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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album. The page contains two clippings from "The Boston Globe," dated Wednesday, November 8, 1967.

The larger clipping at the top of the page features a black-and-white photograph of four individuals, with a caption that reads: "HONORED BY WEST GERMANY—Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich of Harvard, second left, was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross by the Federal Republic of Germany Tuesday at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. German Consul General Edgar Von Schmidt-Pauli (right) made the presentation. Looking on are Mrs. Friedrich, left, and Mrs. Schmidt-Pauli."

Below the photograph, there is a smaller clipping with additional text. The headline reads "ADDED to his many honors," and the article details that Harvard Professor Carl Joachim Friedrich received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The award was presented by German Consul General Edgar Von Schmidt-Pauli at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The article also mentions other attendees, including Dr. Henry Rosovsky, Dr. Merle Fainsod, and Professor Donald K. Price, and provides some context about the award and Friedrich's contributions.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note in blue ink on the right side of the page, which reads: "10:00 p.m. American Nov. 8, 1967."

The page itself appears to be part of an album with a green border, and the clippings are attached with tape.

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The image shows a page from a book containing two newspaper clippings from The Boston Globe dated November 8, 1967.

The upper clipping is a photo article highlighting the honor bestowed upon Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich, a professor at Harvard, and Dr. Edgar von Schmidt-Paul. Dr. Friedrich was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross by the Federal Republic of Germany. The article notes that he was honored at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It also mentions that von Schmidt-Paul made a significant contribution to the German-American exchange program, including the German Fellows program at the Harvard School of Government. The accompanying photograph shows Dr. Friedrich and von Schmidt-Paul with other individuals.

The lower clipping is a detailed summary of the same event. It elaborates on Dr. Friedrich’s extensive contributions, including his work on the International Politics of the Third World, the founding of the International Political Science Association, and his role in the establishment of the Goethe Society of New England and the American Council of Learned Societies. The article lists several other notable individuals present, such as Prof. Merle Fainsod, Prof. Don Price, and Arthur A. Maas, who were also part of the ceremony. The summary includes information about the honoree's family, stating that he is married and has four children. The date of the event is noted as November 8, 1967.

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The image shows a page from a book with two clippings from "The Boston Globe" dated November 8, 1967.

The first clipping is a photograph with a caption that reads:
"HONORED BY WEST GERMANY—Dr. Joachim Friedrich of Harvard, second left, was awarded the Knight Commander’s Cross by the Federal Republic of West Germany Tuesday at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. German Consul General Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli (right) made the award to Dr. Friedrich for his founding of German-American fellowships at Harvard, including the German Fellowships in the School of Government. With them are Mrs. Schmidt-Pauli, left, and Mrs. Friedrich."

The second clipping is a news article detailing the honors received by Harvard Professor Carl Joachim Friedrich. The article mentions that Friedrich received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Federal Republic of West Germany. The award ceremony took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article lists other notable achievements and affiliations of Friedrich, including his co-founding of the International Political Science Association, his role in establishing the Goethe Institute, and his contributions to various committees and academic bodies. It also mentions that Friedrich is married to a German woman and has four children. The article was published on November 8, 1967, and includes a handwritten note on the page stating "Nov. 8, 1967" in blue ink.

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The image shows a page from a book or scrapbook with newspaper clippings related to an award ceremony.

  1. The first clipping is from "The Boston Globe" dated Wednesday, November 8, 1967. It features a photograph of four individuals:

    • Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich, second from the left, who was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross by the Federal Republic of Germany.
    • Von Schmidt-Paul, right, made a speech honoring Friedrich.
    • The other two individuals in the photo are not named in the visible text.

    The caption reads: "HONORED BY WEST GERMANY—Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich of Harvard, second left, was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross by the Federal Republic of Germany Tuesday at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. German Consul General Edgar von Schmidt-Paul (right) made Friedrich for his founding of German-American friendship program, including the German Fellowships in the School of Government. With them are Mrs. Schmidt-Paul, left, and Mrs. Friedrich."

  2. The second clipping, smaller and placed below the first, seems to be from another newspaper dated November 8, 1967. It provides additional information about the ceremony:

    • It mentions that Harvard Professor Carl Joachim Friedrich was honored with the Knight Commander's Cross of the Federal Republic of Germany.
    • The award was presented to Friedrich by German Consul General Edgar von Schmidt-Paul at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • It notes the presence of Harvard President Nathan Pusey, Mrs. Friedrich, and other guests including Prof. Don Price, Dean of the School of Government.
    • Friedrich was praised for his work in fostering German-American relations, particularly through the German Fellowships program.

The handwritten note in blue ink at the bottom right corner of the second clipping reads "Nov. 8, 1967."

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Globe, dated Wednesday, November 8, 1967. The article highlights several individuals being honored by West Germany.

  1. Main Photo and Caption:

    • The photo features four individuals. The caption identifies:
      • Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich (second from the left) who was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross by the Federal Republic of Germany. This event took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with German Consul General Edgar von Schmidt-Pauli presenting the award.
      • Dr. von Schmidt-Pauli (right) is noted for founding the German-American program, including the German Fellowship at the JFK Institute of Government. He is pictured with his wife, Mrs. Schmidt-Pauli, and Mrs. Friedrich.
  2. Text Addendum:

    • The addendum mentions additional honors received by Harvard Professor Carl Joachim Friedrich, which include:
      • The Grand Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
      • Being a founding member and former president of the International Political Science Association.
      • Co-founder of the Geothe Society of New England.
      • Author of numerous books.
      • Recipient of honorary degrees from various universities, including Heidelberg, Basel, and the Free University of Berlin.
      • Other recognitions include the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, awarded by President Theodor Heuss.
    • Friedrich was a professor at Harvard University and the University of Heidelberg, retiring from his role in Germany in 1966. He is married to Lenore Pelham Friedrich, and they have four children, living in Cambridge.
  3. Handwritten Note:

    • There is a handwritten note at the bottom right corner of the clipping, dated "Nov. 3, 1967," signed by "M." referencing the newspaper and date.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album, containing two newspaper clippings. The page is dated "Nov. 8, 1967," and the location is noted as "U.S. America."

  1. Top Clipping:

    • Source: The Boston Globe, dated Wednesday, November 8, 1967.
    • Headline: "HONORED BY WEST GERMANY—Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich of Harvard University was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross by West Germany Tuesday at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. German Consul General Edgar Von Schmidt-Pauli (right) made the award to Dr. Friedrich for his founding of Germanic studies programs, including the German Fellowship Exchange Program. With them are Mrs. Schmidt-Pauli, left, and Mrs. Friedrich."
    • Content: The clipping includes a photograph of Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich receiving the award from German Consul General Edgar Von Schmidt-Pauli. The accompanying article briefly describes the event and the reason for the award.
  2. Bottom Clipping:

    • Source: Unspecified, but likely a local or regional newspaper.
    • Headline: "AWARD TO HARVARD PROFESSOR."
    • Content: The article details the award ceremony where Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich, a professor at Harvard University, received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany. The award was presented by German Consul General Edgar Von Schmidt-Pauli at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The article mentions Dr. Friedrich's contributions to Germanic studies and the establishment of the German Fellowship Exchange Program.

The page appears to be part of a collection documenting significant events or achievements, likely related to Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich's career and contributions.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Globe," dated Wednesday, November 8, 1967. The article in the clipping appears to be about individuals being honored by West Germany for various achievements related to German-American relations and contributions, as mentioned in the article headline and body. The photo displays several individuals, some of whom have badges or decorations pinned to their clothing, which could be indicative of the honors received. The visible part of the image provides a historical context and reflects a ceremonial or formal occasion that was deemed newsworthy at the time. There is also a handwritten note on the top right of the clipping that reads "rept. American Nov. 8, 1967."

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted on the page. The clipping features a photograph of four people, possibly a family, with a caption that reads "HONORED BY WEST GERMANY--Dr. Joachim Friedrich of Harvard, second left, was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross by the Federal Republic of Germany Tuesday at the Pedagogical Museum. German Consul General Edgar Von Schmidt-Pauli, right, made the award to Dr. Friedrich for his founding of a German-American student exchange program, including the German Fellows at the JFK School of Government, with them are Mrs. Schmidt-Pauli, left, and Mrs. Friedrich." The book appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings.

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An open book with a green border is placed on a white surface. A newspaper clipping is inserted into the book. The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of five people, with some text written on it. A handwritten note is also inserted into the book, with the text "word American" and the date "Nov. 8, 1967" written on it. The book appears to be a collection of articles, and the newspaper clipping is related to the articles.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album, featuring a newspaper clipping from The Boston Globe dated Wednesday, November 8, 1967. The clipping is titled "HONORED BY WEST GERMANY—Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich of Harvard..." and includes a black-and-white photograph of four individuals.

Photograph Description:

  • Foreground: Four people are standing together, dressed formally.
    • Left to right:
      1. A woman with short hair, wearing a dark outfit.
      2. A man in a suit, wearing glasses, and appearing to be the central figure of the article.
      3. A woman with short hair, wearing a light-colored outfit.
      4. Another man in a suit, standing slightly behind the others.

Caption Text:

The caption below the photograph reads:

"HONORED BY WEST GERMANY—Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich of Harvard, second from left, was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross by the Federal Republic of Germany Tuesday at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. German Consul General Edgar Von Schmidt-Paul (right) made the award to Dr. Friedrich for his founding of German-American student exchange programs, including the German Fellowships at the JFK School of Government. With them are Mrs. Schmidt-Paul, left, and Mrs. Friedrich."

Additional Text:

Below the photograph, there is a typed or printed note that provides further context:

"ADDED to his many honors, Harvard Professor Carl Joachim Friedrich, recently elected president of the International Political Science Association, was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The distinction of the Knight Commander's Cross was presented to Dr. Friedrich Tuesday at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, German Consul General Edgar Von Schmidt-Paul and Mrs. Harvard President and Mrs. Nathan M. Pusey were present. Dr. Friedrich, a native of Germany, was awarded the Knight Commander's Cross, Professor Merle Fainsod, Professor Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., Dean John M. Cooley, Professor Landis G. Smith and the Committee on German Studies of the Memorial School of Government, were among the speakers. The honoree was raised in Germany and married in Germany. He and his wife, Mrs. C.M. Friedrich, live in Cambridge with their four children."

Additional Details:

  • The page has a green border, suggesting it is part of a bound album or scrapbook.
  • There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the page, dated "Nov. 8, 1967," which matches the newspaper's publication date.
  • The layout indicates this is a preserved historical document, likely part of an archive or personal collection.

Overall Context:

The image captures a significant moment in 1967 when Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich, a Harvard professor, was honored by West Germany for his contributions to German-American educational exchange programs. The event took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with key figures such as the German Consul General and Harvard officials in attendance. The scrapbook page serves as a historical record of this recognition.