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The image shows an open book or document with several inserts and pages visible. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Top Left Insert:

   • Image: A black-and-white photograph of an artwork titled "Self-Portrait with Hand to Forehead" by Käthe Kollwitz, dated 1910.
   • Description: The photograph shows a self-portrait of the artist with her hand on her forehead, a contemplative pose.

2. Top Right Page:

   • Text: An invitation from the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the opening of an exhibition titled "Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works."
   • Details:
     • Date: Monday, March 6, 1978
     • Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
     • Location: 29 Kirkland Street, Harvard University
     • Exhibition Dates: March 6 through April 1, 1978
     • Sponsor: Goethe Institute of New England

3. Bottom Right Page:

   • Text: A calendar for friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for April 1978.
   • Details:
     • Wednesday, April 5, 8 pm: Friends' Evening with Ise Gropius discussing her husband's achievements as an architect and founder of the Bauhaus.
     • Thursday, April 6, 8 pm: Organ concert by James Johnson, featuring works by Schweinick, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach.
     • Sunday, April 23 through June 10: Special exhibit titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections."
     • Tuesday, April 25, 8 pm: Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit.
     • Saturday, April 29, 10 am-5 pm: Symposium on stained glass with speakers including Michael Cothren and Lawrence Kanter.
     • Thursday Noon Recital Series:
       • April 6: James Johnson, organ
       • April 13: Brian Jones, organ
       • April 20: Choral Works
       • April 27: Quadrivium, Marleen Montgomery, Director

4. Bottom Left Insert:

   • Text: A calendar for friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for March 1978.
   • Details:
     • Through April 1: Special exhibit on Paul Klee.
     • March 6 through April 1: Special exhibit on Käthe Kollwitz.
     • March 6, 5-7 pm: Opening reception for Käthe Kollwitz exhibit.
     • March 11, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Dr. Annemarie Eipper.
     • March 18, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Charles Haxthausen.
     • March 19, 3 pm: Friends' Evening with Margot Clark discussing "The Actor."
     • March 23: Alexander's Feast Concert.
     • March 26: Heinrich Schütz, Psalm 100.
     • March 30: Spring Recess, no recital.

The pages and inserts provide information about exhibitions, events, and recitals hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum in March and April of 1978.

The image shows a set of pages from an invitation booklet or a calendar for events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Opening Invitation:

   • Event: Opening reception for the exhibition "Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works".
   • Sponsor: Goethe Institute of New England.
   • Date: Monday, March 6, 1978.
   • Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
   • Location: 29 Kirkland Street, Harvard University.
   • Note: The invitation also mentions a note for new dates of the exhibition: March 6 through April 1, 1978.

2. Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum (March 1978):

   • March 6: Opening reception for the Käthe Kollwitz exhibit from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
   • March 11, 2:30 PM: Gallery talk by Dr. Anne H. Hedley, Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, Boston, on Käthe Kollwitz.
   • March 15, 8 PM: Friends' Evening. Gallery talk by Margot Clark, Professor of Fine Arts at the University of New Hampshire, on Beckmann's triptych "The Actors".
   • March 18, 2:30 PM: Gallery talk by Charles Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard and Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, on Paul Klee.
   • Special Exhibit: Through April 1, a special exhibit on Paul Klee continues.

3. Thursday Noon Recital Series (March 1978):

   • March 9: Concert by Alexander's Feast, Consort.
   • March 16: Concert by Hanni Schmid-Wyss, Pianist.
   • March 23: Concert by James Johnson, Organist.
   • March 30: Spring Recess, no recital.

4. Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum (April 1978):

   • April 5, 8 PM: Friends' Evening. Lecture by Is Gropius discussing her husband's achievements as an architect and founder of the Bauhaus.
   • April 12, 8 PM: Concert by Bradford Tracey, harpsichordist, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Telemann, and C.P.E. Bach.
   • April 16, 3 PM: Organ concert by James Johnson, featuring works by Sweelinck, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach.
   • April 25 through June 10: Special exhibit, "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections," displayed in the Museum's Gothic Chapel.
   • April 29, 8 PM: Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit.
   • April 29, 10 AM-5 PM: Symposium on stained glass featuring speakers including Michael Camille, Meredith Lilliard, Virginia Ragulin, and others discussing various topics related to stained glass.

5. Thursday Noon Recital Series (April 1978):

   • April 6: Concert by James Johnson, Organist.
   • April 13: Concert by Jean Wolff, Organist.
   • April 20: Concert by Jean Wolff, Organist.
   • April 27: Concert by Quadrivium, directed by Marleen Montgomery.

The booklet also includes a small image of Käthe Kollwitz's "Self-Portrait with Hand to Forehead" from 1910.

The image shows a booklet or pamphlet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The document primarily focuses on the exhibition "Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works," which was sponsored by the Goethe Institute of New England.

Key details include:

1. Opening Event:

   • The exhibition opened on Monday, March 6, 1978, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 29 Kirkland Street, Harvard University.

2. Exhibition Dates:

   • The exhibition ran from March 6, 1978, through April 1, 1978.

3. Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum:

   • March 1978:
     • Special exhibit on Paul Klee continues through April 1.
     • Opening reception for Käthe Kollwitz exhibit on March 6 at 5:7 PM.
     • Gallery talks and events scheduled for March 11, March 15, and March 18, each at different times.
     • Thursday noon recital series with different musicians and instruments on March 9, March 16, March 23, and March 30.

4. April 1978 Calendar:

   • Events include Friends’ Evening with architect and Bauhaus founder Ise Gropius on April 5 at 8 PM.
   • Concert by Bradford Tracy on April 12 at 8 PM.
   • Organ concert by James Johnson on April 16 at 3 PM.
   • Special exhibit "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections" from April 25 to June 10.
   • Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit on April 25 at 8 PM.
   • Symposium on stained glass on April 29 from 5 PM to 8 PM, featuring speakers including Michael McGarry, Meredith Lillis, and Virginia Raguin.
   • Thursday noon recital series continues with recitals by Jean Wolfs on April 6 and Marleen Montgomery on April 27.

This document serves as a guide for visitors interested in the cultural and artistic events hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum during the early part of 1978.

The image depicts an invitation and a calendar of events for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, dated March and April 1978. The invitation on the left side of the image announces the opening of an exhibition titled "Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works," which is sponsored by the Goethe Institute of New England. The event was scheduled for Monday, March 6, 1978, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at 29 Kirkland Street, Harvard University. The invitation also includes a note about the exhibition dates, which are from March 6 through April 1, 1978, and features an image of Käthe Kollwitz's "Self-Portrait with Hand to Forehead" (1910).

On the right side of the image, there are two pages from a calendar for friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The first page lists events for March 1978, including:

• March 6 through April 1: Special exhibition on Paul Klee continues.
• March 6: Opening reception for the Käthe Kollwitz exhibition.
• March 11 and April 1: Gallery talks by Dr. Helen Harder, Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, Boston, on the Kollwitz exhibition.
• March 15: Lecture by Margot Clark, Professor of Fine Arts at the University of New Hampshire, on Beckmann’s triptych “The Actors.”
• March 18: Gallery talk by Charles W. Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard and Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, on Paul Klee.

The second page lists events for April 1978, including:

• April 5: Friends’ Evening with a discussion by Iso Gropius on her husband’s achievements as an architect and founder of the Bauhaus.
• April 12: Concert by Bradford Tracey, harpsichordist, featuring works by Froberger, J.S. Bach, Telemann, and C.P.E. Bach.
• April 16: Organ concert by James Johnson, Music Director of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring works by Sweelinck, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach.
• April 25 through June 10: Special exhibition on “Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections.”
• April 25: Opening reception for the stained glass exhibition.
• April 29: Symposium on stained glass with lectures by Michael R. C. O’Brien and others.

Both pages also include weekly Thursday noon recital series, featuring performances by Alexander’s Feast, Hanns Schmidt-Wyss, James Johnson, and others.

The image displays an invitation and a calendar of events for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, focusing on an exhibition and related activities.

Invitation:

• Exhibition Title: Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works
• Sponsor: Goethe Institute of New England
• Date and Time: Monday, March 6, 1978, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Location: 29 Kirkland Street, Harvard University
• Note: The exhibition runs from March 6 through April 1, 1978.

The invitation includes a brief description of Käthe Kollwitz's art, highlighting her synthesis of naturalism and social content.

Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum:

March 1978:

• Through April 1: Special exhibit of works by Käthe Kollwitz.
• Monday, March 6, 5-7 PM: Opening reception for the Käthe Kollwitz exhibit.
• Saturday, March 11, 2:30 PM: Gallery talk by Charles Haxthausen at the Goethe Institute, Boston.
• Wednesday, March 15 at 8 PM: Friends' Evening, Gallery talk by Marget Clark, focusing on Käthe Kollwitz exhibit.
• Saturday, March 18 at 2:30 PM: Gallery talk by Charles Haxthausen, Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, on Paul Klee.
• Thursday Recital Series:
  • March 9: Alexander's Feast, Concert
    • Performers: Hannah Schmidt-Wyss, Pianist; James Johnson, Organist; and others.

April 1978:

• Wednesday, April 5, 8 PM: Friends’ Evening discussing Isa Gropius’s contributions, with a reception following.
• Wednesday, April 12, 8 PM: Concert by Bradford Tracey, harpsichordist, featuring a program of German and Italian music, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
• Sunday, April 16, 3 PM: Organ concert by James Johnson, featuring works by Sweelinck, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach.
• April 25 through June 10: Special exhibit, "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections," showcasing significant examples of stained glass.
• Monday, April 25, 8 PM: Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit, featuring guest speakers discussing various topics related to stained glass.

Thursday Non-Recital Series:

• April 6: James Johnson, Organ
• April 20: Jean Wolff, Organ
• April 27: Quadravium, Marleen Montgomery, Director

This calendar provides a comprehensive schedule of events and exhibitions for friends and patrons of the Busch-Reisinger Museum during March and April 1978.

The image displays an open booklet that contains information related to an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The booklet is titled "THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and details an exhibition of Käthe Kollwitz's sculpture and graphic works.

Here are the key points from the booklet:

1. Exhibition Announcement:

   • The museum requests the company of attendees at the opening of "Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works."
   • The exhibition is sponsored by the Goethe Institute of New England.
   • Opening date and time: Monday, March 6, 1978, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
   • Location: 29 Kirkland Street, Harvard University.
   • Exhibition dates: March 6 through April 1, 1978.

2. Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum (March 1978):

   • March 6 through April 1: Special exhibit on Käthe Kollwitz continues.
     • March 6: Opening reception for the Käthe Kollwitz exhibit.
   • March 11 and 18 at 2:30 PM: Gallery talks by Dr. Anne J. Hedgepeth and Dr. Jean Amateau.
   • March 15 at 8 PM: Friends' evening with a gallery talk by Margot Clark.
   • March 16: Concert featuring Hanns Schmid-Wyss, pianist.
   • March 23: James Johnson, organist, recital.
   • March 30: Spring Recess, no recital.

3. Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum (April 1978):

   • April 5 at 8 PM: Friends' evening with a talk by Ise Gropius on her husband’s achievements.
   • April 12 at 8 PM: Concert by Bradford Tracy, harpsichordist, featuring works by Handel, Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Telemann, and C.P.E. Bach.
   • April 16 at 3 PM: Organ concert by James Johnson.
   • April 25 through June 10: Special exhibit on "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections."
   • April 25 at 8 PM: Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit.
   • April 29 at 2:30 PM: Symposium on stained glass with various speakers, including Michael W. Twomey, Meredith Lillich, and Virginia Ragulin.

4. Thursday Noon Recital Series (April 1978):

   • April 6: James Johnson, organ.
   • April 13: Jean Wolff, organ.
   • April 20: Jean Wolff, organ.
   • April 27: Quadrivium, Marleen Montgomery, Director.

The booklet also features an image of a self-portrait by Käthe Kollwitz, titled "Self-Portrait with Hand to Forehead," dated 1910.

This image shows an open invitation and event schedule booklet. The left side prominently features a portion of a poster with the text "Käthe Kollwitz / Self-Portrait with Hand to Forehead / (1933)" that appears to be running off the page. The right side of the image displays the interior of the booklet, with information regarding an exhibition and a calendar of events.

The top right section reads:

"THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM
requests
the pleasure of your company
at the opening of
KÄTHE KOLLWITZ: SCULPTURE AND
GRAPHIC WORKS
an exhibition sponsored by the
Goethe Institute of New England
Monday, March 6, 1978 5:00 - 7:00
29 Kirkland Street, Harvard University
Please note new dates for exhibition:
March 6 through April 1, 1978"

Below this section, there is a "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM MARCH 1978" which lists various events including exhibitions, concerts, and lectures taking place throughout the month. The events relate to Käthe Kollwitz's works, German art, and music.

The bottom right section contains a similar calendar for April 1978 with further events and activities such as Friends' Evenings, concerts, and lectures pertaining to German art and culture.

The overall image gives an impression of an archival document or a piece of memorabilia from an art exhibition and related cultural events that took place in 1978.

The image depicts an open book or catalog from The Busch-Reisinger Museum, which appears to be a program or invitation for an exhibition titled "Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works." The document is structured into several sections, providing details about the exhibition and related events.

Left Page:

• Title and Details:
  • Exhibition Title: "Käthe Kollwitz: Sculpture and Graphic Works"
  • Sponsor: Goethe Institute of New England
  • Date and Time: Monday, March 6, 1978, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Location: 29 Kirkland Street, Harvard University
  • Exhibition Dates: March 6 through April 1, 1978
  • Featured Artwork: A self-portrait by Käthe Kollwitz titled "Self-Portrait with Hand to Forehead" (1910)

Right Page:

• Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum:

  • March 1978:

    • March 6: Special exhibit on Paul Klee continues.
    • March 6–April 1: Special exhibit of works by Käthe Kollwitz. This exhibit focuses on her career as a German Realist, synthesizing naturalism and social concerns, and is sponsored by the Goethe Institute, Boston.
    • March 6: Opening reception for the Käthe Kollwitz exhibit at 5:00 PM.
    • March 7: Gallery talk by Dr. Irene Harding, Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, Boston, on Käthe Kollwitz, at 2:30 PM.
    • March 15: Friends' Evening, Gallery talk by Margot Clark, Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard, on Beckmann's triptych The Actors, Reception, at 8:00 PM.
    • March 18: Gallery talk by Charles Hauxhausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard and Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, on Paul Klee, at 2:30 PM.
    • March 16, 23, 30: Noon Recital Series:
      • March 16: Alexander's Feast, Concert by Hanni Schmid-Wyss, Pianist
      • March 23: James Johnson, Organ
      • March 30: (Spring Process, no recital)

  • April 1978:

    • April 5: Friends' Evening with Ise Gropius, discussing her husband's achievements as an architect and founder of the Bauhaus, at 5:00 PM. Reception, barque music by Richard Bucksteude, J.S. Bach, Telemann, and C.P.E. Bach. Sponsored by the Goethe Institute, Boston.
    • April 12: Concert by Bradford Tracy, harpsichordist, featuring German baroque music by Fischer, Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Telemann, and C.P.E. Bach, at 8:00 PM.
    • April 16: Organ concert by James Johnson, Music Director of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, of works by Sweelinck, Pachell, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach, at 3:00 PM. Reservations only.
    • April 25–June 10: Special exhibit, "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections." This exhibit features stained glass from public and private collections in New England, showcasing the finest examples of stained glass.
    • April 29: Symposium in conjunction with the stained glass exhibit:
      • April 29, 10:00 AM: Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit, with guest speakers Michael Meredith, Lillian Meriwether, and Virginia Ragùn.
      • April 29, 1:00 PM: Symposium topics include "Stained Glass Altars," "The Conservation and Preservation of Stained Glass," and related subjects. For further information, call 495-2338.
    • April Noon Recital Series:
      • April 6: James Johnson, organ
      • April 13: Brian Jones, organ
      • April 20: Jean Wolff, organ
      • April 27: Quadrivium, Marleen Montgomery, Director

Overall Context:

The document serves as both an invitation to the Käthe Kollwitz exhibition and a calendar of events for the Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, highlighting a range of cultural and artistic activities, including exhibitions, lectures, concerts, and recitals. The layout is clean and organized, with clear headings and detailed descriptions for each event. The inclusion of specific dates, times, and sponsors indicates a well-planned cultural program.

The image is of a museum invitation card and a calendar of events for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The invitation card is for an exhibition of Kathe Kollwitz's sculpture and graphic works, sponsored by the Goethe Institute of New England. The calendar lists events for March and April 1978, including a special exhibit on Paul Klee, a series of gallery talks and lectures, and a Thursday noon recital series. The calendar also includes information about upcoming exhibitions, such as "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections" and a stained glass symposium.

A folded invitation card is placed on top of a brown folder with a white sheet of paper. The invitation card is folded in half, with the text on the front side and the back side. The text on the front side is written in black font, while the text on the back side is written in white font. The folder is opened, revealing a white sheet of paper inside.