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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1971-1972

ARCH.2013.5.14, Rendition: 798060

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The image shows an original Western Union telegram. Here are the details from the telegram:

  • Date and Time: 1057A EDT, October 19, 1971

  • Message Details:

    • BA119 PA053 CTD052
    • VIA: WUI CT UMC151 AUW647
    • UWNX HL AUWI 035
    • WIEN 95 19 133
  • Recipient:

    • Mr. Farmer Busch - Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Message:

    • "We thank you heartily for your endeavours having arranged the Franz Barwig exhibition at your museum and we wish to this exhibition a full success. Family Barwig, Col. Lt."

There are some handwritten notes on the right side of the telegram, which seem to say "485 - 338" and "See 142a, 188." Additionally, a small note at the bottom of the image mentions something about a book, but it is partially obscured and not fully readable. The telegram is kept inside what appears to be a book, as indicated by the spine visible on the left side of the image.

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The image shows a telegram from Western Union dated October 19, 1971. The telegram is addressed to Mr. Farmer, Busch at the Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The content of the telegram is as follows:
"We thank you heartily for your endeavors having arranged the Franz Barwig Exhibition at your museum and we wish to this exhibition a full success."

The telegram includes routing and destination details:

  • It is sent via WUI CT (Western Union International Cable Terminal) and includes specific routing numbers (UWC151 AUW647, UWNX HL AUWI 033).
  • The destination number is 95 19 133, which appears to be associated with Wien (Vienna).

The telegram has been stamped as a "Certificate of Telephoned Telegram" and has a reference number 485-2338. There is also a handwritten note on the right side with some additional notes or references, likely from the sender or recipient, indicating a source number 1442.

Additionally, there is some handwritten annotation on the lower left corner of the page, which seems to be part of a file or record, mentioning "microfiche information and photographs or slides of paintings or sculpture by X SEF HERALD."

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The image shows a telegram sent via Western Union. Here are the details extracted from the document:

  1. Date and Time: October 19, 1971, at 10:57 AM EDT.

  2. Routing Information:

    • BA119 PA053 CTD052
    • Via WUI CT UWC151 AUW647
    • UWNX HL AUWI 035
    • WIEN 95 19 133
  3. Recipient:

    • Mr. Farmer Busch at the Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  4. Message:

    • "WE THANK YOU HEARTILY FOR YOUR ENDEAVOURS HAVING ARRANGED THE FRANZ BARWIG EXHIBITION AT YOUR MUSEUM AND WE WISH TO THIS EXHIBITION A FULL SUCCESS."
    • Signed by "FAMILY BARWIG" and "COL LT."
  5. Additional Details:

    • There is a handwritten note on the right side of the telegram:
      • "485-9 338"
      • "SO 1142A Dells"
    • The bottom left corner has a reference number "SF-1201 (R5-69)" and a Western Union logo.
  6. General Information:

    • The telegram is a duplicate of a telexed telegram.
    • The document appears to be part of a larger collection, possibly archived, given the visible edges of other papers.

The telegram expresses gratitude to Mr. Farmer Busch for his efforts in arranging the Franz Barwig exhibition at the Reisinger Museum and wishes the exhibition great success.

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The image is of a Western Union telegram. Here's a detailed summary of its contents:

  • Header:

    • The telegram is from Western Union.
    • It is dated October 19, 1971, at 10:57 AM EDT.
  • Recipient Details:

    • The telegram is addressed to a location identified by several codes:
      • BA 119 PA053 CTD052
      • VIA WUI CT UWC151 AUW64?
      • UWNX HL AUWI 035
      • WIEN 95 19 133
  • Addressee:

    • The message is for Mr. Farmer Busch at the Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Message Content:

    • The telegram expresses heartfelt thanks for efforts in arranging the Franz Barwig exhibition at the museum.
    • The sender wishes the exhibition full success.
    • The message is signed by "Family Barwig" and another signature appears below, possibly "Ltn Maria Sels."
  • Footer:

    • There is a code or identifier at the bottom left: SR-1301 (RS-66).

The telegram essentially conveys gratitude and well-wishes from the Barwig family to Mr. Farmer Busch for organizing an exhibition related to Franz Barwig at Harvard University's Reisinger Museum.

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The image shows a Western Union telegram, dated October 19, 1971. Here is a detailed summary:

  • Header:

    • The top of the telegram displays the Western Union logo and the word "Telegram."
  • Date and Time:

    • The telegram is dated and timed as 10:57 AM EDT on October 19, 1971.
  • Recipient Details:

    • The telegram is addressed to Mr. Farmer Busch at the Reisingermuseum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Message Content:

    • The message reads:
      "WE THANK YOU HEARTILY FOR YOUR ENDEAVORS HAVING ARRANGED THE FRANZ BARWIG EXHIBITION AT YOUR MUSEUM AND WE WISH TO THIS EXHIBITION A FULL SUCCESS."
    • The message is signed by "FAMILY BARWIG COL LT."
  • Additional Information:

    • There are some routing and reference numbers at the top left: BA119 PA053 CTD052, VIA-WUI CT UWC151 AUW647, UWNX HL AUWI 033, WIEN 95 19 133.
    • There is a handwritten note in red ink at the bottom right corner, which appears to be a charge code or reference number: "485-2338."
  • Telegram Footer:

    • The bottom left corner of the telegram has a reference code "SF-1201 (RS-69)."
    • There is a small note at the bottom right of the image, which is partially visible and seems to be a continuation or a note from another document.

The telegram appears to be a formal acknowledgment of an exhibition arrangement and a wish for its success.

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The image shows a telegram from Western Union dated October 19, 1971. The telegram is addressed to Mr. Farmer Busch at the Reisingermuseum, Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The message reads:

"WE THANK YOU HEARTILY FOR YOUR ENDEAVOURS HAVING ARRANGED THE FRANZ BARWIG EXHIBITION AT YOUR MUSEUM AND WE WISH TO THIS EXHIBITION A FULL SUCCESS. FAMILY BARWIG COL LT."

The telegram was sent from Vienna and includes various technical details such as the transmission codes and times. There are also handwritten annotations on the telegram, including a note that reads "Is this Belle?" and some numerical codes. The telegram is placed in a binder or book, suggesting it is part of a collection or archive.

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This is an image showing a physical copy of a Western Union telegram. The telegram is yellow with printed text and appears to be attached to a white background, possibly a page in a binder or a folder, as indicated by the punched holes on its left side. The telegram header includes the Western Union logo and the word "Telegram" in a prominent black bar across the top.

The body of the telegram reads as follows (with some interpretation of the abbreviations and errors):

1057a EDT OCT 19 71
BA 119 PA053 CTD052-
VIA=WUT CT UWCH51 AUW64[7?]
UVNX HL AUWT 035
WIEN 95 19 133
MR FARMER, BUSCH - 
REISINGERMUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY
CAMBRIDGEMASS
WE THANK YOU HEARTILY FOR YOUR ENDEAVOURS
HAVING ARRANGED
THE FRANZ BARWIG EXHIBITION AT YOUR MUSEUM
AND WE WISH TO THIS EXHIBITION A FULL
SUCCESS
FAMILY BARWIG

The message thanks someone by the name of Mr. Farmer, who seems to be associated with the Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, for arranging an exhibition for Franz Barwig. The telegram is expressing gratitude and wishing success for the exhibition.

On the bottom right corner of the telegram, there are handwritten notes, possibly reference numbers or annotations made by the recipient. The notes include "337 F", "45-", some crossed-out text, and "en 11/24 Keller," which might pertain to cataloging details or further actions related to the telegram.

Below the telegram, the repeating sequence of holes for a binder or filing system suggests this telegram is part of a collection or archive.

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The image shows a yellow Western Union telegram taped inside a book near the top edge. The telegram is dated October 19, 1971, and is addressed to "Mr Farmer, Busch - Reisingermuseum Harvard University Cambridge, Mass." The message expresses thanks for arranging the Franz Barwig exhibition at the museum and wishes success for the exhibition. The telegram is signed "Family Barwig." There is a faint red stamp that says "DUPLICATE OF TELEPHONED TELEGRAM" on the upper right side of the telegram. The telegram has perforated edges and is taped onto the white page of the book. There is also a small newspaper clipping partially visible, taped at the bottom edge of the book's page.

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The image shows a Western Union Telegram document, which appears to be a printed copy of a telecommunication message. Here is a detailed description:

Header Information:

  • Header: The top of the document features the Western Union logo and the word "Telegram" prominently displayed.
  • Date and Time: The telegram is dated October 19, 1971, at 10:57 AM EDT.
  • Routing Information: The message includes routing details such as:
    • BA119 PA053 CTD0052
    • VIA WUI CT UWC1511 AUW647
    • UWNX HL AUWI 035
    • WIEN 95 19 133

Recipient Information:

  • The telegram is addressed to:
    • Mr. Farmer, Busch
    • Reisingermuseum, Harvard University
    • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Message Content:

The body of the telegram contains a formal message of gratitude and well-wishing:

"WE THANK YOU HEARTFULLY FOR YOUR ENDEAVOURS HAVING ARRANGED THE FRANZ BARWIG EXHIBITION AT YOUR MUSEUM AND WE WISH TO THIS EXHIBITION A FULL SUCCESS."

Sender Information:

  • The message is signed by:
    • Family Barwig
    • COL LT

Additional Details:

  • Document Identification: The bottom left corner includes a reference code: SF-1201 (R4-00).
  • Handwritten Notes: There are some handwritten annotations on the right side of the telegram:
    • "495 - 2338"
    • "us Sm 1442. Delr"
      These appear to be internal tracking or reference numbers, possibly used for filing or follow-up purposes.

Contextual Clues:

  • The telegram is a duplicate of a telephoned telegram, as indicated by the text "DUPLICATE OF TELEPHONED TELEGRAM" printed at the top right.
  • The content suggests that the telegram is related to an art exhibition of Franz Barwig, organized at the Reisingermuseum at Harvard University. The sender expresses appreciation for the efforts in arranging the exhibition and wishes it success.

Overall Appearance:

  • The document is printed on yellow paper, typical of Western Union telegrams from that era.
  • The text is typed in a monospaced font, consistent with teletype or early printing technology.
  • The document is part of a file or folder, as indicated by the visible spine and other pages in the background, suggesting it is stored in an archive or record-keeping system.

Conclusion:

This is an official Western Union Telegram from October 19, 1971, expressing gratitude to Mr. Farmer, Busch at the Reisingermuseum, Harvard University, for organizing an exhibition of Franz Barwig's work. The message is signed by the Barwig family and includes routing and internal reference details. The document reflects mid-20th-century communication practices and archival practices.

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The image shows a yellow-colored Western Union telegram placed on top of a stack of white papers. The telegram has a black border and text that reads "Telegram" at the top. The telegram includes the date, time, and sender's information. The telegram is addressed to Mr. Farmer, Busch at the Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The telegram thanks the recipient for their efforts in arranging the Franz Barwig Exhibition at the museum and wishes the exhibition success.