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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

ARCH.2013.5.11, Rendition: 796870

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The image shows a page from a document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The document contains several sections:

  1. Message from Charles L. Kuhn, Curator:

    • The curator expresses gratitude for a gift that has inspired others to donate to the museum's fund.
    • The gift is expected to grow and potentially cover the salary of a part-time curator.
    • This gift is seen as a significant step towards strengthening the staff and alleviating financial strain.
    • The curator emphasizes that additional funding is still critical for the museum's future.
  2. Appendix:

    • Overseers' Committee to Visit the Fine Arts:

      • This subcommittee of the Busch-Reisinger Museum includes:
        • Horst W. Janson (Chairman)
        • Edward M. Pflüger
        • William G. Constable
        • Walter C. Reisinger
        • Mrs. Irving M. Sobin
    • Staff of the Museum:

      • John P. Coolidge, Director
      • Charles L. Kuhn, Curator
      • Hugh M. Flick, Assistant in Public Education
      • Mrs. Elizabeth Day, Registrar
      • Matthew P. Aberne, Building Superintendent
      • Francis P. Kearney, Senior Guard
      • Joseph M. Young, Occasional Guard
      • Frank Paul, Occasional Guard
      • Henry J. Breen, Occasional Guard
  3. Collections:

    • Inventory:

      • Table I shows inventory totals for June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1966:
        • Works of Art (Reproductions of all types): 1,188 (1960), 1,109 (1966)
        • Research Collection: 1,108 (1960), 1,112 (1966)
        • Feininger Archive: 3,397 (1960), 9,054 (1966)
        • Totals: 5,593 (1960), 11,275 (1966)
    • Chronological Distribution of Works of Art:

      • Table II shows the distribution of works of art by period for June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1966:
        • Mediaeval (to 1500): 18 (1960), 36 (1966)
        • Renaissance: 49 (1960), 53 (1966)
        • Baroque and Rococo: 111 (1960), 262 (1966)
        • Nineteenth Century: 299 (1960), 185 (1966)
        • Modern: 812 (1960), 692 (1966)
        • Totals: 1,188 (1960), 1,109 (1966)

The document appears to be a report or a summary of the museum's activities, staff, and collections over a specific period.

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The image is a page from a document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which appears to be a part of Harvard University.

  1. Main Text:

    • The main section discusses a new endowment gift that aims to strengthen the museum's financial stability. It mentions that this gift might inspire further donations and that the funds could eventually be used to hire a part-time curator. The curator, Charles L. Kuhn, notes that while this new financial support is welcome, adequate funding for the future remains critical.
  2. Appendix:

    • Oversers' Committee to Visit the Fine Arts, Subcommittee of the Busch-Reisinger Museum:

      • The names of the committee members are listed:
        • Horst W. Janson, Chairman
        • Ilse Bischoff
        • Mrs. Stephen M. DuBrul, Jr.
        • Mrs. J. Walton Groves
        • Ernest Kahn
        • Edward M. Pfluger
        • Irving W. Rabb
        • Walter C. Reisinger
        • Mrs. Irving M. Sobin
    • Staff of the Museum:

      • The names of the staff members and their roles are provided:
        • John P. Coolidge, Director
        • Charles L. Kuhn, Curator
        • Mrs. Hugh M. Matthews, Asst. in Public Education
        • Mrs. Katherine H. Doubleday, Executive Secretary
        • Mary P. Abernathy, Executive Supervisant
        • Francis E. Tierney, Senior Guard
        • Joseph M. MacDonald, Guard
        • Frank Paul, Occasional Guard
        • Henry J. Breen, Occasional Guard
  3. Collections:

    • Inventory:
      • Table I: Inventory Totals (as of June 30, 1960 and June 30, 1966):

        • Works of Art: 1,188 (1960) to 1,109 (1966)
        • Reproductions of all types: 1,108 (1960) to 1,112 (1966)
        • Bauhaus Research Collection: 3,267 (1960) to 3,416 (1966)
        • Feininger Archive: No data in 1960, 5,628 in 1966
        • Totals: 5,563 (1960) to 11,275 (1966)
      • Table II: Chronological Distribution of Works of Art (as of June 30, 1960 and June 30, 1966):

        • Mediaeval (to 1500): 46 (1960) to 46 (1966)
        • Renaissance: 40 (1960) to 51 (1966)
        • Baroque and Rococo: 111 (1960) to 202 (1966)
        • Nineteenth Century: 167 (1960) to 119 (1966)
        • Modern: 852 (1960) to 692 (1966)
        • Totals: 1,188 (1960) to 1,109 (1966)

Overall, this document provides an overview of the financial and staffing updates along with detailed inventory and collection statistics for the Busch-Reisinger Museum over a period of six years.

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The image displays an open book from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The left page (page 4) contains a message from Charles L. Kuhn, the Curator, discussing the museum's need for financial support to establish an endowment for a part-time curator to alleviate financial strain and ensure the museum's future.

The right page (page 5), titled "APPENDIX," lists the Overseers' Committee to Visit the Fine Arts, Subcommittee of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with members including Ilse Bischoff, Edward M. Plaut (Chairman), Mrs. Stephen M. DuBrul, Jr., Irving W. Rabb, Ernest G. stillman, Walter C. Sargent, and Mrs. Irving M. Sobin. It also lists the Staff of the Museum, including John P. Coolidge (Director), Charles L. Kuhn (Curator), Mrs. Hugh M. Matthews (Assistant in Public Education), Mrs. Kathryn C. Doyle (Executive Secretary), and several guards and an occasional guard.

The page also includes two tables: Table I, which shows the inventory totals of works of art, reproductions, the Bauhaus Research Collection, and the Feininger Archive as of June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1966, and Table II, which shows the chronological distribution of works of art, categorizing them into Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo, Nineteenth Century, and Modern, with the number and percentage of works in each category for the years 1960 and 1966.

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Text Content:

Title:
BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM

Main Body:
The text discusses the potential of receiving a gift that could inspire others to donate, eventually accumulating enough capital to fund the salary of a part-time curator. This step is seen as crucial for strengthening the museum's staff and addressing its current financial strain. While the new endowment is welcome, the document notes that adequate financing remains critical for the museum's future.

Signed by:
Charles L. Kuhn, Curator

Appendices and Committees:

Overseers' Committee to Visit the Fine Arts, Subcommittee of the Busch-Reisinger Museum:

  • Ilse Bischoff
  • Mrs. Stephen M. DuBrul, Jr.
  • Mrs. J. Walton Groves
  • Ernest Kahn
  • Horst W. Janson (Chairman)
  • Edward M. Pluger
  • Irving W. Rabb
  • Walter C. Reisinger
  • Mrs. Irving M. Sobin

Staff of the Museum:

  • John P. Coolidge, Director
  • Charles L. Kuhn, Curator
  • Mrs. Hugh M. Mathiews, Assistant in Public Education
  • Mrs. Ruth S. Magurn, Secretary to the Curator
  • Matthew P. Abern, Building Superintendent
  • Francis E. Tierney, Senior Guard
  • Joseph M. MacDonald, Guard
  • Frank Paul, Occasional Guard
  • Henry J. Breen, Occasional Guard

Collections:

Inventory:

Table I - Inventory Totals:

  • Works of Art:
    • June 10, 1960: 1,188
    • June to, 1966: 1,109
  • Reproductions of all types:
    • June 10, 1960: 1,108
    • June to, 1966: 1,112
  • Busch-Reisinger Collection Bauhaus Research Collection:
    • June 10, 1960: 3,267
    • June to, 1966: 3,436
  • Feininger Archive:
    • June 10, 1960: —
    • June to, 1966: 5,638
  • Totals:
    • June 10, 1960: 5,563
    • June to, 1966: 11,275

Table II - Chronological Distribution of Works of Art:

PeriodJune to, 1960 NumberPercentJune to, 1966 NumberPercent
Medieval (to 1500)181%262%
Renaissance403%605%
Baroque and Rococo1119%20218%
Nineteenth Century16713 1/2%11010%
Modern85272%69262%
Totals1,1881001,109100

The page provides an overview of the museum’s staffing, financial considerations, and the inventory of its collections, showing growth and changes over a six-year period.

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The image shows two pages from a document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here’s a detailed summary of each page:

Left Page:

Text:

  • The text is a letter or note from Charles L. Kuhn, the Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • The note expresses gratitude for a new endowment that will help fund a part-time curator's salary, thereby alleviating financial strain on the museum staff.
  • Kuhn acknowledges that while this new endowment is welcome, there is still a critical need for adequate financing to ensure the museum's future.

Signatory:

  • Charles L. Kuhn, Curator

Right Page:

Appendix:

  • Lists the members of the "Overseers' Committee to Visit the Fine Arts, Subcommittee of the Busch-Reisinger Museum."
    • Horst W. Janson, Chairman
    • Ilse Bischoff
    • Mrs. Stephen M. DuBrul, Jr.
    • Mrs. J. Walton Groves
    • Edward M. Pfluger
    • Irving W. Rabb
    • Ernest Kahn
    • Walter C. Reisinger
    • Mrs. Irving M. Sobin

Staff of the Museum:

  • John P. Coolidge, Director
  • Charles L. Kuhn, Curator
  • Mrs. Hugh M. Matthews, Assistant in Public Education
  • Mrs. Katherine E. Doyle, Executive Secretary
  • Margaret P. Ahern, Registrar
  • Francis E. Tierney, Senior Guard
  • Joseph M. MacDonald, Guard
  • Frank Paul, Occasional Guard
  • Henry J. Breen, Occasional Guard

Collections:

  • Inventory totals are listed in two tables:

    Table I - Inventory Totals:

    • Works of Art:
      • June 30, 1960: 1,188
      • June 30, 1966: 1,109
    • Reproductions of all types:
      • June 30, 1960: 1,108
      • June 30, 1966: 1,112
    • Bauhaus Research Collection:
      • June 30, 1960: 3,267
      • June 30, 1966: 3,416
    • Feininger Archive:
      • June 30, 1960: (not listed)
      • June 30, 1966: 5,628
    • Totals:
      • June 30, 1960: 5,563
      • June 30, 1966: 11,275

    Table II - Chronological Distribution of Works of Art:

    • Medieval (to 1500):
      • June 30, 1960: Number 25, Percent 2½%
      • June 30, 1966: Number 26, Percent 3%
    • Renaissance:
      • June 30, 1960: Number 40, Percent 3½%
      • June 30, 1966: Number 60, Percent 5½%
    • Baroque and Rococo:
      • June 30, 1960: Number 111, Percent 9½%
      • June 30, 1966: Number 202, Percent 18%
    • Nineteenth Century:
      • June 30, 1960: Number 167, Percent 13½%
      • June 30, 1966: Number 119, Percent 10½%
    • Modern:
      • June 30, 1960: Number 852, Percent 72%
      • June 30, 1966: Number 692, Percent 62½%
    • Totals:
      • June 30, 1960: Number 1,188, Percent 100%
      • June 30, 1966: Number 1,109, Percent 100%

This document appears to be a report or a section of an annual report from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, detailing staff, committees, and inventory totals of various collections over a six-year period.

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The image displays a page from a document related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here's a detailed summary of the content visible in the image:

Left Page

  • Text:
    • The text is a letter or statement by Charles L. Kuhn, the Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • The statement discusses the potential impact of a gift to the museum's fund, suggesting that it could inspire further donations and eventually grow into a substantial endowment to support a part-time curator. This would help alleviate financial strain on the museum's staff.
    • The letter expresses that while this new endowment is welcome, it still falls short of fully addressing the critical financial needs for the museum's future.

Right Page

  • Appendix:
    • Oversighters' Committee to Visit the Fine Arts, Subcommittee of the Busch-Reisinger Museum:

      • Lists members of the committee:
        • Horst W. Janson, Chairman
        • Ilse Bischoff
        • Mrs. Stephen M. DuBrul, Jr.
        • Mrs. J. Walton Groves
        • Ernest Kahn
        • Edward M. Pfluger
        • Irving W. Rabb
        • Walter C. Reisinger
        • Mrs. Irving M. Sobin
    • Staff of the Museum:

      • Lists key staff members:
        • John P. Coolidge, Director
        • Charles L. Kuhn, Curator
        • Mrs. Hugh M. Matthews, Assistant in Public Education
        • Mrs. Kathleen M. Doyle, Executive Secretary
        • Mrs. Mary P. Abernathy, Senior Supervisor
        • Francis E. Tierney, Senior Guard
        • Joseph M. MacDonald, Guard
        • Frank Paul, Occasional Guard
        • Henry J. Breen, Occasional Guard
    • Collections Inventory:

      • Table I: Inventory Totals (June 30, 1960 vs. June 30, 1966):

        • Works of Art: 1,188 (1960) to 1,109 (1966)
        • Reproductions of all types: 1,108 (1960) to 1,112 (1966)
        • Bauhaus Research Collection: 3,267 (1960) to 3,416 (1966)
        • Feininger Archive: No data for 1960, 5,618 (1966)
        • Totals: 5,563 (1960) to 11,275 (1966)
      • Table II: Chronological Distribution of Works of Art:

        • June 30, 1960:

          • Medieval (to 1500): 12 (1%)
          • Renaissance: 40 (3.5%)
          • Baroque and Rococo: 111 (9.7%)
          • Nineteenth Century: 167 (13.5%)
          • Modern: 852 (72%)
          • Totals: 1,188 (100%)
        • June 30, 1966:

          • Medieval (to 1500): 16 (1.5%)
          • Renaissance: 60 (5.4%)
          • Baroque and Rococo: 202 (18%)
          • Nineteenth Century: 119 (10.6%)
          • Modern: 692 (62%)
          • Totals: 1,109 (100%)

The document is organized to provide a snapshot of the museum's financial situation, staff, and collection inventory over a six-year period, highlighting the growth in the Bauhaus Research Collection and the Feininger Archive.

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This image shows two open pages of a document or book. On the left page, the bottom part of the text mentions the "Busch-Reisinger Museum" and has a section of text that talks about a gift inspiring others to donate, eventually leading to a sizable fund for the museum. It also discusses alleviating financial strain and the need for adequate financing for the future of the museum. The text is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, who is identified as the curator.

The right page features an "APPENDIX" and includes sections with headings such as "Overseers' Committee to Visit the Fine Arts, Subcommittee of the Busch-Reisinger Museum" followed by a list of names, including the chairman, Horst W. Janson. Below this is "STAFF OF THE MUSEUM" with various members and their roles listed. Additionally, there is a section titled "COLLECTIONS" with "Inventory" showing two tables: "TABLE I — INVENTORY TOTALS," presenting numeric data comparing the years 1960 and 1966, and "TABLE II — CHRONOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION OF WORKS OF ART," which also compares data between 1960 and 1966, classified by historical periods such as Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo, Nineteenth Century, and Modern. The tables provide counts and percentages of artworks by these timeframes.

The image is crisp, and the lighting and positioning suggest it may have been taken for documentation or archival purposes. The pages are white with black text, and there is a metallic spiral visible along the left edge, indicating that the document may be bound in a spiral manner or kept in a binder.

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The image shows two open pages of a museum document or report related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The left page (page 4) contains a paragraph discussing the need for adequate financing for the museum. It mentions a donation fund intended to pay a part-time curator's salary and alleviate financial strain. Charles L. Kuhn signs this section as Curator.

The right page (page 5) is titled "Appendix" and contains several sections:

  1. "Overseers' Committee to Visit the Fine Arts, Subcommittee of the Busch-Reisinger Museum"

    • Lists members including Horst W. Janson as Chairman and several other names.
  2. "Staff of the Museum"

    • Lists staff members with titles, such as John P. Coolidge (Director), Charles L. Kuhn (Curator), and other staff with roles like Assistant in Public Education, Executive Secretary, Building Superintendent, and various guards.
  3. "Collections Inventory"

    • Table I shows inventory totals for June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1966, with categories for Works of Art, Reproductions, Bauhaus Research Collection, and Feininger Archive. The totals increase from 5,563 to 11,275 over this period.
  4. "Table II — Chronological Distribution of Works of Art"

    • Shows the number and percentage of works from different periods (Mediaeval to 1500, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo, Nineteenth Century, Modern) for June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1966. The majority of works are Modern in both years, though the percentage decreases slightly by 1966.

The page numbers 4 and 5 appear at the bottom of the respective pages.

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The image depicts a page from a formal document or report, likely related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The page is titled "APPENDIX" and contains structured information organized into several sections. Here is a detailed description:

Header and Context

  • The page is part of a document titled "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM".
  • The text at the top discusses the importance of financial contributions to the museum, emphasizing the need for endowments to support staffing and alleviate financial strain. It is signed by Charles L. Kuhn, identified as the Curator.

Sections on the Page

1. OVERSEERS' COMMITTEE TO VISIT THE FINE ARTS

  • This section lists the members of the committee, including:
    • Horst W. Janson, Chairman
    • Edward M. Plueger
    • Irving W. Rabb
    • Walter C. Reisinger
    • Mrs. Irving M. Sobin
    • Ilsa Bischoff
    • Mrs. Stephen M. DuBrul, Jr.
    • Mrs. J. Walton Groves
    • Ernest Kahn

2. STAFF OF THE MUSEUM

  • This section lists the museum staff, including:
    • John P. Coolidge, Director
    • Charles L. Kuhn, Curator
    • Mrs. Hugh M. Matthews, Assistant in Public Education
    • Mrs. Matthew P. Alerne, Building Superintendent
    • Mrs. Kathryn C. Doyle, Executive Secretary
    • Frances E. Tierney, Senior Guard
    • Joseph M. MacDonald, Guard
    • Frank Paul, Occasional Guard
    • Henry J. Breen, Occasional Guard

3. COLLECTIONS INVENTORY

  • This section provides a summary of the museum's collections as of June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1966. It is presented in a table format:
    • Table I – Inventory Totals
      • Works of Art:
        • June 30, 1960: 1,188
        • June 30, 1966: 1,109
      • Reproductions of all types:
        • June 30, 1960: 1,108
        • June 30, 1966: 1,112
      • Bauhaus Research Collection:
        • June 30, 1960: 3,267
        • June 30, 1966: 3,456
      • Feininger Archive:
        • June 30, 1960: 5,058
        • June 30, 1966: 5,058
      • Totals:
        • June 30, 1960: 5,503
        • June 30, 1966: 11,275

4. CHRONOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION OF WORKS OF ART

  • This section categorizes the works of art by historical period and provides the number and percentage of items in each category as of June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1966. It is presented in a table format:
    • Medieval (to 1500):
      • June 30, 1960: 18 (1%)
      • June 30, 1966: 36 (3%)
    • Renaissance:
      • June 30, 1960: 40 (3½%)
      • June 30, 1966: 60 (5½%)
    • Baroque and Rococo:
      • June 30, 1960: 111 (9%)
      • June 30, 1966: 202 (18¾%)
    • Nineteenth Century:
      • June 30, 1960: 67 (5½%)
      • June 30, 1966: 192 (17¾%)
    • Modern:
      • June 30, 1960: 895 (72%)
      • June 30, 1966: 609 (56¼%)
    • Totals:
      • June 30, 1960: 1,188 (100%)
      • June 30, 1966: 1,109 (100%)

Visual Layout

  • The page is neatly formatted with clear headings and subheadings.
  • The text is typed, suggesting it is part of an official report or publication.
  • The page number "4" is visible in the bottom-left corner.
  • The overall design is professional and structured, typical of institutional or archival documents.

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The image shows a page from a formal report or inventory of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It includes details about the museum's governance, staff, and collections, with a focus on the growth and categorization of artworks over a six-year period (1960–1966). The document reflects the museum's administrative and curatorial activities during that time.

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The image is a double-page spread from an annual report or catalog of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, likely from the early 1960s. The left page features a section titled "Appendix," which includes the Overseers Committee to Visit the Fine Arts, Subcommittee of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with a list of members. Below that, there is a list of the staff of the museum, including the Director, Curator, and various other roles. The right page contains an "Inventory" section with two tables. Table I lists the inventory totals as of June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1966, showing the number of works of art, reproductions, Bauhaus Research Collection, and Feininger Archive. Table II provides the chronological distribution of works of art, categorized by period (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo, Nineteenth Century, Modern), with numbers and percentages as of June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1966. The text on the left page discusses the importance of a new endowment for the museum's financial stability and future.