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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1968-1970

ARCH.2013.5.12, Rendition: 797892

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The image shows an open scrapbook with two pages displayed. On the left page, there is a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Globe" dated May 10, 1970. The clipping includes a television guide for the day, listing various programs such as the "Today" show, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," "The Doctors," "One Life to Live," "The Guiding Light," and "The Edge of Night."

On the right page, there are two clippings. The first is an article from "The Gazette" dated May 22, 1970, titled "The Calendar." The second clipping is an advertisement or article featuring an illustration by Jan Toorop, titled "De Leesmuseum," with a detailed description noting that it is a lithograph from 1895, part of an exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Art, and that the exhibit runs through June 13. The clippings are neatly arranged, and the pages appear to be part of a collection or scrapbook of newspaper articles and other printed materials.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a magazine from May 1970, specifically from the Globe, Boston, Massachusetts. The page appears to be a mix of news and calendar information.

On the left side, there is a listing of events scheduled for Monday, May 10, 1970:

  • "POPS" at Symphony Hall, featuring performances by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, including "West Side Story" and "The Music Man."
  • "AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS" event at Cambridge.
  • "MARSHA VLEESCH" exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  • "JOINT RECITAL" at Brown Hall, N.E. Conservatory, featuring Brown Hall artists.
  • "MARGA CARTER" recital at Recital Hall, featuring music by various composers.
  • "JAMES PAUL" at Christ Church, Cambridge, with a performance by Paul and his band.

In the center and right side of the page, there is an article from May 22, 1970, titled "The Calendar" from The Gazette, which includes an advertisement or an informational insert. The insert features an illustration by Jan Toorop from an exhibit titled "Jugendstil - turn-of-the-century arts and crafts of Northern Europe," which is scheduled to run through June 13. The illustration shows a stylized, artistic scene typical of the Art Nouveau movement.

The bottom left corner of the page shows the phone numbers for the Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, including a listing for the Boston phone number 227-967. The bottom right corner of the visible part of the page includes the date stamp for May 22, 1970.

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The image shows an open page from an old newspaper or a similar publication, likely from the year 1970. The page is divided into two main sections with different dates and content.

  1. Left Side:

    • The top left corner shows a contact section with the Globe Newspaper's address and phone number:

      • Globe
      • Boston, MASS.
      • Area Code 617, Number 353-9627
      • Another number: 353-194700
      • Another number: 353-364377
    • The date listed is May 1, 1970, and the section is titled "New Events and Newsclippings."

    • Monday:

      • An event at Symphony Hall: "Boston Pops - Symphony Hall, 8:30 p.m. - $3.50, $5.00, $7.50, $10.00." This includes the Boston Pops Orchestra.
      • "The Boston Ballet - Tanglewood Music Center, Lenox, Mass. - Free."
      • "Saul Bellow, Freight Military March, Music by John Williams, at the Concert Hall, Boston University."
      • "Musical Suite (with music by) Leonard Bernstein, "West Side Story" medley, and "Mass" by Mozart."
      • "Eugene Indelici Concerts, Inc."
    • Cambridge Society for Contemporary Music:

      • A concert at the Museum of Modern Art, Cambridge, featuring "Works for string quartet by Bartok, Britten, Charpentier, Berg, and others."
      • "Joint Recital - Brown Hall, N.E. Conservatory, at 8:30 p.m. - Free."
    • MARSHA VLECK:

      • Concert at the First Parish Church, Lexington, at 8:00 p.m. (specifics not fully legible).
    • MARTHA CARTER:

      • Recital Hall, Cambridge, at 8:30 p.m. - Free.
    • JAMES PAUL:

      • Concert at the First Parish Church, Cambridge, at 8:30 p.m. - Free.
  2. Right Side:

    • The date listed is May 22, 1970.

    • The section is titled "The Calendar."

    • There is an image of a lithograph titled "Deutsche Schlachte" by Jan Toorop from 1895.

    • The caption describes it as part of an exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) - turn-of-the-century arts and crafts of Northern Europe, which is running from January through June 13.

The page appears to be a compilation of cultural events and notices from the Boston area in May 1970, including concerts, recitals, and an art exhibit.

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The image shows an open book with several newspaper clippings and a calendar page from the 1970s.

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • The clipping on the left is from the Boston Globe, dated May 1, 1970. It lists various events happening on Monday, including:

      • A Boston Pops concert featuring the Boston Latin School Band and the Framingham High School Chorus.
      • A Cambridge Society concert featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra, including works by Bach, Mozart, and others.
      • A joint recital by the Conservatory of Music at Boston University, featuring pieces by Bach, Beethoven, and others.
      • A recital by Mary Carter at Memorial Hall, featuring works by Bach and Beethoven.
      • A performance by James Paul at the First Church in Cambridge, featuring works by Haydn, Mozart, and others.
    • The clipping on the right is from The Gazette, dated May 22, 1970, and is titled "The Calendar." It mentions an exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, specifically a Jan Toorop lithograph from 1895, as part of an exhibit of Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) turn-of-the-century arts and crafts from Northern Europe, running from May through June 13.

  2. Artwork:

    • There is a black-and-white lithograph by Jan Toorop titled "De Liefdes Slachtoffer" (The Victim of Love), displayed in the middle-right section of the page. This artwork is part of the exhibit mentioned in the clipping.
  3. Book Pages:

    • The book appears to be an archive or a scrapbook with empty spaces, indicating that it was used to collect and preserve newspaper clippings and other printed materials. The pages have a neutral color, likely to keep the focus on the inserted items.

Overall, the image presents a snapshot of cultural events and exhibitions from the early 1970s, particularly related to classical music concerts and an art exhibition featuring Art Nouveau works.

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The image shows an open page from a newspaper dated May 22, 1970. The page is divided into two main sections: the left side features a detailed calendar of events for the week of May 10, 1970, and the right side has a partial view of another section of the newspaper, specifically an advertisement or article.

Left Side: The Calendar (May 10 to May 16, 1970)

The calendar highlights various events taking place primarily in Boston, Massachusetts.

Monday, May 10, 1970

  • BOSTON POPS: A symphony concert at 8:30 PM at Symphony Hall.
  • Films and Lectures:
    • "The Saint-Meet": Film by François Reichenbach at Boston University's Hayden Hall at 8 PM.
    • "The World of Henry Orient" at MIT.
    • "The Organizer" (Italian with subtitles) at Brandeis University's Rapaporte Treasure Hall at 8 PM.
  • Music and Dance:
    • Boston Ballet performs "Jewels of the Moon" at the Boston University Theatre at 8:30 PM.
    • A folk music concert at Tufts featuring Barbara Dane and the Chambers Brothers.
  • Meetings and Lectures:
    • Discussion on the annual Kew Gardens affair at Boston University.
    • A talk by Dr. Norman Zinberg at MIT on "Drugs and the Student Culture."
    • Lecture on "A New Look at the American Revolution" by Page Smith at Old South Meeting House at 8 PM.

Specific Events on Other Days

  • Tuesday, May 12:
    • R.B. Works for Women: At the New England Conservatory and Tufts.
  • Wednesday, May 13:
    • JOINT RECITAL: Brown Hall at NEC, featuring John Walls and others.
  • Friday, May 15:
    • JAMES FAY: Classical guitar concert at Emmanuel Church, Boston.

Right Side: Partial Article/Advertisement

  • The visible section includes a part of an article or advertisement featuring an illustration titled "FIDELISCHE STADT" (translated from German as "Faithful City").
  • There is a description of an exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, focusing on Jugendstil (an art movement) lithographs from 1895, featuring turn-of-the-century arts and crafts of Northern Europe. The exhibit runs from a starting date in the past through June 13.

Additionally, the newspaper header indicates this is from "The Gazette," published in Newton, Massachusetts. The contact information for the newspaper includes a phone number and address for its office in Boston.

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The image depicts an open page from a book or scrapbook, containing various clippings and cutouts. Here are the details:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • A small newspaper clipping from "The Globe" dated May 10, 1970.
    • It mentions "New England Newsday" and lists events happening on Monday, May 11, 1970, at the Boston Pops Symphony Hall.
    • The events include a performance by the Boston Pops Orchestra, a Boston Ballet performance, and a program by the Handel and Haydn Society.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Another newspaper clipping from "The Gazette" dated May 22, 1979.
    • It has the heading "The Calendar," suggesting it is a calendar or schedule of events.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • A larger newspaper clipping with the heading "The Calendar."
    • It lists various events and performances, including a Boston Pops Orchestra performance, a Boston Ballet performance, and a program by the Handel and Haydn Society.
    • Other events listed include performances by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Chamber Music Society, and various other musical and theatrical events.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • A clipping featuring an illustration titled "Adeltsche Stube" by Jan Toorop, a lithograph from 1895.
    • The text below the illustration describes the work as part of an exhibition of arts and crafts from Northern Europe, running through June 17.

The page appears to be a collection of event listings and an art exhibition notice, likely compiled for reference or archival purposes.

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This image shows an open book with two clippings taped onto a blank page. On the left side, there is a newspaper clipping apparently from "The Globe" with a date stamp of "MAY 10 1970." It seems to be a section listing local events or announcements, as it starts with the word "Monday" and follows with brief descriptions of various activities and their locations, though the full text is not entirely legible.

On the right side, there is a smaller clipping that says "May 22, 1970 The Gazette." Below this heading, there is a title that reads "The Calendar" and an illustration with the caption: "Jan Toorop, lithograph, 1895, from an exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger of turn-of-the-century art and crafts of Northern Europe. Now through June 13." The illustration appears to be a detailed artwork, likely representing the style of the named artist, Jan Toorop. The artwork is intricate and most likely symbolist in nature given the artist's known style, depicting figures that could be interpreted as part of a mythological or allegorical scene.

Both clippings provide a historical snapshot likely used for personal documentation or research purposes given their context and placement within the book.

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The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or program, featuring two facing pages.

Left Page:

  • Header Information:

    • The top left corner displays the word "GLOBE" and indicates the location as "BOSTON, MASS."
    • It includes a date range: "MAY 1 0 1970" and a reference to "New England."
    • The page also lists a phone number: "(B) 227-7007" and a subscription rate: "$3.00."
  • Content:

    • The page is titled "Monday" and appears to be a schedule or listing of events for that day.
    • The text is formatted in a newspaper-like style, with various listings of events, performances, and announcements.
    • Notable entries include:
      • Boston Pops – Symphony Hall: A concert featuring works by composers such as Saint-Saëns, Franck, Milhaud, and others.
      • Cambridge Music Society: An event at 8:00 PM featuring the premiere of a work by Jane Borden.
      • Harvard Chamber Music Society: A recital at 8:00 PM featuring works by Beethoven, Mozart, and others.
      • Joint Recital – Brown Hall: A performance by Bel and Turgeon.
      • James Paul – Church Hall: A recital at 8:00 PM featuring works by Beethoven, Chopin, and others.

Right Page:

  • Header Information:

    • The top right corner displays the date "May 22, 1970" and the title "The Gazette."
  • Content:

    • The page is titled "The Calendar," indicating it is a listing of upcoming events or exhibitions.
    • A small illustration or graphic is present in the center-right portion of the page, depicting a stylized, ornate design, possibly representing an artistic or cultural theme.
    • Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:

      "Jan Toorp, lithograph, 1895, from an exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger of Jugendstil—at the Busch-Reisinger of Jugendstil—turn-of-the-century arts and crafts of Northern Europe. Now through June 13."

    • This suggests that the page is promoting an exhibition of Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) arts and crafts from Northern Europe, running through June 13, 1970.

Overall Context:

The book appears to be a cultural or artistic program or catalog, likely from a museum, gallery, or arts institution. It includes event listings, concert schedules, and exhibition information, reflecting a focus on music, art, and cultural events from the late 1960s/early 1970s. The design and layout suggest it is part of a formal publication, possibly a program booklet or a catalog for an arts institution.

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The image shows a book open to a page with a calendar section. The page has a white background and a green border. The calendar section is titled "The Calendar" and includes the date May 22, 1970, and a reference to "The Gazette." The page also has a list of events or activities, possibly related to a music society or organization. The events are listed in a column format with the date and time mentioned. The page also has a small image of a person with a text that reads "Deutsche Slaolie."

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A book is open to a page that contains a clipping from a newspaper. The clipping is from the Boston Globe, dated May 10, 1970, and is about an event happening on Monday. There is also a piece of paper with a handwritten note on it that reads "The Calendar." There is also a clipping from a magazine that features a black-and-white illustration of a man and a woman.