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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1973-1974

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The image shows an open page from a book or a scrapbook containing three separate invitations. Each invitation is for an event that took place on November 24, 1973, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here are the details of each invitation:

  1. Top Invitation (White Background):

    • From: The Director of the Goethe Institut Boston, German Cultural Center for New England, and Mrs. Manfred Trenck.
    • Invitees: Mr. and Mrs. David Landman.
    • Event: Farewell Reception.
    • Date and Time: Saturday, November 24, 1973, at 6:00 pm.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • RSVP: 265-6750.
  2. Middle Invitation (Yellow Background):

    • From: The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Friends of the Fogg.
    • Invitees: Not specified individually, general invitation.
    • Event: Preview of the Exhibition - Georg Kolbe Sculpture from the Collection of B. Gerald Cantor, Beverly Hills.
    • Date and Time: November 24, 1973, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  3. Bottom Invitation (White Background):

    • From: The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs. Otto G. Burkhard.
    • Invitees: Professor and Mrs. David Landman.
    • Event: Reception on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German.
    • Date and Time: Saturday, November 24, 1973, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Note: "Please present this invitation at the entrance."

The invitations are neatly arranged on the page, with the top and bottom invitations being more formal and the middle one being more informal and general. The page appears to be part of a personal collection or archive, possibly belonging to Mr. and Mrs. David Landman.

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The image shows two formal invitations displayed side by side.

  1. Top Invitation:

    • It is an invitation from the Director of the Goethe Institute in Boston, the German Cultural Center for New England, and Mrs. Maynard Triesch.
    • The invitation requests the pleasure of the company of Mr. and Mrs. David Landsman.
    • The event is a Farewell Reception.
    • The reception is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 1973, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    • The venue is the Busch-Reisinger Museum at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. Bottom Invitation:

    • This is an invitation from the Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Friends of the Fogg.
    • The invitees are cordially invited to the preview of an exhibition.
    • The exhibition features the sculpture of Georg Kolbe from the collection of B. Gerald Cantor, Beverly Hills.
    • The event takes place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on November 29, 1973, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
    • The address is again 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Additionally, there is a smaller note beneath the bottom invitation:

  • It is from the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs. Otto G. Burchard.
  • They request the pleasure of the invitee's company at a reception on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German.
  • This reception is on Saturday, November 24, 1973, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  • The venue is the same, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The note mentions that the invitation is transferable.

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The image shows three formal invitations placed inside an open book or album. Here's a detailed summary of each invitation:

  1. Top Invitation:

    • Hosts: The Director of the Goethe-Institut Boston (German Cultural Center for New England) and Mrs. Manfred Triesch.
    • Event: A Farewell Reception.
    • Guests: Mrs. and Mr. David Landman.
    • Date and Time: Saturday, November 10, 1973, from 6 to 9 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • RSVP: Contact information provided: 262-6050.
  2. Middle Invitation:

    • Hosts: The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and The Friends of the Fogg.
    • Event: Preview of the Exhibition "Georg Kolbe: Sculpture from the Collection of B. Gerald Cantor, Beverly Hills."
    • Date and Time: November 29, 1973, from 5 to 7 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Design: This invitation is printed on a gold-toned paper with the artist's name "Georg Kolbe" written in a stylized signature.
  3. Bottom Invitation:

    • Hosts: The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs. Otto G. Burchard.
    • Event: A reception on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German.
    • Guests: Prof. and Mrs. Martin Dygé.
    • Date and Time: Saturday, November 24, 1973, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • RSVP: Instructions to present the invitation at the entrance.

The invitations are neatly placed within the pages of the book or album, suggesting they are preserved as memorabilia. The events are all held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during November 1973.

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The image shows a collection of three invitations that were placed inside a book, likely a guestbook or an album.

  1. Top Invitation:

    • Event Type: Farewell Reception
    • Organizers: The Director of the Goethe Institute Boston (German Cultural Center for New England) and Mrs. Manfred Trierisch
    • Honorees: Mr. and Mrs. David Landman
    • Date: Saturday, November 10, 1973
    • Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
    • Details: The invitation is handwritten and includes an RSVP section with a phone number (262-6050).
  2. Middle Invitation:

    • Event Type: Preview of an Exhibition
    • Title of Exhibition: "Georg Kolbe: Sculpture from the Collection of B. Gerald Cantor, Beverly Hills"
    • Organizers: The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Friends of the Fogg
    • Date: November 29, 1973
    • Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
    • Design: The invitation features a stylized, handwritten signature of Georg Kolbe and a yellow background.
  3. Bottom Invitation:

    • Event Type: Reception
    • Organizers: The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs. Otto G. Burckhardt
    • Honorees: Prof. and Mrs. Darwin Dyke
    • Occasion: Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German
    • Date: Saturday, November 24, 1973
    • Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts
    • Details: The invitation instructs guests to present the invitation at the entrance.

All invitations are neatly placed in the book, suggesting they were saved as mementos of events attended or of interest.

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The image shows three invitation cards placed inside an open book, all from the year 1973.

  1. Top Invitation:

    • The Director of the Goethe Institute Boston, German Cultural Center for New England, and Mrs. Manfred Trisch request the pleasure of the company of Mrs. and Mr. Daird Landman.
    • This invitation is for a farewell reception on Saturday, November 10, 1973, from six to nine p.m.
    • The event is held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. Middle Invitation:

    • The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Friends of the Fogg are cordially invited to preview the exhibition titled "Georg Kolbe: Sculpture from the Collection of B. Gerald Cantor, Beverly Hills."
    • The event is scheduled for November 29, 1973, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, also located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  3. Bottom Invitation:

    • The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs. Otto G. Burchard request the pleasure of the company of Prof. and Mrs. David Dyer.
    • This invitation is for a reception on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German on Saturday, November 24, 1973, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    • The venue for this reception is the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • It is noted that the invitation should be presented at the entrance.

The book appears to be an album or scrapbook where these invitations have been saved. The pages of the book are open, showing a mix of handwritten notes and printed invitations.

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The image shows an open book or album with three formal invitations pinned to one of its pages. The background of the image is a light blue-grey color. Here is a detailed description of each invitation:

  1. Top Invitation (White Card)

    • Issued by "The Director of the Goethe Institute Boston / German Cultural Center for New England and Mrs. Manfred Triesch."
    • It requests the pleasure of the company of "Mr. and Mrs. David Landman" at a Farewell Reception on Saturday, November 10, 1973, from six to nine p.m.
    • The reception is to be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • It is an R.S.V.P. invitation with a contact number, 262-6050.
  2. Middle Invitation (Yellow Card)

    • Issued by "The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, The Friends of the Fogg."
    • It cordially invites to the preview of the exhibition "Georg Kolbe: Sculpture from the Collection of Dr. Gerald Cantor, Beverly Hills."
    • The preview takes place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on November 29, 1973, from 5 to 7 p.m.
    • The venue is 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  3. Bottom Invitation (White Card)

    • Issued by "The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs. Otto G. Burchard."
    • It requests the pleasure of the company of "Prof. and Mrs. John T. P. (followed by an unreadable name, possibly 'Doyle' or similar)" at a reception on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German.
    • The event is on Saturday, November 24, 1973, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    • It is to be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The invitation suggests presenting it at the entrance.

The invitations reflect a series of cultural and social events centered around the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Goethe Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the early 1970s.

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The image shows a collection of different invitation cards and possibly some pages from a book or catalog, all collected together and presented in a manner that could be for archival or display purposes. The materials are mostly in English, with various types of fonts and some handwritten elements.

The top invitation, in elegant script, reads, “The Directors of The Goethe Institutes Boston German Cultural Center for New England and Mrs. Maynard Friend request the pleasure of the company of Mr. and Mrs. David Landman at a Formal Reception on Saturday, November 10, 1973, six to nine p.m. Busch-Reisinger Museum 32 Kirkland Street Cambridge, Massachusetts.”

The middle card is a golden yellow with black text, which states, “The Associates of The Busch-Reisinger Museum The Friends of The Fogg are cordially invited to the preview of the exhibition GEORG KOLBE Sculpture from the collection of B. Gerald Cantor, Beverly Hills at The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University November 29, 1973, 5 to 7 p.m. 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.” This card contains a handwritten signature that appears to read "Georg Kolbe."

The bottom item is a white invitation with several lines of text that says, “The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs. Otto G. Bernehard request the pleasure of the company of Prof. and Mrs. __________ Dyer at a reception on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German on Saturday, November 24, 1973, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.” There is a handwritten fill-in for the names of the individuals being invited.

The image suggests that the collected items may relate to a series of events connected to German culture and specifically to the Busch-Reisinger Museum located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The year 1973 is noted as the date for the events mentioned in the invitations.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album with three invitation cards affixed to it.

  1. The top invitation card is from the Director of the Goethe Institute Boston German Cultural Center for New England and Mrs. Manfred Triesch. It invites Mr. and Mrs. David Laudman to a Farewell Reception on Saturday, November 10, 1973, from six to nine p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. There is an RSVP phone number: 262-6050.

  2. The middle invitation is a mustard yellow colored card inviting recipients to a preview of the exhibition "Georg Kolbe," featuring sculpture from the collection of B. Gerald Cantor, Beverly Hills. The event is held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University on November 29, 1973, from 5 to 7 p.m. The address is 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  3. The bottom invitation card is from the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs. Otto G. Burchard. It invites Prof. and Mrs. Martin Dyke to a reception for the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German on Saturday, November 24, 1973, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It requests that the invitation be presented at the entrance.

All three invitations are formal and printed with handwritten names added by pen.

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The image shows an open book with several formal invitation cards or letters placed between its pages. The book itself has a light-colored cover with green edges, and the pages are thin and slightly aged, suggesting it may be an archival or historical document. The invitations are neatly arranged and appear to be from the 1970s, as indicated by the dates on the cards.

Details of the Invitations:

  1. Top Invitation (Formal Letter):

    • Sender: The Goethe Institute Boston, German Cultural Center for New England.
    • Recipient: Mrs. Mayfred Freisch.
    • Purpose: A formal request for the pleasure of the company of Mr. and Mrs. David Landman at a farewell reception.
    • Date: Saturday, November 10, 1973.
    • Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • RSVP: R.S.V.P. by November 5, 1973, at the provided phone number (262-6050).
  2. Middle Invitation (Exhibition Preview):

    • Organizers: The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and The Friends of the Fogg.
    • Purpose: A preview of an exhibition titled "Georg Kolbe: Sculpture from the Collection of B. Gerald Cantor, Beverly Hills."
    • Date: November 29, 1973.
    • Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  3. Bottom Invitation (Reception):

    • Sender: The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs. Otto G. Burchard.
    • Purpose: A reception on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German.
    • Date: Thursday, November 24, 1973.
    • Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Note: The invitation requests that the recipient present it at the entrance.

Additional Observations:

  • The invitations are typed, with some handwritten elements (e.g., names and signatures).
  • The book appears to be a collection of formal correspondence or invitations, possibly kept as a historical record or archive.
  • The invitations are placed between the pages of the book, suggesting they may have been preserved or organized for reference or display.

This image depicts a collection of formal, historical invitations related to cultural, academic, and diplomatic events in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during the early 1970s.

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The image shows an open book with several pages containing handwritten or typed invitations. The invitations are printed on different colored papers and have different designs. The invitations are addressed to different people and organizations, such as "Mrs. Manfred Fritsch," "Georg Kolbe," "The Associates of the Busch-Reisinger Museum," and "The Friends of the Fogg." The invitations include details such as the date, time, and location of the events. The book is placed on a gray surface, and the pages are slightly curled.