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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated March 3, 1962. The page includes a note and a card related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The note at the top of the page discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association, which was established with the opening of the Museum in 1903. The note details the growth of the association, which started with 20 members and grew to nearly five hundred by 1962. Membership contributions range from five dollars for students to $10,000 from some individuals. The endowment of the Busch-Reisinger Museum covers maintenance and administrative expenses but does not support the museum's active programs. The note also mentions the museum's activities, such as temporary exhibitions, public lectures, and concerts, and highlights that the museum is open to the public on Sundays and certain weekdays.

Below the note, there is a handwritten annotation that reads, "Card sent by Fogg Museum for Feininger Exhibition."

The card itself is from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It announces a retrospective exhibition of the works of T. Lux Feininger, which is part of the Department of Fine Arts. The exhibition is being held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and it includes paintings, watercolors, and drawings. The exhibition runs through Saturday, March 24th. The card also provides the museum's address: Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

The image shows an open page from a book, specifically a Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 3, 1962. There are two main sections of text and notes:

1. Top Section:

   • The text discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association, established in 1961 with the opening of the museum by Professor Kuno Francke, the first director.
   • By 1962, the association had grown to nearly five hundred members, categorized into Basic members (paying $10 annually), Participating Members, Sustaining Members, Benefactors, and Benefactors who contribute $500 or more each year.
   • In 1961, the members contributed a total of $11,000 towards the museum's endowment.
   • The association's funds are used not only for the purchase of works of art but also for temporary exhibitions, public lectures, concerts, and other activities that help open the museum to the public on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as certain weekdays.

2. Bottom Section:

   • There is a handwritten note in blue ink stating, "Card sent by Fogg Museum for Feininger Exhibition."
   • Below this note, there is a printed card from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The card announces a retrospective exhibition of the works of T. Lux Feininger, a professor in the Department of Fine Arts, which was being shown at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • The exhibition featured paintings, watercolors, and drawings and ran through Saturday, March 24th.

The combination of these notes and texts provides a snapshot of the activities and events related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the broader Harvard University art scene in early 1962.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 3, 1962.

At the top, there is a handwritten note that reads "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Mar. 3, 1962."

Below the heading, there is an article about the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association:

• The Busch-Reisinger Museum Association was established with the opening of the museum in 1961.
• The membership has grown to nearly five hundred people.
• Basic members pay $10 annually (students pay $5), and other types of members, including sustaining members, patrons, and benefactors, contribute more.
• In 1960-61, members contributed over $11,000.
• The association uses funds to cover maintenance and administrative expenses, enabling the museum to host temporary exhibitions, public lectures, and concerts, and to open the museum afternoons for public viewing on certain days, including Sundays and some weekdays.

In the lower portion of the page, there is a card from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, addressed to someone regarding an exhibition:

• The card mentions a retrospective exhibition of T. Lux Feininger's works from the Department of Fine Arts.
• The exhibition, titled "A Retrospective Exhibition of the Works of T. Lux Feininger," is currently being shown at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• The exhibition of paintings, watercolors, and drawings will run through Saturday, March 24th.

The card is signed by the Fogg Museum and indicates it was sent for the Feininger exhibition.

The image shows an open book or album with two items related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. The top item is a clipping from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated March 3, 1962. The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association, which was established in 1901. It mentions that the association has around 500 members, with varying levels of membership and contributions. Basic membership costs ten dollars a year (or five dollars for students), while Sustaining Members contribute $100, and Benefactors contribute $500 or more annually. In 1960-61, the association contributed $11,000 to the museum. The funds are used for purchasing artworks, temporary exhibitions, public lectures, and concerts. The association's efforts help keep the museum open to the public six days a week and schedule gallery tours for members.

2. The bottom item is a card sent by the Fogg Art Museum, also dated March 3, 1962. It announces a retrospective exhibition of works by the artist Lux Feininger, from the Department of Fine Arts, currently being shown at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition features paintings, watercolors, and drawings and will run through Saturday, March 24th.

Both items are attached to the page, with handwritten notes indicating their sources and dates.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 3, 1962. The page includes two main sections:

1. Article about the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association:

   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum Association was established with the reopening of the museum by Professor Kuno Francke.
   • The Association has seen significant growth in membership, reaching nearly five hundred members.
   • Basic members pay a yearly fee of ten dollars (student rate is five dollars).
   • Higher tiers of membership include Supporting Members, Patrons, and Benefactors, who contribute $50, $100, and $500 or more annually, respectively.
   • The endowment of the Busch-Reisinger Museum is insufficient to cover all maintenance and administrative expenses, so the Association helps by enabling the Museum to acquire works of art and fund temporary exhibitions, lectures, concerts, and more.
   • The funds also support a Sunday afternoon chamber music series and scheduled gallery tours on Sundays and certain weekdays.

2. Announcement from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University:

   • There is a card sent by the Fogg Museum for Feininger.
   • The announcement details a retrospective exhibition of the works of Lyonel Feininger, a member of the Department of Fine Arts.
   • The exhibition, held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, includes paintings, watercolors, and drawings.
   • The exhibition is scheduled to run through Saturday, March 24th.

Additionally, there are handwritten notes on the page, including a signature or note at the bottom right corner.

The image shows an open book or album containing two different documents related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Harvard Alumni Bulletin, March 3, 1962:

   • The document is a clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 3, 1962.
   • It discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association, established in 1901 by Professor Kuno Francke, the museum's founder and first curator.
   • The association has grown to nearly five hundred members, with different levels of membership: Basic members pay $10 annually (students pay $5), Participating Members contribute more, Sustaining Members contribute $50 or more, and Benefactors contribute $500 or more.
   • In 1960-61, members contributed $11,000.
   • The endowment is insufficient to cover all expenses, so the association funds additional maintenance and administrative costs.
   • Funds are also used to purchase works of art and support temporary exhibitions, lectures, and concerts.
   • The museum is open to the public on weekdays, and members have access on Sundays and certain weekdays.

2. Fogg Art Museum Card:

   • The second document is a card from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
   • It announces a retrospective exhibition of the works of T. Lux Feininger, a member of the Department of Fine Arts.
   • The exhibition includes paintings, watercolors, and drawings.
   • The exhibition was running through Saturday, March 24th (date not fully legible).

Both documents are dated March 1962, indicating the timing of these events and communications.

This image shows an open scrapbook or journal page with entries regarding museum activities. At the top of the page, handwritten text reads "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Mar. 3, 1962." There is a pasted news clipping from the bulletin with information about the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association, detailing its establishment, membership growth, contributions, and activities. It highlights that the museum needs more endowment to cover all maintenance and administrative expenses but remains an active cultural institution offering public lectures and concerts.

Below this clipping is another pasted card, with typed text stating "Card sent by Fogg Museum for Feininger Exhibition," handwritten in blue ink. The typed text on the card reads:

Fogg Art Museum Harvard University
Cambridge 38, Massachusetts

A Retrospective Exhibition of the Works of T. Lux Feininger, of the Department of Fine Arts, is presently being shown at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The Exhibition of Paintings, Watercolors and Drawings will run through Saturday, March 24th.

The background of the card has some discoloration and staining. The overall image suggests archival materials related to Harvard University's art museums and their exhibitions from a historical perspective.

The image shows an open book, specifically a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 3, 1962. The page contains typed text discussing the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association, detailing its establishment, membership structure, contributions, and the role of its endowment in supporting the museum's activities.

On the left side of the page, there is a handwritten note at the top that reads: "Card sewn by Fogg Museum for Feininger Exhibition." Below this note, there is a small, rectangular, beige-colored card or sticker attached to the page. The text on the card reads:

"Fogg Art Museum Harvard University
Cambridge 38, Massachusetts
A Retrospective Exhibition of the Works of T. Lux Feininger
is presently being shown at the Department of Fine Arts,
of the Fogg Museum of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
The Exhibition of Paintings, Watercolors and Drawings will run through Saturday, March 24th."

The handwritten note and the attached card indicate that the page has been annotated to highlight or commemorate an exhibition of T. Lux Feininger's works at the Fogg Art Museum, which was part of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition ran through March 24, 1962, aligning with the date of the bulletin. The overall presentation suggests a historical or archival context, likely from a university or museum collection.

The image shows a Harvard Alumni Bulletin from March 3, 1962, open to a page with two texts. The top text discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum, its founding, membership structure, and the use of endowments for temporary exhibitions, public lectures, and concerts. The bottom text is a card sewn into the bulletin, announcing a retrospective exhibition of T. Lux Feininger's works at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, running through Saturday, March 24th. The bulletin is placed on a gray surface, and the pages are slightly curled, indicating it is an old document.

The image shows an open book, with the left page displaying a piece of paper that has been inserted. The paper is a white piece of paper that has a blue border on the bottom and top. The paper has text written on it in blue ink, which reads, "Card sent by Fogg Museum for Fine Arts Exhibition." The paper also has the name of the museum and its address. The right page of the book has text written on it, which is about the Busch-Reisinger Museum Association. The text is written in black ink.