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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1974-1975

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The image shows an open brochure or booklet from The William Benton Museum of Art at The University of Connecticut, Storrs. The left page is titled "Summer Schedule 1975" and outlines the schedule for various exhibitions and the museum's operating hours over the summer.

  1. May 26 - July 18: Museum closed.
  2. July 19 - August 20: "Theatrical Drawings and Watercolors by George Grosz." Organized and circulated by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. This exhibition includes a set of drawings used for an animated film prologue to "The Good Soldier Schweik," adapted for the stage by Bertolt Brecht and performed in Berlin in 1928. The exhibition is accompanied by an illustrated catalogue.
  3. August 21 - September 2: Museum closed.
  4. September 3 - October 5: Tenth Annual Art Department Faculty Exhibition.

The museum's summer hours (from July to August) are detailed as follows:

  • Monday to Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Regular hours (after August):

  • Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

There is a note explaining that the long summer closing periods are part of the university's energy conservation program.

The right page features a program for a Sunday concert at the Fogg Art Museum on May 15, 1975. The program includes:

  • "Messe, H. 20 (Missa sopranorum a 8) in G minor" by Orlando Gibbons, featuring an orchestra and choir. The Latin text is provided, describing a mass with various sections such as Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei.
  • "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J.S. Bach, with the text indicated on an accompanying sheet.

Performers include:

  • The Harvard University Choir, conducted by John Ferris, with Choirmaster John Ferris.
  • Lenora McCroskey on harpsichord.
  • Ruth Rubinow on gamba.

The program appears to be an insert, placed over the summer schedule on the left page.

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The image shows a page from the summer schedule book of The William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, for the year 1975.

Key points from the schedule include:

  1. Museum Closure Periods:

    • The museum was closed from May 26 to July 18.
    • It was closed again from August 21 to September 2.
  2. Exhibitions:

    • From July 19 to August 20, the museum hosted an exhibition titled "Theatrical Drawings and Watercolors by George Grosz." The exhibition was organized and circulated by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. This included drawings used for an animated film prologue to "The Good Soldier Schweik," adapted for stage by Bertolt Brecht and performed in Berlin in 1928, along with an illustrated catalogue.

    • From September 3 to October 5, there was the "Tenth Annual Art Department Faculty Exhibition."

  3. Museum Hours:

    • During the summer months (July and August):
      • Monday to Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
      • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • After August, regular museum hours were:
      • Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
      • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  4. Note on Closing Periods:

    • A note indicates that long summer closing periods are part of the university’s energy conservation program.

The bottom part of the image shows a program for a Sunday concert:

  • Sunday Concert: Held at the Harvard Museum on May 15, 1975.
  • The concert features:
    • Orlando Gibbons
    • Olivier Messiaen
    • Text from "The Office of the Mass" by Olivier Messiaen, with music by J.S. Bach, specifically "Jesu, meine Freude," BWV 226.
    • The concert is performed by The Harvard University Choir with John Ferris as Chormaster, Lenora McCroskey as Harpsichord, and Ruth Rubinow as Gamba.

This detailed page gives a comprehensive look at the summer schedule and events planned at the museum in 1975.

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The image shows a page from a summer schedule for the William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, for the year 1975.

Summer Schedule Details:

  1. May 26 - July 18:

    • The museum was closed.
  2. July 19 - August 20:

    • An exhibition titled "Theatrical Drawings and Watercolors by George Grosz" was organized and circulated by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
    • The exhibition included a set of drawings used for an animated film prologue to "The Good Soldier Schwejk," which was adapted for the stage by Bertolt Brecht and performed in Berlin in 1928.
    • An illustrated catalogue was published to accompany the exhibition.
  3. August 21 - September 2:

    • The museum was closed again.
  4. September 3 - October 5:

    • The "Tenth Annual Art Department Faculty Exhibition" was held.

Museum Hours:

  • Summer Hours (July and August):
    • Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Regular Hours (after August):
    • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Additional Notes:

  • The museum's long summer closing periods were part of the university's energy conservation program.

The right side of the image shows a concert program from the William Benton Museum, dated May 15, 1975. The concert was organized by the Harvard University Choir, featuring:

  • John Ferris as choirmaster
  • Lenora McCroskey on harpsichord
  • Ruth Rubinow on gamba

The concert program includes works by Orlando Gibbons and Olivier Messiaen, and a piece by J.S. Bach titled "Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV 226," with additional notes about the text.

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The image shows an open book containing a page from a 1975 summer schedule for the William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut in Storrs.

Summer Schedule 1975:

  • May 26 - July 18: Museum closed.
  • July 19 - August 20: Exhibition titled "Theatrical Drawings and Watercolors by George Grosz." This exhibition is organized and circulated by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. It includes a set of drawings used for an animated film prologue to "The Good Soldier Schwejk," adapted for the stage by Bertolt Brecht and performed in Berlin in 1928. An illustrated catalogue is published to accompany the exhibition.
  • August 21 - September 2: Museum closed.
  • September 3 - October 5: Tenth Annual Art Department Faculty Exhibition.

Museum Summer Hours (July and August):

  • Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Regular Museum Hours (after August):

  • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Note: The long summer closing periods are part of the University's energy conservation program.

Additionally, the right page of the image contains a program for a concert held on May 15, 1975, at the museum:

  • Concert: Sunday Concert at the William Benton Museum
  • Program:
    • Orlando Gibbons: "The Silver Swan"
    • Olivier Messiaen: "Crucifixus" from "Quatre poèmes sacrés"
    • J.S. Bach: "Jesu, Meine Freude," BWV 226
    • The Harvard University Choir
    • John Ferris, Chormaster
    • Lenora McCroskey, Harpsichord
    • Ruth Rubinow, Gamba

The text for the Bach piece is noted to be on an accompanying sheet.

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The image shows a document from the William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, detailing the summer schedule for 1975 and a concert program.

Summer Schedule 1975:

  1. May 26 - July 18:

    • The museum is closed.
  2. July 19 - August 20:

    • Exhibition: "Theatrical Drawings and Watercolors by George Grosz."
    • This exhibition was organized and circulated by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
    • It includes a set of drawings used for an animated film prologue for Bertolt Brecht’s play "The Good Soldier Schweik," adapted for the stage and performed in Berlin in 1928.
    • An illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition.
  3. August 21 - September 2:

    • The museum is closed.
  4. September 3 - October 5:

    • Exhibition: "Tenth Annual Art Department Faculty Exhibition."

Museum Summer Hours (July and August):

  • Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Regular Museum Hours (after August):

  • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Note:

  • The document mentions that long summer closing periods are part of the university's energy conservation program.

Concert Program (May 15, 1975):

  • Performers:

    • Orlando Gibbons: "O Lord, in thee is all my trust"
    • Olivier Messiaen: "O sacrum convivium!"
  • Musical Pieces:

    • J.S. Bach:
      • "Jesu, Meine Freude," BWV 226
      • Another piece for which the text is provided on an accompanying sheet.
  • Performing Choir and Musicians:

    • The Harvard University Choir
    • John Ferris, Choirmaster
    • Lenora McCroskey, Harpsichord
    • Ruth Rubinoff, Gamba

The concert program details the works performed, the composers, and the performers involved.

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The image shows a schedule for the William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut, specifically for the summer of 1975. Here is a detailed summary:

Summer Schedule 1975:

  1. May 26 - July 18:

    • Museum closed.
  2. July 19 - August 20:

    • Exhibition: "Theatrical Drawings and Watercolors by Oskar Schlemmer."
    • Curated by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
    • Includes a set of drawings used for an animated film homage to "The Triadic Ballet."
    • Music for the stage by Bertolt Brecht and performed in Berlin in 1928.
    • An illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition.
  3. August 21 - September 2:

    • Museum closed.
  4. September 3 - October 5:

    • Exhibition: "Temple, Annual Art Department Faculty Exhibition."

Museum Summer Hours (July and August):

  • Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Regular Museum Hours (after August):

  • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Note: Long summer closing periods are part of the University's energy conservation program.

Sunday Concert:

  • Date: May 15, 1975
  • Location: Benton Museum
  • Program:
    • "Sonata for Violin and Piano in C Major" by Olivier Messiaen
    • "Stabat Mater" by Orlando Gibbons
    • "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J.S. Bach
    • Text for the concert is provided on an accompanying sheet.

Performers:

  • The Harvard University Choir
  • John Ferris, Choirmaster
  • Lenora McCroskey, Harpsichord
  • Ruth Rubinow, Gamba

The schedule is printed on a cream-colored paper and bound in a green folder.

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The image shows an open book or binder with two stapled documents on the right page. The left page is mostly blank except for the top left corner, where a paper titled "Summer Schedule 1975" is partially stapled. This schedule is from "The William Benton Museum of Art, The University of Connecticut, Storrs." It lists the museum's summer schedule for 1975, noting that the museum is closed from May 26 to July 18 and August 21 to September 2. It also mentions an exhibition titled "Theatrical Drawings and Watercolors by George Grosz" running from July 19 to August 20, including details of the exhibition and museum hours.

The stampless document beneath is a program or concert flyer dated May 15, 1975, for a Sunday Concert at Harvard University. It lists the program, including works by Orlando Gibbons and Olivier Messiaen, and mentions performances by The Harvard University Choir, John Ferris (Choirmaster), Lenora McCroskey (Harpsichord), and Ruth Rubinow (Gamba).

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible. On the left page, we see the top of the page with a header "THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT • STORRS". Below the header is a title "Summer Schedule 1975" and some sections indicating dates and event details. For example, the schedule indicates that from May 26 to July 18, the museum was closed, and from July 19 to August 20, there was an event called "Theatrical Drawings and Watercolors by George Grosz." Details about the organization of the event and the content of the exhibition are provided, as well as additional dates for when the museum was closed and an upcoming faculty exhibition.

On the right page, only part of the leaf is visible, showing the end of a "Sunday Concert" program that took place on May 15, 1975. This partially visible page lists pieces of music by Orlando Gibbons and Oltvier Messiaen. At the bottom of the right page, we see the start of the details for a piece called "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J. S. Bach, and a note to see an accompanying sheet for the text.

It is worth noting that contextually, the book appears to be a printed schedule or program guide for events and exhibitions pertaining to an art museum and perhaps associated musical performances. The aesthetics and style of the print indicate it is from the mid-1970s.

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The image shows an open book or program from The William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, specifically detailing the Summer Schedule for 1975. The left page outlines the museum's summer programming and hours:

Left Page: Summer Schedule 1975

  • Title: "Summer Schedule 1975"
  • Dates and Events:
    • May 26 - July 18: Museum closed.
    • July 19 - August 20: Exhibition titled "Theatrical Drawings and Watercolors by George Grosz." Organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The exhibition includes a set of drawings used for an animated film prologue to "The Good Soldier Schwejk," adapted for the stage by Bertolt Brecht and performed in Berlin in 1928. An illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition.
    • August 21 - September 2: Museum closed.
    • September 3 - October 5: "Tenth Annual Art Department Faculty Exhibition."
  • Museum Hours:
    • Summer Hours (July and August):
      • Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
      • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Regular Museum Hours (after August):
      • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
      • Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Note: The museum observes long summer closing periods as part of the University's energy conservation program.

Right Page: Sunday Concert Program

  • Title: "SUNDAY CONCERT"
  • Date: May 15, 1975
  • Program Details:
    • Performers:
      • The Harvard University Choir
      • John Ferris, Choirmaster
      • Lenora McCroskey, Harpsichord
      • Ruth Rubinow, Gamba
    • Musical Pieces:
      • "Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV 226" by J.S. Bach
      • "Olivier Messiaen"
      • "Orlando Gibbons"
    • Text Note: For the text of "Jesu, Meine Freude," see the accompanying sheet.

Visual Elements:

  • The book appears to be a printed program or brochure, likely used for promotional or informational purposes.
  • The left page is typed and formatted in a clean, structured layout, typical of institutional publications from the 1970s.
  • The right page includes handwritten notes and markings, such as underlines and annotations, suggesting it may have been used or reviewed by someone.
  • The spine of the book is visible on the left, indicating it is part of a larger collection or archive.

Context:

The image reflects the cultural and artistic programming of the William Benton Museum of Art during the summer of 1975, highlighting both visual art exhibitions and musical performances. The inclusion of a Bach concert program suggests a blend of classical music and visual arts, typical of university-affiliated museums. The handwritten annotations on the right page hint at personal engagement or review of the program.

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The image shows a book open to a page that reads "Summer Schedule 1975" at the top. The book appears to be a schedule or program for the William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut. The left side of the page lists the museum's summer hours and closure periods, while the right side contains information about an upcoming exhibition. The exhibition is titled "Theological Drawings and Watercolors by George Grosz," organized and circulated by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition includes a set of drawings used for an animated film prologue to "The Grand Soldier Schweick," which was adapted for the stage by Bertolt Brecht and performed in Berlin in 1928. The book has a green cover with a white border.