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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1962-1966

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album, containing clippings and a flyer related to an art exhibition at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum. The event details are as follows:

  1. Flyer (Top Center):

    • Title: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
    • Event: Sunday Opening
    • Date: December 2, 1962
    • Time: 2-5 p.m.
    • Gallery Talk: By Dr. Julia Phelps at 3 p.m.
    • Theme: German Baroque and Rococo Art
  2. Newspaper Clipping (Bottom Left):

    • Source: New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. (Boston, Stamford, Richmond)
    • Date: October 29, 1962
    • Headline: German Prints
    • Content: Mentions prints by German artists Emil Nolde and Hans Arp. The exhibit is on loan from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The exhibit was curated by Dr. Charles L. Kuhn and includes works by other artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Oskar Kokoschka, Paul Klee, and George Grosz.
  3. Newspaper Clipping (Bottom Right):

    • Source: New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. (Boston, Stamford, Richmond)
    • Date: October 7, 1962
    • Headline: Art School Exhibit
    • Content: Announces an exhibit at the Taft School in Watertown, featuring works from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard. The exhibit includes prints by German artists Emil Nolde, Hans Arp, Käthe Kollwitz, Oskar Kokoschka, Paul Klee, and George Grosz. The exhibit is curated by Mrs. Julia Gray Phelps and will be on display until October 30.

The page appears to document the exhibition of German prints at different venues, highlighting the involvement of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the curatorial efforts of Dr. Julia Phelps and Mrs. Julia Gray Phelps.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping or a museum program featuring an event announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

The top section of the page prominently displays:

Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
SUNDAY OPENING
December 2, 1962, 2-5 p.m.
GALLERY TALK by Dr. Julia Phelps
3 p.m.
GERMAN BAROQUE AND ROCOCO ART

Below this announcement, there are several newspaper clippings and notes from various sources, indicating coverage or additional information about the exhibit:

  1. Town Crier (Westport, Conn.)

    • Bi-weekly newspaper, Circulation: 6,153
    • Clipping dated September 28, 1962, mentioning the exhibit "German Prints by German artists of the 17th and 18th Century" which is on loan from the Taft School and the Harvard University Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibit includes works by Emil Nolde, George Grosz, and others.
  2. New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.

    • Clippings from the New Haven Register dated October 7, 1962, discussing the same exhibit at the Taft School, Watertown, and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It notes that the exhibit includes prints by artists like Emil Nolde and George Grosz, and the collection is part of the Harvard University's 75th Anniversary Science Center.

The page overall appears to be a collection of related information from different sources about the same historical exhibit, emphasizing the cultural and academic significance of the event.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or album, with various newspaper clippings and a typed announcement related to art exhibitions and events, likely from the 1960s.

  1. Typed Announcement:

    • Source: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
    • Event: Sunday Opening on December 2, 1962, from 2-5 p.m.
    • Program: Gallery Talk by Dr. Julia Phelps at 3 p.m.
    • Exhibition: German Baroque and Rococo Art
  2. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Clip 1 (Left side, smaller):

      • Source: Town Crier, Westport, Conn., Bi-Weekly, Circ. 6,153, dated September 28, 1962
      • Title: "German Prints"
      • Content: Mention of German prints from the 15th and 16th centuries, including works by Albrecht Dürer, and an exhibition at the Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum, with Dr. Charles L. Kuhn as the curator.
    • Clip 2 (Right side, smaller):

      • Source: Sunday Register, New Haven, Conn., dated October 7, 1962, Circ. 105,675
      • Title: "TAFT SCHOOL EXHIBIT"
      • Content: The exhibit features German art, including prints by Albrecht Dürer and modern works by Emil Nolde, George Grosz, and Hans Arp. Organized by Dr. Charles L. Kuhn, it is displayed at the Taft School in Watertown and is open to the public through October 10.
    • Clip 3 (Center, larger, partially visible):

      • Source: Not clearly readable
      • Content: The text mentions German prints and is likely related to the exhibition at the Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum, including works by Albrecht Dürer and other artists such as Karl Walz and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff.

The page is archival in nature, preserving news and information about specific art exhibits and events that took place in 1962, focused primarily on German art and the contributions of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

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The image is of an announcement and informational poster regarding events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary:

Main Announcement:

Event: Gallery Talk
Date: December 2, 1962
Time: Sunday, 2-5 p.m. and a specific talk at 3 p.m.
Topic: German Baroque and Rococo Art
Speaker: Dr. Julia Phelps

Additional Information:

Below the main announcement, there are two smaller notes:

  1. German Prints:

    • A collection of prints by German artists from the early 20th century is being exhibited.
    • The artists include Emil Nolde and Hans Arp.
    • This exhibit is on loan from Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.
    • The exhibit was organized by Charles L. Kuhn, Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  2. Taft School Exhibit:

    • An exhibition at the Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut.
    • The exhibit features modern German graphic art.
    • The display will run from Monday, October 8, to Monday, October 22.
    • This exhibit also includes works by German artists such as Beckmann, Kollwitz, and Nolde.
    • The collection is part of the 70th Anniversary Science Celebration at the Taft School.

Postal Information:

  • The document also includes postal markings, indicating it was mailed from New Haven, Connecticut, on October 7, 1962, and sent to a recipient in Boston, Massachusetts. The envelope appears to be from the New England Newspaper Advertising Executives Association.

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The image shows a page from a bound book or scrapbook containing press clippings and a handwritten note related to an art exhibition.

  1. Handwritten Note (Top Section):

    • The note is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
    • It announces a Sunday opening on December 2, 1962, from 2-5 p.m.
    • There is a gallery talk scheduled at 3 p.m. by Dr. Julia Phelps on the topic of "German Baroque and Rococo Art."
  2. Press Clippings (Bottom Section):

    • There are three newspaper clippings pasted onto the page, each from different newspapers:

      a. New-England Newspaper Agency, Inc. (Top Left):

      • Newspaper: Town Crier, Westport, Conn.
      • Date: September 27, 1962
      • Headline: "German Prints"
      • Content: Mentions an exhibition of German prints by artists such as Emil Nolde, George Grosz, and others from the 20th century, on loan from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition is curated by Dr. Charles Le Kubo and is part of the Harvard University's 350th Anniversary Science Center opening.

      b. New-England Newspaper Agency, Inc. (Middle Right):

      • Newspaper: Sunday Register, New Haven, Conn.
      • Date: October 7, 1962
      • Headline: "TAFT SCHOOL EXHIBIT"
      • Content: Describes an exhibit of modern German art at the Taft School, focusing on prints by artists such as Emil Nolde, George Grosz, and others. The exhibit is curated by Dr. Charles Le Kubo and is open to the public through October 19.

Both clippings highlight the collaboration between Harvard University and the Busch-Reisinger Museum in presenting the exhibition of German prints. The articles provide context about the significance and scope of the artworks being showcased.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring clippings and a handwritten note related to an event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

  1. Main Announcement:

    • The central announcement is for the "Sunday Opening" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on December 2, 1962, from 2 to 5 p.m.
    • A gallery talk by Dr. Julia Phelps is scheduled for 3 p.m., focusing on "German Baroque and Rococo Art."
  2. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Top Left Clip (New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.):

      • Headline mentions the "Town Crier" from Westport, Conn., dated September 28, 1962.
      • It discusses the exhibition of German prints by artists such as Emil Nolde and Hans Arp, which are on loan from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Taft School of Art. The exhibition is open until October 13, 1962.
    • Bottom Left Clip:

      • This is another clipping from the "Town Crier" dated September 28, 1962, detailing the same exhibition of German prints, including works by artists like Max Beckmann, Otto Dix, and others. The exhibit is curated by Dr. Charles L. Freer.
    • Bottom Right Clip (New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.):

      • Headline from the "Sunday Register" dated October 7, 1962, mentions the "Taft School Exhibit" in Watertown.
      • It describes the exhibit of modern German art and mentions that the exhibit includes works by artists such as Max Beckmann, George Grosz, and Emil Nolde. The exhibit is open daily through October 20, 1962, and is sponsored by the 200th Anniversary Science Center at Taft.

The clippings and the central announcement collectively inform about an exhibition of German art and related events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Taft School of Art during late 1962.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or album with five newspaper clippings and one printed announcement pasted on it. The items are related to events and exhibitions at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum focusing on German Baroque and Rococo art as well as German prints.

The largest item, at the top center, is a printed announcement for a Sunday opening on December 2, 1962, from 2 to 5 p.m., featuring a gallery talk by Dr. Julia Phelps at 3 p.m. The topic is "German Baroque and Rococo Art."

Below this, there are four clipped pieces from different newspapers:

  1. On the left, there is a clipping from the "Town Crier" in Westport, Conn., dated September 23, 1962, mentioning German prints by artists of the 20th century on exhibit, with some artist names partially visible.
  2. Just to the right of that clipping is another small snippet referring to artists like Feininger, Grosz, Nolde, and Arp represented in an exhibit on loan from Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  3. On the bottom right, there is a clipping from the "Sunday Register" in New Haven, Conn., dated October 7, 1962, describing a modern German art exhibit loaned from Harvard, with a gallery talk by Mrs. Julia Gray Phelps mentioned.
  4. Above the New Haven clipping, there is a small label or stamp from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

All these clippings and the announcement highlight a focus on German art exhibitions connected with Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum and mention specific artists and events from 1962.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or an archival collection where several clippings from newspapers or brochures are pasted onto the page. The focus is on a main piece at the top center of the page which appears to be an announcement or invitation from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It announces a "SUNDAY OPENING" event on "December 2, 1962, 2-5 p.m." with a "GALLERY TALK by Dr. Julia Phelps" at "3 p.m." related to "GERMAN BAROQUE AND ROCOCO ART".

Below and to the sides of the main announcement are smaller clippings with text related to various events or arts. For example, one of the clippings mentions "German Prints," and names specific artists such as "Lionel Feininger, George Grosz, Emil Nolde and Hans Arp." It also references the 20th Century art movement and an anniversary at that time. Another clipping mentions a TAFT SCHOOL EXHIBIT about "MODERN GERMAN ART."

The background the clippings are attached to has visible discoloration or watermarks, suggesting age or past exposure to moisture. It's indicative of how documents or archival materials can age over time. There's a green border on the right edge of the page which could be the edge of the scrapbook or page. The purpose of these clippings seems to be to collect and preserve information about art exhibitions and related events, possibly for personal interest or research purposes.

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The image shows an open book or catalog, likely from an exhibition or archive, featuring several newspaper clippings or printed announcements related to art exhibitions and events. Here is a detailed description:

Main Announcement (Top Center)

  • Title: "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, Harvard University"
  • Event: "SUNDAY OPENING"
  • Date and Time: "December 2, 1962, 2-5 p.m."
  • Gallery Talk: "GALLERY TALK by Dr. Julia Phelps at 3 p.m."
  • Exhibition Theme: "GERMAN BAROQUE AND ROCOCO ART"

This announcement appears to be the primary focus, detailing an exhibition opening at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, part of Harvard University. It highlights a gallery talk scheduled for the same day.


Left Side Clippings

  1. New England Newslip Agency, Inc.

    • Location: Box 208, Boston, Richmond 2-3300
    • Publication: "TOWN CRIER, WESTPORT, Conn."
    • Details:
      • Date: "SEP 29 1962"
      • Content: Mentions an exhibition of "German Prints" at the 20th Anniversary Science Center in Boston. The exhibition includes works by artists such as Emil Nolde, Hans Arp, and others. It notes that the exhibition is on loan from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and will run until October 30. The curator is Dr. Charles L. Kuhn.
  2. New England Newslip Agency, Inc.

    • Location: Box 208, Boston, Richmond 2-3300
    • Publication: "Sunday Register, NEW HAVEN, Conn."
    • Details:
      • Date: "OCT 7 1962"
      • Content: Announces a "TAFT SCHOOL EXHIBIT" of modern German art on loan from Harvard. The exhibition will open on Monday evening, with a talk by Mrs. Julia Gray Phelps. The exhibit includes 30 points by outstanding contemporary German artists, including Nolde, Arp, Grosz, and Kollwitz. The exhibition is part of the 20th Anniversary Science Center at Taft and will be open daily through October 30 in the exhibition hall of the Science Center.

Visual Layout

  • The book page is filled with multiple clippings, suggesting it is part of an archive or collection of press releases, exhibition announcements, or news articles.
  • The clippings are arranged in a somewhat overlapping manner, indicating they were likely pasted or inserted into the book.
  • The text is printed in a typewriter or similar font, typical of mid-20th-century documents.

Context

The clippings collectively highlight exhibitions of German art, particularly focusing on modern and contemporary German artists, with a strong emphasis on the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The events span from September to October 1962, indicating a series of related exhibitions or announcements during that period.

This page provides a historical snapshot of art exhibitions and cultural events from the early 1960s, showcasing the promotion and dissemination of German art in the United States.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping attached to the page. The clipping is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and is dated October 7, 1962. The clipping is about an exhibit of German prints from the 20th century at the Taft School. The exhibit is being held in honor of the school's 70th anniversary and will run until October 30. The exhibit is curated by Dr. Julia Gray Phelps, who will give a talk on the subject of the exhibit on Monday evening. The exhibit contains over 70 prints by outstanding contemporary German artists from the collections of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Harvard University Art Museum. The book appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide, with the title "German Baroque and Rococo Art" and information about the opening of the exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University on December 2, 1962.