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The image shows a page from an annual report of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the academic year 1960-1961. The report is part of the "Report of the President of Harvard College and Reports of Departments" for the same period.

The report is addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and includes the following sections:

1. Introduction:

   • The Curator was on leave for the entire academic year.
   • The Museum was administered by Dr. Julia G. Phelps, who did an excellent job in the Curator's absence.

2. Current Gifts:

   • The Museum received a generous gift of $1,000 from Dr. Matthew T. Mellon.
   • Other gifts, including a donation of $6,000, were received for the purchase of objects.
   • The membership in the Association rose from 115 (June 30, 1960) to 150 (June 30, 1961), with a significant increase in student membership.

3. Accessions:

   • A total of 149 objects were acquired, with 116 by gift and 33 by purchase.
   • Notable gifts include works of art and two groups of objects:
     • A gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger of nineteenth-century German porcelain.
     • A gift from Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger of nineteenth-century German porcelain produced in the famous factories of Meissen, Fürstenberg, and Nymphenburg.

The page is hand-annotated at the top with "Annual Report 1960-1961" written in blue ink. The document is bound in a green hardcover book.

The image shows a page from the "Annual Report 1960-1961" of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The page is from the section detailing the museum's activities and achievements for the academic year 1960-1961.

The report begins with a salutation addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The introduction mentions that the Curator was on leave for the entire academic year, and Dr. Julia G. Phelps, the Acting Curator, oversaw the museum's operations. The report highlights the active and constructive year by Mrs. Phelps.

In the section titled "Current Gifts," the report acknowledges a significant gift of $1,000 from Dr. Matthew T. Mellon. Additionally, it notes that the total contributions from the Museum Association exceeded $6,000, showing an increase in membership, which rose from 315 in June 1959 to 402 in June 1961, indicating a growing student involvement.

Under "Accessions," the report details the acquisition of 146 objects, with 126 gifted and 20 purchased. Two notable gifts are highlighted: a collection of eighteenth-century German porcelain from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger, including famous porcelain from factories like Meissen, Hoechst, Fürstenberg, and Nymphenburg; and another gift made by Mrs., which isn’t specified further in this snippet.

The image shows an open book, specifically an annual report for the Busch-Reisinger Museum covering the academic year 1960-1961. The report is prefaced with a note indicating it is reprinted from the Report of the President of Harvard College and Reports of Departments, 1960-61. The document is addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Key points from the report include:

1. Introduction:

   • The Curator was on leave for the entire academic year.
   • The museum was managed by Dr. Julia G. Phelps, Acting Curator, who is praised for her active and constructive work.

2. Current Gifts:

   • Acknowledgment of a generous gift of $1,000 from Dr. Matthew T. Mellon.
   • Other gifts contributed by the Museum Association, totaling more than $5,000.
   • Increase in museum membership from 315 to 402, with more students joining.

3. Accessions:

   • A total of 146 objects were acquired: 126 by gift and 20 by purchase.
   • The majority were original works of art.
   • Notable gifts include a collection of 18th-century German porcelains from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Plaut and a gift from Mrs. Simon G. Sophian.

The document provides a detailed account of the museum's activities, gifts received, and acquisitions for the specified academic year.

The image displays a page from the Annual Report of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the academic year 1960-1961. The report is addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard College.

Introduction

The introduction notes that the Curator, Charles L. Kuhn, was on leave of absence for the entire academic year. During this time, the museum was administered by Dr. Julia G. Phelps, Acting Curator. This report, authored by Dr. Phelps, highlights a particularly active and constructive year for the museum, emphasizing Mrs. Phelps' dedication and skill.

Current Gifts

The museum received several significant gifts:

• A generous donation of $1,000 from Dr. Matthew T. Mellon.
• Contributions from the Museum Association totaling more than $6,000.
• An important development was the reorganization of the Association, changing its name from the "Associates for the Arnold Arboretum" to "Friends of the Arnold Arboretum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum" on June 30, 1959. This change reflects an increased interest in the museum, particularly from students joining the organization.

Accessions

The museum acquired a total of 146 objects during the year:

• Out of these, 126 objects were obtained by gift, and 20 by purchase.
• The majority of these acquisitions were original works of art of considerable interest.
• Two notable groups of objects were generously presented:
  1. By Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger: a collection of eighteenth-century German porcelains from various factories including Meissen, Höchst, Fürstenberg, and Nymphenburg.
  2. By Mrs. [name not fully visible]: another significant gift. (The specific details of the second gift are cut off in the image.)

The image shows a page from an annual report for the years 1960-1961, specifically for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here are the details provided in the image:

Title:
Annual Report 1960 - 1961

Recipient:
The report is addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Introduction:
The Curator was absent for the entire academic year, and Dr. Julia G. Phelps served as the Acting Curator. The report highlights an active and constructive year, crediting Mrs. Phelps for her skill and devotion.

Current Gifts:

• The museum acknowledges a generous gift of $1,000 from Dr. Matthew T. Mellon.
• The Museum Association contributed over $6,000 in other gifts.
• Membership in the organization increased from 315 (June 30, 1959) to 402 (June 30, 1961), indicating a rise in student participation.

Accessions:

• A total of 146 objects were acquired: 126 by gift and 20 by purchase.
• The majority were original works of art of considerable interest.
• Two significant gifts of groups of objects were received:
  • Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfueger presented a collection of eighteenth-century German porcelains produced by famous factories of Meissen, Hoechst, Fürstenberg, and Nymphenburg.
  • Mrs. [name not fully visible] made another gift.

The report is printed from the Report of the President of Harvard College and Reports of Departments, 1960-61.

The image shows an open book with a page from an annual report for the academic year 1960-1961. The title at the top of the page reads "Annual Report 1960-1961," written in blue ink. Below this, the text is a section of a report titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum."

The report is addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The introduction mentions that the Curator was absent for the entire academic year, and the museum was managed by Dr. Julia G. Phelps, who served as the Acting Curator. The report highlights an unusually active and productive year due to the efforts of Dr. Phelps.

Key points from the report include:

1. Current Gifts: The museum received a significant gift of $1,000 from Dr. Matthew T. Mellon, and other gifts amounting to more than $6,000. Membership in the museum association increased from 313 to 402 members, with a notable rise in the proportion of student members.

2. Accessions: The museum acquired a total of 146 objects, 126 of which were gifts and 20 were purchases. The majority of these objects were original works of art of considerable interest. Two notable gifts were:

   • A collection of eighteenth-century German porcelain from Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger, including pieces from famous factories such as Meissen, Hoechst, Fürstenberg, and Nymphenburg.
   • Another significant gift from Mrs. [name not provided in the visible portion].

The image shows an open book or report with a page titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum," which is a part of the "Annual Report 1960-1961" as handwritten at the top of the page.

The page contains a printed report excerpt addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. It mentions that the curator was on leave for the academic year, and the museum was mainly administered by Dr. Julia G. Phelps, Acting Curator. The report highlights the museum's well-received gifts, including a generous $1,000 gift from Dr. Matthew T. Mellon and contributions from the Museum Association exceeding $6,000. Membership in the association increased from 315 to 402 within a year.

Additionally, the report details acquisitions, with 146 objects obtained, primarily original works of art, including two significant gifts of eighteenth-century German porcelains by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger. The page ends mid-sentence at the bottom.

The image depicts a page from a printed document, specifically an annual report for the academic year 1960-1961. This appears to be from the "Annual Report" of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, associated with Harvard University, as indicated by the reference at the top indicating the content is reprinted from the President's report of Harvard College and Reports of Departments for 1960-1961.

At the top of the page, someone has handwritten in blue ink "Annual Report 1960-1961." Below this, the title "Busch-Reisinger Museum" is printed in bold. The text following this title is a formal communication addressed to "The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences," where the author states having the honor to make the report on the work of the museum for the academic year. There is also a section labeled "Introduction" which briefly discusses that the curator was on leave and the museum was administered by an acting curator, and it reflects on the active and constructive nature of the year. The next section, titled "Current Gifts," acknowledges a generous financial contribution from a specific individual and states that more gifts constituted an increase in the museum association's membership. The last section visible on the page is "Accessions," which details the acquisition of 146 objects, some by gift and others by purchase, mentioning the exceptional importance and provenance of certain gifts.

The document is opened in a way that shows the left-hand side binding of the book or report, with several stacked pages visible, indicating the thickness of the document. The page is neatly typed with traditional formatting of a formal report from that era, giving the impression of an official archival document or publication.

The image shows an open book displaying a page from an Annual Report for the years 1960–1961. The page is titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum" and appears to be a formal document addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Key Details:

1. Title and Context:

   • The page is labeled as a "Preprint from the Report of the President of Harvard College and Reports of Departments, 1960–61."
   • It is an official report detailing the activities and achievements of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture during the academic year 1960–1961.

2. Structure:

   • The document is formatted in a formal, typed style typical of official reports.
   • The page includes sections such as:
     • Introduction: Explains that the Curator was on leave for the academic year, and the report was written by Dr. Julia G. Phelps, the Acting Curator.
     • Current Gifts: Lists financial contributions and donations received by the museum, including a $1,000 gift from Dr. Matthew T. Mellon and a $6,000 contribution from the Museum Association.
     • Accessions: Details the acquisition of 146 objects, with 126 received as gifts and 20 purchased. It highlights significant donations, such as a collection of 18th-century German porcelain from Edward M. Pflueger and another gift from Mrs. Fürstenberg and Nymphenburg.

3. Handwritten Annotation:

   • At the top of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads "Annual Report 1960–1961." This annotation appears to be a label or reference for organizational or archival purposes.

4. Visual Elements:

   • The book itself has light-colored pages with visible spine edges, suggesting it is part of a larger bound volume.
   • The text is neatly typed, with clear headings and structured paragraphs, indicating a professional and formal document.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from an annual report of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the academic year 1960–1961. The report provides an overview of the museum's activities, including financial contributions, acquisitions, and administrative details, and is addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The handwritten annotation at the top reinforces the document's purpose as an official record for that specific year.

The image shows an open book with the title "Annual Report 1960-1961" printed in blue ink on the top right corner of the page. The book is opened to a page that contains a section titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum." The text on the page is written in black ink and includes information about the museum's activities and achievements during the academic year 1960-1961. The page also includes a table with numbers and text.