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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1960-1962

ARCH.2013.5.9, Rendition: 797069

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The image shows a document from a Visiting Committee meeting dated April 21, 1961. The document is titled "Financial Prospect of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 1961-62." It outlines the financial situation of the museum, highlighting the income and expenses for the upcoming year.

Key points from the document:

  1. Overall Financial Situation:

    • The museum is operating under a balance available to the Curator for the year 1961-62.
    • The Curator is given discretion over how to use the funds, but they are not designated to cover fixed expenses such as the Curator's salary, pension, and medical insurance.
  2. Sources of Income:

    • Restricted Endowment: $15,189 total, with $3,146 allocated for restricted acquisitions and $1,000 for exhibitions. This is a permanent source of income.
    • Unrestricted Endowment: $6,000, used for various operational expenses such as:
      • Secretarial salary: $4,160
      • Equipment: $500
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Telephone: $100
      • Postage, freight, express: $375
      • Photographs: $300
      • Miscellaneous: $27
    • Unrestricted Gifts: Estimated at $6,000, used for:
      • Salary for curatorial assistance: $2,000
      • Secretary (summer): $700
      • Equipment: $500
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Postage, freight, express: $500
      • Meetings, lectures, concerts, receptions: $200
      • Photographs: $600
      • Collections: $200
      • Objects purchased: $200
      • Improvements and alterations: $1,000

The document provides a detailed breakdown of how the museum plans to allocate its funds for the year 1961-62, distinguishing between restricted and unrestricted sources of income and their respective uses.

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The image displays a document from a Visiting Committee Meeting dated April 21, 1961, discussing the financial prospect of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the fiscal year 1961-62.

Key Points from the Document:

Financial Analysis:

  1. Historical Financial Data:

    • The document references tables showing the income and expenses of the museum over the last eight years.
  2. Balance Available to the Curator in 1961-62:

    • The Curator has the authority to use a certain sum of money at their discretion during the fiscal year.
    • This money does not cover fixed expenses such as the Curator's salary, pension, building maintenance, insurance, and other fixed expenditures.

Sources of Income:

  1. Restricted Endowment:

    • Total sum of $15,160.
    • $3,146 from restricted endowment must be used for acquisitions and $1000 for exhibitions.
    • This is a permanent source of income.
  2. Unrestricted Endowment:

    • Approximately $6,000 comes from unrestricted endowment funds, considered a stable source.
    • This $6,000 is allocated as follows:
      • Secretarial salary: $4,160
      • Equipment: $90
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $300
      • Telephone: $375
      • Postage, freight, express: $300
      • Photographs: $100
      • Miscellaneous: $27
  3. Additional Income:

    • An estimated $6,000 from members of the Associates and other individuals.
    • This money is not permanently guaranteed and is at the discretion of the Curator.
    • This $6,000 has been budgeted for the following uses:
      • Salary for curatorial assistance and part-time secretarial help during summer: $2,000
      • Equipment: $700
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Postage, freight, express: $200
      • Meetings (lectures, concerts, gatherings): $600
      • Photographs: $100
      • Collections purchased: $200
      • Services: $200
      • Improvements and alterations: $1000

The document provides a detailed breakdown of the museum’s expected income and how it plans to allocate its resources for the fiscal year 1961-62.

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The image shows a page from a document titled "FINANCIAL PROSPECT OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, 1961-62". The document appears to be a report presented at a Visiting Committee meeting on April 21, 1961.

The text discusses the income and expenses of the museum for the year 1961-62, focusing on the "balance available to the Curator" for that year. This balance is $15,160, which is to be used for various purposes including maintenance, salaries, and insurance. The document breaks down the sources of this money and their respective uses:

  1. Restricted Endowment:

    • Total: $3,146
    • Usage:
      • $2,146 for acquisitions
      • $1,000 for exhibitions
  2. Unrestricted Endowment:

    • Total: Circa $6,000
    • Usage:
      • Secretarial salary: $4,160
      • Equipment: $500
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Telephone: $375
      • Postage, freight, express: $300
      • Photographs: $100
      • Miscellaneous: $27
  3. Income from Members and Gifts:

    • Total: $6,000 (estimated)
    • Usage (not a permanent source):
      • Salary for curatorial assistance: $2,000
      • Part-time secretary (mainly for summer): $700
      • Equipment: $500
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Postage, freight, express: $200
      • Meetings (lectures, concerts, gatherings): $600
      • Photographs: $100
      • Collections: $200
      • Services purchased: $200
      • Improvements and alterations: $1,000

The page is handwritten with the note "Visiting Committee meeting April 21, 1961" at the top, indicating the date and context of the document.

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The image shows a page from a document titled "FINANCIAL PROSPECT OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, 1961-62," which is part of a meeting agenda or report from a Visiting Committee meeting held on April 21, 1961.

The text discusses the financial situation of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the fiscal year 1961-62. Key points include:

  1. Balance Available to the Curator:

    • The document draws attention to the "balance available" to the Curator, which is the only money not assigned to specific uses for the year. This amount is intended for discretionary use by the Curator for various operational needs.
  2. Sources of Income and Budget Breakdown:

    • Total Income: $15,160

      • $3,146 is from restricted endowment, with $2,146 allocated for acquisitions and $1,000 for exhibitions.
      • $6,000 is from unrestricted endowment, which is a stable source of funds used for various expenses.
    • Unrestricted Endowment Usage:

      • Secretarial salary: $4,160
      • Equipment: $500
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Telephone: $375
      • Postage, freight, express: $300
      • Photographs: $100
      • Miscellaneous: $27
    • Discretionary Funds ($6,000):

      • The document estimates that $6,000 comes from members of the Association and other donors. This is not a permanent or stable source of money, and the Curator has discretion over its use.
      • Budgeted uses include:
        • Salary for curatorial assistance: $2,000
        • Part-time secretary (mainly for summer): $700
        • Equipment: $500
        • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
        • Postage, freight, express: $500
        • Meetings (lectures, concerts, gatherings): $200
        • Photographs: $100
        • Collections: $200
        • Services purchased: $200
        • Improvements and alterations: $1,000

The document emphasizes the importance of the discretionary funds available to the Curator and how these funds are allocated for various operational needs and improvements.

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The image is a page from a document titled "FINANCIAL PROSPECT OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, 1961-62," discussed during a Visiting Committee meeting held on April 21, 1961.

The document outlines the financial status and budgeting of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the fiscal year 1961-62. It specifically focuses on the "balance available to the Curator" for that year, which is $15,160. This amount is used to cover various operational costs and is not fixed for specific purposes.

The document breaks down the sources and uses of this money as follows:

  1. Restricted Endowment ($3,146):

    • This portion is allocated for acquisitions and exhibitions, providing a permanent source of funds.
  2. Unrestricted Endowment ($6,000):

    • This money is used for various administrative and operational expenses:

      • Secretarial salary: $4,160
      • Equipment: $500
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Telephone: $375
      • Postage, freight, express: $300
      • Photographs: $100
      • Miscellaneous: $27
    • This is further detailed under the $6,000 unrestricted funds, which are estimated to come from Association members and other contributors:

      • Salary for curatorial assistance: $2,000
      • Part-time secretary (summer): $700
      • Equipment: $500
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Postage, freight, express: $500
      • Meetings (lectures, concerts, gatherings): $200
      • Photographs: $600
      • Collections: $100
      • Services purchased: $200
      • Improvements and alterations: $1,000

The document highlights the discretionary nature of the funds, emphasizing the flexibility the Curator has in managing these resources for the museum's operations.

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The document is a financial prospectus for the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the year 1961-62. It details the income and expenses of the museum, with a focus on the 'balance available to the Curator' for the year, which is $15,160. This balance includes $3,146 from restricted endowment for acquisitions and exhibitions, $6,000 from unrestricted endowment, and an estimated $6,000 from members of the Association and other individuals. The document outlines the allocation of these funds, including salaries, equipment, supplies, postage, travel, photographs, and miscellaneous expenses. It emphasizes that the funds from restricted endowment are designated for specific purposes, while the other funds are more flexible for the Curator's discretion.

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This image shows a document titled "FINANCIAL PROSPECT OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, 1961-62." The document appears to be typewritten on a slightly yellowed paper and is attached at the top to additional sheets, indicating it is part of a larger packet or a binder. A handwritten note at the top of the page reads "Visiting Committee meeting April 21, 1961."

The document breaks down the museum's income and expenses into three parts: I. Total sum of $15,160 with details of contributions from restricted endowment; II. An unrestricted endowment income of approximately $6,000 along with a list of how it is used, including secretarial salary, supplies, postage, and miscellaneous; III. Details of estimated income of $6,000 for use at the discretion of the Curator and a list of budgeted items such as salary for curatorial assistance, part-time secretary, supplies, meetings, collections, services purchased, and improvements and alterations. The figures provide a transparent view of the financial planning for the museum for that specific fiscal period.

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The image shows a typed document titled "FINANCIAL PROSPECT OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, 1961-62."

The document discusses the income and expenses of the museum over the past eight years, focusing on the budget available to the curator during 1961-62. It explains that the curator has discretion over certain funds not assigned to fixed expenses such as maintenance, salaries, pensions, and medical insurance.

The document is divided into three sections:

I. Details a total sum of $15,160, where $3,146 comes from restricted endowment, with $2,146 designated for acquisitions and $1,000 for exhibitions. This is described as a permanent income source.

II. Notes approximately $6,000 from unrestricted endowment, a stable source of funds used for secretarial salary ($4,160), equipment ($500), supplies/printing/stationery ($500), telephone ($375), postage/freight/express ($300), photographs ($100), and miscellaneous ($27).

III. States an estimated total income of $6,000 from association members and other individuals' gifts, which is not considered a stable source. This income is budgeted for curatorial assistance salary ($2,000), part-time secretary for summer ($700), equipment ($500), supplies/printing/stationery ($500), postage/freight/express ($200), meetings such as lectures and concerts ($600), photographs ($100), collections ($200), services purchased ($200), and improvements and alterations ($1,000).

Handwritten above the document is the note "Visiting Committee Meeting April 21, 1961" in blue ink. The document is placed on a book or binder page.

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The image shows a page from a document titled "Visiting Committee Meeting April 21, 1961", specifically focusing on the "Financial Prospect of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 1961-62." The page contains a detailed financial analysis and breakdown of the museum's income and expenses for the fiscal year 1961-62. Here is a description of the content:

Header:

  • The page is labeled as part of a meeting record, dated April 21, 1961, and pertains to the financial outlook of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the fiscal year 1961-62.

Main Content:

The document discusses the balance—the only money available to the Curator that is not assigned to cover fixed expenses such as building maintenance, insurance, salary, pension, and medical insurance. The balance is analyzed in three main sections:


I. Restricted Endowment:

  • Total Sum: $15,160
    • Breakdown:
      • $3,146 for restricted endowment (used for acquisitions).
      • $2,146 for restricted endowment (used for acquisitions).
      • $1,000 for exhibitions.
    • Note: This is described as a permanent source of income.

II. Unrestricted Endowment:

  • Total Sum: Approximately $6,000
    • Breakdown:
      • Secretarial salary: $4,160
      • Equipment: $500
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Telephone: $375
      • Postage: $300
      • Photographs: $100
      • Miscellaneous: $27
    • Note: This is described as a stable source of funds, used for operational expenses.

III. Gifts and Donations:

  • Total Sum: $6,000
    • Breakdown:
      • Salary for curatorial assistance: $2,000
      • Part-time secretary (mainly for summer): $700
      • Equipment: $500
      • Supplies, printing, stationery: $500
      • Postage, freight, express: $300
      • Meetings (lectures, concerts, members' gatherings): $290
      • Photographs: $600
      • Collections: $100
      • Services purchased: $200
      • Improvements and alterations: $1,000
    • Note: This is described as a temporary or variable source of money, as it depends on gifts from members of the Association and a few other individuals. It is budgeted for non-permanent or stable use of money.

Visual Layout:

  • The page is typed on standard paper, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • The text is organized into numbered sections (I, II, III) for clarity.
  • The page appears to be part of a larger document or report, as indicated by the page number "L" visible at the top left corner.

Overall Context:

The document provides a structured financial overview, emphasizing the allocation of funds from different sources (restricted endowment, unrestricted endowment, and gifts) to various operational and curatorial needs of the museum. It highlights the distinction between permanent and temporary sources of income and their intended uses. The tone is formal and analytical, typical of financial reports or committee meeting minutes.

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The image shows a document that appears to be a financial report or meeting minutes. It is titled "FINANCIAL PROSPECT OF THE BUSCH-REISSNGER MUSEUM, 1961-62." The document is divided into sections, with the first section providing an overview of the financial situation of the museum. It mentions that the museum has a balance available to the Curator, which is used to cover fixed expenses such as the maintenance of the building, the Curator's salary, pension, and medical insurance. The document also provides an analysis of the sources of this money and the uses to which it is put.

The second section of the document provides a breakdown of the income and expenses for the museum for the last eight years. It mentions that $3,146 comes from restricted endowment, which must be used for acquisitions and $1000 for exhibitions. The remaining $6,000 comes from unrestricted endowment, which is used for various expenses such as secretarial salary, equipment, supplies, postage, freight, express, photographs, and miscellaneous expenses.

The third section of the document provides an estimate of the total income from members of the Association and a few other individuals who make gifts to be used at the discretion of the Curator. This income is not a permanent or stable source of money and has been budgeted for various expenses such as part-time curatorial assistance, equipment, supplies, postage, freight, express, meetings, lectures, concerts, photographs, collections, services purchased, and improvements and alterations.

Overall, the document provides a detailed overview of the financial situation of the museum and the sources and uses of its income. It appears to be a document prepared for a meeting of the Visiting Committee of the museum, which was held on April 21, 1961.