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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album. At the top, there is a black and white photograph of an outdoor event, specifically a garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The photograph captures people mingling, sitting, and standing around a central fountain area, with the museum building in the background. The caption beneath the photo reads: "The Radcliffe garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday. (Photo: Rick Stafford)"

Below the photograph, there is a handwritten note that says "Harvard Gazette June 8, 1978."

Further down, there is a printed page titled "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM JUNE AND JULY 1978," which details several events. The listed events include:

• Through July 28: Special exhibit on medieval and renaissance stained glass continues in the main galleries.
• June 12 through August 6: Special exhibit of ten geometric abstractions by Hannes Beckmann, supported by the Goethe Institute.
• Thursday, June 15, 5-7:30 pm: Garden Party for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. In the courtyard.
• Saturday, June 17, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk on Beckmann paintings by Dr. Anneliese Harding, Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, followed by a reception to meet Mrs. Beckmann.
• July 6 through July 28: Special exhibit of contemporary Austrian paintings and prints.

The note at the bottom mentions that the museum is closed on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August, and that Thursday noon recitals will resume in September 1978.

The image is of a page from the Harvard Gazette dated June 8, 1978. It features a black-and-white photograph of an outdoor event at the Radcliffe garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The photograph shows a number of people gathered in what appears to be a formal garden setting, with a large fountain in the center. The attendees are seated on chairs and standing around, enjoying the event.

Below the photo, there is a handwritten note indicating the date and the newspaper title.

Below that, there is a printed calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for June and July 1978. The events listed include:

• A special exhibit on medieval and Renaissance stained glass continuing through July 28.
• An exhibit of geometric abstractions by Hannes Jäckle on June 12 through August 4, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
• A Garden Party for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum on June 15 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the courtyard.
• A gallery talk on Beckmann paintings by Dr. Anneliese Harding on June 17 at 2:30 pm, followed by a reception.
• Special exhibits of contemporary Austrian paintings and drawings from July 5 through July 28.
• The museum is closed on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August.
• Noon recitals resume in September 1978.

The image is a page from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 8, 1978. The page features two main components:

1. Photo:

   • The top section contains a black-and-white photograph titled "The Radcliffe garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday." The photograph shows a garden party with numerous attendees seated and standing around a large, rectangular reflecting pool in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The building in the background is classical in style, with multiple windows and a pitched roof. The caption credits the photo to Rick Stafford.

2. Calendar:

   • Below the photograph is a calendar titled "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, JUNE AND JULY 1978."
   • The calendar lists several events and exhibits:
     • A special exhibit of medieval and Renaissance stained glass continues through July 28.
     • On June 12, there is a special exhibit of ten geometric abstractions by Hannes Beckmann, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
     • On June 15, a Garden Party for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum is scheduled from 5:30 PM in the courtyard.
     • On June 17, there is a gallery talk on Beckmann paintings by Dr. Anneliese Harding, an art historian at the Goethe Institute, followed by a reception to meet Dr. Harding.
     • From July 5 through July 28, there is a special exhibit of contemporary Austrian paintings and prints.
     • The museum is closed on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August.
     • Thursday noon recitals will resume in September 1978.

The page is neatly organized, with the newspaper clipping and calendar providing information about events and exhibits at the Busch-Reisinger Museum during the summer of 1978.

The image is a page from the Harvard Gazette dated June 8, 1978. It includes two main components:

1. Top Section (Photograph and Caption):

   • There is a black-and-white photograph showing a garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The scene depicts a number of people gathered around a fountain in what appears to be a courtyard or garden area. The setting includes a large building with classical architectural features.
   • The caption below the photo reads: "The Radcliffe garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday. (Photo: Rick Stafford)"

2. Bottom Section (Calendar):

   • The calendar titled "Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, June and July 1978" lists several events and exhibitions:
     • Through July 28: A special exhibit on medieval and renaissance stained glass continues.
     • June 12 through August 4: A special exhibit of ten geometric abstractions by Hannes Jackelmann, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
     • Thursday, June 15, 5:30 pm: A garden party for friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in the courtyard.
     • Saturday, June 17, 2:30 pm: A gallery talk on Beckmann paintings by Dr. Anneliese Harding, an art historian at the Goethe Institute, followed by a reception to meet Dr. Harding.
     • July 5 through July 28: A special exhibit of contemporary Austrian paintings and prints.
   • Additional note: The museum is closed on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August. Thursday noon recitals will resume in September 1978.

The page is neatly placed in a book or scrapbook, with the Harvard Gazette date written by hand in the upper right corner.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 8, 1978. The main focus of the page includes a photograph and a calendar of events for the Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Photograph:

• The photograph at the top is labeled "The Radcliffe garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday," with the photo credit given to Rick Stafford.
• It depicts an outdoor social gathering, likely a garden party, with attendees mingling and enjoying themselves in front of a large building that appears to be the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Text:

• Below the photograph, the heading reads "Harvard Gazette June 8, 1978."

Calendar of Events:

• The calendar lists activities and exhibitions scheduled for June and July 1978 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Here are the events mentioned:

1. Through July 28: A special exhibit on medieval and renaissance stained glass continues.

2. June 12 through August 4: A special exhibit of ten geometric abstractions by Hannes Beckmann, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.

3. Thursday, June 15, 5:00-7:30 p.m.: A garden party for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, to be held in the courtyard.

4. Saturday, June 17, 2:30 p.m.: A gallery talk on Beckmann paintings by Dr. Anneliese Harding, followed by an art historian's talk at the Goethe Institute, and then a reception to meet the artist.

5. July 5 through July 28: A special exhibit of contemporary Austrian paintings and prints.

Additionally, the museum's visiting hours are noted:

• It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August.
• Thursday noon recitals will resume in September 1978.

The image depicts a page from a book or a scrapbook featuring a newspaper clipping and a photograph. The photograph at the top shows a garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with numerous people gathered around a rectangular pool in front of a large, stately building. The photograph is credited to Rick Stafford and is described as showing "The Radcliffe garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday."

Below the photograph, there is handwritten text that reads "Harvard Gazette June 8, 1978."

Underneath the handwritten note, there is a newspaper clipping titled "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM JUNE AND JULY 1978." The clipping lists several events and exhibitions:

1. An exhibit on medieval and renaissance stained glass that continues its finite exhibition.
2. A special exhibit of two geometric abstractions by Hannes Beckmann, running from June 12 through August 4.
3. A garden party for friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Thursday, June 15, from 5-7:30 pm in the courtyard.
4. A gallery talk on Beckmann paintings by Dr. Agnes Mongan on Saturday, June 17, at 2:30 pm, followed by a reception to meet Mrs. Beckmann.
5. A special exhibit of contemporary Austrian paintings and graphics from July 5 through July 28.

The clipping also notes that the museum is closed on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August, and that Thursday noon recitals will resume in September 1978.

The image shows a scrapbook page featuring a black and white photograph at the top and a typed calendar below it.

The photograph depicts a garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum with numerous people seated and standing around a fountain or pool in an outdoor courtyard. The setting is a building with ivy-covered walls and a statue on a pedestal in the middle. The caption beneath the photo reads: "The Radcliffe garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday. (Photo: Rick Stafford)". Below the photo, the handwritten note says: "Harvard Gazette June 8, 1978".

The typed calendar section underneath is titled "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM JUNE AND JULY 1978" and lists several events and exhibitions:

• Through July 28: Special exhibit on medieval and renaissance stained glass continues (note extension of exhibit).
• June 12 through August 4: Special exhibit of ten geometric abstractions by Hannes Beckmann, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
• Thursday, June 15, 5-7:30 pm: Garden Party for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in the courtyard.
• Saturday, June 17, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk on Beckmann paintings by Dr. Anneliese Harding, Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, followed by a reception to meet Mrs. Beckmann.
• July 5 through July 28: Special exhibit of contemporary Austrian paintings and prints.
• The museum is closed on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August.
• Thursday noon recitals will resume in September 1978.

This image shows an open book or magazine with a photograph and text. The left page features a black and white photograph depicting a group of people in what appears to be a garden party setting. There is a rectangular pool or fountain in the foreground with a statue at one end, and the background shows a large building with multiple windows. The caption under the photo reads: "The Radcliffe garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday. (Photo: Rick Stafford)"

On the right page, at the top, there's a bold header that reads "Harvard Gazette" with a handwritten note beneath it saying "June 8, 1978." Below that is a white rectangular paper with text printed on it, titled "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM JUNE AND JULY 1978." This printed text lists various events and dates, including exhibits, special events, and gallery talks scheduled for June and July of 1978 at locations associated with Harvard University, such as Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Goethe Institute. It also notes that the museum is closed Saturdays and Sundays during July and August and that Thursday noon recitals will resume in September 1978.

The image depicts an open book or scrapbook page featuring a historical photograph and accompanying text. Here is a detailed description:

Photograph:

• Setting: The photograph shows an outdoor garden party at the Radcliffe garden, located at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The scene is lively, with numerous people gathered around a reflective pool or water feature.
• People: Attendees are seated on chairs and standing, engaged in conversation and enjoying the event. Some individuals are dressed formally, suggesting a social or formal gathering.
• Architecture: In the background, there is a large, classical-style building with multiple windows and a pitched roof. The building appears to be part of the museum complex, with greenery and statues visible around the area.
• Atmosphere: The setting appears serene and elegant, with trees and shrubs providing a natural backdrop. The lighting suggests it is daytime, likely under clear weather conditions.

Text Elements:

1. Caption Below the Photograph:

   • The caption reads: "The Radcliffe garden party at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday. (Photo: Rick Stafford)". This identifies the event, location, and photographer.

2. Handwritten Note:

   • Above the photograph, there is a handwritten note that reads: "Harvard Gazette June 8, 1978". This indicates that the photograph was featured in the Harvard Gazette on June 8, 1978.

3. Printed Calendar:

   • Below the photograph, there is a printed calendar titled "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM JUNE AND JULY 1978". The calendar lists several events scheduled for June and July 1978, including:
     • June 28: Extension of a special exhibit on medieval and renaissance stained glass.
     • June 12–August 4: Special exhibit of ten geometric abstractions by Hannes Beckmann, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
     • Thursday, June 15, 5:7:30 pm: Garden Party for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, to be held in the courtyard.
     • Saturday, June 17, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk on Beckmann paintings by Dr. Anneliese Harding, Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, followed by a reception to meet the artist.
     • July 5 through August 28: Special exhibit of contemporary Austrian paintings and prints.
   • Additional notes mention that the museum is closed on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August, but Thursday noon recitals will resume in September 1978.

Overall Context:

The image captures a moment from a garden party held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, likely as part of a series of cultural and social events organized for museum supporters. The inclusion of the Harvard Gazette reference and the detailed calendar suggests that this page is part of an archival or historical document, possibly from a scrapbook or scrapbook-like collection, documenting events and activities related to the museum during the summer of 1978. The photograph and accompanying text provide a glimpse into the social and cultural life of the time, highlighting the museum's role in hosting public events and exhibitions.

An open book with a page that has a black and white photo of a garden party with people sitting on chairs and tables, a statue, and a building with many windows. The photo has a watermark with the text "Harvard Gazette June 8, 1978." Below the photo is a calendar for friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for June and July 1978. The calendar includes a special exhibit on medieval and renaissance stained glass, a special exhibit of ten geometric abstractions by Hannes Beckmann, and a garden party for friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.