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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1960-1962

ARCH.2013.5.9, Rendition: 797073

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The image shows a financial document titled 'INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES,' detailing the income and expenses of an institution over multiple fiscal years. The document appears to be from a meeting of the Visiting Committee on April 21, 1961. The table is divided into several columns, capturing data from the years 1953-54 to 1961-62. The columns include:

  1. Year
  2. Actual or Estimated Income
  3. Unrestricted Endowment and Expenses Recovered
  4. Restricted Endowment
  5. Gifts
  6. Income from Gifts
  7. Total Fixed Expenses
  8. Balance Available to the Curator

Key observations:

  • Income from Unrestricted Endowment and Expenses Recovered, Restricted Endowment, and Gifts is detailed for each year.
  • Total income and total fixed expenses are calculated, with the resulting balance available to the curator listed for each year.
  • For the years 1958-59 and 1959-60, notes explain specific financial considerations, such as increased restricted income due to an endowment fund and additional expenses for the Harvard University Press.
  • The years 1960-61 and 1961-62 list estimated income.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the financial health and resource allocation of the institution over the examined period.

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The image is a page from a financial report, specifically detailing the income and expenditures of a museum or similar institution from the fiscal years 1953-1962. The report is titled "Visiting Committee meeting April 31, 1961" and is focused on the "Income from All Sources."

Here are the key sections and details:

  1. Income Categories:

    • Unrestricted Endowment Exp. Received
    • Restricted Endowment
    • Gifts
    • Income from Other Sources
  2. Columns:

    • Year
    • Actual Income or Estimated Income
    • Unrestricted Endowment Exp. Received
    • Restricted Endowment
    • Gifts
    • Total Income
    • Total Fixed Expenses
    • Balance Available to the Curator

Breakdown by Year:

  • 1953-54:

    • Actual Income: £26,669.31
    • Unrestricted Endowment: £19,262.14
    • Restricted Endowment: £4,357.17
    • Gifts: £3,050.00
    • Total Fixed Expenses: £19,411.93
    • Balance: £7,227.38
  • 1954-55:

    • Actual Income: £31,050.01
    • Unrestricted Endowment: £19,433.39
    • Restricted Endowment: £6,246.62
    • Gifts: £5,370.00
    • Total Fixed Expenses: £19,630.82
    • Balance: £11,419.19
  • 1955-56:

    • Actual Income: £3,822.44
    • Unrestricted Endowment: £19,812.54
    • Restricted Endowment: £6,506.90
    • Gifts: £12,902.00
    • Total Fixed Expenses: £21,230.98
    • Balance: £17,990.46
  • 1956-57:

    • Actual Income: £40,537.29
    • Unrestricted Endowment: £20,412.13
    • Restricted Endowment: £6,767.17
    • Gifts: £13,377.99
    • Total Fixed Expenses: £23,118.53
    • Balance: £17,438.76
  • 1957-58:

    • Actual Income: £52,520.44
    • Unrestricted Endowment: £22,627.26
    • Restricted Endowment: £7,157.58
    • Gifts: £22,735.60
    • Total Fixed Expenses: £23,992.92
    • Balance: £28,527.52
  • 1958-59:

    • Actual Income: £47,335.56
    • Unrestricted Endowment: £25,187.07
    • Restricted Endowment: £7,443.89
    • Gifts: £14,724.60
    • Total Fixed Expenses: £25,582.30
    • Balance: £21,773.26
  • 1959-60:

    • Actual Income: £52,919.51
    • Unrestricted Endowment: £28,857.71
    • Restricted Endowment: £7,587.04
    • Gifts: £16,644.76
    • Total Fixed Expenses: £27,806.52
    • Balance: £25,112.99
  • 1960-61:

    • Estimated Income: £49,302.00
    • Unrestricted Endowment: £26,707.00
    • Restricted Endowment: £7,873.00
    • Gifts: £14,722.00
    • Total Fixed Expenses: £27,319.00
    • Balance: £21,983.00
  • 1961-62:

    • Estimated Income: £41,949.00
    • Unrestricted Endowment: £27,761.00
    • Restricted Endowment: £8,188.00
    • Gifts: £6,000.00
    • Total Fixed Expenses: £26,789.00
    • Balance: £15,160.00

Notes:

  • There is an annotation indicating the increase in restricted income from 1954-55 onward, due to an endowment fund of $50,000.00 restricted to curatorial use except for the salary of the curator.
  • Another note mentions that from 1958-59, the Dean of Faculty agreed to pay one-quarter of building costs for the museum, which affects the expenses.
  • A footnote notes that in 1957-58, the museum paid $10,000 to Harvard University Press for the publication of an art catalogue, resulting in a conservative estimate affecting the available balance.

This detailed financial report provides a clear picture of the income and expenses over the specified years, reflecting the financial health and management of the institution.

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The image is a page from a meeting record of the Visiting Committee dated April 31, 1961. The table on the page is titled "Income from All Sources" and details financial information over several years, specifically from 1953-54 to 1961-62. The table is divided into columns that list the following:

  1. Year
  2. Unrestricted Endowment Exp. Recovered
  3. Restricted Endowment
  4. Gifts
  5. Income from Sales
  6. Total Income
  7. Total Fixed Expenses
  8. Balance Available to the Curator

Here's a detailed breakdown:

Actual Income:

  • 1953-54:

    • Unrestricted Endowment: 19262.14
    • Restricted Endowment: 4357.17
    • Gifts: 3050.00
    • Income from Sales: 26669.31
    • Total Income: 1941.93
    • Balance Available to the Curator: 7227.38
  • 1954-55:

    • Unrestricted Endowment: 19433.39
    • Restricted Endowment: 6246.62
    • Gifts: 5370.00
    • Income from Sales: 31050.01
    • Total Income: 19630.82
    • Balance Available to the Curator: 11419.19
  • 1955-56:

    • Unrestricted Endowment: 19812.54
    • Restricted Endowment: 6506.90
    • Gifts: 12902.00
    • Income from Sales: 38221.44
    • Total Income: 21230.98
    • Balance Available to the Curator: 17990.46
  • 1956-57:

    • Unrestricted Endowment: 20412.13
    • Restricted Endowment: 6767.17
    • Gifts: 13377.99
    • Income from Sales: 40537.29
    • Total Income: 23118.53
    • Balance Available to the Curator: 17438.76
  • 1957-58:

    • Unrestricted Endowment: 22627.26
    • Restricted Endowment: 7157.58
    • Gifts: 22735.60
    • Income from Sales: 52520.44
    • Total Income: 23992.92
    • Balance Available to the Curator: 28527.52
  • 1958-59:

    • Unrestricted Endowment: 25187.07
    • Restricted Endowment: 7443.89
    • Gifts: 14724.60
    • Income from Sales: 47335.56
    • Total Income: 25582.30
    • Balance Available to the Curator: 21773.26
  • 1959-60:

    • Unrestricted Endowment: 28687.71
    • Restricted Endowment: 7587.04
    • Gifts: 16644.76
    • Income from Sales: 52919.51
    • Total Income: 27806.52
    • Balance Available to the Curator: 25112.99

Estimated Income:

  • 1960-61:

    • Unrestricted Endowment: 26707.00
    • Restricted Endowment: 7873.00
    • Gifts: 14722.00
    • Income from Sales: 49302.00
    • Total Income: 27319.00
    • Balance Available to the Curator: 21983.00
  • 1961-62:

    • Unrestricted Endowment: 27761.00
    • Restricted Endowment: 8188.00
    • Gifts: 6000.00
    • Income from Sales: 41949.00
    • Total Income: 26789.00
    • Balance Available to the Curator: 15160.00

Additional notes at the bottom of the page explain some of the changes in the restricted income and the reasons for the balance changes, including:

  • An increase in restricted income due to obtaining an endowment fund of $350,000.
  • A conservative estimate for the years 1957-58.
  • The museum's obligation to pay the Harvard University Press for publishing an abstract art catalog, which significantly impacted the income available for other purposes.

The notes provide context for the financial figures and decisions made during these years.

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The image is a page from a financial record book of a museum's Visiting Committee, dated April 31, 1961. The page is titled "Income from All Sources" and lists financial data for the years 1953-54 to 1961-62. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Columns:

  1. Year: The fiscal year being reported.
  2. Actual/Estimated Income: Indicates whether the figures are actual or estimated.
  3. Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: Income from unrestricted endowment and expenses received.
  4. Restricted Endowment: Income from restricted endowment.
  5. Gifts: Income from gifts.
  6. Income Total: Total income from all sources.
  7. Total Fixed Expenses: Total fixed expenses for the year.
  8. Balance Available to the Curator: Balance remaining available to the curator after expenses.

Data Summary:

Actual Income:

  • 1953-54:

    • Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: $19,262.14
    • Restricted Endowment: $4,357.17
    • Gifts: $3,050.00
    • Income Total: $26,669.31
    • Total Fixed Expenses: $19,441.93
    • Balance Available to the Curator: $7,227.38
  • 1954-55:

    • Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: $19,433.39
    • Restricted Endowment: $6,246.62
    • Gifts: $5,370.00
    • Income Total: $31,050.01
    • Total Fixed Expenses: $19,630.82
    • Balance Available to the Curator: $11,419.19
  • 1955-56:

    • Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: $19,812.54
    • Restricted Endowment: $6,506.90
    • Gifts: $12,902.00
    • Income Total: $39,221.44
    • Total Fixed Expenses: $21,230.98
    • Balance Available to the Curator: $17,990.46
  • 1956-57:

    • Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: $20,412.13
    • Restricted Endowment: $6,767.17
    • Gifts: $13,377.99
    • Income Total: $40,557.29
    • Total Fixed Expenses: $23,118.53
    • Balance Available to the Curator: $17,438.76
  • 1957-58:

    • Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: $22,827.26
    • Restricted Endowment: $7,157.58
    • Gifts: $22,735.60
    • Income Total: $52,520.44
    • Total Fixed Expenses: $23,992.92
    • Balance Available to the Curator: $28,527.52
  • 1958-59:

    • Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: $25,187.07
    • Restricted Endowment: $7,443.89
    • Gifts: $14,724.60
    • Income Total: $47,355.56
    • Total Fixed Expenses: $25,582.30
    • Balance Available to the Curator: $21,773.26
  • 1959-60:

    • Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: $28,687.71
    • Restricted Endowment: $7,587.04
    • Gifts: $16,644.76
    • Income Total: $52,919.51
    • Total Fixed Expenses: $27,806.52
    • Balance Available to the Curator: $25,112.99

Estimated Income:

  • 1960-61:

    • Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: $26,707.00
    • Restricted Endowment: $7,873.00
    • Gifts: $14,722.00
    • Income Total: $49,302.00
    • Total Fixed Expenses: $27,319.00
    • Balance Available to the Curator: $21,983.00
  • 1961-62:

    • Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Rec’d: $27,761.00
    • Restricted Endowment: $8,188.00
    • Gifts: $6,000.00
    • Income Total: $41,949.00
    • Total Fixed Expenses: $26,789.00
    • Balance Available to the Curator: $15,160.00

Notes:

  • The increase in restricted income from 1954-55 onwards is due to an endowment fund of $30,000 restricted to curatorial use, excluding the salary of the curator.
  • Starting from 1958-59, the Dean of Faculty agreed to pay one quarter of the building costs and one quarter of the man's salary for the curatorial area.
  • The balance for 1957-58 and 1958-59 reflects efforts to publish a catalogue of the museum's collection, including abstract art, with the Harvard University Press.

This detailed financial record provides insights into the museum's financial management, including income sources, fixed expenses, and the available balance for curatorial use over several years.

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The image shows a financial report from a Visiting Committee meeting held on April 21, 1961. The document details the income from various sources over multiple fiscal years, from 1953-54 to 1961-62.

Here is a detailed breakdown:

Income Categories:

  1. Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts
  2. Restricted Endowment
  3. Gifts
  4. Income Totals
  5. Total Fixed Expenses
  6. Balance Available to the Curator

Yearly Data:

1953-54

  • Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts: 19,262.14
  • Restricted Endowment: 4,337.17
  • Gifts: 3,050.00
  • Income Totals: 26,669.31
  • Total Fixed Expenses: 19,441.93
  • Balance Available to the Curator: 7,227.38

1954-55

  • Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts: 19,433.39
  • Restricted Endowment: 62,446.62 (significant increase due to an endowment fund of $550,000)
  • Gifts: 53,700.00
  • Income Totals: 31,050.01
  • Total Fixed Expenses: 19,630.82
  • Balance Available to the Curator: 11,419.19

1955-56

  • Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts: 19,812.54
  • Restricted Endowment: 6,506.90
  • Gifts: 12,900.00
  • Income Totals: 38,221.44
  • Total Fixed Expenses: 21,230.98
  • Balance Available to the Curator: 17,990.46

1956-57

  • Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts: 20,412.13
  • Restricted Endowment: 6,767.17
  • Gifts: 13,377.99
  • Income Totals: 40,557.29
  • Total Fixed Expenses: 23,118.53
  • Balance Available to the Curator: 17,438.76

1957-58

  • Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts: 22,627.26
  • Restricted Endowment: 7,137.58
  • Gifts: 22,735.60
  • Income Totals: 52,520.44
  • Total Fixed Expenses: 23,992.92
  • Balance Available to the Curator: 28,527.52

1958-59

  • Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts: 25,187.07
  • Restricted Endowment: 7,443.89
  • Gifts: 14,724.60
  • Income Totals: 47,355.56
  • Total Fixed Expenses: 25,582.30
  • Balance Available to the Curator: 21,773.26

1959-60

  • Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts: 28,687.71
  • Restricted Endowment: 7,587.04
  • Gifts: 16,644.76
  • Income Totals: 52,919.51
  • Total Fixed Expenses: 27,806.52
  • Balance Available to the Curator: 25,112.99

Estimated Income:

1960-61

  • Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts: 26,707.00
  • Restricted Endowment: 7,873.00
  • Gifts: 14,722.00
  • Income Totals: 49,302.00
  • Total Fixed Expenses: 27,319.00
  • Balance Available to the Curator: 21,983.00

1961-62

  • Unrestricted Endowment and Gifts: 27,761.00
  • Restricted Endowment: 8,188.00
  • Gifts: 6,000.00 (conservative estimate)
  • Income Totals: 41,949.00
  • Total Fixed Expenses: 26,789.00
  • Balance Available to the Curator: 15,160.00

Notes:

  • The increase in Restricted Endowment in 1954-55 is due to an endowment fund of $550,000.
  • From 1958-59, the Dean of the Faculty agreed to pay one-quarter of the building costs and occupancy fees for the Museum.
  • The Museum had to pay the Harvard University Press approximately $2,000 for the "German Expressionism" catalog in the fiscal years 1957-58.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the financial status and changes over nearly a decade for the institution in question.

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The image depicts a financial report from a Visiting Committee meeting held on April 21, 1961. The report details the income from various sources over several fiscal years, from 1953-54 to 1961-62. The columns in the report are as follows:

  1. Year: The fiscal years covered in the report.
  2. Actual Income/Estimated Income: Indicates whether the income figures are actual or estimated.
  3. Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Recovered: Income from unrestricted endowments and expenses recovered.
  4. Restricted Endowment: Income from restricted endowments.
  5. Gifts: Income from gifts.
  6. Income on Investments: Income generated from investments.
  7. Total Fixed Assets: The total value of fixed assets.
  8. Balance Available for New Needs: The balance available for new needs after accounting for all income and expenses.

Key Points:

  • 1953-54 to 1958-59: Actual income figures are provided.
  • 1959-60: Actual income figures are provided.
  • 1960-61: Estimated income figures are provided.
  • 1961-62: Estimated income figures are provided.

Notes:

  • The income in restricted endowments for 1954-55 and later years includes a $50,000 endowment fund restricted to curatorial use, except for the salary of the Director.
  • Beginning in 1958-59, the Dean of Faculty decided that the Museum should absorb the cost of functions of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, which previously were paid by the University. This cost is equivalent to one quarter of one man's salary.
  • Conservative estimates are used for the years 1959-60 and 1960-61.
  • The Museum was obliged to pay the Harvard University Press for the American-Scandinavian series and the Abstract Art catalogue.
  • The Visiting Committee made possible the publication of the catalogue.

The report provides a detailed financial overview, highlighting the sources of income and the allocation of funds over the specified years.

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This is a photograph of an open book or binder displaying a financial report or budget summary table. The page header reads "Visiting Committee Meeting April 21, 1961". The table is titled "INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES" and lists financial information by fiscal year, from 1953-54 to 1961-62.

The columns in the table include:

  • Year
  • Unrestricted Income Recovered
  • Restricted Income Endowment
  • Gifts
  • Income Totals
  • Total fixed expenses
  • Balance available to the Curator

Additionally, there are handwritten notes at the bottom of the page providing context to the figures in the table, seemingly explaining an increase in "Restricted Income" for certain years and a note regarding space usage and building costs.

Given the age of the report and the reference to a visiting committee, it may be associated with an academic institution, museum, or similar organization. The notes suggest a budgeting situation where restricted funds and cost-sharing arrangements were key topics of discussion.

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The image shows a printed financial table titled "INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES," which is placed on an open book. The table contains columns with monetary figures for different categories of income and expenses for various years ranging from 1953-54 to 1961-62. The categories listed include "Unrestricted Endowment," "Restricted Endowment," "Gifts," "Income Totals," "Total fixed expenses," and "Balance available to the Curator." Each year includes actual income amounts or estimated income for the later years.

Below the table, there are explanatory notes concerning the data:

  • The increase in restricted income starting in 1954-55 due to an endowment fund.
  • Information about the Dean of Faculty paying a portion of building costs since 1958-59.
  • A note that the museum was obliged to pay Harvard University Press for a catalogue in 1960-61 and 1961-62.
  • A mention of efforts by the Visiting Committee aiding the publication of the catalogue in 1957-58.

At the top of the image, above the table and book, there is handwritten text that reads "Visiting Committee Meeting April 21, 1961." The table is printed on a semi-transparent sheet placed over the book's open pages.

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The image depicts a page from a ledger or financial record, likely from an institutional or organizational archive. The page is titled "INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES" and contains a detailed table summarizing financial data over several fiscal years, spanning from 1953-54 to 1961-62. The table is structured into columns, providing a breakdown of income and expenses for each year. Here’s a detailed description:

Table Structure:

  • Columns:
    1. Year: Lists the fiscal years, such as 1953-54, 1954-55, etc.
    2. Actual/Estimated Income: Indicates whether the income figures are actual or estimated.
    3. Unrestricted Endowment and Exp. Recovered: Shows the amount of unrestricted endowment and recovered expenses.
    4. Restricted Endowment: Displays the amount of restricted endowment funds.
    5. Gifts: Lists the amount of gifts received.
    6. Income Totals: Summarizes the total income for each year.
    7. Total Fixed Expenses: Indicates the total fixed expenses incurred.
    8. Balance Available to the Curator: Shows the remaining balance available to the curator after expenses.

Data Highlights:

  • The table includes numerical data for each fiscal year, with amounts listed in dollars and cents.
  • Some entries include asterisks (*, **, ***), which are explained in footnotes at the bottom of the page. These footnotes provide context for specific anomalies or adjustments in the data.

Footnotes:

  • First Footnote (*): Explains that the increase in restricted income from 1954-55 onward is due to obtaining an endowment fund of $50,000.00, restricted to curatorial use except for the salary of the curator.
  • Second Footnote (**): Notes that starting in 1958-59, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences agreed to pay for building costs because of functions of the faculty, which freed up one-quarter of the museum's salary to care for the building. The Dean pays one-quarter of the space salary to build this area, but does not pay for "improvements and alterations" or the exhibit area of the building.
  • Third Footnote (***): Indicates that in the years 1960-61 and 1961-62, the museum was obligated to pay the Harvard University Press about $16,000.00 for the manufacture and sales costs of the "German Expressionism and Abstract Art" catalogue. The amount of income available in 1957-58 reflects the efforts of the Visiting Committee, which made possible the publication of this catalogue.

Additional Context:

  • At the top of the page, there is handwritten text that reads: "Visiting Committee meeting April 21, 1961." This suggests that the document may have been reviewed or discussed during a meeting of the Visiting Committee on that date.
  • The ledger appears to be part of a larger archive, as indicated by the visible spine of the book on the right side of the image, suggesting it is part of a bound volume.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a formal financial record, likely from a museum, university, or similar institution. The detailed breakdown of income sources, expenses, and balances, along with explanatory footnotes, indicates a focus on transparency and accountability in financial management. The presence of handwritten notes and the structured layout suggests this document was used for official record-keeping and decision-making purposes.

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This image shows a page from a ledger or financial report, dated April 21, 1961, titled "Visiting Committee Meeting." The page contains a table with financial data, specifically income and expenses, categorized by year from 1953-54 to 1961-62. The table lists unrestricted and restricted endowments, gifts, income totals, total fixed expenses, and the balance available to the curator. The entries are detailed, showing numerical values for each category, with some columns containing annotations or notes. The financial figures are primarily in dollars, with some values highlighted or annotated with additional text. The bottom of the page includes a note about the increase in restricted income and its allocation to curatorial use, as well as a mention of the Harvard University Press's obligation to pay for the "German Expressionism and Abstract Art" catalogue.