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The image depicts an open page from a book or a scrapbook containing several pasted items related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Top Item (Yellowed Paper):

   • Header: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
   • Title: "Sunday Afternoon Openings"
   • Content: Announcement of a gallery talk on the History of German Art, specifically focusing on the Ninetieth Century, to be given by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator, on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. The talk is connected with an exhibition of drawings from the period, lent by the Fogg Museum, which will be on display during March.

2. Middle Item (White Paper):

   • Header: "The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University"
   • Content: An invitation to an organ recital of Baroque Music performed by Dr. Finn Viderø of Copenhagen for members of the Museum Association on Tuesday, March 22, 1960, at 8:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member, and applications must be made in writing or in person no later than March 15.

3. Bottom Left Item (Business Card):

   • Name: "B. Busch"
   • Title: "American Press Clipping Service Inc."
   • Address: 119 Nassau Street, New York 38, N.Y.
   • Phone: Tel. WOrth 7-1797
   • Date: From March 20, 1960
   • Location: N.W. Dallas, Texas

4. Bottom Right Item (Newspaper Clipping):

   • Title: "DISCOVERY: Organist E. Power Biggs and the Boston Brass Ensemble..."
   • Content: A review or article about a musical recording titled "Bach and Brahms" by E. Power Biggs and the Boston Brass Ensemble. The article discusses the recording's significance and the quality of the performance, noting that it marks the recording premiere of the "Organ and Brass" combination. The review is from the "Columbia Masterworks" series.

The page appears to be a collection of memorabilia or documentation related to events and activities at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in the early 1960s.

The image shows the inside pages of a newspaper clipping or a museum program booklet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Clipping (Sunday Afternoon Openings):

   • This section announces the sixth talk in a series on the history of German art.
   • The talk is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator.
   • The subject of the talk is "The Nineteenth Century."
   • An exhibition of drawings from the period, loaned by the Fogg Museum, will be on display during March.

2. Middle Clipping (Organ Recital Invitation):

   • This invitation is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
   • It invites members of the Museum Association to attend an organ recital of Baroque music by Mr. Finn Vidarsen of Copenhagen.
   • The recital is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 1960, at 8:30 p.m.
   • Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member, and applications for tickets must be made in writing or in person no later than March 15.

3. Bottom Clipping (Newspaper Article):

   • This article is from the American Press Clipping Service dated March 2, 1960, from Dallas, Texas.
   • It features a review of an organ recital by the organist E. Power Biggs and his ensemble.
   • The program included a piece by Bach and other Baroque composers.
   • The article describes the concert as a "delightful" performance of a program that included a significant piece by Handel’s D.A. Flentrop for the Museum of Harvard University.
   • The review highlights the expressiveness and quality of the music, particularly emphasizing the expressive articulation and musicality.

The clippings are organized within what appears to be a bound scrapbook or a collection of historical documents related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum's events and activities.

The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or album, featuring several items related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

1. At the top, there is a notice about "Sunday Afternoon Openings" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It announces that on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m., there will be a talk by Mrs. Reginald H. H. Phelps, Assistant Curator, on the subject "The Nineteenth Century." Additionally, an exhibition of drawings from the period, on loan from the Fogg Museum, will be displayed during the month of March.

2. Below that, there is an invitation for an organ recital of Baroque music by Mr. Finn Viderg of Copenhagen, to be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, March 22, 1960, at 8:30 p.m. The invitation notes that due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued per member, with applications due by March 15.

3. At the bottom, there is a clipping from the American Press Clipping Service, Inc., dated March 20, 1960, from Dallas, Texas. The article is about an organ recital by E. Power Biggs at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring music by J.S. Bach, Buxtehude, and others, performed on the museum's Flentrop organ. The article mentions that this was the first true classical concert organ in New England and praises the clarity and beauty of the instrument.

The items are arranged neatly, with the notices and clippings pasted onto the page, and the edge of the book shows a call number, "B110," indicating the book's location in a library or archive.

The image is of an informational document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, detailing several events and announcements.

1. Sunday Afternoon Openings:

   • Gallery Talk: The sixth in a series of talks on the history of German art is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. The talk, given by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator, will focus on "The Nineteenth Century."
   • Exhibition: In conjunction with this talk, there will be an exhibition of drawings from the period, borrowed from the Fogg Museum, on display throughout March.

2. Organ Recital:

   • The museum invites members of the Museum Association to an organ recital of Baroque music. The recital will be performed by Dr. Finn Viderø of Copenhagen on Wednesday, March 22, 1960, at 8:30 p.m.
   • Due to limited seating capacity, only two tickets will be issued per member. Applications for tickets must be made in writing or in person no later than March 15.

3. Press Clipping:

   • There is a press clipping from "American Service Inc." dated March 2, 1960, originating from Dallas, Texas.
   • Discovery of Organist E. Power Biggs' New Instrument:
     • The article discusses a new Baroque organ built by Rudolf von Beckerath of Hamburg, Germany, for E. Power Biggs.
     • This instrument is noted for its "mean-tone" temperament, which is a tuning system from the 16th to 18th centuries.
     • The organ was specifically designed to play Baroque music and is the first of its kind in the United States.
     • The recital on this organ will be recorded by Columbia Records at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, showcasing the authentic sound of Baroque music.

The document provides contact information for the museum: Tel. Worth 2-3797.

The image shows an open book with several documents inserted into it, all related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of each document:

1. Top Document (Sunday Afternoon Openings):

   • The sixth in a series of gallery talks titled "The History of German Art" will be held on Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 p.m.
   • The speaker is Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator, and the subject is "The Nineteenth Century."
   • An exhibition of drawings from the period, loaned by the Fogg Museum, will be on display throughout March.

2. Middle Document (Invitation to Organ Recital):

   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum invites members of the Museum Association to an organ recital of Baroque music.
   • The recital will be given by Mr. Finn Viderø from Copenhagen on March 22, 1960, 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 or in person by March 15.

3. Bottom Document (News Clipping):

   • A clipping from the American Press Clipping Service dated March 2, 1960, from Dallas, Texas.
   • The article is titled "Discovery: Organist E. Power Biggs Plays a Unique Organ."
   • The article discusses E. Power Biggs, who played an organ at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, specifically the Flentrop organ.
   • The organ is described as a rare 17th-century instrument, and the performance is noted for its impressive and unique sound quality.

The book page itself is marked with the letters "B10" in the top left corner. The clipping includes a stamp indicating it was from the American Press Clipping Service, Inc. in New York.

The image shows pages from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Top Section:

   • The top page features a notice titled "Sunday Afternoon Openings."
   • It mentions that the sixth in a series of gallery talks on the History of German Art will be given on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Reginald H. Helps, Assistant Curator. The subject of the talk is "The Nineteenth Century."
   • The notice also states that a representative exhibition of drawings from the period, loaned by the Fogg Museum, will be on display during March.

2. Middle Section:

   • There is another notice inviting members of the Museum Association to an organ recital of Baroque music.
   • The recital is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 1960, at 8:30 p.m., to be given by Mr. Finn Viderø of Copenhagen.
   • Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued per member. Applications for tickets should be made in writing or in person no later than March 15.

3. Bottom Section:

   • A clipping from the American Press Clipping Service Inc., dated March 2, 1960, from Dallas, Texas.
   • The article, titled "Discovery," discusses an organ recital by Organist E. Power Biggs with the Baroque Ensemble conducted by Robert B. Burgin. The recital features a program of music by composers including Bach, Vivaldi, and others.
   • The piece highlights the recital as marking the recording premiere of the first true classic concert organ in America by Harvard’s D.A. Flintrop.
   • The recital is noted for its technical excellence and emotional expressiveness, particularly through the organ's quality of its most articulate percussion.

The documents and clippings provide historical context and details about the activities and events hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University during the early 1960s.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or album with several attached paper clippings related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

1. The top clipping is a printed announcement about "Sunday Afternoon Openings," mentioning the sixth talk in a series on the History of German Art. The talk is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m., to be given by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator, on the subject "The Nineteenth Century." It also notes that a representative exhibition of drawings from the period, loaned by the Fogg Museum, will be on display during March.

2. The middle clipping is an invitation from the Busch-Reisinger Museum for an organ recital of Baroque Music by Dr. Finn Vider of Copenhagen for members of the Museum Association, on Tuesday, March 22, 1960, at 8:30 p.m. It mentions limited seating capacity and that only two tickets can be issued per member, with applications for tickets to be made by March 15.

3. Below the invitation is a label for the "AMERICAN Press Clipping Service Inc." with contact details and a stamp indicating the date "MAR 20 1960."

4. The bottom clipping is a newspaper-style article titled "DISCOVERY," discussing an organist named E. Power Biggs and the Boston Brass Ensemble led by Richard Burgin performing a program titled "Music for Organ and Brass." It highlights the organ's 17th-century baroque music and mentions this is the recording premiere of the first true classic concert organ in America, built by Holland's D.A. Flentrop for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The article praises the instrument's sound quality and expressiveness, authored by "RUAL ASKEW."

The page collectively documents cultural and musical events connected to the Busch-Reisinger Museum in early 1960.

This image shows an open scrapbook or a collection of documents. At the top of the right-hand page, there is the heading "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY," followed by the title "Sunday Afternoon Openings." Below this is a text describing a series of gallery talks on the history of German Art, mentioning an upcoming talk on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. by Reginald L. Phelps, Assistant Curator. It also mentions that in connection with the talk, there will be a representative exhibition of drawings of the period, loaned by the Fogg Museum, on display during March.

Below this text is another section with a heading that reads, "The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University," which cordially invites to an organ recital of Baroque Music, to be given by Dr. Finn Viderø of Copenhagen on Tuesday, March 29, 1960, at 8:30 p.m. The text notes that because of the limited seating capacity, only two tickets can be issued to each member and applications for tickets should be made in writing or in person no later than March 15.

On the left edge of the page, several additional pages are visible, indicating that this is part of a booklet or a compiled set of documents.

Lastly, affixed to the bottom of the right-hand page is a small piece of a press clipping from an organization called "AMERICAN Press Clipping Service" with an address in New York, dated "MAR 2 1960" from Dallas, Texas. The visible text on the clipping is incomplete but references a program including works by Biggs and organist E. Power Biggs, concluding with a mention of a "Bach-like mood."

This photograph captures historical documents, likely related to events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and a press clipping service snippet, giving us a glimpse into event announcements and cultural activities from that period.

The image shows an open book or document, likely a scrapbook or archive, containing several printed notices and clippings. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

1. Top Section:

   • Header: The top of the page features a header with the text:
     • "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" on the left.
     • "HARVARD UNIVERSITY" on the right.
   • Notice: Below the header, there is a printed notice titled "Sunday Afternoon Openings."
     • Content: This notice announces a gallery talk on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m., given by Mrs. Reginald H. Phelps, Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The topic of the talk is "The Nineteenth Century."
     • It also mentions that a representative exhibition of drawings from the period, loaned by the Fogg Museum, will be on display during the month of March.

2. Middle Section:

   • Notice: Below the first notice, there is another printed announcement:
     • Title: "The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University"
     • Content: This notice invites members of the Museum Association to an organ recital of Baroque Music by Dr. Finn Vidar of Copenhagen. The recital is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 1960, at 8:30 p.m.
     • It states that due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued per member, and applications must be made in writing or in person no later than March 15.

3. Bottom Section:

   • Clipping: Below the notices, there is a printed news clipping from the American Press Clipping Service, Inc. The clipping is dated March 30, 1960, and is from Dallas, Texas.
     • Content: The clipping discusses an organ recital by E. Powell Bigge, conducted by Richard Burgin, featuring the Boston Brass Ensemble. It highlights the performance of "Missa brevis" by Gottfried and Froeschel, noting its imposing circulation and detectable 18th-century canon.
     • The clipping also mentions that the recital marks the first true classic concert of an American-built organ in the Bush-Reisinger Museum, and describes the sound as "lively expressive" and "quality of its most articulate instrument."
     • The clipping is signed by Rual Askew.

4. Additional Details:

   • Page Markings: On the left margin of the page, there is a handwritten notation: "BI O", likely indicating a filing or cataloging code.
   • Source Information: At the bottom of the clipping, there is a reference to Tel. WORTH 2-3797, and the address of the American Press Clipping Service, Inc. is provided: 119 Nassau Street, New York 38, N.Y.
   • Handwritten Note: Above the clipping, there is a handwritten note that reads "30 Busch Reis 2", possibly referencing a file or catalog number.

Overall Context:

The image depicts a page from an archive or scrapbook, likely used for preserving historical records, press clippings, and institutional announcements. The content focuses on cultural and musical events hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, as well as a news clipping about a notable organ recital. The page combines formal announcements with a journalistic report, providing a glimpse into mid-20th-century museum activities and musical performances.

The image shows an open book with a page that contains two different pieces of paper. The first paper is a white card with blue text. It reads "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University" at the top, followed by "Sunday Afternoon Openings." The text below provides information about a gallery talk about the "History of German Art" by Reginld H. Phelps, Assistant Curator. The talk is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. The second paper is a white card with blue text, which invites members of the Museum Association to an organ recital by Dr. Finn Viderp of Copenhagen. The recital is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, at 8:30 p.m. The text also mentions that only two tickets can be issued to each member and that applications should be made in writing or in person no later than March 15.