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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1972-1973

ARCH.2013.5.15, Rendition: 800794

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album. It contains two items:

  1. An invitation card from "The Cambridge Society for Early Music." The card is yellow with green text and an illustration of a person playing a musical instrument. The invitation is for a "Spring Concert-Reception" to honor the winners of the Fifth Annual Erwin Bodky Award. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 8, at 8:30 p.m., at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Attendees are instructed to show the invitation at the door.

  2. A newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of a man named David Farmer. The text accompanying the photo reads: "Farewell, David Farmer, was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Fogg Museum. Farmer is assistant curator. Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become Curator of Earlier Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago."

The page is bound in a green album, and the items are affixed to the page with what appears to be photo corners or adhesive.

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The image shows an invitation and a related news clipping displayed together in what appears to be a book or a scrapbook.

Invitation:

  • Organization: The Cambridge Society for Early Music
  • Event: The Spring Concert-Reception
  • Purpose: For Patrons and Associate Members of the Society to honor the winners of the Fifth Annual Erwin Bodky Award
  • Date and Time: Monday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum
  • Additional Note: Guests are asked to show this invitation at the door.

The invitation features a decorative illustration of a musician playing a harpsichord or similar early keyboard instrument.

News Clipping:

  • Event: A surprise party for David Farmer
  • Occasion: Farewell party held in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger Museum
  • Details:
    • David Farmer was the curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • He was leaving to become Curator of Earlier Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago.
  • Photograph: The clipping includes a black-and-white photo of David Farmer.

The items are arranged in a manner that suggests they are part of a historical or archival collection.

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The image shows two items placed inside an open book or album with green binding.

  1. Invitation Card (Top):

    • The card is yellow with text in black.
    • The header reads "The Cambridge Society for Early Music."
    • It cordially invites attendees to "The Spring Concert-Reception" for Patrons and Associate Members of the Society.
    • The event is to honor the winners of the Fifth Annual Erwin Bodky Award.
    • The event is scheduled for Monday, May 8, at 8:30 p.m.
    • The venue is the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • There is a small illustration of a person playing a string instrument at the top right of the card.
    • At the bottom, it instructs attendees to "Please show this invitation at the door."
  2. Newspaper Clipping (Bottom):

    • The clipping contains a black and white photograph of a man.
    • The caption reads: "Farewell, David Farmer, was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger for the Museum's curator. Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become director of the Department of Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago."
    • The man in the photo is dressed casually in a checkered shirt and dark pants, holding a small object, possibly a piece of art or a book.

The items are likely related through their association with the Busch-Reisinger Museum and events involving David Farmer.

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The image shows two pieces of paper attached to the pages of a book.

  1. Top Paper:

    • This is a yellow invitation from "The Cambridge Society for Early Music."
    • The invitation cordially invites attendees to "The Spring Concert-Reception" for patrons and associate members of the Society.
    • The event is to honor the winners of the Fifth Annual Erwin Bodky Award.
    • The concert-reception is scheduled for Monday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • It instructs attendees to show this invitation at the door.
  2. Bottom Paper:

    • This is a black-and-white newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of a man.
    • The caption reads: "Farewell, David Farmer, was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger for the Museum's curator. Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become curator of paintings at the Art Institute in Chicago."
    • The man in the photograph is dressed in a checkered shirt and tie, holding a glass.

The book appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of memorabilia, given the nature of the items attached to its pages.

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The image shows a page from a book or an album featuring two distinct pieces of information.

  1. Invitation Card:

    • The top part of the image displays a yellow invitation card from "The Cambridge Society for Early Music."
    • The card invites patrons and associate members to attend "The Spring Concert-Reception."
    • This event is meant to honor the winners of the "Fifth Annual Erwin Bodky Award."
    • The event is scheduled for Monday, May 8, at 8:30 p.m.
    • The venue for the event is the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • The card instructs attendees to show this invitation at the door.
  2. Clipping:

    • Below the invitation card is a black-and-white newspaper or magazine clipping.
    • The headline and text of the clipping read: "Farewell, David Farmer, was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger for the Museum's curator. Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become curator of Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago."

The combination of the invitation and the clipping suggests a connection to David Farmer, possibly his departure from Harvard and his new role, and the events organized by the Cambridge Society for Early Music in relation to his tenure.

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The image displays an open book with two items placed on the right page. The first item is a yellow invitation from "The Cambridge Society for Early Music" for a "Spring Concert-Reception" to honor the winners of the Fifth Annual Erwin Bodky Award. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and it specifies that the invitation should be shown at the door.

The second item is a black and white photograph of a man, identified as David Farmer, who was the subject of a surprise party in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The caption mentions that Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become an Assistant Professor of Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with a light yellow insert on the right side. The insert is an invitation from The Cambridge Society for Early Music for an event called The Spring Concert-Reception. It is addressed to patrons and associate members of the society to honor the winners of the Fifth Annual Erwin Bodky Award and is scheduled for a Monday at 8:30 p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Attendees are requested to show the invitation at the door.

On the left side, there is an old newspaper clipping with a caption below the photo. The caption refers to an individual leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become the Curator of European Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago. The rest of the text is related to a farewell party mentioned within the clipping.

The newspaper clipping is torn and shows signs of aging, while the scrapbook itself has a green cover with some visible signs of wear on the edges, reinforcing its vintage appeal.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album containing two items affixed to a page:

  1. At the top, there is a yellow invitation card from "The Cambridge Society for Early Music." The invitation cordially invites patrons and associate members to attend "The Spring Concert-Reception" to honor the winners of the Fifth Annual Erwin Bodky Award. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. There is a small illustration of a seated figure playing a wind instrument on the right side of the invitation.

  2. Below the invitation, there is a black-and-white newspaper clipping taped onto the page. The clipping features a photo of a man in a jacket, holding a wrapped gift. His face is blurred or obscured for privacy. The caption beneath the photo reads: "Farewell, David Farmer, was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger for the Museum’s curator. Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become Curator of Earlier Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago."

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A book is open, displaying a yellow invitation card on one of its pages. The card reads, "The Cambridge Society for Early Music cordially invites you to attend The Spring Concert-Reception for Patrons and Associate Members of the Society to honor the winners of the Fifth Annual Erwin Body Award Monday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m. Busch-Reisinger Museum Please show this invitation at the door." The book is on a gray surface. On the left side of the page is a black-and-white photo of a man in a suit and glasses holding a book.

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The image depicts two distinct items placed on an open book or folder:

  1. Top Item: A bright yellow invitation card from "The Cambridge Society for Early Music." The card is neatly placed and features the following details:

    • Title: "The Spring Concert-Reception"
    • Purpose: To honor the winners of the Fifth Annual Erwin Bodley Award.
    • Date and Time: Monday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Audience: Patrons and Associate Members of the Society.
    • Instructions: Attendees are asked to show the invitation at the door.
    • Design: The card includes a small, stylized illustration of a person playing a musical instrument, likely a violin, which aligns with the society's focus on early music.
  2. Bottom Item: A black-and-white photograph of a man, presumably David Farmer, accompanied by a caption. The caption reads:

    • Content: "Farewell, David Farmer, was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger for the Museum's curator. Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become Curator of Earlier Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago."
    • Visual: The photograph shows the man in a light-colored shirt and jacket, holding what appears to be a small object or folder. The background suggests an indoor setting, possibly an art gallery or museum courtyard.

The items are arranged on a light-colored page with green edges, indicating they are part of a scrapbook, archive, or collection. The overall presentation suggests a historical or archival context, likely documenting events and notable figures related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Cambridge Society for Early Music.