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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1962-1966

ARCH.2013.5.10, Rendition: 797269

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This image displays a single page from what appears to be an archival document or bound report, primarily featuring a typewritten report with a handwritten annotation at the top.

Here's a detailed description:

  • Overall Appearance: The page is off-white, suggesting age, and is bound on the left side by a green cover or binder, from which several other pages are visible. The page itself is clean with minimal visible wear or creases.

  • Handwritten Annotation (Top, Blue Ink): At the top center of the page, neatly handwritten in blue ink, is the following text:
    "Report of Mr. Edwirn A. Locke, Jr.
    to the Board of Overseers, June 13, 1963"
    This acts as a meta-label, identifying the author, recipient, and date of the printed report below.

  • Printed Report (Main Body): The majority of the page is occupied by a typewritten report, structured with headings and paragraphs.

    • Header: Centered near the top of the printed section is "NUMBER TWO".
    • Title: Below "NUMBER TWO" is the main title in all capital letters: "REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO VISIT THE DEPARTMENT OF GERMANIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES AND THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM".
    • Salutation: "To the Board of Overseers of Harvard College:" confirms the institutional context.
    • Introductory Paragraph: It states that the Visiting Committee operated with two separate sub-committees, one for the Department and one for the Museum, and that the report is organized similarly.
    • Section Heading: "DEPARTMENT OF GERMANIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES" introduces the first main section of the report.
    • Paragraph on Enrollment: This paragraph explains that the Visiting Committee found it "important and instructive to compare today's situation with that of a decade ago" using "statistics on enrollment" to show "great changes" not just in student numbers but also in the "type of courses they are taking."
    • Enrollment Table: A table titled "Spring Term Enrollment" is presented with three columns: "1953-54", "1962-63", and "% Increase".
      • Language Courses:
        • First two years: 296 (1953-54), 308 (1962-63), 4% Increase
        • More advanced: 67 (1953-54), 198 (1962-63), 196% Increase
        • Subtotal: 363 (1953-54), 506 (1962-63), 39% Increase
      • Higher Courses: (including those in Comparative Literature given by members of the Department)
        • 89 (1953-54), 255 (1962-63), 187% Increase
      • Overall Total: 452 (1953-54), 761 (1962-63), 68% Increase
    • Concluding Paragraph (Partial): The final paragraph on this page summarizes the table, stating that students are "now far better prepared in the German language" and that while general language course enrollment rose 39%, "higher courses has increased almost 200%" and now "constitutes over a third of total enrollment as compared with less than one quarter at the earlier" (the sentence is cut off, presumably continuing on the next page).
    • Page Number: The number "[7]" is centered in brackets at the bottom of the page.

In summary, the image presents an internal Harvard University report from 1963, authored by Edwin A. Locke, Jr., detailing the state of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, with a focus on enrollment trends and a notable increase in advanced and higher-level courses over the preceding decade.

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The image shows a document titled "Report of the Committee to Visit the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum." The report is addressed to the Board of Overseers of Harvard College and is dated June 13, 1963. The document is part of a larger report by Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr.

The specific section shown in the image is the second part of the report, which focuses on the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. The report compares the current state of the department with its condition a decade earlier. It includes a table with statistics on enrollment in language courses and higher courses for the spring terms of 1952-53 and 1962-63.

The table shows the following data:

  • Language Courses – First two years:

    • 1952-53: 296 students
    • 1962-63: 308 students (4% increase)
  • More advanced language courses:

    • 1952-53: 167 students
    • 1962-63: 198 students (196% increase)
  • Higher Courses (including those in Comparative Literature given by members of the Department):

    • 1952-53: 185 students
    • 1962-63: 305 students (39% increase)
  • Total Enrollment:

    • 1952-53: 648 students
    • 1962-63: 811 students (25% increase)

The report notes that students coming to Harvard are now better prepared in the German language than they were ten years ago. While enrollment in language courses has risen only 30%, enrollment in higher courses has increased almost 40%, indicating a significant growth in the department as compared to a quarter of the enrollment at the earlier time.

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The image shows a page from a report written by Mr. Edwin A. Leche, Jr., to the Board of Overseers of Harvard College, dated June 13, 1963. The report is titled "NUMBER TWO: Report of the Committee to Visit the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum."

The document is divided into sections addressing the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. It highlights statistics comparing enrollment from the spring terms of 1953-54 and 1962-63, focusing on language courses and higher courses:

  • Language Courses:

    • First two years: Enrollment increased from 296 in 1953-54 to 308 in 1962-63, an increase of 4%.
    • More advanced courses: Enrollment rose from 67 to 198, showing a 196% increase.
  • Higher Courses (including comparative literature):

    • Enrollment in courses given by members of the department increased from 89 in 1953-54 to 255 in 1962-63, a 187% increase.
    • Total enrollment in higher courses increased from 452 to 761, a 68% increase.

The report notes that students entering Harvard are now better prepared in the German language compared to ten years prior. Despite a modest rise in language course enrollment (4%), there has been a significant increase in higher-level courses, which now constitute more than a third of the total enrollment, compared to less than a quarter in earlier years.

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The image shows a handwritten report titled "Report of Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr. to the Board of Overseers, June 13, 1963" on the top of the page. Below this, a printed document titled "NUMBER TWO REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO VISIT THE DEPARTMENT OF GERMANIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES AND THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" is addressed to the Board of Overseers of Harvard College.

The printed document indicates that for the past three or four years, the Visiting Committee has operated as two separate sub-committees, one for the Department and one for the Museum. The report is organized with separate sections to cover the work of each of the two sub-committees.

The first section focuses on the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. It mentions that the Visiting Committee found it important to compare the current situation with that of a decade ago. A table is presented showing the spring term enrollment for the years 1953-54 and 1962-63, with the following statistics:

  • Language Courses – First two years: 296 (1953-54) and 308 (1962-63), an increase of 4%
  • More advanced: 67 (1953-54) and 198 (1962-63), an increase of 196%
  • Higher Courses (including those in Comparative Literature given by members of the Department): 89 (1953-54) and 255 (1962-63), an increase of 187%
  • Total: 452 (1953-54) and 761 (1962-63), an increase of 68%

The report concludes that students at Harvard are now much better prepared in the German language compared to ten years ago. While enrollment in language courses has risen only 4%, enrollment in higher courses has increased by almost 200% and now constitutes over a third of the total enrollment, as compared to less than one-quarter a decade earlier. The page is numbered [7] at the bottom.

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The image shows a document titled "Report of Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr. to the Board of Overseers," dated June 13, 1963. Specifically, it is "Number Two" in a series of reports and focuses on the "Report of the Committee to Visit the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum."

The report is addressed to the Board of Overseers of Harvard College. It details the activities of a visiting committee that has operated for the past four years, initially divided into two sub-committees for the Department and the Museum, but now combined into one committee with two sections.

The section on the "Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures" highlights the following points:

  1. Improvement in Preparation: The visiting committee notes that students entering Harvard are now better prepared in the German language compared to ten years ago.

  2. Enrollment Statistics:

    • Spring Term Enrollment for two different academic years:
      • 1953-54: Total enrollment was 296.
      • 1962-63: Total enrollment increased to 508, showing a 72% increase.
    • Language Courses:
      • First two years (Basic Language Courses):
        • 1953-54: 229 students.
        • 1962-63: 308 students, a 39% increase.
      • More advanced courses:
        • 1953-54: 67 students.
        • 1962-63: 193 students, a 188% increase.
    • Higher Courses (including those in Comparative Literature given by members of the Department):
      • 1953-54: 89 students.
      • 1962-63: 255 students, a 187% increase.
  3. Overall Trends:

    • While the overall enrollment in language courses has risen by 39%, higher courses have seen a more significant increase of almost 200%.
    • The proportion of students in higher courses now constitutes over a third of the total enrollment, compared to less than a quarter a decade ago.

The document highlights a substantial growth in both the number of students and the variety of courses they are taking within the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Harvard College.

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The image shows a page from a report book, specifically a report titled "NUMBER TWO: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO VISIT THE DEPARTMENT OF GERMANIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES AND THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" to the Board of Overseers of Harvard College.

The report is dated June 13, 1963, as indicated by the handwritten note at the top of the page. The note is attributed to Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr.

The report discusses the work of the Visiting Committee, which has operated with two separate sub-committees: one for the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, and another for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The text focuses on the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures.

Key points from the report include:

  • A comparison of the current situation to that of a decade ago.
  • Statistics on enrollment in language courses and higher courses, showing significant changes over time.

The enrollment data for the Spring Term is presented as follows:

  • Language Courses - First two years:
    • 1953-54: 296 students
    • 1962-63: 308 students (a 4% increase)
  • More advanced language courses:
    • 1953-54: 67 students
    • 1962-63: 198 students (a 196% increase)
  • Higher Courses (including those in Comparative Literature given by members of the Department):
    • 1953-54: 89 students
    • 1962-63: 255 students (a 187% increase)
  • Total enrollment:
    • 1953-54: 452 students
    • 1962-63: 761 students (a 68% increase)

The report highlights that students entering Harvard are now better prepared in the German language than they were ten years ago. While enrollment in language courses has increased by 39%, there has been a dramatic rise of almost 200% in higher courses, now constituting over a third of the total enrollment compared to less than one quarter a decade earlier.

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The image displays a page from a document titled "Report of the Committee to Visit the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum." It is specifically a report addressed to the Board of Overseers of Harvard College.

The report is dated June 13, 1963, as noted by handwriting at the top of the page. The text within the boxed section discusses the findings of the Visiting Committee over the last three or four years, which operated as two separate sub-committees: one for the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and another for the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The section of the report shown focuses on the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. It notes significant changes in enrollment and the type of courses being taken by students over a decade ago and now. Key statistics on Spring Term enrollment are provided:

  • Language Courses - First two years:

    • 1953-54: 296 students
    • 1962-63: 308 students
    • Percentage increase: 4%
  • More advanced language courses:

    • 1953-54: 67 students
    • 1962-63: 198 students
    • Percentage increase: 196%
  • Higher Courses (including those in Comparative Literature given by members of the Department):

    • 1953-54: 89 students
    • 1962-63: 255 students
    • Percentage increase: 187%
  • Total enrollment:

    • 1953-54: 452 students
    • 1962-63: 761 students
    • Percentage increase: 68%

The report highlights that students are now better prepared in the German language compared to a decade prior, with enrollment in higher courses increasing substantially and now constituting over a third of total enrollment, compared to less than a quarter at an earlier time.

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This image shows an open book displaying a typed report titled "Report of the Committee to Visit the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum." It is addressed to the Board of Overseers of Harvard College. The report evaluates the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, with data comparing enrollment and course statistics from the academic years 1953-54 and 1962-63, highlighting increased enrollment and changes in the types of courses taken. Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the top of the page in blue ink that reads: "Report of Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr. to the Board of Overseers, June 13, 1963." The book itself has a hardcover with the pages slightly worn, suggesting it is an older publication.

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This image shows a page from a printed document, presumably inside a folder or binder. The page is titled "NUMBER TWO REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO VISIT THE DEPARTMENT OF GERMANIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES AND THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM." The report is addressed "To the Board of Overseers of Harvard College."

The text on the page discusses how the visiting committee operated as two separate subcommittees, one for the Department and one for the Museum, and how this report reflects the separate sections for the work of each of the two sub-committees. There is specific reference to the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures below this introductory paragraph.

Moreover, there are enrollment statistics compared between the 1953-54 term and the 1962-63 term, showing a significant increase in student participation in the language courses offered. It specifically highlights percentage increases in both the first two years of language courses and more advanced language courses, as well as in the higher courses involving comparative literature given by members of the department.

At the top left corner of the page, there is a handwritten note stating, "Report of Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr. to the Board of Overseers, June 13, 1963". The page number "[7]" indicates that this is part of a larger document. The rest of the image shows the edge of the document and the white space where the document is bound together.

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The image depicts an open book with handwritten and typed content. The book appears to be an official report or document, likely from an academic or institutional setting. Here's a detailed description:

Handwritten Notes:

  • At the top of the page, there is handwritten text in blue ink that reads:
    "Report of Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr. to the Board of Overseers. June 13, 1953."
    This suggests that the document is a report authored by Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr., addressed to the Board of Overseers, and dated June 13, 1953.

Typed Content:

  • The main body of the page contains typed text, formatted as a formal report titled:
    "REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO VISIT THE DEPARTMENT OF GERMANIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES AND THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"
    This indicates that the document is a formal report submitted to the Board of Overseers of Harvard College.

  • Subtitle:
    "To the Board of Overseers of Harvard College:"
    This confirms the audience and context of the report.

  • Introduction:
    The report explains that the Visiting Committee has operated as two separate sub-committees—one for the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and one for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The report is organized into separate sections to cover the work of each sub-committee.

  • Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures:
    The report discusses the changes in the department over the past decade. It highlights significant shifts in student enrollment and course offerings. Key points include:

    • Enrollment Statistics:
      A table compares enrollment figures from the spring terms of 1953–54 and 1942–43. The table shows:
      • Language Courses (First two years):
        • 1953–54: 296 students
        • 1942–43: 308 students
        • Increase: -4%
      • More advanced courses:
        • 1953–54: 67 students
        • 1942–43: 198 students
        • Increase: 19%
      • Higher Courses (including those in Comparative Literature given by members of the Department):
        • 1953–54: 89 students
        • 1942–43: 255 students
        • Increase: 187%
    • Analysis:
      The report notes that while enrollment in basic language courses has decreased slightly, there has been a significant rise in enrollment in higher-level courses. Specifically, enrollment in higher courses has increased by almost 200%, now constituting over a third of total enrollment, compared to less than a quarter a decade earlier.

Formatting and Layout:

  • The typed text is neatly formatted, with clear headings, subheadings, and a table for statistical data.
  • The page number "[7]" is visible at the bottom right, indicating this is the seventh page of the report.
  • The book has a green spine, suggesting it may be part of an official or archival collection.

Overall Context:

The image portrays a historical academic report from 1953, detailing the state of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Harvard College. The handwritten note at the top indicates that this report was prepared by Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr., for the Board of Overseers, emphasizing its formal and official nature. The content highlights trends in student enrollment and course offerings, providing insights into the evolution of the department over the previous decade.