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Left Page:

• Title: BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM
• Content:
  • A fund was established in memory of Louis W. Black, primarily used to acquire graphic art from the 20th century.
  • Artists whose works were purchased include Beckmann, Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lisinsky, and Macke.
  • Mrs. Alexander Dorner requested the curator to accept her late husband's scholarly files for placement in relevant university departments.
  • The museum's permanent collection was expanded by 116 items, including gifts, purchases, and transfers.
  • Acknowledgments are given to various donors and contributors.
  • Music:
    • A new organ built by D. A. Flentrop was installed.
    • Inaugural concert played by Mr. E. Power Biggs on September 22nd.
    • Additional concerts were held on December 10th and March 16th.
    • A chamber music program and a performance of "Messa da Requiem" by Girolamo Prescobaldi were also noted.

Right Page:

• Title: BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM (continued)
• Content:
  • The third annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first annual meeting of the College Music Society were held.
  • A concert of Walter Piston's music was conducted by G. Wallace Woodworth.
  • During the summer, daily concerts of recorded music were held in the museum garden.
  • Mr. E. Power Biggs' weekly radio broadcasts featured organ music, attracting a significant audience.
  • Lectures and Gallery Talks:
    • Due to Mrs. Phelps' leave, there were fewer conducted tours.
    • Gallery talks were given by Harvard graduate students in connection with special exhibitions.
    • Groups of students from other institutions were guided through the museum.
    • Mrs. Phelps conducted tours for pupils of the East Providence High School and gave a special gallery talk on 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 appears to be a detailed report on the activities, acquisitions, and events related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum for a specific period.

The image displays two pages from an annual report of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, detailing its activities and developments.

Left Page Summary:

Busch-Reisinger Museum:

• A fund contributed in memory of Louis W. Black was primarily used to purchase graphic art from the twentieth century. Notable artists whose work was acquired include Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke.
• The Curator was asked by Mrs. Alexander Dorner to accept scholarly files of her late husband, which were distributed to relevant departments at the University, with the most useful materials added to the Bauhaus Research Collection of the Museum. This addition expanded the collection by 168 items, including gifts and transfers.

Acknowledgments:

• The Museum expressed gratitude to several donors: 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:

• A new organ, built by the Dutch organ builder D. A. Flentrop, was installed over the summer. It incorporates mechanical and tonal principles from great classical European organs.
• Several concerts were performed:
  • An inaugural concert by Mr. E. Power Biggs on September 22nd.
  • A concert for members of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association and students of the Department of Music on December 10th.
  • A concert on March 16th by Mr. Biggs and Mr. Daniel Pinkham using an organ replica of one from 1788.
  • A performance of the "Messa delli Apostoli" by Girolamo Frescobaldi on December 29th at the annual meeting of the American Musicological Society.

Right Page Summary:

Music (Continued):

• The third annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first annual meeting of the College Music Society were held at the museum.
• A concert of Walter Piston's music, marking the launch of the Class of 1924, was conducted by G. Wallace Woodworth.
• During the 1958 Summer School session, daily concerts of recorded music were held in the museum's garden.
• For fifteen years, Mr. E. Power Biggs broadcasted weekly radio programs of organ music from the museum, which were nationally networked and responsible for increased interest in the organ, both ancient and modern. Unfortunately, this program was discontinued.

Lectures and Gallery Talks:

• Due to Mrs. Phelps' absence during the fall term, fewer tours of the museum were conducted.
• Several gallery talks were given to Harvard graduate students and special exhibitions.
• Groups from other institutions were guided through the museum, including students from the Cambridge Public Schools and the Massachusetts School of Art.
• In the spring term, Mrs. Phelps conducted tours for pupils of the second-year German class from the East Providence High School and from Buckingham School of Cambridge.
• Mrs. Phelps also delivered a gallery talk on an exhibition related to German 137 and a lecture on an aspect of German literature for the general public during the spring term.

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

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Busch-Reisinger Museum

Fund Contribution and Acquisitions

• The fund contributed in memory of Louis W. Black was used to purchase graphic art from the twentieth century.
• Mr. Black’s chief interest was in artists like Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke.
• The Curator, Mrs. Alexander Dorner, was tasked with placing the scholarly files of her late husband in departments of the University where they would be most useful.
• A significant amount of this material was added to the Bauhaus Research Collection of the Museum.
• The permanent collection was expanded by 109 items, with 45 gifts, 64 purchases, and 2 transfers.

Donors

The Museum expresses gratitude to the following donors:

• Anonymous
• Mr. F. F. Beer
• Mrs. Frederick B. Deknatel
• Mr. Peter H. Deutsch
• Mrs. Lydia Dorner
• Mrs. Julia Feininger
• Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fenner
• 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

• A new organ was installed in the summer, built by the renowned Dutch organ builder D. A. Flentrop. It was funded anonymously and incorporates mechanical and tonal principles of great classical organs of Europe.
• Mr. E. Power Biggs played an inaugural concert on September 22nd.
• Mr. Biggs also performed for the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association and Harvard faculty and students on December 10th.
• On March 16th, Mr. Biggs and Mr. Daniel Pinkham played music by Antonio Soler (1729-83) on an organ from 1788.
• Girolamo Frescobaldi’s Messa delli Apostoli was played on December 29th for 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.

Special Events

• A concert of the music of Walter Piston '24 was conducted by G. Wallace Woodworth '24 during the luncheon of the Class of 1924.
• During the 1958 Summer School session, daily concerts of recorded music were played in the garden of the Museum.

Radio Broadcasts

• 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.
• These broadcasts sparked an interest in both ancient and modern music for the organ, although the network dropped the program shortly after Mr. Biggs had obtained the first instrument in the country.

Lectures and Gallery Talks

• Due to Mrs. Phelps' absence, there were fewer tours and gallery talks conducted during the fall term.
• Harvard graduate students and students from other institutions were guided through the Museum by their teachers.
• Mrs. Phelps conducted tours of pupils from the second-year German class from the East Providence High School and from the Buckingham School of Cambridge.
• Gallery talks were given by Professor Stein’s course on nineteenth-century German literature.
• The Museum was opened to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term, with Mrs. Phelps speaking on an aspect of German art.

The image contains text from a report or publication related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here's a detailed summary:

Busch-Reisinger Museum Contributions:

• Fund Use: A fund contributed in memory of Louis W. Black was used to purchase graphic art from the twentieth century, with a particular interest in the works of artists such as Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke.
• Scholarly Files: The curator accepted the scholarly files of Mr. Alexander Dorner, which were placed in the departments of the University where they would be most useful. These materials were added to the Bauhaus Research Collection of the Museum.
• Expansion of Collection: The permanent collection was expanded by a total of one hundred and sixteen items, including forty-five gifts, sixty-nine purchases, and two transfers.
• Donors: The Museum expressed gratitude to numerous donors, 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 Activities:

• New Organ Installation: A new organ, built by the Dutch organ builder D. A. Flentrop, was installed and used for concerts.
• Concerts:
  • Inaugural Concert: A brief inaugural concert was held on September 22nd.
  • Mr. Power Biggs Concert: Mr. E. Power Biggs performed on December 10 for members of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association and students of the Department of Music.
  • Society Meeting: On March 16, Mr. Biggs and Mr. Daniel Pinkham performed music by Antonio Soler and Girolamo Frescobaldi.
  • Annual Meeting: A concert was held on December 29 for the 24th annual meeting of the American Musicological Society.
• Summer School Concerts: During the 1958 Summer School session, daily concerts of recorded music were played in the garden of the Museum.
• Mr. E. Power Biggs’ Radio Broadcasts: For fifteen years, Mr. Biggs' weekly radio broadcasts of organ music were aired, contributing significantly to the interest in good music. Unfortunately, the broadcasts were discontinued just when the Museum obtained a fine instrument.

Lectures and Gallery Talks:

• Absence and Tours: Due to Mrs. Phelps' absence, fewer tours were conducted. However, several gallery talks were given by Harvard graduate students connected with special exhibitions.
• Student Groups: Groups of students from various institutions were guided through the Museum by their own teachers, including children from the Cambridge Public Schools, the Massachusetts School of Art, and Bradford Junior College.
• Spring Term Events: Mrs. Phelps conducted tours for pupils from the second-year German class of the East Providence High School and the Buckingham School of Cambridge. She also gave a gallery talk on an exhibition arranged in connection with German 137, Professor Stein’s course on nineteenth-century German literature.
• Public Engagement: The Museum was opened to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term, with Mrs. Phelps speaking on an aspect of German culture.

The image displays a page from a report or annual report of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The text describes various activities and contributions related to the museum in the year mentioned.

Here's a detailed summary:

1. Fund and Art Purchases:

   • A fund was raised in memory of Louis W. Black, primarily for purchasing graphic art from the 20th century, with notable artists including Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke.
   • The curator accepted scholarly files from Alexander Dorner's late husband, which were added to the Bauhaus Research Collection.

2. Donors and Expansions:

   • The museum thanks several donors for their contributions, including works by anonymous artists, Mr. F. F. Beer, Mr. Frederick B. Deknatel, Mr. Peter H. Deitsch, Mrs. Lydia Dorner, Mr. and Mrs. Julia Feininger, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fenn, the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn, Miss Sally Jane Kuhn, Dean and Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Mr. Henry Strater, and Mr. H. Wade White.
   • The permanent collection was expanded significantly with one hundred and sixteen items, including gifts and transfers.

3. Music Activities:

   • A new organ was installed, incorporating the principles of great classical organs of Europe, and inaugurated with concerts.
   • Mr. E. Power Biggs conducted concerts, including a program of music by Antonio Soler on September 22nd, and a concert on December 10th for the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association.
   • The Messa degli Apostoli by Girolamo Frescobaldi was performed on December 29th during the American Musicological Society meeting.

4. Lectures and Gallery Talks:

   • Due to Mrs. Phelps' absence, fewer tours and gallery talks were conducted. These included tours led by Harvard graduate students, and talks with students from other institutions such as Cambridge Public Schools, Massachusetts School of Art, and Bradford Junior College.
   • In the spring term, Mrs. Phelps gave talks on German literature, including an open session on two Sunday afternoons.

The text effectively outlines the museum’s engagement in art, music, and educational outreach activities during the year.

The image displays a page from a publication, likely a report or annual summary, detailing activities and events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Key points include a memorial fund contribution for purchasing graphic art, an expansion of the permanent collection, acknowledgments of donors, and a section on music events featuring an organ. Additionally, it mentions lectures, gallery talks, and special tours conducted by staff and students. Notably, the museum hosted concerts, including one by Walter Piston, and participated in national broadcasting with Mr. E. Power Biggs' radio broadcasts, which unfortunately ended. The museum also organized tours for various groups, including school children and college students, and opened its doors to the public on Sunday afternoons, with talks by Mrs. Phelps on German literature.

The image shows two adjacent pages from a printed document, which appears to be from a report or informational pamphlet, possibly from a museum or an academic institution. The left page is numbered "4" at the bottom, while the right page is numbered "5".

On the left page, under the heading "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM", the text describes a fund contributed in memory of Louis W. Black and how it was used. It mentions acquisitions of artwork by various artists and the expansion of the museum's Research Collection. It details donations from various individuals and the acquisition of works from different artists. It goes into some detail about a summer music event involving an organ built by D. A. Flentrop, an organ builder, and mentions a concert by Mr. E. Power Biggs.

The right page continues under the same heading and subheading talking about the absence of Mrs. Phelps and how in her absence, fewer gallery talks were given. It speaks about student and public engagement, mentioning different schools and the conduct of tours. It also mentions a German class from the East Providence High School and a German literature course.

The document mentions specific individuals and events related to the museum's activities and exhibits, reflecting a professional or educational context. The text is in English, and the font appears formal, suggesting an official publication rather than an informal one.

The image shows an open book or document with two visible pages. The left page is labeled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and contains text discussing the museum's activities, collections, and contributions. Key points from the left page include:

1. Fund Contributions: The fund in memory of Louis W. Black was used to purchase graphic art from the twentieth century, with a focus on artists such as Heckel, Pechtstein, Kokoska, Kirchner, Klee, Lisztky, and Macke.
2. Curator's Request: The curator, Alexander Dorner, was requested by Mrs. Alexander Dorner to accept her late husband's scholarly files for placement in the university departments where they would be most useful. These files were added to the Bauhaus Research Collection of the Museum.
3. Collection Expansion: The permanent collection was expanded by 155 items, including 45 gifts, 69 purchases, and 2 transfers.
4. Acknowledgments: The museum thanks various donors for works of art, including Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Deknatel, Mr. Anonymous, Mr. F. F. Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fenn, Mrs. Julia Feininger, 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 the Dutch organ builder D. A. Flentrop, was installed as an anonymous loan. The organ incorporates mechanical and tonal principles of classical organs from Europe. Notable concerts were held, including a program by Antonio Soler and a performance of music by Girolamo Frescobaldi.

The right page continues the discussion, focusing on museum events, lectures, and gallery talks. Key points from the right page include:

1. Society Meetings: The third annual meeting of the Society of Ethnomusicology and the first annual meeting of the College Music Society were held.
2. Concerts: A concert of the music of Walter Piston was conducted by G. Wallace Woodworth during the 1924 spring term.
3. Summer School Concerts: During the 1928 Summer School session, daily concerts of recorded music were played in the garden of the Museum.
4. Radio Broadcasts: For fifteen years, Mr. E. Power Biggs' weekly radio broadcasts of organ music, originating at the Museum, were important musical events. However, the program was discontinued when Mr. Biggs obtained the finest instrument in the country.
5. Lectures and Gallery Talks: Due to Mrs. Phelps' absence, fewer talks were conducted during the fall term. Gallery talks were given by Harvard graduate students in connection with special exhibitions. Mrs. Phelps conducted tours for students from various institutions, including the Massachusetts School of Art, Cambridge Public Schools, the Children's Art Classes of Art, and Bradford Junior College.
6. Public Access: As an experiment, the Museum was open to the public on two Sunday afternoons during the spring term. Mrs. Phelps spoke to the general public on aspects of German literature.

The text is formatted in a formal, academic style, with clear headings and structured paragraphs. The pages are numbered (4 and 5), and the content appears to be part of an annual report or museum publication detailing the activities and achievements of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The image shows a double-page spread from a report or annual review of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, likely from the late 1950s or early 1960s. The left page features a section titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum," which discusses the museum's activities and acquisitions during the year. The text mentions that a fund in memory of Louis W. Black was used to purchase graphic art from the late twentieth century, with a focus on artists like Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke. The museum's collection was expanded through purchases and transfers, with notable donors acknowledged.

The right page continues the report, discussing the museum's musical activities, including the installation of a new organ built by D. A. Flentrop. The organ was inaugurated with a concert by Mr. E. Power Biggs on September 22nd, and further concerts were scheduled for December 10th and March 16th. The museum also mentions radio broadcasts of recorded music and gallery talks given by Harvard students and special exhibitions.

The report concludes with information about the museum's open hours and special events, such as talks by Mrs. Phelps on aspects of German art and literature. The pages are filled with text, and the layout suggests a formal, academic report.

The image shows two pages of a book, each containing text. The text is divided into sections, and each section is titled. The title of the book is "Busch-Reisinger Museum." The text is written in a font that is easy to read, and the pages are clean and well-preserved.

The first section is titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum." It describes the fund contributed in memory of Louis W. Black, which was used to purchase graphic art of the twentieth century. It also mentions the acquisition of works by various artists, including Heckel, Pechstein, Kokoschka, Kirchner, Klee, Lissitzky, and Macke.

The second section is titled "Lectures and Gallery Talks." It describes the activities of the museum during the fall term, including gallery talks given by Mrs. Phelps and tours of the museum conducted by students from other institutions.

The third section is titled "Music." It describes the installation of a new organ built by the famous Dutch organ builder D. A. Flentrop. It also mentions concerts and gallery talks given by Mr. E. Power Biggs and Mrs. Phelps.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the activities and acquisitions of the Busch-Reisinger Museum during a specific period.