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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1968-1970

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The image shows an open book with a single page featuring a clipping from "The Harvard Independent" dated March 19, 1970. The clipping is an article titled "MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS." The article lists various museums and exhibitions, including:

  1. BAKER LIBRARY - Exhibit on display through March 25, featuring items from the Harvard University Archives, including a 1641 charter, John Winthrop’s Bible, and a portrait of Benjamin Bussey.
  2. BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM - Exhibits include German expressionist prints, a collection of Baroque sculpture, and German 18th-century drawings. Also features an exhibition of stage sets, costumes, and mannerist paintings.
  3. FOGG ART MUSEUM - Exhibits include "Photography and the City" by Charles Eames, a collection of Italian drawings, and Dutch graphics from the 17th century.
  4. HAYDEN GALLERY, M.I.T. - Exhibit on exploration art for new environments, open until March 29.
  5. HOUGHTON LIBRARY, Harvard Yard - Rare books and manuscripts on display.
  6. PEABODY MUSEUM - Exhibits include an archaeological dig and ethnological displays.
  7. WIDENER LIBRARY, Harvard Yard - Features a collection of rare and interesting books.

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The image shows a page from a book or a publication featuring a clipping from "The Harvard Independent," dated March 19, 1970. The clipping is titled "a guide to enter Museums and Exhibitions."

Here are the details from the clipping:

  1. Baker Library:

    • Location: Cambridge
    • Exhibitions: "Why and How" (ongoing until March 25)
  2. Houghton Library:

    • Location: 14 Oxford Street
    • Exhibition: "perennial," featuring famous Glass Flowers and other treasures
  3. Busch-Reisinger Museum:

    • Location: 29 Kirkland Street
    • Collaboration: Resources from the Harvard University Theatre Collection and the Fogg Art Museum have been combined to showcase a variety of items including Baroque sculpture, German 18th-century drawings, and theatrical costumes.
  4. Exhibition Dates:

    • The Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Art Museum exhibitions are ongoing until March 29.
  5. Fogg Art Museum:

    • Location: 32 Quincy Street
    • Exhibitions:
      • "Photography and the City" by Charles Eames, on from March 14 to May 15
      • "Dutch Graphics through the Centuries," including works by Hogarth, Goya, and Rowlandson, running from March 14 to May 15
      • "The Grateseque: 18th Century Satire-Graphics and Drawings," from March 14 to May 15
  6. Hayden Gallery:

    • Location: M.I.T., 77 Mass. Ave.
    • Exhibition: "Exploration. Art for new environments," running from March 29 to April 12
  7. Houghton Library:

    • Additional details: Rare Books, Architecture, and Ethnological Exhibits
  8. Widener Library:

    • Location: Harvard Yard
    • Description: "You name it, it's there, plus more rare & interesting books."

The clipping appears to be a guide for visitors to Harvard-related museums and exhibitions available during the early 1970s.

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The image shows a page from an open book with a newspaper clipping inserted between the pages. The newspaper clipping is from "The Harvard Independent" dated March 19, 1970. The clipping is titled "a guide to enter" and focuses on various museums and exhibitions available at that time.

The details listed in the clipping are as follows:

  1. Baker Library (now through March 25):

    • Exhibition: "Cities: Why and How We Grew Them"
    • Location: Baker Library, 42 Oxford Street
  2. Harvard Art Museum (permanent):

    • Highlights: "Famous Glass Flowers" and other exhibits
    • Location: 32 Oxford Street
  3. Busch-Reisinger Museum (through March 29):

    • Exhibits: German Expressionist drawings and prints, and resources from the Harvard University Theatre Collection.
    • Location: 24 Kirkland Street
  4. Fogg Art Museum (ongoing exhibitions):

    • "Photography and the City" by Charles Eames (through March 29)
    • "Sublime and the Grotesque" (18th Century Satire prints and drawings)
    • Location: 32 Quincy Street
  5. Hayden Gallery (now through March 29):

    • Exhibitions: "Exploration: art for new environments"
    • Location: MIT, 77 Mass. Ave.
  6. Houghton Library:

    • Rare Books and Manuscripts: Includes exhibits on Divinity Avenue
  7. Widener Library:

    • Rare and interesting books collection
    • Location: Harvard Yard

The clipping serves as a guide to various cultural and educational exhibits available at Harvard University and its associated institutions in early March 1970.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping inserted between the pages. The clipping is from "The Harvard Independent," dated March 19, 1970. The article is titled "a guide to enter" and lists various museums and exhibitions available at that time.

Here are the details from the clipping:

Baker Library (now through March 25): An exhibition titled "Cities: Why and How They Grew" is mentioned.

Fogg Art Museum, 34 Oxford Street:

  • "Perennial," featuring famous glass flowers and other exhibits.
  • "German Romantic Prints: 1770-1840," showcasing works from the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection.
  • "Theatrical Resources of the Harvard University Theatre Collection," featuring costumes and drawings from the period.

Busch-Reisinger Museum, 32 Quincy Street:

  • "German Romantic Prints: 1770-1840," with works from the museum's own collection of Baroque sculpture and German 18th-century prints.
  • "Photography and the City," by Charles Eames, on display from March 19 through March 29.

Fogg Art Museum, 32 Quincy Street:

  • "Hogarth, Goya, Rowlandson: Dutch Graphics through the 19th Century," on display until March 29.

Hayden Gallery, M.I.T., 77 Mass. Ave.:

  • "Exploration: Art for New Environments," on display until March 29.

Houghton Library, Harvard Yard:

  • Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Incunabula, including an exhibition of 18th-century satirical prints and drawings.

Widener Library, Harvard Yard:

  • Rare and interesting books, available for viewing upon request.

The clipping also includes the note: "You name it, it's there, plus plenty more rare & interesting books."

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The image shows a page from "The Harvard Independent," dated March 19, 1970. Specifically, it is a section titled "A Guide to Enter Museums and Exhibitions," providing information about various museums and exhibitions available around Harvard and the Boston area at that time.

Here are the details mentioned in the guide:

  1. BAKER LIBRARY:

    • Exhibition runs now through March 25.
    • Theme: Cities - Why and How They Grow.
  2. BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, 32 Quincy Street:

    • Exhibition: "Perennial," featuring famous Glass Flowers and other items to admire.
    • Location: Kirkland Street, Germanic Museum.
  3. FOGG ART MUSEUM, 32 Quincy Street:

    • Exhibitions:
      • Saturday, March 14-May 3: "The Painter's Eye" - a collection of 19th-century French prints and drawings.
      • Photography and the City by Charles Eames, from March 18 to now (March 29).
  4. Other Exhibitions:

    • SALTIRE SOCIETY at the Grotesque: 18th Century Satire-prints and drawings, Hogarth, Goya, Rowlandson, and Dutch graphics through March 28.
    • HAYDEN GALLERY, M.I.T., 77 Mass. Ave:
      • Now through March 29: Exhibitions featuring new environments, art, or new artworks.
  5. Libraries and Other Exhibits:

    • HOUGHTON LIBRARY, Harvard Yard:
      • Rare Books and Manuscripts.
    • TOZER GALLERY, 26 Oxford Street:
      • Peabody Museum: Anthropological exhibits.
    • WIDENER LIBRARY, Harvard Yard:
      • Reminder that it has plenty of interesting books.

The guide encourages readers to explore these cultural and educational resources.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping attached to one of its pages. The clipping is from "The Uncaged Independent," dated March 19, 1970. The visible portion of the clipping contains a section titled "MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS," which lists various exhibitions and events happening at different museums and galleries around that time.

The listed exhibitions and events include:

  1. BAKER LIBRARY: An exhibition titled "Cities: Why and How They Grow," running through March 29.
  2. BOTANICAL MUSEUM: A "personal" exhibition by Theodore Barbarossa, located at 22 Oxford Street.
  3. BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM: An exhibition of German Expressionist prints and drawings from the Harvard University Theatre Collection, running through March 29.
  4. FARNBOROUGH HOUSE: An exhibition of Baroque sculpture and German 18th-century paintings, running through April 15.
  5. Fogg Art Museum: A photography exhibition by Charles Eames, running through March 29.
  6. HAYDEN GALLERY: An exhibition of art for new environments by Gyorgy Kepes, running through March 29.
  7. HARVARD UNIVERSITY HERBARIA: An exhibition of rare books, running through March 29.
  8. PEABODY MUSEUM: An archaeological exhibition, running through March 29.
  9. WIDENER LIBRARY: A mention of rare and interesting books available for viewing.

The clipping is neatly attached to the page of the book, suggesting it was saved for reference or personal interest. The book itself has a green cover and appears to be well-maintained.

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This image shows a page from a book or a scrapbook with a single rectangular piece of newspaper clipping pasted onto it. The newspaper clipping is from "The Harvard Independent" dated March 19, 1970. The clipping features a section titled "a guide to ente" (likely the word is cut-off, and could be "entertainment" or "enterprises"). Below this title, the text outlines "MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS" with a listing of various events, locations, and dates. The list includes venues such as the Baker Library, Botanical Museum, and Fogg Art Museum, among others, with details on exhibits available at these locations and the dates they run. There is also mention of a special event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and performances at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts.

The paper itself appears aged, with slight discoloration typical of old newsprint. The book or scrapbook page on which the clipping is pasted is cream-colored, and the pasting job seems neatly done. To the left, the binding of the book/scrapbook is visible, suggesting that it is substantial in thickness. The overall context suggests someone has preserved this clipping as a record or for its personal significance.

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The image depicts a page from an open book or scrapbook with a newspaper clipping glued or attached to the center. The clipping appears to be a section titled "MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS," listing various museums and exhibitions along with brief descriptions and dates. At the top of the clipping, there is a handwritten note that reads "THE HARVARD INDEPENDENT MARCH 19, 1970." The clipping provides information about different cultural and educational venues, including the Baker Library, Botanical Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum, Carpenter Center, Fogg Art Museum, Hayden Gallery, Houghton Library, Peabody Museum, and Widener Library, with highlights of their exhibits or collections. The page is otherwise blank and mounted on a slightly greenish hardcover book.

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The image shows an open book with a single page visible. The page appears to be from a publication titled "The Harvard Independent", dated March 19, 1970, as indicated by handwritten text at the top of the page. The page is structured as a guide or listing, with a section titled "MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS."

Key Details on the Page:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page features a bold, typed heading: "MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS."
    • Below this, there is a smaller, handwritten note that reads: "The Harvard Independent, March 19, 1970."
  2. Content:

    • The page lists various museums and exhibitions available in the Boston area, along with their locations, dates, and brief descriptions.
    • Each entry includes:
      • Museum/Exhibition Name
      • Address or Location
      • Dates of Exhibition
      • Brief Description or Highlights
  3. Listed Entries:

    • BAKER LIBRARY: Located at 24 Oxford Street, with an exhibition titled "They Grow."
    • BOTANICAL MUSEUM: Located at 26 Kirkland Street, featuring "perennial" flowers and much more to admire.
    • BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM: Located at 28 Kirkland Street, with a special exhibition titled "The Germanic Galleries: Social to March 14. The Baroque Theater."
    • FOGG ART MUSEUM: Located at 32 Quincy Street, with exhibitions including *"The Splendid Resources of the Harvard University Theatre Collection" and "The Museum's own collection of Baroque sculpture and German 18th-century porcelain into a proper theatrical context."
    • CARPENTER CENTER: Located at Quincy Street, with an exhibition titled "Photography and the City," by Charles Eames, now through March 28.
    • FOGG ART MUSEUM: Another entry at 32 Quincy Street, listing "Tepeo Drawings: Bicentennial Exhibition. Balcony. The Sublime and the Grotesque: 18th Century Satire—16 May April."
    • HOGARTH GALLERY, M.I.T.: Located at 77 Mass. Ave., with an exhibition titled "Dutch Graphics through April 1."
    • HAYDEN GALLERY, M.I.T.: Located at 77 Mass. Ave., with an exhibition titled "Exhibition for new environments."
    • HOUGHTON LIBRARY, Harvard Yard: Featuring rare books.
    • PEABODY MUSEUM, 11 Divinity Avenue: Featuring archaeological and ethnological exhibits.
    • WIDENER LIBRARY, Harvard Yard: Highlighting rare and interesting books.
  4. Design:

    • The page has a clean, typed layout with clear headings and bullet points for each entry.
    • The text is organized in a structured format, making it easy to read and navigate.
    • The page appears to be part of a publication, likely a student-run newspaper or magazine, given the casual and informative tone.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a page from a historical publication, likely a university newspaper or magazine, that serves as a guide to cultural events and exhibitions in the Boston area during March 1970. The content is informative and aimed at readers interested in art, history, and cultural activities. The handwritten date at the top adds a personal or archival touch, suggesting this might be a preserved or annotated copy.

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The image is of a book titled "The Harvard Independent" with the date of March 9, 1970, on the cover. The book is open to a page that features an article titled "Museums and Exhibitions" with the subtitle "A Guide to Enter." The article provides information about various museums and exhibitions in the area, including the Botanical Museum, the Fogg Art Museum, the Carpenter Center, the Hayden Gallery, the Houghton Library, the Peabody Museum, and the Widener Library. The article includes details about the exhibits, dates, and locations of the museums and exhibitions.