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The image shows a page from the Annual Report for the academic year 1963-64, specifically the section pertaining to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The report is reprinted from the Report of the President of Harvard College and Reports of Departments (1963-64).

The content of the report is as follows:

Busch-Reisinger Museum

To the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences:

The report outlines the activities and developments at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture for the academic year 1963-64.

Personnel:

• The Curator was granted a leave of absence for the entire year, and the Museum was managed by the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Louise M. Schultz, under the guidance of Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
• A full-time museum technician and a Harvard student were added to the building staff.

Research:

• The University received a grant-in-aid from the Ford Foundation to assist in the preparation, publication, and distribution of a descriptive catalogue of Netherlandish and German sculpture in the Museum. The grant was used to hire a graduate student who completed the manuscript, which was accepted for publication by the Harvard University Press.

The Lyonel Feininger Archive:

• The acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger Archive was recorded in the Annual Report for the Year 1962-63. Over five thousand sketches by the artist were presented to the University by his widow, Mrs. Julia Feininger.
• The sketches were deposited in the Manuscript Department of Houghton Library and the Lyonel Feininger Collection in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• During 1963-64, the task of preparing and cataloging the drawings was accomplished, and the collection was made available for research.

The page appears to be part of a bound report, with the top of the page handwritten "Annual Report 1963-64."

The image shows a page from an annual report for the academic year 1963-64, specifically for the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture at Harvard University. The page is titled "Annual Report 1963-64" and is preprinted from the report of the President of Harvard College and the reports of departments.

Here are the detailed sections from the report:

Personnel:

• The Curator was granted a leave of absence for the entire year.
• The Museum was managed by the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Frank Manuel, under the guidance of Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
• Additional staff included a part-time guard and a janitor, with a Harvard student also contributing.

Research:

• The University received a grant from the Ford Foundation to assist in the preparation, publication, and distribution of a descriptive catalogue of Dutch and German sculpture in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• The project was undertaken by the undersigned curator, who completed the manuscript and it has been accepted for publication by Harvard University Press.

The Lionel Feininger Archive:

• The acquisition of the Lionel Feininger Archive was noted in the Annual Report for the year 1963-64.
• Over five thousand sketches by Feininger were presented to the University.
• Letters and drawings were deposited in the Manuscript Department of Houghton Library and in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• The task of preparing and cataloging the drawings was completed during the 1963-64 academic year.

The image shows a page from an annual report for the academic year 1963-64. The report is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, specifically addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The page is divided into sections, with the first section discussing personnel matters, noting that the Curator was on leave for the entire year. The museum was managed by the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Frank Manuel, under the guidance of Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum. Additional help included a part-time guard and a janitor.

The research section highlights a grant from the Ford Foundation to assist in the preparation, publication, and distribution of a descriptive catalogue of Netherlandish and German sculpture in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The author of the report devoted the year to this project, and the manuscript was accepted for publication by the Harvard University Press.

Another significant acquisition mentioned is the Lyonel Feininger Archive, which was recorded in the annual report for 1963-64. This archive includes over five thousand sketches by Lyonel Feininger, many letters from him to his wife Julia, and other family members. The letters were deposited in the Manuscript Department of Houghton Library, and the drawings were cataloged in the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The task of preparing and cataloging the drawings was completed during this period.

The image displays a page from the Annual Report of Harvard College for the academic year 1963-64. Specifically, it is an excerpt regarding the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here's a detailed summary:

Title:

Annual Report 1963-64
(Preprinted from the Report of the President of Harvard College and Reports of Departments, 1963-64)

Section: Busch-Reisinger Museum

To the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences:

The report begins with a salutation to the Dean, expressing honor in submitting the work of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the academic year 1963-64.

Personnel:

• The Curator was granted a leave of absence for the entire year.
• The museum was managed by the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Frank Manuel, under the guidance of Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
• A part-time guard and a Harvard student janitor were added to the building staff.

Research:

• The University received a grant-in-aid from the Ford Foundation to support the preparation, publication, and distribution of a descriptive catalog of Netherlandish and German sculpture in both the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• The project was undertaken by the museums and completed the manuscript, which was accepted for publication by the Harvard University Press.

The Lyonel Feininger Archive:

• In the final days of the academic year 1963-64, the museum acquired the Lyonel Feininger Archive.
• The archive consists of over five thousand sketches by the artist, spanning his career from 1884 to 1955.
• The archive was presented to the University by the artist's widow, Mrs. Julia Feininger.
• The letters were deposited in the Manuscript Department of Houghton Library, and the drawings were placed in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• During 1963-64, the formidable task of preparing and cataloging the drawings was accomplished.

This report outlines the operational adjustments, significant research activities, and an important acquisition made by the Busch-Reisinger Museum during the specified academic year.

The image shows a page from an annual report for the academic year 1963-64, specifically from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard College. The report is addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Personnel:

• The Curator was granted leave of absence for the entire year.
• The museum was managed by the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Frank Manuel, under the guidance of Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
• Additional staff included a part-time guard, a janitor, and a Harvard student.

Research:

• The University received a grant from the Ford Foundation to assist in preparing, publishing, and distributing a descriptive catalogue of Netherlandish and German sculpture in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• The undersigned (presumably the Curator) dedicated the year to completing this project and finished the manuscript, which was accepted for publication by the Harvard University Press.

The Lyonel Feininger Archive:

• The acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger Archive was recorded in the Annual Report for 1962-63.
• Over five thousand sketches by Lyonel Feininger and as many letters were presented to the University by Mrs. Julia Feininger.
• The letters were deposited in the Manuscript Department of Houghton Library, while the drawings were placed in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• During 1963-64, the task of preparing and cataloguing the drawings was completed.

The report is neatly typed and includes a handwritten note at the top indicating "Annual Report 1963-64".

The image shows a page from the Annual Report for the academic year 1963-64, specifically for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Title and Date:

• The document is labeled "Annual Report 1963-64" at the top.

Report to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences:

• The report is addressed to the Dean, indicating that it is a formal report on the museum's activities during the academic year.

Personnel:

• The Curator was granted a leave of absence for the entire year.
• The museum operations were managed by the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Frank Manuel, under the guidance of Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
• Additional staff included a part-time guard and janitor, as well as a Harvard student.

Research:

• The museum received a grant-in-aid from the Ford Foundation to help with preparing, publishing, and distributing a descriptive catalog of Dutch and German sculpture in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• The report mentions that the project was completed, and the manuscript was accepted for publication by Harvard University Press.

The Lyonel Feininger Archive:

• The acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger Archive was noted in the report for the year 1962-63.
• The archive includes over five thousand sketches by Lyonel Feininger and many letters from the artist to his wife, Julia Feininger.
• The letters were deposited in the Manuscript Department of Houghton Library, and the drawings were placed in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• During the 1963-64 academic year, the task of preparing and cataloging these drawings was completed.

The image shows a page from a bound annual report book, with a smaller printed report page mounted onto it. At the top of the larger page, handwritten in blue ink, is the title "Annual Report 1963-64." The inserted printed page is titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum" and is a preprint from the Report of the President of Harvard College and Reports of Departments for 1963-64.

The printed report is addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and reports on the work of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture for the academic year 1963-64. It is divided into three sections:

1. Personnel - It mentions the curator being on leave for the year, with the museum managed by the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Frank Manuel, under Professor John Coolidge. It highlights the addition of a part-time guard, janitor, and a Harvard student to the staff.

2. Research - The university received a grant from the Ford Foundation to assist in preparing, publishing, and distributing a descriptive catalogue of Netherlandish and German sculpture in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The report mentions completing the manuscript accepted by Harvard University Press.

3. The Lyonel Feininger Archive - The acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger Archive was recorded, involving over five thousand sketches by the American painter and letters donated by his widow. These materials were deposited in the Houghton Library and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The 1963-64 efforts included cataloguing these drawings.

The page appears well-organized and formal, reflecting an academic report for the Harvard institution.

The image shows a page from a document titled "Annual Report 1963 - 64" which seems to be excerpted from the "Report of the President of Harvard College and Reports of Departments, 1963-64." The specific section displayed in the image is for the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The first paragraph under "Personnel" notes that the curator was granted a leave of absence for an entire year and the museum was run by the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Frank Manuel, under the guidance of Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum. There is also a mention of a part-time guard and janitor and a Harvard student who added to the building staff.

In the "Research" section, there is mention of a grant-in-aid from the Ford Foundation to assist in preparation, publication, and distribution of a descriptive catalog of Netherlandish and German sculpture. This project was completed by the Harvard University Press.

Further down, under the title "The Lyonel Feininger Archive", it is stated that the acquisition of this archive was recorded in the Annual Report for the preceding year and this collection was presented to the University by the artist's widow, Mrs. Julia Feininger. This section mentions that tasks such as preparing and cataloging the drawings were accomplished over the year 1963-64.

The last part of the visible text is partially cut off due to the page's edge, but it mentions that the framing task of the Busch-Reisinger Museum is in process. Overall, the document appears to be an administrative report on the staff, research endeavors, and collections of an academic museum for a particular academic year.

The image shows an open book, specifically a page from the "Annual Report 1963–64" of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The page is titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum" and is part of a report preprinted from the Report of the President of Harvard College and Reports of Departments, 1963–64.

Key Details on the Page:

1. Header:

   • The top of the page features handwritten text that reads "Annual Report 1963–64", indicating the document's title and time period.

2. Introduction:

   • The report is addressed "To the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences" and begins with a formal tone, stating, "Sir, — I have the honor to report on the work of the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture for the academic year 1963–64."

3. Personnel:

   • The curator was granted leave of absence for the entire year, and the museum was managed by Mrs. Frank Manuel under the guidance of Executive Secretary Mrs. John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum. A part-time guard and janitor, along with a Harvard student, were added to the building staff.

4. Research:

   • The University received a grant-in-aid from the Ford Foundation to assist in the preparation, publication, and distribution of a descriptive catalogue of Netherlandish and German sculpture in the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • The manuscript for this project was completed and accepted for publication by the Harvard University Press.

5. The Lyonel Feininger Archive:

   • The acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger Archive was recorded in the Annual Report for the year 1963–64. Over 5,000 sketches by the renowned American painter were presented to the University by the artist's widow, Mrs. Julia Feininger.
   • The letters were deposited in the Manuscript Department of the Houghton Library, while the drawings were placed in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • During 1963–64, the task of preparing and cataloging the drawings was completed.

Visual Characteristics:

• The page has a clean, formal layout typical of academic or institutional reports.
• The text is typed, with clear headings and structured sections.
• The book itself appears to be bound in a sturdy, likely cloth or leather cover, with visible spine and edges.
• The page is slightly worn, suggesting it is part of an older or well-used document.

This page provides a concise summary of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's activities, personnel, research projects, and notable acquisitions during the academic year 1963–64.

The image is a spread of two pages from an annual report of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, for the academic year 1963-64. The left page contains a handwritten note in blue ink that reads "Annual Report 1963-64." The right page features a formal letter addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, praising the museum's work for the academic year 1963-64. The letter discusses the museum's operations, including the absence of the curator, the staff, and the acquisition of the Lyonel Feininger Archive. The text is structured in paragraphs and includes a table with the heading "PERSONNEL" and "RESEARCH." The image has a slightly blurred effect, and the pages are bound together with a green spine.