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The image shows a newsletter from The Radcliffe Club of Boston, dated February 16. The newsletter announces an upcoming benefit event scheduled for April 29. The event is a champagne reception at the opening night of a Bauhaus Exhibit at Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum. The reception will feature chamber music in the museum's medieval vaulted corridors and intimate rooms, providing a backdrop for the Bauhaus concepts on display. The exhibit, assembled by the museum's curator David Farmer, includes a comprehensive display of Bauhaus art, architecture, furniture, textiles, and personal mementos of Walter Gropius, the founder of the Bauhaus School.

The newsletter also acknowledges the fundraising efforts of the committee, chaired by Mrs. Samuel P. Huntington and Mrs. Connaught O'Connell Mahony, which has raised funds from various sources. The committee has decided to open the Patron List to all greater Boston alumnae and caregivers. A patron donation of $20 or $25 (tax-free) will grant two tickets to the champagne reception. Additionally, there is an option to send a check for $30 to The Radcliffe Club of Boston Benefit Fund to become a patron.

The newsletter emphasizes the importance of not missing this event and urges prompt reading due to its late arrival. The recipient's address is Miss Mary Katherine Donaldson at 181 Marlboro St., Boston, MA 02116. The envelope has a postmark from Cambridge, MA, dated February 16.

The image depicts a page from a booklet or newsletter that contains an invitation for an upcoming event hosted by the Radcliffe Club of Boston.

Main Content:

1. Header:

   • The header announces an upcoming benefit event: "COMING SOON – A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED BENEFIT!"

2. Event Details:

   • The event is scheduled for April 29 and is a champagne reception at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • This event will showcase a rare and exciting exhibit of Bauhaus art, architecture, furniture, and textiles, including personal mementos and photographs of the Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius.
   • The event will feature chamber music in the medieval vaulted corridors and intimate rooms of the museum.

3. Exhibit:

   • The exhibit is curated by David Farmer and includes influential works by Bauhaus, emphasizing its dynamic and innovative concepts.

4. Committee and Donation:

   • The event is supported by the Radcliffe Club of Boston Scholarship Fund, with contributions from Nancy Arkelyan Huntington and Connaught O'Connell Mahony.
   • To be included on the Patron List, attendees must donate $30. This donation is tax-deductible and will provide two tickets to the champagne reception.

5. Instructions for Patron Status:

   • To be listed as a Patron, send a check for $30 made out to the Radcliffe Club of Boston Benefit Fund to Mrs. Gael Mahony at the provided address (10214 19th Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02144).

6. Deadline and Address:

   • The deadline for sending the check is February 16.
   • The address for sending checks is detailed on the envelope.

Footer:

• The footer includes a blue logo of the Radcliffe Club of Boston, indicating their involvement in the event, and the address of the club (15 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138).

Recipient Information:

• The address on the envelope indicates the recipient is Miss Mary Katherine Donaldson, located at 181 Marlboro Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.

Additional Note:

• There is a handwritten note at the bottom left that reads, "for book," indicating this page is part of a book collection or archive.

Notification:

• A prominent note at the bottom of the page says, "PLEASE READ PROMPTLY! THIS NEWSLETTER IS COMING TO YOU UNUSUALLY LATE!" suggesting that the mailing was delayed.

The image displays an invitation from The Radcliffe Club of Boston for an upcoming benefit event. The invitation is addressed to Miss Mary Katherine Donaldson at 181 Marlboro St, Boston, MA 02116. The event, titled 'A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED BENEFIT!', is scheduled for April 29 and will feature the opening of a Bauhaus Exhibit at Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum. The event will include champagne and chamber music, with the exhibit showcasing art, architecture, furniture, and textiles of the Bauhaus School, as well as personal mementos of its founder, Walter Gropius. The benefit supports 14 Radcliffe Club of Boston Scholars, with Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Committee being Nancy Arkleyan Huntington and Connaught O'Connell Mahony, respectively. The invitation encourages attendees to become Patrons by donating $30, which will list their names on the invitation and provide two tickets to the event. The response deadline for becoming a Patron is February 16. The invitation also notes that it has been sent later than usual.

The image shows a letter from The Radcliffe Club of Boston, detailing an upcoming event and a related fundraising opportunity.

Here are the main points:

1. Event Announcement:

   • On April 29, the Radcliffe Club will host an opening night reception at the Busch-Reisinger Museum for a Bauhaus Exhibit.
   • The reception will feature champagne and number music in the medieval vaulted corridors and intimate rooms of the museum.
   • The exhibit is described as a splendid backdrop showcasing 20th-century art and architecture, curated by David Farmer.
   • It will include art, architecture, furniture, and personal mementos, drawings, and photographs of the Bauhaus School and its founder, Walter Gropius.

2. Scholarship Benefit:

   • The event supports The Radcliffe Club of Boston Scholarship, specifically benefiting Nancy Arkelyan Huntington '55, Samuel P., and Connaught O'Connell Mahoney '52.

3. Patron List Opportunity:

   • The Radcliffe Club Committee has decided to open a Patron List to all Boston alumni and parents.
   • Being a Patron involves a donation of $30 or more, and the patron's name will appear on the invitation sent to 5,000 people in the greater Boston area.
   • Additionally, patrons will receive two tickets to the champagne reception on April 29.

4. Instructions for Participation:

   • To become a patron, one must send a check for $30 (or more) made out to The Radcliffe Club of Boston Benefit.
   • The letter should be returned with the handwritten information to ensure the patron’s name is printed in the invitation.
   • The deadline for inclusion in the invitation is February 18.

5. Contact Information:

   • The return address for the check and form is Mrs. Gael Mahoney, 98 Pinkney Street, Boston, Mass. 02114.

6. Postscript:

   • A note at the bottom emphasizes that the newsletter is arriving unusually late and requests prompt reading.

The letter is addressed to Mary Katherine Donaloson at 4155 Mary Katherine Dr., Marlboro St, Boston, Mass 02116. The envelope indicates it was sent via Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid from Cambridge, Mass.

The image shows a page from a book or a collection of letters, featuring a document from the Radcliffe Club of Boston. The document is an invitation letter dated for an upcoming event.

The letter is titled "COMING SOON – A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED BENEFIT!" and is addressed to the Radcliffe alumnae and their guests. The event is a champagne reception on April 29 at Harvard’s Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring a rare and exciting Bauhaus Exhibit. The reception will include champagne and chamber music in the medieval vaulted corridors and intimate rooms of the museum.

The exhibit, assembled by David Farmer, showcases art, architecture, furniture, and textiles from the Bauhaus School, including personal mementos, drawings, and photographs of the Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius.

The letter also mentions the committee members, Nancy Arkelyan Huntington and Connaught O'Connell Mahony, who are the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for this scholarship benefit.

The letter invites the readers to become patrons by donating $30 (tax-free), which will allow them to receive two tickets to the champagne reception. The donation can be sent to The Radcliffe Club of Boston Benefit Fund, with instructions to print the donors' names and their husband's names (if applicable) on the invitation.

The letter is addressed to "Miss Mary Katherine Donaldson" at 181 Marlboro St, Boston, Mass. 02116. The bottom of the page includes a sticker indicating it is from a non-profit organization with a permit number.

There is a note at the bottom of the page, "PLEASE READ PROMPTLY! THIS NEWSLETTER IS COMING TO YOU UNUSUALLY LATE!" and the document is signed "for book" by someone.

The image shows a page from a newsletter or an invitation from The Radcliffe Club of Boston. The page contains an announcement for an upcoming event on April 29, which is a special scholarship benefit.

Here are the details provided in the announcement:

1. Event Description:

   • The Radcliffe Club is hosting a special evening on April 29 to showcase a rare and exciting Bauhaus Exhibit at Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • The event includes champagne and chamber music in the medieval vaulted corridors and intimate rooms of the museum.

2. Exhibit:

   • The exhibit, curated by David Farmer, showcases the art, architecture, furniture, and textiles of the famous Bauhaus School.
   • The exhibit includes personal mementos, drawings, and photographs of the Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius.

3. Scholarship Benefit:

   • The event is a scholarship benefit to support 14 Radcliffe Club of Boston Scholars.
   • The chairs of the committee are Nancy Arkelyan Huntington '55 (Mrs. Samuel P.) and Connaught O'Connell Mahony '52 (Mrs. Gael).

4. Patron List:

   • The committee has opened the Patron List to all greater Boston alumnae and parents.
   • As a Patron, the recipient's name will be listed on the invitation sent to 5,000 people in the greater Boston area.
   • For a donation of $30 (tax-deductible), you will receive two tickets to the event.

5. Instructions for Donation:

   • To become a Patron, send a check for $30 made out to The Radcliffe Club of Boston Benefit Fund.
   • Include your name, address, and the name of your husband if applicable, with instructions for printing in the invitation to Mrs. Gael Mahony at 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
   • Deadline for this request is February 16.

6. Additional Information:

   • There is a note at the bottom of the page emphasizing the urgency to read the newsletter due to its late arrival.

7. Recipient:

   • The page is addressed to Miss Mary Katherine Donaldson at 181 Marlboro St., Boston, MA 02116.

8. Contact Information:

   • The Radcliffe Club of Boston's address is provided as 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.
   • The page includes a Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID label indicating the address for Cambridge, MA.

The page is also signed by someone identified as "for book."

This image shows a page from a book or binder with a document pasted or taped onto the page. The document appears to be a printed newsletter or announcement. The heading of the document reads "COMING SOON – A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED BENEFIT!" followed by details about an event on April 29 at the Radcliffe Club, which seems to be related to Radcliffe alumnae and their guests visiting the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The document mentions champagne, chamber music, a special exhibit of art, architecture, furniture, and textiles of the famous Bauhaus School, and includes the name David Farmer as a curator. It has instructions on how someone could become a patron of the event, including contribution amounts and benefits such as receiving tickets to a special preview.

In the bottom left corner, there is a logo that reads "THE RADCLIFFE CLUB OF BOSTON" on a blue background. There is an address beside the logo suggesting that the club is located on Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Additionally, there is an address label in the lower right corner addressed to a Miss Mary Katherine Donaldson in Boston, Massachusetts. Above the address label and to the left is a blue postage mark indicating that the item was mailed as a non-profit organization piece from Cambridge, MA, with a permit number.

The newsletter requests prompt reading due to its unusually late delivery and emphasizes not missing the described April event.

The image shows an open book or folder containing a printed document that appears to be a newsletter or invitation. The document is titled "COMING SOON – A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED BENEFIT!" and is from The Radcliffe Club of Boston. Here is a detailed description:

Document Content:

1. Header:

   • The title is prominently displayed at the top, emphasizing the upcoming event.

2. Main Body:

   • The document announces an upcoming event on April 29, which is a champagne reception at the opening night of a rare and exciting Bauhaus Exhibit at Harvard’s Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • The event is described as a privilege for Radcliffe alumnae and their guests, offering a "splendid backdrop" for the Bauhaus concepts.
   • The exhibit is curated by David Farmer and includes art, architecture, furniture, textiles, and personal memorabilia of the Bauhaus School, including items from the founder, Walter Gropius.
   • The event is sponsored by the Truly Special Scholarship Benefit, with funds supporting the 14 Radcliffe Club of Boston Scholars.
   • A Patron List is mentioned, allowing alumnae and parents to contribute $30 to receive two tickets to the reception. Contributions should be made payable to The Radcliffe Club of Boston Benefit Fund and mailed by February 16 to Mrs. Gael Mahony at 86 Pinckney Street, Boston, Mass. 02114.

3. Footer:

   • A note at the bottom emphasizes the urgency: "PLEASE READ PROMPTLY! THIS NEWSLETTER IS COMING TO YOU UNUSUALLY LATE!"
   • A handwritten note in the margin reads "for book", indicating that this document is part of an archive or collection.

Design and Layout:

• The document is formatted in a clean, professional style with clear headings and bullet points.
• The text is typed, and there is a handwritten note in the margin.
• The document includes a postage stamp in the bottom right corner, indicating it was mailed as a Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID from Cambridge, Mass., Permit #884.
• The return address is printed at the bottom: Miss Mary Katherine Donaldson, 181 Marlboro St., Boston, Mass. 02116.

Book/Folder Context:

• The document is placed inside a brown folder or book, which appears to be part of an archive or collection.
• The left page of the folder contains handwritten notes and annotations, suggesting it is part of a larger collection or record-keeping system.
• The folder has a label at the top indicating it is from "The Radcliffe Club of Boston", located at 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts an archival or historical document, likely from the mid-20th century, detailing an event organized by The Radcliffe Club of Boston. The document serves as an invitation and call to action for alumnae and their families to support a scholarship benefit and attend a significant cultural event. The handwritten note and the structured layout suggest it is part of an organized collection or record.

The image shows a white page that appears to be a newsletter or a flyer. It has a blue border on the left side and a black border on the top and bottom. The page has a heading that reads "COMING SOON – A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED BENEFIT!" and includes information about an upcoming event at the Radcliffe Club of Boston Scholars. The event is a champagne reception and a rare exhibit of Bauhaus art, architecture, furniture, and textiles. The page also includes a call to action for readers to become patrons and receive tickets to the event. The page has a watermark with the text "for book" in the center.

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