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The image is a page from a newsletter or magazine, dated Fall 1979. It features an article titled "Around the Busch," which discusses the departure of two individuals, Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein and Dr. Erhard Staedtler, from Boston to new positions in Europe.
Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein:
Dr. Erhard Staedtler:
The article also mentions a piano concert by Veronica Jochum in honor of their departure, scheduled for Monday, June 11.
The image is a page from a Fall 1979 publication featuring an article titled "Around the Busch." It highlights the upcoming departure of two supportive friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein and Dr. Erhard Staedtler, from Boston to assume new positions in Europe.
Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein:
Dr. Erhard Staedtler:
The page also mentions a piano concert in honor of Count von Finckenstein and Dr. Staedtler on Monday, June 11, to be performed by Veronica Jochum. Additionally, there is a photograph of Count von Finckenstein and his wife, Countess von Finckenstein.
The image is a page from a Fall 1979 newsletter or magazine. The main focus is on two individuals, Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein and Dr. Erhard Staedtler, who are leaving Boston to take on new roles in Europe.
Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein:
Dr. Erhard Staedtler:
A photo of Count von Finckenstein and Dr. Staedtler is included, showing them together. The page also mentions a piano concert in honor of these friends, scheduled for June 11, featuring Veronica Jochum.
Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein and Dr. Erhard Staedtler, two very supportive friends of the Museum, will soon be leaving Boston to assume new positions in Europe. In their honor, the Museum will present a piano concert by Veronica Jochum on Monday, June 11.
On his office walls in the German Consulate in Copley Square hang works by Emil Nolde and Lyonel Feininger. Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein, the Consul General, has long had a personal interest in art which he carried over into his dedicated association with the Busch-Reisinger Museum. His frequent visits will soon come to an end, as Count von Finckenstein is leaving this post to join the political department of the Foreign Ministry in Bonn.
This move is another step in a long and interesting career. Count von Finckenstein has been in the Foreign Service for only eleven years. Before that, he spent eighteen years as a reporter: first as foreign editor with the Mainzer Allgemeine Zeitung and then as diplomatic correspondent and commentator with Die Welt. He reported on many international political conferences and summit meetings such as the meeting of Kennedy and Khrushchev in Vienna and the Geneva disarmament conference, and the visits of Erhard and de Gaulle to the United States and other countries. Count von Finckenstein is author of a book on former Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and co-published a book on the social-democratic politician Herbert Wehner. For his work in journalism he received the Theodor-Wolff Prize in 1965.
In 1968 Count von Finckenstein became Press Counselor of the German Embassy in London, fully intending to remain for only three years and then to go back to writing. But a series of “accidents”—assignments to Prague and Boston—have him now in his eleventh year, preparing to move on to his next position.
Count von Finckenstein was first in the German Trade Mission in Czechoslovakia; then, when normal diplomatic relations were opened in 1973, he worked in the new West German Embassy. He especially appreciated the beauty of the City of Prague; architecturally and artistically important, it has rich holdings from the Romantic to Art Nouveau.
The personal collection of Count von Finckenstein and his wife Birgit includes antiques, porcelain, and paintings. Countess von Finckenstein is an art historian whose father was a close friend of Emil Nolde; as a child, she played in Nolde’s atelier. During the Second World War, her father hid many of Nolde’s paintings from the Nazis for safekeeping. Unfortunately, most of these were lost during the occupation of Berlin in 1945.
Count von Finckenstein has had close contact with Harvard University. He is on the Visiting Committee of Harvard’s Art Museums and is on the Executive Committee of the Busch.
He describes the Busch as a “unique museum with a fantastic collection” with friends all over the world. His association with the Museum will continue, for he will remain an active member of the Busch-Reisinger Committee in Germany.
After eleven years of living outside of West Germany, the Finckensteins are looking forward to becoming reacquainted with their native country. They plan to leave in June, soon after the visit to Harvard of Chancellor Helmut Schmidt.
On his very first day as Director of the Goethe Institute in Boston, Dr. Erhard Staedtler was whisked off by Dr. Anneliese Harding, the Goethe Institute’s Art Historian, to visit the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Dr. Staedtler’s involvement with the Museum has continued ever since then. It will end in June, however, when he leaves to become Director of the Goethe Institute in Toulouse, France. Dr. Staedtler has been working in Goethe Institutes for the past nineteen years.
There are some 110 Goethe Institutes throughout the world. They were first begun in 1951 as German cultural centers in foreign countries. Financed entirely by the German government, the Institutes are a channel through which foreigners learn about German art, literature, music, films, and intellectual history.
Dr. Staedtler’s first assignment was in Alexandria, Egypt, from 1960 to 1963. Alexandria at that time was a very cosmopolitan city, and many of those who attended Institute events spoke French, English and Arabic. After Alexandria, Dr. Staedtler directed the Goethe Institute in Saigon, Viet Nam, from 1963 to 1970. During the Viet Nam War, the Institute was one of the few places where people could attend a concert of classical music, albeit with the noise of guns and jets in the background.
The image is a page from a Fall 1979 publication, detailing the careers and upcoming changes involving two prominent figures associated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein:
Career Summary of Count von Finckenstein:
Dr. Erhard Staedtler:
The article highlights the contributions of both individuals to cultural exchanges and their connections to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, emphasizing their upcoming relocations and past accomplishments.
The image is a page from a publication dated Fall 1979, detailing information about two individuals, Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein and Dr. Erhard Staedtler, who were supportive friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein:
Dr. Erhard Staedtler:
Event:
The page also includes a photograph of Count and Countess von Finckenstein.
The image shows a page from a publication titled "Around the Busch" dated Fall, 1979. It contains articles about two individuals, Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein and Dr. Erhard Staedtler.
The article on Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein discusses his career and contributions. He is noted for his association with the Busch-Reisinger Museum and his service in the German Foreign Service. It mentions his background including his work as a reporter and diplomatic correspondent, his authorship of a book about former Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, and his involvement with Harvard University and art collections. It states that he will be leaving Boston to join the political department of the Foreign Ministry in Bonn.
The article on Dr. Erhard Staedtler covers his new role as Director of the Goethe Institute in Boston. It details his career history, including his previous positions in Alexandria, Saigon, and Toulouse, and the role of the Goethe Institutes worldwide in promoting German culture and language. It notes that he is expected to become Director of the Goethe Institute in Toulouse, France after his stint in Boston.
There is a black-and-white photo on the right side of the page showing a man and a woman identified as Count and Countess von Finckenstein. The faces are pixelated for privacy. The man is making a gesture with his right hand raised, while the woman stands beside him holding a drink.
The page design includes headings, subheadings, and block paragraphs, set in a classic serif typeface with a muted color tone representative of late 1970s publications.
This image shows a page from a publication dated "Fall, 1979," focused on articles related to the "Busch-Reisinger Museum." The page contains text with three separate sections, likely from a newsletter or magazine, showcasing information about individuals and their contributions or relation to the museum.
The first section is titled "Around the Busch" and details the work and imminent departure of Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein from the German Consulate in Copley Square to resume new positions in Europe. It mentions his long-standing association with the Busch-Reisinger Museum and his planned piano concert.
The second section continues detailing the career of Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein, indicating his extensive involvement in foreign services, journalism, and his connection to Harvard University, specifically as a member of the Visiting Committee of Harvard's Art Museums and the Executive Committee of the Busch.
The third section provides information about Dr. Erhard Staedtler who was serving as the Director of the Goethe Institute in Boston. It offers brief insights into his background, including his previous positions and his link to the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It also elaborates on the role of the Goethe Institutes worldwide.
To the right of the text, there is a partial black-and-white photograph of two individuals, accompanied by a caption that denotes their titles. However, the faces of the individuals in the photograph are obscured for privacy reasons.
At the bottom of the page, there is a line suggesting how readers can make contributions, presumably to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, although the complete context is cut off.
The image shows a page from a publication titled "Around the Busch", dated Fall 1979. The page is part of a newsletter or magazine, likely related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, as indicated by the text and context.
Layout: The page is formatted with text on the left and a black-and-white photograph on the right.
Text Content: The left side contains several paragraphs discussing two individuals:
Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein:
Dr. Erhard Staedtler:
Photograph:
This page serves as a tribute to these individuals and their significant ties to the museum, providing readers with insights into their careers and contributions.
The image is a spread from a magazine or newsletter, dated Fall 1979. The left page features an article titled "Around the Busch," which discusses Hans-Werner Count von Finckenstein and Dr. Erhard Staedtler, two prominent supporters of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Boston. The article highlights their contributions and their upcoming departure from Boston. The right page includes a photograph of Count von Finckenstein and his wife, along with a brief biography of Count von Finckenstein, detailing his career and personal interests. The article mentions Count von Finckenstein's role as a former foreign correspondent and his involvement with the museum, as well as Dr. Staedtler's position as the Director of the Goethe Institute in Boston. The image also includes a small section of text discussing the Goethe Institutes and their role in promoting German culture abroad.