gallery talks by Mrs. Phelps.
• The museum's public access policy during the spring term, with Mrs. Phelps giving talks to the general public about German literature.

The text appears to be a detailed report or newsletter summarizing recent activities, donations, musical events, and educational programs at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The image appears to be of two pages from a printed document or book, specifically pages 4 and 5. The content of the pages is related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The text on the left-hand page (page 4) discusses topics such as the museum's acquisitions, music, and a new organ that was installed in the museum which was built by a Dutch organ builder named D. A. Flentrop.

The text on the right-hand page (page 5) continues the discussion about music in the museum and then moves on to lectures and gallery talks that took place. One particular event noted is gallery talks by Mrs. Phelps during the fall term, as well as activities involving the involvement of students and teachers from various educational institutions and a professor's course on nineteenth-century German literature.

These pages likely come from a museum bulletin, annual report, or some sort of informational publication detailing the museum's recent activities, acquisitions, and events. The text is densely printed, with a relatively small font, and there are no images or graphics on these two pages, just continuous prose. The overall appearance suggests a formal report or scholarly document.

The image shows two pages from a publication, likely an annual report or catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The pages are numbered 4 and 5, and the text is formatted in a standard, academic style with clear headings and paragraphs.

Left Page (Page 4):

• Title: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"
• Content:
  • Fund Contribution: Discusses the fund established in memory of Louis W. Black, which was used to purchase graphic art of the twentieth century. The artists acquired include Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lisztky, and Macke.
  • Curator's Request: Mentions the curator being requested by Mrs. Alexander Dorner to accept the scholarly files of her late husband, which were placed in departments of the University where they would be most useful. This material was added to the Bauhaus Research Collection of the Museum.
  • Collection Expansion: Notes that the permanent collection was expanded by a total of 116 items, including 45 gifts, 69 purchases, and 2 transfers.
  • Acknowledgments: Lists donors of works of art, including Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Deknatel, Mr. Anonymous, Dr. Peter H. Lidda, Mrs. Lydia Dorner, Mrs. Julia Feininger, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fenn, L. Kuhn, Miss Graduate School of Design, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Harvard Sally, Jane Kuhn, R. E. Lewis, Inc., Dean and Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Mr. Henry Strater, Mr. H. Wade White.
  • Music Section: Describes the installation of a new organ built by D. A. Flentrop, incorporating mechanical and tonal principles of great classical organs of Europe. It highlights inaugural concerts played by Mr. E. Power Biggs on September 22nd and December 10, as well as a program of music by Antonio Soler and Girolamo Frescobaldi on December 29.

Right Page (Page 5):

• Title: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"
• Content:
  • Music Events: Discusses a concert of the music of Walter Piston conducted by G. Wallace Woodworth on the occasion of the lunch of the Class of 1924, during the third annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first annual meeting of the College Music Society.
  • Summer School Concerts: Mentions daily concerts of recorded music played in the garden of the Museum during the 1958 Summer School session.
  • Radio Broadcasts: Notes that for fifteen years, Mr. E. Power Biggs' weekly radio broadcasts of organ music, originating at the Museum, were important events scheduled by a national network. However, the program was discontinued due to a drop in audience interest.
  • Lectures and Gallery Talks: Explains that due to the absence of Mrs. Phelps on leave during the fall term, there were fewer conducted tours of the Museum. Gallery talks were given by Harvard graduate students in connection with special exhibitions. Groups from various institutions, including the Cambridge Public Schools, the Massachusetts School of Art, and Bradford Junior College, conducted tours of the Museum by their own teachers.
  • Special Talks: Highlights a special gallery talk by Mrs. Phelps from the East Providence High School and the Buckingham School of Cambridge, connected with a special exhibition arranged in connection with Professor Stein’s course in nineteenth-century German literature.
  • Public Open Hours: States that the Museum was open to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term. On one occasion, Mrs. Phelps spoke for the general public on an aspect of German literature.

Overall Description:

The pages provide a detailed account of the activities, acquisitions, and events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum during a specific period. The content covers art acquisitions, scholarly contributions, music performances, radio broadcasts, educational programs, and public engagement initiatives. The text is formal and structured, typical of institutional reports or museum catalogs.

The image appears to be a page from an annual report or publication of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, a museum of modern and contemporary art located at Harvard University. The page contains a section discussing the museum's activities and events during the previous year.

The text mentions that a new organ, built by the famous Dutch organ builder D. A. Flentrop, was installed in the museum during the summer. A concert was given on this organ by Mr. E. Power Biggs on September 2nd.

The museum also hosted the 24th annual meeting of the American Musicological Society, where the Messa dell' Apostoli by Girolamo Frescobaldi was played.

The report notes that the museum's curator, Mr. Alexander Dorner, acquired scholarly files of various artists, including Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke, with the help of anonymous donors.

Additionally, the museum mentions that it had fewer gallery talks and tours due to the absence of Mrs. Phelps during the fall term. However, special exhibitions were given to Harvard graduate students, and guided tours were provided to students from other institutions.

The report concludes by stating that the museum was open to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term, where Mrs. Phelps gave talks on aspects of German literature.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the museum's activities, acquisitions, and events during the previous year, highlighting its role in promoting and preserving modern and contemporary art and music.