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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

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The image shows a piece of cardboard with three newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings appear to be from the "Winchester Star" and "Hartford Times," and they date back to 1966 and 1967. Here is a summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (November 10, 1966)

    • Title: Coming Events
    • Content: This article lists various upcoming events in the community. It mentions a meeting of the Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society, a meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association, a lecture on "The World of Art" by Dr. James R. Penniman, and other community events.
  2. Top Right Clipping (January 11, 1967)

    • Title: Latin and German Clubs Visit Boston Museums
    • Content: This article reports on a trip taken by members of the Latin and German clubs from a high school to visit museums in Boston. The trip included visits to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The article provides details about the students' experiences and the exhibits they saw.
  3. Bottom Clipping (November 10, 1966)

    • Title: Art Group Plans Study Tour at Busch-Reisinger
    • Content: This article discusses a planned study tour by the Art Study Group of the Winchester College Club to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The tour was scheduled for November 10 and included a visit to the Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts and the planned activities for the tour.

The clippings are arranged on the cardboard in a way that suggests they were saved for reference or as mementos. The cardboard itself shows signs of wear and tear, indicating it has been stored for some time.

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The image is a collage of three newspaper clippings from the "Winchester Star," dated November 10, 1966. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Coming events"
    • Date: November 10, 1966
    • Events Listed:
      • November 15: Meeting of the Winchester Public Library Board of Trustees at 7:30 PM in the library.
      • November 17: Monthly meeting of the Winchester Historical Society at 8:00 PM at the Town Hall.
      • November 19: Meeting of the Winchester School Committee at 7:30 PM in the School Committee Room.
      • November 22: Meeting of the Winchester Planning Board at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall.
      • November 24: Regular meeting of the Winchester Board of Selectmen at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall.
      • November 25: Meeting of the Winchester Finance Committee at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall.
      • November 29: Meeting of the Winchester Board of Health at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall.
      • December 1: Meeting of the Winchester Board of Assessors at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall.
      • December 6: Meeting of the Winchester School Committee at 7:30 PM in the School Committee Room.
      • December 8: Meeting of the Winchester Board of Selectmen at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall.
      • December 13: Meeting of the Winchester Finance Committee at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall.
      • December 15: Meeting of the Winchester Board of Health at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Latin and German Clubs Visit Boston Museums"
    • Date: January 1, 1967 (though the clipping is dated November 10, 1966)
    • Content:
      • Members of the Concord High School Latin and German Clubs visited various Boston museums.
      • The Latin Club visited the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the German Club visited the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
      • The trip included a guided tour by Mrs. Hugh Matthews, who discussed the extensive influence of the Busch-Reisinger collection on German art.
      • Students were particularly interested in the German art collection, which includes works by artists such as Albrecht Dürer and Hans Holbein the Younger.
  3. Bottom Clipping:

    • Title: "Art Group Plans Study Tour At Busch-Reisinger"
    • Date: November 10, 1966
    • Content:
      • The Art Study Group of the Winchester College Club is planning a visit to the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.
      • The museum houses a collection of German and Scandinavian art, including works by artists like Albrecht Dürer and Caspar David Friedrich.
      • The group will have a guided tour arranged by Mrs. Hugh Matthews, who has extensive knowledge of the museum's collection.
      • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is located at 48 Quincy Street, Cambridge, and is open to the public with free admission on certain days.

The clippings provide information on local events and cultural visits related to art and education in Winchester, Massachusetts, in late 1966.

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The image displays a collage of three newspaper clippings from the "Busch-Reisinger" and other local newspapers, dated November 1966.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Winchester Star, Weekly, Nov 1, 1966):

    • The clipping is titled "Coming Events."
    • It lists various events happening in Winchester, Massachusetts, including:
      • A public meeting on November 15 at the Winchester Public Library.
      • A meeting at the Winchester Historical Society on November 17.
      • Another event scheduled for November 19 at the Winchester Town Hall.
      • Events at the Winchester Cultural Center on November 20 and 26.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Times (e) Hartford, Conn., Jan 1, 1967):

    • The headline reads "Latin and German Clubs Visit Boston Museums."
    • The article describes a trip taken by members of the Concord High School's Latin and German clubs to visit several Boston museums, including:
      • The Busch-Reisinger Museum of Art at Harvard University.
      • The Reisinger Museum, which focuses on German art and culture.
    • It mentions that students were accompanied by teachers and that the clubs were interested in exploring the influences of Roman and German cultures.
  3. Bottom Clipping (Winchester Star, Weekly, Nov 1, 1966):

    • The headline reads "Art Group Plans Study Tour At Busch-Reisinger."
    • It details an art study tour by the Art Study Group from Winchester College Club to the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on November 10.
    • The article highlights that the museum has arranged special exhibits and talks, including one on the influence of the Baroque period on German and European art.
    • It also mentions the availability of the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, which is part of Harvard University.

Overall, these clippings detail educational and cultural activities, particularly focusing on the involvement of local schools and clubs in visiting museums and cultural institutions.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings attached to a piece of paper. The clippings are from the "Winchester Star" and "Hartford Times," dated between November 10, 1966, and January 1, 1967. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Coming events (Winchester Star, Nov 10, 1966)

    • Announces various upcoming events:
      • Winchester Public Library Meeting, November 14, featuring a talk on the United Nations by Mrs. Robert S. Marcus.
      • Winchester High School Band concert on November 17.
      • Thanksgiving services on November 24 at the First Congregational Church, with the Rev. David C. Deffenderfer delivering the sermon.
      • A meeting of the Winchester Council of the Girl Scouts on December 6.
      • A performance by the Winchester Chorus at the First Congregational Church on December 8.
  2. Art Group Plans Study Tour at Busch-Reisinger (Winchester Star, Nov 10, 1966)

    • The Art Study Group of the Winchester Council of Girl Scouts plans to visit the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge on Friday, November 11.
    • The museum, located on Kirkland Street, focuses on German art, architecture, and applied arts, with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.
    • The group may also visit the Fogg Museum and the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts.
  3. Latin and German Clubs Visit Boston Museums (Hartford Times, Jan 1, 1967)

    • Members of the Latin and German Clubs from a high school visited several museums in Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
    • The Latin Club focused on Roman and Greek art, while the German Club focused on German art, including works by Albrecht Dürer and Lucas Cranach.
    • The students were accompanied by club moderators and a bus driver. The trip was arranged by Mrs. Margaret McLaughlin, the Latin Club moderator, and Mrs. Helen Geoghehan, the German Club moderator. The bus driver was Mr. William Shea.

The clippings are yellowed and show signs of age, with some tears and creases present. The layout of the clippings on the paper seems organized, with two clippings from the "Winchester Star" placed above one from the "Hartford Times." The text is clearly legible, providing specific details about cultural and educational activities from that period.

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The image shows a collection of three newspaper clippings, each detailing different school-related events and activities.

Top Left Clipping:

Title: Coming Events
Source: Bush Reporter, New England Newspaper, Inc., Winchester, Mass.
Date: November 1, 1964

This clipping lists upcoming events at a school, likely for the week of November 2 to November 7. Here are the events mentioned:

  • November 2: Monday, includes meetings for the Future Nurses Club and a dance at the Winchester Hospital.
  • November 3: Tuesday, features a meeting for the Future Teachers of America (FTA) and a Student Council meeting.
  • November 4: Wednesday, includes a Key Club meeting and a Science Club meeting.
  • November 5: Thursday, mentions a meeting for the Camera Club and a varsity football game against Lexington High School.
  • November 6: Friday, involves a meeting of the Winchester Art Association and a varsity football game against Woburn High School.
  • November 7: Saturday, no specific events mentioned.

Top Right Clipping:

Title: Latin and German Clubs Visit Boston Museums
Source: Bush Times, Non-Profit Org., Hartford, Conn.
Date: January 1, 1967

This article describes a field trip taken by members of the Latin and German clubs of Cohasset High School to Boston. The students traveled by bus and visited several museums:

  • Museum of Fine Arts: The Latin Club viewed Greek and Roman art, while the German Club focused on German art from the Middle Ages to the present.
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: The Latin Club particularly admired the tapestries and the Roman and Renaissance art.
  • The article also mentions individual student impressions and highlights of the trip, such as the John Singer Sargent murals and statues from different historical periods.

Bottom Clipping:

Title: Art Group Plans Study Tour At Busch-Reisinger
Source: Bush Reporter, New England Newspaper, Inc., Winchester, Mass.
Date: November 1, 1966

This article discusses a planned study tour by the Art Group of the Winthrop Senior-College Club to the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, scheduled for Friday, November 4.

Key details:

  • The museum, associated with Harvard University, houses art primarily from Central and Northern Europe.
  • The museum is noted for its collections of German art, Bauhaus pieces, and works from Austria and the Netherlands.
  • The tour includes a visit to the Germanic Museum and a stop at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The group will also see the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, designed by Le Corbusier.
  • The article concludes by mentioning that the group will have lunch in Harvard Square after the tour.

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The image contains three newspaper clippings from the "Busch-Reisinger Museum," each from different dates and publications. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Star, Winchester, Mass., Weekly, November 10, 1966)

    • Headline: "Coming events"
    • Content: This clipping lists several events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The events include:
      • A lecture by Professor Hans Huth on November 15, 7:30 PM, titled "The German Book in the 19th Century."
      • A lecture by Dr. Hans-Joachim Schlegel on November 29, 7:30 PM, titled "German Art of the 19th Century."
      • An exhibition of prints by Max Beckmann from November 1 to December 15.
      • An exhibition of drawings by Albrecht Dürer from November 1 to December 15.
      • A lecture by Dr. Kurt Martin on December 6, 7:30 PM, titled "The German Landscape."
  2. Top Right Clipping (Times, Hartford, Conn., January 1, 1967)

    • Headline: "Latin and German Clubs Visit Boston Museums"
    • Content: This article describes a field trip made by members of the Concord High School Latin and German Clubs. They visited several Boston museums, including the Busch-Reisinger Museum, where they were given a tour by the museum's curator, Mr. Richard McLanathan. The students were particularly interested in the German art on display, including works by Albrecht Dürer, Max Beckmann, and Ernst Barlach. The article mentions that the students were highly engaged and appreciative of the experience.
  3. Bottom Clipping (Star, Winchester, Mass., Weekly, November 10, 1966)

    • Headline: "Art Group Plans Study Tour at Busch-Reisinger"
    • Content: This article announces a study tour planned by the Art Study Group of the Winchester College Club at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The tour is scheduled for the following week on Friday. The museum has arranged for Mrs. Hugh Matthews to give a lecture on the Busch-Reisinger collection, focusing on the wide range of German art from the Middle Ages to the present. The museum itself is located on Kirkland Street in Harvard Square and is known for its extensive collection of German art and architecture. The article also mentions the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, designed by Le Corbusier, nearby.

Each clipping highlights different aspects and events related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, showcasing its educational and cultural significance.

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The image shows a gray backing board with three newspaper clippings attached on it. Each clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with some handwritten text "Busch-Reisinger" on each clipping.

  1. The top left clipping is titled "Coming events" and lists various upcoming events in Winchester, Mass., with mention of dates such as November 12, November 14, November 16, November 17, November 18, and November 28 in 1966. It was published in the "Star, Winchester, Mass., Weekly" with a circulation of 5,415. The date stamp is "Nov 10 1966."

  2. The top right clipping is titled "Latin and German Clubs Visit Boston Museums." It discusses visits by members of the Conard High School Latin and German clubs to museums in Boston and Cambridge, including the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It mentions their interests, special tours, and lists names of members and faculty accompanied. It was published in the "Times (e), Hartford, Conn." with circulation 132,266. The date stamp is "Jan 11 1967."

  3. The bottom clipping is titled "Art Group Plans Study Tour At Busch-Reisinger," describing a planned visit by the Art Study Group of the Winchester College Club to the Busch-Reisinger Museum on November 18th. It mentions a talk by Mrs. Hugh Matthews on the Bauhaus School of Design and provides details about museum location and other nearby arts centers. It was published in the "Star, Winchester, Mass., Weekly" with a circulation of 5,415. The date stamp is "Nov 10 1966."

The clippings are neatly cut and attached to the backing board, with some red markings and underlining on the texts. The backing board shows slight signs of wear and a minor tear at the top edge.

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This image appears to be a photograph of a board or a surface with several cut-out newspaper articles pinned or affixed to it. The articles are somewhat aged with slight discoloring, suggesting they may be historic or vintage in nature.

The article at the top left is titled "Coming events" and is dated "NOV 1 1936," indicating a listing of upcoming events from that time. A portion of the article is highlighted in pink, suggesting particular importance or interest to those specific events.

To the right, there's an article dated "JAN 11 1967," with the heading "Latin and German Clubs Visit Boston Museums," recounting a visit by students to various cultural locations.

At the bottom of the board is an article with the date "NOV 1 0 1936" titled "Art Group Plans Study Tour At Busch-Reisinger." This article talks about a study tour planned by the Art Study Group at what is presumably a museum or cultural institution.

Interest in art, history, and cultural events can be inferred from the nature of the articles selected. The physical condition of the board and the articles, including the tears and the wear around the edges, suggests that these clippings have been preserved for their historical value or personal significance to someone. There are also pieces of tape and markings that suggest they have been moved or repositioned at times.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "New England News Agency Inc." It contains two articles. The first article is titled "Coming Events" and provides a schedule of events for the Winchester Star Weekly, dated November 10, 1956. The events include a meeting of the Winchester Public Library Board, a meeting of the Winchester Historical Society, and a meeting of the Winchester Antique Studio Group. The second article is titled "Latin and German Clubs Visit Boston Museums" and is dated January 11, 1967. It describes a trip taken by members of the Concord High School Latin and German clubs to visit museums in Boston and Cambridge. The article mentions that the Latin club was particularly interested in the Etruscan black-figured Attic vases and a statue of the Cretan Snake Goddess, while the German club was impressed with the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection of German Art.

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The image is a photograph of a collection of newspaper clippings arranged on a piece of cardboard. The clippings are from various newspapers and are dated from November 10, 1956, to January 11, 1957. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping each other. The clippings are in different sizes and shapes, and some have been torn or cut from the newspapers. The clippings are about various events, including art exhibitions, museum visits, and social gatherings. The newspapers are from different cities, including Winchester, Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut. The clippings are in black and white, and some have been faded or discolored over time. The cardboard has a rough texture and appears to be old and worn.