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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1962-1966

ARCH.2013.5.10, Rendition: 797335

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The image displays an open book with two significant items pasted on its pages.

  1. The top item is a formal invitation in German, which reads:

    "Der Deutsche Generalkonsul und Frau Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli geben sich die Ehre, zu dem jährlichen Treffen mit deutschen Professoren und Studenten ins Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts am Donnerstag, den 17. Dezember 1964, 17.30 - 19.30 Uhr einzuladen. Antwort wird auf der beiliegenden Karte erbetten."

    Translation:
    "The German Consul General and Mrs. Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli request the honor of your presence at the annual meeting with German professors and students at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts on Thursday, December 17, 1964, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Response is requested on the enclosed card."

    Above this invitation, there is a handwritten note saying: "Reception, German Consulate, Dec. 17, 1964"

  2. The bottom item is an announcement in English for an event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, which reads:

    "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University Sunday, January 17, 1965, at 3:00 p.m. Gallery Talk by Dr. Julia G. Phelps: THE ART OF GERMANY IN THE XV AND XVI CENTURIES Museum open from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m."

    Above this announcement, there is a handwritten note saying: "Jan. 17, 1965"

The book appears to be a collection or documentation of significant events related to German art and culture, held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The handwritten notes likely serve as reminders or annotations of these events.

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The image shows the inside pages of a book or an album with two distinct invitations or announcements pinned or taped to it.

The first invitation, dated December 17, 1964, is written in German. It is from the "Deutsche Generalkonsulat" (German Consulate General) and Frau Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli, inviting German professors and students to a yearly meeting at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The meeting is scheduled for December 17, 1964, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Responses are requested on the attached card.

The second part of the book has an annotation dated January 17, 1965, with information about a gallery talk. The talk is titled "The Art of Germany in the XV and XVI Centuries" and is given by Dr. Julia G. Phelps. It is scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 1965, at 3:00 PM at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The museum will be open from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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The image shows two separate event invitations inserted into what appears to be a book or a scrapbook.

  1. Top Invitation (German Consulate, Dec. 17, 1964):

    • Language: German
    • Content:
      • The invitation is from the German Consulate, issued by Der Deutsche Generalkonsul (the German Consul-General) and Frau Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli.
      • It invites to an annual meeting with German professors and students at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
      • The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 1964, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
      • The invitation mentions that responses should be sent on the attached card (Antwort wird auf der beiliegenden Karte erbracht).
  2. Bottom Invitation (Harvard University, Jan. 17, 1965):

    • Language: English
    • Content:
      • Hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
      • The event is a gallery talk by Dr. Julia G. Phelps on "The Art of Germany in the XV and XVI Centuries."
      • Scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 1965, at 3:00 PM.
      • The museum will be open from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The dates on the handwritten notes at the top of the image indicate the events took place on December 17, 1964, and January 17, 1965, respectively.

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The image shows two pieces of correspondence inserted into an open book or binder.

  1. The top document is an invitation in German from the German Consulate, dated December 17, 1964. The invitation is addressed to a gathering with German professors and students at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The event is scheduled for December 17, 1964, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. The invitation is signed by the German General Consul and Frau Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli, and it requests a response on the enclosed card.

  2. The second document is an announcement in English from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated January 17, 1965. It details a gallery talk by Dr. Julia G. Phelps on "The Art of Germany in the XV and XVI Centuries," scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 1965, at 3:00 PM. The museum is open from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Both documents are handwritten with dates indicating when they were added to the book or binder: "Reception, German Consulate, Dec. 17, 1964" and "Jan. 17, 1965."

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The image shows an invitation card from the German Consulate dated December 17, 1964. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Header:

    • The top part mentions "German Consulate, Dec. 17, 1964."
  2. Main Invitation Text:

    • The German Consul General and Frau Elgar von Schmidt-Pauli extend an honor to the recipient.
    • They invite the recipient to a gathering with German professors and students.
    • The event is scheduled at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The date of the event is Thursday, December 19, 1964, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
    • An RSVP using the attached card is requested.
  3. Handwritten Note:

    • The date "Jan. 17, 1965" is written at the bottom part of the main invitation.
  4. Second Invitation (Printed on the Lower Half):

    • The event is at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
    • The date and time for this event are Sunday, January 17, 1965, at 3:00 PM.
    • There will be a gallery talk by Dr. Julia G. Phelps on "The Art of Germany in the XV and XVI Centuries."
    • The museum will be open from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The card essentially includes invitations to two events, one in December 1964 and another in January 1965, both related to German culture and academia.

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The image shows an open book with two event invitations or notices affixed to its pages. Both notices pertain to events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University.

The first notice, dated December 17, 1964, is written in German. It announces an event where the German Consulate General and Frau Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli will meet with German professors and students at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Thursday, December 17, 1964, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. The note mentions that responses should be sent to the listed address.

The second notice, dated January 17, 1965, is in English. It invites attendees to a gallery talk by Dr. Julia G. Phelps on "The Art of Germany in the XV and XVI Centuries" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Sunday, January 17, 1965, at 3:00 PM. The museum will be open from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on that day.

The book itself appears to be a log or record book, with handwritten annotations in blue ink noting the dates of the events: "Dec. 17, 1964" and "Jan. 17, 1965." The pages have a green binding on the left side.

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The image appears to be a photograph of a page from a scrapbook or document collection. On this page, there are two pieces of paper attached. The top paper is written in German, with a header that reads "Der Deutsche Generalkonsul und Frau Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli geben sich die Ehre," which translates to "The German Consul General and Mrs. Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli have the honor." It looks like an invitation for a social gathering with German professors and students at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts on Thursday, December 17, 1964 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Just above this invitation, someone has handwritten "Reception German Consulate, Dec. 17, 1964."

Below the German invitation is a smaller English invitation related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It's dated Sunday, January 17, 1965, announcing a "Gallery Talk by Dr. Julia G. Phelps" concerning "The Art of Germany in the XV and XVI Centuries." The museum's hours, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., are also mentioned. There is a handwritten note alongside this paper reading "Jan. 17, 1965."

The papers seem to be carefully preserved and organized in the scrapbook, suggesting they may be of historical or personal significance to the collector.

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The image shows an open book with handwritten and printed text. The book appears to be a program or invitation for events held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is affiliated with Harvard University. Here is a detailed description:

Top Section (Handwritten Note):

  • Text: "Reception, German Consulate, Dec. 17, 1964"
  • Content: This handwritten note indicates a reception event hosted by the German Consulate on December 17, 1964. The note is written in blue ink and is positioned at the top of the page.

Middle Section (Printed Invitation in German):

  • Text (Translated):
    "The German Consulate and Mr. Edgar von Schmiede-Pauli invite you to the annual meeting with German professors and students at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Sunday, December 17, 1964, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is by ticket only."
  • Details:
    • Date: Sunday, December 17, 1964.
    • Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Host: The German Consulate and Mr. Edgar von Schmiede-Pauli.
    • Audience: German professors and students.
    • Admission: Tickets required.

Bottom Section (Printed Invitation in English):

  • Text:
    "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
    Sunday, January 17, 1965, at 3:00 p.m.
    Gallery Talk by Dr. Julia G. Phelps:
    THE ART OF GERMANY IN THE XV AND XVI CENTURIES
    Museum open from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m."
  • Details:
    • Date: Sunday, January 17, 1965.
    • Time: 3:00 p.m. (talk), with the museum open from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Event: A gallery talk titled "The Art of Germany in the XV and XVI Centuries" by Dr. Julia G. Phelps.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

Additional Notes:

  • Handwritten Date Below: "Jan. 17. 1965" is written in blue ink below the English invitation, likely indicating the date of the gallery talk.
  • Book Condition: The book appears to be old, with visible wear and a slightly worn spine. The pages are cream-colored, and the text is printed in black ink.

Overall Context:

The image captures two distinct events documented in the same book:

  1. A reception hosted by the German Consulate on December 17, 1964.
  2. A gallery talk at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on January 17, 1965, focusing on German art from the 15th and 16th centuries.

The book likely serves as an archive or record of museum events, with handwritten notes and printed invitations preserved for historical reference.

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The image shows a close-up of an open book with a page displaying a handwritten note in blue ink on the left side, reading "Jan. 17. 1965". Below this note, there are two white cards pasted on the page. The first card has text in German, including the date "17. Dezember 1964" and mentions a reception at the German Consulate. The second card has text in English, including the date "Sunday, January 17, 1965", at 3:00 p.m., and mentions a gallery talk by Dr. Julia G. Phelps on "The Art of Germany in the XV and XVI Centuries" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The museum's opening hours are also mentioned.

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An open book has a green border on the left side and a blank page on the right. There are two pieces of paper in the book. The first piece of paper is white and has text written in black ink. It is dated December 17, 1964. There is a blue ink mark on the right side of the page that reads "Jan. 17. 1965." The second piece of paper is also white and has black text. It is dated January 17, 1965.