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The image shows an open page from a scrapbook or an album, featuring a newspaper clipping. The clipping has a headline that reads "Mather: The House That Roared" and includes an image of a lion sculpture. The article discusses a dispute between the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Mather House regarding a bronze lion sculpture by the German artist August Gaul.

The article mentions that the lion sculpture, which was originally in front of the Brunswick lion statue at Harvard, had been moved to Mather House. The museum's committee of overseers had voted to let Mather House keep the lion, despite some controversy. The article quotes the people at Mather House as saying they were delighted and that the lion had become a symbol of their community.

The clipping is dated "Sun March 7, 1980" and is from "Crimson," which is likely referring to The Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University. Below the main article, there are smaller text snippets mentioning other events and exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and a mechanical ballet performance.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or a scrapbook, featuring an article titled "Mather: The House That Roared," dated March 7, 1970. The main content of the article discusses a bronze lion statue that was promised to the Mather House by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Key points of the article include:

1. Lion Statue Controversy:

   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum had promised a lion statue to Mather House.
   • The lion in question is a bronze casting of the Brunswick lion, which is a famous medieval German sculpture in honor of Henry the Lion, a German baron.
   • The original lion stands in front of the Brunswick Cathedral.

2. Museum's Decision:

   • David Farmer, curator of the museum, stated that the lion was promised to Jean-Paul Carlhian, chief architect of the Mather House, but the museum's committee of overseers refused to allow its removal, citing "sentimental reasons."
   • The article mentions that the Mather House people are upset about the situation.

3. Public Sentiment:

   • Residents of Mather House are reportedly upset because they had their refrigerators removed earlier and now this statue issue has arisen.
   • The article humorously remarks, "We want that lion."

4. Additional Notes:

   • The Busch-Reisinger's lion might have a twin at Mather House.
   • Museum officials are trying to get another lion cast shipped over from Germany.

Additionally, there are two smaller notes on the page:

1. A notice about a Baroque Theater Exhibition from March 4 to April 4, which includes sculptures, paintings, and porcelain, and is produced by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Widener Theater Collection.

2. An announcement for "The Mechanical Ballet of Oscar Schlemmer," a movie accompanied by live music, with a reception following.

The page is neatly clipped and placed in a scrapbook or album, with a handwritten note by someone named "Cremsel" indicating the date and possibly the source of the clipping.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, featuring a newspaper article titled "Mother: The House That Roared." The article, dated March 7, 1970, discusses the controversy surrounding the removal of a bronze lion from Mather House at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The lion is a medieval German casting made in honor of Henry the Lion, a German baron. The article mentions that the lion was initially promised to Jean-Paul Carlsson, the architect of Mather House, but the museum's overseers refused to remove the lion, citing sentimental reasons. The people at Mather House are described as being upset about the whole situation, having previously removed a swimming pool and refrigerators.

The article also notes that the Busch-Reisinger Museum's lion might soon have a twin, as officials are trying to get another cast shipped over from Germany.

Below the main article, there are two smaller clippings:

1. A note about the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Widener's Theater Collection, which are pooling resources to produce a Baroque Theater Exhibit from March 4 to April 4, including sculpture, paintings, and porcelain.
2. An announcement for "The Mechanical Ballet of Oscar Schlemmer," a movie accompanied by a live performance, scheduled for March 27 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The event will be followed by a reception in the Baroque Theater.

The image is of a newspaper clipping from March 7, 1970, titled "Matther: The House That Roared". The article discusses a bronze lion cast, originally part of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which was promised to Matther House.

Key points from the article include:

• The lion, created during the medieval German period in honor of Henry the Lion, a German baron, is a significant piece.
• The museum initially promised this lion to Jean-Paul Carliçon, chief architect of Matther House, but the museum’s committee decided against removing it, citing sentimental reasons.
• The people at Matther House are unhappy with the decision, expressing their desire to have the lion.

Below the main article, there is another smaller text:

• It mentions an upcoming exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Widener Theater Collection, which will showcase Baroque theater exhibits, sculptures, paintings, and porcelain from March 4 to April 4.

Additionally, at the bottom right of the clipping, there is a brief mention of "The Mechanical Ballet of Oscar Schlemmer," which is described as a movie, and it will be screened as part of an exhibition on the Baroque Theater on Saturday, April 19, at Royton Hall.

The newspaper page is part of a larger book or notebook, with other pages visible around it.

The image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or album. The page features a newspaper clipping with the title "Mather: The House That Roared." The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum's promise of a lion to Mather House, and the subsequent issues that arose concerning its placement. The lion in question is a bronze casting of the famous Brunswick Lion, originally from Germany. The article details that David Hannon, a representative of the museum, stated that the lion had been promised to Jean-Paul Carlier, the architect of Mather House, but the museum's committee of overseers refused to let it be removed, citing sentimental value.

The article also mentions that the people at Mather House are upset about the situation, as they feel that other features like the squash courts and refrigerators have already been eliminated. There is a photo included in the clipping showing the Brunswick Lion. There is a handwritten note on the clipping that says, "Creighton, Sat. March 7, 1970."

Additionally, there is another smaller clipping on the bottom of the page advertising an exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, titled "The Mechanical Ballet of Oscar Schlemmer," which will be held from March 4 to April 4, accompanied by a lecture and a movie.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with an article titled "Mather: The House That Roared." The article discusses the Mather House, a historic building that the Bunch-Reisinger Museum wanted to acquire last spring.

Key points from the article include:

1. Historical Significance: The centerpiece of the Mather House is a bronze casting of the famous Brunswick Lion, originally created during the medieval Germanic period to honor Henry the Lion, a German born of that time. The original lion is situated outside the Brunswick Cathedral in Germany.

2. Lion's Origin and Current Status: David Farmer, curator of the museum, mentioned that the lion was likely commissioned by Jean-Paul Carlhian, the architect of the house. However, the museum’s committee of overseers denied the acquisition, leading to some controversy.

3. Public Reaction: The people at Mather House were reportedly thrilled about the idea. They first removed the reintegrators, and now the house is referred to as the "Mather House that roared." The article humorously notes that they want the lion.

4. Future Plans: Despite the refusal, the Bunch-Reisinger Museum officials are attempting to get another cast of the lion shipped from Germany.

At the bottom of the image, there is a brief note about an exhibition of works by George Rickey at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Widener's Theater Collection, running from March 4 to April 4. Additionally, there is a mention of a movie titled "The Mechanical Ballet of Oscar Schlemmer," accompanied by a live jazz score, to be shown at the Harvard Film Society on March 6.

The article is dated Sunday, March 7, 1970, and is signed by someone named Cremona.

The image is of an open book or scrapbook page with clippings and articles pasted onto it. The dominant feature is a newspaper article with a headline "Mather: The House That Roared". Below the headline, there's a subheading with a date "Chronicle, Sat. March 7, 1970". The article discusses a bronze casting of a lion that was meant to be placed at Mather House but seems to have been withheld. There's a faded black and white image of a lion statue within the article. The article mentions a disagreement regarding the placement of the lion and includes quotes from people involved.

Below the main article, there are two smaller clippings. The one on the left is torn and only partially visible; it seems to be about a theatrical collection called the "Busch-Reisinger Theater Collection" and mentions paintings and porcelain. The event or exhibition dates are "From March 4 to April 1". The fragment on the right refers to a presentation of the Mechanical Ballet of Oskar Schlemmer to be shown by Dr. Julia Phelps in association with the Busch-Reisinger on "March 6 & 8" followed by a reception.

The paper elements show signs of aging and wear. They are glued to the page, and there's a handwritten note in blue ink close to the right edge of the page and another note below the large article. The book itself is open, showing off-white pages with slight signs of aging, and the left edge has a green color, indicating the book might have a green cover or binding.

The image is of an open book or scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings attached to it. The main newspaper clipping at the top has a headline that reads, "Mather: The House That Roared." The article discusses a bronze casting of a lion, originally from the Brunswick Cathedral in Germany, which the Busch-Reisinger Museum promised to send to Mather House but seems to have backed out. The article mentions David Farmer, the museum curator, and Jean-Paul Carlhjon, chief architect of the house. Additionally, there is a faded black-and-white photograph to the right of the article depicting a bronze lion statue.

Below the main clipping, there are two smaller clippings related to museum exhibitions: one about the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Widener's Theater Collection producing a Baroque Theater Exhibition, and the other about a movie titled "The Mechanical Ballet of Oscar Schlemmer," with a scheduled showing accompanied by a lecture by Dr. Julia Phelps in Boylston Hall.

There is handwritten text on the main clipping with the date "Sat. March 7, 1970" and the word "Crimson," suggesting it might be from a publication named Crimson on that date. The smaller clippings also have a handwritten date of "3/2/70."

The image depicts an open book or magazine page featuring an article titled "Mather: The House That Roared." The page is dated Saturday, March 7, 1970, and is signed by Crimson.

Key Elements in the Image:

1. Headline and Title:

   • The prominent headline reads: "Mather: The House That Roared." This suggests the article is about a notable figure or institution named "Mather," possibly a museum or cultural institution.

2. Text Content:

   • The article discusses a controversial decision regarding a bronze lion, which was part of the Brunschweig Lion, a medieval German bronze casting. The lion was originally made in honor of Henry the Lion and was placed in front of the Brunswick Cathedral in Germany.
   • The article mentions that the Busch-Reisinger Museum had promised to acquire the lion for their collection. However, the Mather House (likely another institution) had also claimed the lion, leading to a dispute.
   • The Mather House committee ultimately decided to refuse the lion, citing "sentimental attachment" to the piece. The article quotes a remark from the Mather House staff: "We want that lion."
   • The article also notes that the Busch-Reisinger Museum is attempting to obtain another cast of the lion from Germany.

3. Photograph:

   • To the right of the text, there is a black-and-white photograph of the Brunschweig Lion. The caption below the photo reads:
     "The Busch-Reisinger's lion may soon have a Mather House twin. Museum officials are attempting to get another cast shipped over from Germany."
     This indicates that the lion is a significant artifact, and the article is discussing its potential relocation or duplication.

4. Layout and Design:

   • The page has a clean, structured layout with a clear hierarchy of information. The headline is bold and prominent, followed by the main body of text.
   • The photograph is placed to the right, complementing the text and providing visual context for the discussion about the lion.

5. Additional Information:

   • At the bottom of the page, there is a small advertisement or announcement for the Busch-Reisinger Theater Collection, which includes resources such as prints, drawings, sculpture, paintings, and porcelain. The collection is available from March 4 to April 4.
   • There is also a mention of a movie titled "The Mechanical Ballet of Oscar Schlemmer," which is accompanied by a lecture by Dr. Julia Philips on the Bauhaus Theater on March 6 at R. B. Boyleston Hall A, followed by a reception.

Overall Context:

The image appears to be from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated March 7, 1970. The article focuses on a cultural and historical artifact—the Brunschweig Lion—and the dispute over its acquisition between two institutions: the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Mather House. The photograph and accompanying text provide a vivid depiction of the lion and the ongoing efforts to secure another cast of the artifact. The additional announcements at the bottom suggest that the publication also covers cultural events and exhibitions.

Summary:

The image showcases a page from a publication discussing the Brunschweig Lion, a medieval German bronze casting, and the efforts by the Busch-Reisinger Museum to acquire another cast of the lion, while the Mather House expresses strong interest in retaining the original piece. The layout is clean and informative, with a photograph and additional cultural event announcements.

A book is open to a page with a picture of a lion and a text that reads "Mather: The House That Roared." The lion is in a crouched position, with its head turned to the left and its mouth open. The lion's body is covered in fur, and it has a long tail. The text is written in a slanted position, with the word "Mather" in bold letters. The book's cover is green and has a white border.