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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1960-1962

ARCH.2013.5.9, Rendition: 797139

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The image shows a page from a book or a diary with two invitations pasted onto it. The invitations are for events that took place in April 1962.

  1. The first invitation is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It invites the recipient to the opening of a museum course exhibition titled "Rivers and Seas: Changing Attitudes Toward Landscape, 1750-1950." The event was scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 1962, from 8:30 to 10:30 PM. The invitation includes an RSVP section and a space for refreshments.

  2. The second invitation is from the Organ Committee of the First Unitarian Church of New Bedford. It invites the recipient to a recital by E. Power Biggs on the Flentrop Organ at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The recital was scheduled for Sunday, April 8, 1962, at 5:30 PM. The invitation mentions that buses would leave the church at 3:30 PM and includes a note to call the church office for reservations on the bus.

Additionally, there are handwritten notes on the page. One note at the top reads "Museum course exhibition - opening, Apr. 25, 1962," and another note below the invitations reads "Concert and reception, First Unitarian Church of New Bedford."

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a book or a program booklet, containing two invitations for events at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum.

  1. The top invitation is for an exhibition opening:

    • Title: "Opening of a Museum Course Exhibition"
    • Event: "Rivers and Seas: Changing Attitudes Toward Landscape, 1750-1950"
    • Date: Wednesday, April 25, 1962
    • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
    • The invitation includes fields for RSVP and mentions refreshments.
  2. The lower part of the page contains a handwritten note:

    • "Concert and Reception, First Unitarian Church of New Bedford"
    • The handwritten invitation is for an organ recital:
      • Performer: E. Power Biggs
      • Instrument: Flentrop Organ
      • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts
      • Date: Sunday, April 5th, 1962
      • Time: 5:30 p.m.
    • The note mentions that buses will leave the church at 3:30 p.m. and includes a note to call the church office for bus reservations.

Additionally, there is a black-and-white illustration of the interior of an organ case, which seems to be associated with the organ recital event.

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The image shows an open book with two invitations or announcements pasted on one of its pages.

The first announcement at the top is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It invites the recipient to the opening of a Museum Course Exhibition titled "RIVERS AND SEAS: Changing Attitudes Toward Landscape, 1750-1950," which is scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 1962, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The handwritten note above this invitation says, "Museum course exhibition - opening Apr.25, 1962."

The second announcement below is from the Organ Committee of the First Unitarian Church. It invites the recipient to a recital by E. Power Biggs on the Flentrop Organ at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Sunday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m. Buses will leave the church at 3:30 p.m. for the event, and the recipient is asked to call the church office for reservations. The handwritten note above this invitation says, "Concert and reception, First Unitarian Church of New Bedford."

Both announcements include details for R.S.V.P. and refreshments. The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or a memory book, collecting important events and invitations.

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The image shows two invitation cards for events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University.

Top Invitation:

  • Event: Opening exhibition of a Museum Course.
  • Exhibition Title: "Rivers and Seas: Changing Attitudes Toward Landscape, 1750-1950."
  • Date and Time: Wednesday, April 25, 1962, from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
  • RSVP: The invitation requests an RSVP with a note indicating refreshments will be served.

Bottom Invitation:

  • Event: Organ recital.
  • Performer: E. Power Biggs, who will play the Flentrop Organ.
  • Date and Time: Sunday, April 8th at 5:30 PM.
  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Additional Information: Buses will leave the church at 3:30 PM. Attendees are asked to call the church office to reserve a place on the bus.
  • Post-Event: A buffet is mentioned, presumably following the recital.

Both invitations are printed on high-quality paper and appear to be formal, reflecting the significance of the events.

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The image shows two pages from what appears to be an appointment book or diary with handwritten notes and two printed invitations.

  1. Top Invitation:

    • Event: Opening of a Museum Course Exhibition
    • Title: "RIVERS AND SEAS: Changing Attitudes Toward Landscape, 1750-1950"
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
    • Date and Time: Wednesday, April 25, 1962, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
    • Additional Note: Refreshments will be served. There is an RSVP request.
    • Handwritten Note: "Museum Course Exhibition - opening Apr. 25, 1962"
  2. Bottom Invitation:

    • Event: Concert and Reception
    • Host: First Unitarian Church of New Bedford
    • Recital Details: Organ recital by E. Power Biggs on the Flentrop Organ
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts
    • Date and Time: Sunday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m.
    • Transportation: Buses will leave the church at 3:30 p.m. Reservations for the bus should be made by calling the church office.
    • Additional Note: A buffet will be provided.
    • Handwritten Note: "Concert and Reception, First Unitarian church of New Bedford"

Both invitations are neatly printed and placed within the pages of the book, with corresponding handwritten notes indicating the nature and dates of the events.

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The image shows a page from a book or a diary with two separate invitations inserted.

  1. Top Invitation:

    • The invitation is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
    • It invites the recipient to the opening of a museum course exhibition titled "Rivers and Seas: Changing Attitudes Toward Landscape, 1750-1950."
    • The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 1962, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • The invitation notes that there will be refreshments.
    • The top of the page also has a handwritten note stating "Museum course exhibition - opening Apr. 25, 1962."
  2. Bottom Invitation:

    • This invitation is from the Organ Committee of the First Unitarian Church of New Bedford.
    • It invites the recipient to attend a recital by E. Power Biggs on the Flentrop Organ.
    • The recital will be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Sunday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m.
    • Buses will leave the church at 3:30 p.m., and it asks attendees to call the church office for bus reservations.
    • There is a mention of a buffet.
    • The handwritten note on the page mentions "Concert and Deception, First Unitarian Church of New Bedford."

Additionally, the bottom left corner of the page contains a black-and-white illustration of an organ and a church interior.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or album with two invitations affixed to it, accompanied by handwritten notes.

At the top of the page, there is a handwritten note in blue-green ink that reads: "Museum Course Exhibition - Opening Apr. 25, 1962." Below this note, there is an invitation card from Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The invitation reads:

"You are cordially invited to the OPENING of a Museum Course Exhibition RIVERS AND SEAS Changing Attitudes Toward Landscape, 1750-1950 Wednesday, April 25, 1962, 8:30-10:30 p.m."

At the bottom of the page, another handwritten note in blue ink reads: "Concert and Reception, First Unitarian Church of New Bedford." Below this note, there is a second invitation card with an image of an organ on the left side. The text on this card reads:

"The Organ Committee of the First Unitarian Church cordially invites you to attend a Recital by E. Power Biggs on the Flentrop Organ at the Busch Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m. Busses will leave the church at 3:30 p.m. Please call the church office for your reservation on the bus. Buffet."

The page appears to be a record of invitations related to cultural and musical events held at or associated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum in 1962.

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The image shows two pages of an album or a book. On the right page, at the top, there is handwritten text reading "Museum Course exhibition - Opening Apr. 25, 1962" in blue ink.

On the left page, affixed to it, there's an invitation from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University announcing the opening of a Museum Course Exhibition titled "RIVERS AND SEAS Changing Attitudes Toward Landscape, 1750-1950" on Wednesday, April 25, 1962, from 8:30-10:30 p.m. The invitation includes an RSVP note and mentions that refreshments will be available.

Below that invitation, there is another piece of paper with handwritten text in blue ink that reads, "Concert and Reception, First Unitarian Church of New Bedford".

Underneath the handwriting, there is another invitation from The Organ Committee of the First Unitarian Church inviting guests to attend a recital by E. Power Biggs on the Flentrop Organ at the Busch Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Sunday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m. According to the invitation, buses will leave the church at 3:30 p.m., and there is a note to call the church office for a reservation on the bus. There is also a mention of a buffet.

Both invitations are printed in a formal, serif typeface, and the second invitation includes a black and white illustration depicting what appears to be the front facade of a building, with a large organ visible through an upper window and statues flanking a central entrance below.

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The image shows an open book or album page containing handwritten notes and printed invitations. The page is divided into two sections, each featuring different events:

Top Section:

  • Handwritten Note:

    • The text at the top of the page is handwritten in blue ink and reads:
      "Museum Course Exhibition - Opening Apr. 25, 1962."
    • This indicates a note about an exhibition opening at a museum course on April 25, 1962.
  • Printed Invitation:

    • Below the handwritten note is a printed invitation card from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
    • The invitation reads:
      "You are cordially invited to the OPENING of a Museum Course Exhibition RIVERS AND SEAS Changing Attitudes Toward Landscape, 1750-1950 Wednesday, April 25, 1962, 8:30-10:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Refreshments."

Bottom Section:

  • Handwritten Note:

    • Below the printed invitation, there is another handwritten note in blue ink that reads:
      "Concert and Reception, First Unitarian Church of New Bedford."
    • This suggests an event related to a concert and reception at the First Unitarian Church of New Bedford.
  • Printed Invitation:

    • Adjacent to the handwritten note is a printed invitation card from The Organ Committee of the First Unitarian Church.
    • The invitation reads:
      "The Organ Committee of the First Unitarian Church cordially invites you to attend a Recital by E. POWER BIGGS on the Flentrop Organ at the Busch Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m. Buses will leave the church at 3:30 p.m. Please call the church office for your reservation on the bus. Buffet."

Additional Details:

  • Image:
    • To the left of the bottom printed invitation, there is a small black-and-white illustration or photograph of what appears to be the interior of a church, likely depicting an organ or part of the church setting. The image shows architectural details, including columns, a doorway, and possibly statues or carvings.

Overall Context:

The page appears to be from a personal or archival collection, documenting events related to museum exhibitions, concerts, and receptions. The handwritten notes provide additional context or reminders, while the printed invitations offer formal details about the events, including dates, times, locations, and RSVP information. The inclusion of both handwritten and printed elements suggests a mix of personal annotation and official event documentation.

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An open book with handwritten notes in blue ink is placed on a gray surface. The book appears to be a diary or a journal with a few pages. The book has a green cover and a white spine. The first page has the text "Museum Course Exhibition - Opening" written in blue ink. The second page has the text "Concert and Reception, First Unitarian Church of New Bedford" written in blue ink. The third page has the text "The Organ Committee of the First Unitarian Church cordially invites you to attend a Recital by E. Power Biggs on the Flentrop Organ at the Busch Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m. Busses will leave the church at 3:30 p.m."