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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1971-1972

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The image shows a flyer or brochure from the Goethe Institute Boston, which was the German Cultural Center for New England. The flyer includes information about events and classes taking place in early 1972.

At the top, the logo of the Goethe Institute is displayed, featuring a red and black geometric design. Below the logo, the name and purpose of the institute are printed.

The main section of the flyer is divided into two columns, each detailing different events.

Left Column:

  • Event: "Max Klinger's Beethoven Movement: From Musician to Demi-God"
  • This is a lecture in English by Prof. Alessandra Comini from Columbia University.
  • The lecture is connected to an exhibition titled "A glove and other images of reverie and apprehension: The graphic suites of Max Klinger," which took place from December 15 through January 22.
  • The lecture is presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, in cooperation with the Goethe Institute Boston.
  • The lecture is scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. in Boylston Hall, Harvard University.

Right Column:

  • Event: "Peter Voss, der Millionendieb" (in German)
  • This is a film presented in German.
  • The description mentions that it is a light-hearted adventure about a man who, after stealing a million, is pursued around the world.
  • The film is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 1972, and Thursday, January 27, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. at 170 Beacon Street.

Bottom Section:

  • The flyer also advertises German Language Classes for Intermediates and Advanced students.
  • The classes run from January 18, 1972, to May 4, 1972, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
  • The fee for the classes is $75.00, and registration starts on January 11, 1972.
  • Contact information provided is Tel.: 262-6050.

Overall, the flyer provides a schedule of cultural and educational events aimed at the local community interested in German culture and language.

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The image shows a flyer or announcement from the Goethe Institute Boston, which is described as the German Cultural Center for New England.

Key elements of the flyer include:

  1. Event Title: Max Klinger’s Beethoven Movement: From Musician to Demi-God.

    • This lecture is in English and is presented by Prof. Alessandra Comini from Columbia University.
    • The event is part of an exhibition titled "A glove and other images of reverie and apprehension: The graphic suites of Max Klinger," running from December 15 through January 22.
    • The lecture is scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. in Boylston Hall at Harvard University.
  2. Film Presentation: Peter Voss, der Millionendieb (Film in deutscher Sprache).

    • This film is a conventional thriller about a man who steals a million dollars and then pursues the criminals who stole it.
    • The film screenings are scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 1972, and Thursday, January 27, 1972, both at 8:00 p.m., at 170 Beacon Street.
  3. Language Classes:

    • German Language Classes for Intermediate and Advanced students are offered from January 18, 1972, to May 4, 1972, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
    • The fee for these classes is $75.00, and registration starts January 11, 1972.
    • The contact number provided is 262-6050.

The flyer has a distinctive geometric design in the upper section with a large, bold arrow pointing downward.

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The image is a flyer from the Goethe Institute Boston, which served as the German Cultural Center for New England. The flyer contains information about various cultural events and classes.

  1. Event Details:

    • Max Klinger's Beethoven Movement:

      • Lecture: "From Musician to Demi-God" presented by Prof. Alessandra Comini from Columbia University.
      • Exhibition: "A glove and other images of reverie and apprehension: The graphic suites of Max Klinger" connected to the lecture.
      • Date: Saturday, January 15, 1972, at 8:00 p.m.
      • Location: Boylston Hall, Harvard University
      • Presented by: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University in cooperation with the Goethe Institute Boston.
    • Peter Voss, der Millionendieb:

      • Film: A German-language film titled "Peter Voss, der Millionendieb" (Peter Voss, the Million Thief).
      • Description: The film is a conventional thriller about a con artist who steals a million from a bank and then travels around the world.
      • Dates: Wednesday, January 26, 1972, and Thursday, January 27, 1972.
      • Time: 8:00 p.m.
      • Location: 170 Beacon Street.
  2. German Language Classes:

    • Classes for Intermediates and Advanced Students:
      • Dates: January 18, 1972, to May 4, 1972.
      • Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening.
      • Fee: $75.00
      • Registration Start Date: January 11, 1972.
      • Contact Number: 262-6050.

The flyer uses a distinct logo with a stylized downward arrow in black and orange. The information is presented in both English and German.

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The image is a document from the Goethe Institute Boston, which served as a German Cultural Center for New England. It contains details about two events and a language class offering.

  1. Event 1: Lecture and Exhibition

    • Title: Max Klinger's Beethoven Movement: From Musician to Demi-God
    • Lecturer: Prof. Alessandra Comini, Columbia University
    • Language: Lecture in English
    • Connection: In conjunction with the exhibition titled "A glove and other images of reverie and apprehension: The graphic suites of Max Klinger"
    • Date: Saturday, January 15, 1972
    • Time: 8:00 p.m.
    • Venue: Boylston Hall, Harvard University
    • Presented by: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University in cooperation with the Goethe Institute Boston
  2. Event 2: Film Screening

    • Title: Peter Voss, der Millionendieb (Peter Voss, the Millionaire Thief)
    • Description: A conventional film about a "Gauner" (a type of con artist) who steals a million from a banker and then goes around the world
    • Language: In German (deutscher Sprache)
    • Dates and Times:
      • Wednesday, January 26, 1972
      • Thursday, January 27, 1972
    • Time: 8:00 p.m.
    • Venue: 170 Beacon Street
  3. German Language Classes

    • Offering: German Language Classes for Intermediates and Advanced students
    • Duration: January 18, 1972 - May 4, 1972
    • Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings
    • Fee: $75.00
    • Registration Start Date: January 11, 1972
    • Contact Information: Tel.: 262-6050

The document also features the Goethe Institute Boston logo, which consists of an orange and black arrow-like design.

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The image is a program or event flyer from the Goethe Institute Boston, which serves as the German Cultural Center for New England. Here are the details listed on the flyer:

  1. Max Klinger's Beethoven Movement:

    • Title of the Lecture: "From Musician to Demi-God"
    • Presented By: Prof. Alessandra Comini from Columbia University.
    • Topic: The lecture is about Max Klinger's Beethoven and includes images of reverie and apprehension, focusing on the graphic suites of Max Klinger.
    • In Connection With: An exhibition titled "A Glove and other images of reverie and apprehension: The graphic suites of Max Klinger" held from December 15 to January 22.
    • Presented By: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University in cooperation with the Goethe Institute Boston.
    • Date and Time: Saturday, January 15, 1972, at 8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Boylston Hall, Harvard University.
  2. Film Screening:

    • Film Title: Peter Voss, der Millionendieb (in German)
    • Description: A comedy-thriller about a con artist who takes on the name "Gainer" and steals a non-existent million from a corrupt banker, leading to a chase around the world.
    • Dates and Times:
      • Wednesday, January 26, 1972
      • Thursday, January 27, 1972
      • Both days at 8:00 p.m.
    • Location: 170 Beacon Street.
  3. German Language Classes:

    • For: Intermediate and Advanced learners.
    • Duration: January 18, 1972, to May 4, 1972.
    • Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
    • Fee: $75.00
    • Registration Start Date: January 11, 1972.
    • Contact Information: Telephone number 262-6050.

The flyer also includes the address of the Goethe Institute Boston on the side.

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The image is a page from a booklet or pamphlet from the Goethe Institute Boston, which is described as the German Cultural Center for New England. The page contains information about events and classes offered by the institute in January 1972.

  1. Events:

    • Lecture:

      • Title: "Max Klinger's Beethoven Movement: From Musician to Demi-God"
      • Presented by: Prof. Alessandra Comini from Columbia University
      • Date and Time: Saturday, January 15, 1972, at 8:00 p.m.
      • Location: Boylston Hall, Harvard University
      • In connection with an exhibition titled "A glove and other images of reverie and apprehension: The graphic suites of Max Klinger," presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, in cooperation with the Goethe Institute Boston. The exhibition ran from December 15 through January 22.
    • Film Screening:

      • Title: "Peter Voss, der Millionendieb" (in German)
      • Description: A light-hearted film about a conman who, on the run from a crooked banker, steals a million and then tries to hide around the world.
      • Dates and Times: Wednesday, January 26, 1972, and Thursday, January 27, 1972, at 8:00 p.m.
      • Location: 170 Beacon Street
  2. German Language Classes:

    • For: Intermediates and Advanced students
    • Dates: January 18, 1972 - May 4, 1972
    • Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings
    • Fee: $75.00
    • Registration: Starts January 11, 1972
    • Contact: Tel. 262 - 6050

The page also features a graphic design with a red arrow pointing downward on a black background. The overall design and layout are simple and informative, providing details about cultural and educational offerings from the Goethe Institute Boston in early 1972.

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This image shows a page from a book or a binder featuring an announcement for events and classes at the Goethe Institute Boston, described as the "German Cultural Center for New England." At the top center is a graphic consisting of a black square background with a large red downward arrow.

Below the graphic, the main heading reads "Goethe Institute Boston" with the subtitle "German Cultural Center for New England."

The page contains different sections of text:

  1. On the left side:
  • An announcement about a lecture titled "Max Klinger's Beethoven Monument: From Musician to Demi-God," with the word "Movement" crossed out and replaced with a handwritten correction "Monument."
  • The lecture is in English by Prof. Alessandra Comini from Columbia University, connected to an exhibition running from December 15 through January 22.
  • The exhibition is called "A glove and other images of reverie and apprehension: The graphic suites of Max Klinger."
  • Presented by Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, in cooperation with the Goethe Institute Boston.
  • Date and time of the lecture: Saturday, January 15, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. at Boylston Hall, Harvard University.
  1. In the middle-right:
  • Announcement of a German-language film titled "Peter Voss, der Millionendieb" (in German).
  • It is described as a "Heiter-konventioneller Streifen um einen 'Gauner', der im Auftrag eines verkrachten Bankiers dessen nicht vorhandene Million stiehlt und dann rund um die Erde verfolgt wird."
  • Dates and times: Wednesday, January 26, 1972, and Thursday, January 27, 1972, at 8:00 p.m., located at 170 Beacon Street.
  1. At the bottom left:
  • Information about German language classes for intermediates and advanced learners.
  • Classes run from January 18, 1972, to May 4, 1972, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
  • Fee is $75.00.
  • Registration starts January 11, 1972.
  • Phone number provided: 262-6050.

The right edge of the page has a brown-orange tab or bookmark with some printed text, and the page itself appears to be part of a larger book with other visible pages beneath it.

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This image shows an open book or brochure with information about various events and offerings from the Goethe Institute Boston, which is identified as a German Cultural Center for New England. At the top left of the right-hand page, a distinct logo consisting of a large, red downward-pointing arrow layered over a black square is visible.

Below the logo, the text details different programs and events:

  1. A section titled "Movement" that mentions Max Klinger's Beethoven and a lecture in English by Prof. Alessandra Comini at Columbia University, associated with an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, presented by the Goethe Institute Boston.

  2. Information about a film showing of "Peter Voss, der Millionendieb," which included German description and was to take place on January 26 and 27, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. on 170 Beacon Street.

  3. An announcement for "German Language Classes For Intermediates and Advanced" which were scheduled from January 18, 1972, to May 4, 1972, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with a fee of $75.00, and registration starting January 11, 1972, along with a telephone number.

The left-hand page is partially visible, showing just the edge and hinting at more pages behind it. The overall condition of the book or brochure seems slightly worn, with visible page yellowing and a creased corner.

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A pamphlet from the Goethe Institute Boston, German Cultural Center for New England, is open to a page. The pamphlet features a black and orange arrow pointing to the right. The pamphlet includes information about upcoming events, such as a lecture by Prof. Alessandra Comini on "Max Klinger's Beethoven Movement: From Musician to Demi-God" and a screening of the film "Peter Voss, der Millionendieb" in German. The pamphlet also includes information about German language classes for intermediates and advanced students.

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The image shows a book open to a page with a design on it. The design is a red arrow pointing downward, with a black outline. The book is titled "Goethe Institute Boston" and is a German Cultural Center for New England. The page also includes information about a lecture in English by Prof. Alessandra Comini from Columbia University, titled "Max Klinger's Beethoven Movement: From Musician to Demi-God." The lecture is in connection with an exhibition titled "A glove and other images of reverie and apprehension: The graphic suites of Max Klinger." The exhibition runs from December 15 through January 22. The book also includes information about German language classes for intermediates and advanced learners.