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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1980-1985

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The image shows an open scrapbook or notebook with various clippings and announcements from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Harvard Square. The clippings are from the early 1980s and include schedules for organ concerts, film events, and exhibitions.

Left Page:

  1. Busch-Reisinger Museum Schedule:

    • Location: 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Mass.
    • Event: Saturday Afternoon Organ Concerts at 4:30
    • Dates and Performers:
      • October 3: Katherine Pardee
      • October 10: Michael Phelps
      • October 17: Thomas Wikman
      • October 24: Elizabeth Farr
      • October 31: Barbara Bruns
      • November 7: Max Miller
      • November 14: Campbell Johnson
      • November 21: Ronald Arnatt
      • November 28: No Concert
      • December 5: Barclay Wood
      • December 12: Herbert Butts
      • December 19: James David Christie
    • Admission:
      • Members, students, senior citizens: Free
      • Non-members: $3.00
      • Subscription series: $20
  2. Film Event Announcement:

    • Title: Constructivism in Art and Cinema in Germany
    • Details: Four films, two silent with German narration, documenting the Bauhaus and German artistic experimentation in the 1920s.
    • Films:
      • "Berlin: Symphony of a Great City" (1927-1930)
      • "Man and Mask" (Phantom und Wirklichkeit) on Schlemmer's Bauhaus Theatre (1968)
      • "The Bauhaus in Weimar, Dessau and Berlin" (1970)
      • "Lotte at the Bauhaus" (1977)
    • Date and Time: Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 pm
    • Location: Carpenter Center, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge
    • Admission: $2.00; Busch-Reisinger and Carpenter Center members: $1
  3. Special Exhibition:

    • Title: 20th Century Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection
    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge
    • Date: Until November 7
    • Admission: Free

Right Page:

  1. Harvard Square Deal:

    • Publication: Vol. 1 No. 1, Nov. 19-Dec. 2nd, 1981
    • Publisher: Martin Applebaum, Pub. 491-8522
    • Issues:
      • Vol. 1 No. 2, Jan. 8-Jan. 21, 1982
      • Vol. 1 No. 3, Dec. 18-Dec. 30, 1981
    • Content: Articles and advertisements related to Harvard Square.
  2. Images and Articles:

    • Image 1: A man in a suit and bow tie, identified as Max Klinger.
    • Image 2: An exhibition of prints by Max Klinger at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Image 3: A 16th Century Angel from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection, displayed at the South Shore Plaza.

The clippings provide a snapshot of cultural and artistic events happening in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during the early 1980s.

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The image shows a page spread from a newspaper or magazine titled "The Square Deal," published by Harvard Square. The spread includes several sections and announcements from the Harvard Square area.

  1. Top Left: Concert Schedule

    • The page lists a series of organ concert dates and performers at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, for the fall of 1981. Performers include Katherine Pardee, John Corrie, Thomas Wikman, Elizabeth Farr, Barbara Bruns, Max Miller, Campbell Johnson, Ronald Amatt, and others. Each entry specifies the date, composer, and pieces performed.
  2. Top Right: Promotional Section

    • The section features a large, bold headline "The Square Deal" and highlights a free coupon offer at Harvard Square.
  3. Center: Article on Max Klinger

    • A small article mentions an exhibition of prints by Max Klinger, who is noted for his work on the opera "Der fliegende Holländer." The exhibition is at the Harvard Square Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  4. Bottom Left: Film Evening Announcement

    • There is an announcement for a film screening event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Carpenter Center for Visual Arts. It details a film evening about Constructivism in Art and Cinema in Germany, with four films showcasing different aspects of Bauhaus and German art experimentation in the 1920s. The event is scheduled for October 1, 1981, at 8:00 PM.
  5. Bottom Center: Special Exhibition Notice

    • A notice for a special exhibition titled "20th Century Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, running until November 7. There is also a mention of a gallery talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:30 PM by Dr. Annellise Harding.
  6. Bottom Right: Resumption of Concerts

    • It notes that Saturday afternoon organ concerts will resume on October 3.

The page also includes admission details for members and non-members, with prices listed for different categories (general admission, students, senior citizens, and members).

Overall, the image captures a mix of cultural events, exhibitions, and announcements relevant to the Harvard Square community.

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The image shows an open book or magazine with two visible pages. The left page features a schedule of events for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, specifically for the fall of 1981. These events include organ concerts at 4:30 pm on Saturdays, with different performers each week, such as Katherine Pardee, John Corrie, Thomas Wikman, and others. The schedule also provides details about the pieces that will be performed, such as works by Bach, Brahms, and other composers. Admission prices are listed as $3.00 for the general public and $1.50 for members, students, and senior citizens.

The right page features an article or advertisement titled "THE SQUARE DEAL," which appears to be about Harvard Square, including information about free coupons available at that location. The page includes several images: one of a man, one of an artwork, and another of a statue. The text discusses various aspects of Harvard Square, including its history, the types of businesses, and the role it plays in the community. There is also an announcement for an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring 20th Century Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection, and details about a film evening on Constructivism in Art and Cinema in Germany, showing four films that document the Bauhaus and German artistic experimentation in the 1920s. The event takes place on Thursday, October 1, at 8:00 pm at the Carpenter Center, with an admission price of $2.00 for the general public and $1.00 for members. Additionally, there is information about a gallery talk at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on October 17 at 4:30 pm, and it notes that the Saturday afternoon organ concerts will resume on October 3. Contact information is provided for more details.

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The image displays a program and a newsletter from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Left Side: Busch-Reisinger Museum Organ Concert Schedule (Fall 1981)

The concert schedule lists various organ performances on Saturday afternoons at 4:30 PM:

  • October 3: Katherin Pardee, performing works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, Pachelbel, Duruflé, and others.
  • October 10: John Corrie, featuring works by J.S. Bach, Buxtehude, and others.
  • October 17: Thomas Wikman, performing pieces by Buxtehude, O. Hertel, J.S. Bach, and others.
  • October 24: Elizabeth Farr, playing works by J.S. Bach, Böhm, Fischer, and others.
  • October 31: Barbara Bruns, including works by Brahms, Krebs, and others.
  • November 7: Max Miller, performing works by J.S. Bach, Krebs, and others.
  • November 14: Campbel Johannessen, featuring works by J.S. Bach, Krebs, and others.
  • November 21: Ronald Arnatt, with works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, Franck, and others.
  • December 5: Barclay Wood, performing works by J.S. Bach, Krebs, and others.
  • December 12: Herbert Burtis, playing works by J.S. Bach, Krebs, and others.
  • December 28: Thanksgiving recital by concert organists, featuring works by various composers.

Admission prices are $1.50 per concert or $10 for a subscription series of 8 concerts. Other subscription series are $5.

Right Side: The Square Deal Newsletter

The newsletter is published by Martin Applebaum and contains several issues:

Vol. 1, No. 1 (Nov. 19-Dec. 2, 1981)

  • Announces last free coupons at Harvard Square.
  • Features Max Klinger, noting an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • Provides information on the exhibit of Klinger's art, including a famous series of etchings.

Vol. 1, No. 2 (Jan. 8, 1982)

  • Continues the theme of offering deals.
  • Includes an article imagining the 16th Century Angel from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection as part of Harvard's permanent exhibits.

Vol. 1, No. 3 (Dec. 18-Dec. 30, 1981)

  • Highlights an exhibition of prints by Max Klinger.
  • Mentions an event featuring dolls in historical contexts at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Bottom Section: Film Evening Announcement

The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts announce a film evening:

  • Four films with artistic experimentation in the 1920s:
    • "Black, White and Grey" by Moholy-Nagy (1926-1930)
    • "Man and Mask" (Mensch und Kunstfigur) on Oskar Schlemmer's Bauhaus Theatre (1968)
    • "The Bauhaus in Weimar, Dessau, and Berlin" documentary by S. Giedion (1961)
    • "Artists at Work" by Alexander Hammid (1947)

The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 PM at the Carpenter Center.

Special Exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum

  • Special Exhibition until November 7: 20th Century Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection.
  • Gallery Talk on the exhibition on Saturday, October 17 at 2:30 PM by Dr. Anneliese Harding.
  • Saturday afternoon organ concerts resume on October 3.

For more information, the contact number is 495-2388.

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The image shows a page from "The Square Deal," a publication from Harvard Square, specifically from Volume 1, Number 1, dated November 19 to December 2, 1981. The page contains information about events and exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Here are the key details:

  1. Organ Concerts:

    • Saturday afternoon organ concerts will resume at 4:30 pm starting October 3, 1981.
    • A detailed schedule of organ concerts is listed, featuring various composers and pieces:
      • October 3: Katherine Pardee with works by Bach and Handel.
      • October 10: John Corrie with works by Bach and Doran.
      • October 17: Thomas Wikman with works by Brahms and Bach.
      • October 24: Elizabeth Farr with works by Bach.
      • October 31: Barbara Bruns with works by Bach and Brahms.
      • November 7: Max Milleker with works by Bach and Mozart.
      • November 14: Campbell Johnson with works by Bach and Mozart.
      • November 21: Ronald Amatt with works by Bach and Mozart.
      • December 5: Barclay Wood with works by Bach and Mozart.
      • December 12: Herbert Burlis with works by Bach, Mozart, and others.
  2. Film Evening:

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts announce a film evening on October 1 at 8:00 pm at the Carpenter Center, featuring four films:
      • "Black, White and Grey" by Moholy-Nagy (1929-1930)
      • "Man and Mask" by Schlemmer (1927)
      • "The Bauhaus in Weimar, Dessau, and Berlin" (1970)
      • "Chants Before Breakfast" by Richter (1927)
    • Admission is $2.00 for non-members, students, senior citizens, and $1.50 for subscription series members.
  3. Special Exhibition:

    • An exhibition titled "20th Century Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection" is on display until November 7, with a gallery talk by Dr. Annelise Harding on Saturday, October 17 at 2:30 pm.
  4. Admission Information:

    • Admission is $1.50 for members, students, senior citizens.
    • Subscription series is $3.00.
  5. Additional Notes:

    • The page also includes a humorous note about Max Klinger and an image of a sculpture, with a reference to a 16th-century angel from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection.
    • The publication is published by Martin Applebaum.

The page is a mix of event listings, concert schedules, and exhibition announcements, providing a snapshot of cultural activities at Harvard during the specified dates.

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The image shows an open book containing several pages with details related to events and exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts at Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary:

Left Page

This page lists the schedule for Saturday Afternoon Organ Concerts at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Fall 1981:

  • October 3: Katherine Pardee, playing Sharp Minor, among other pieces.
  • October 10: John Corrie, performing in G Minor and other works.
  • October 17: Thomas Wikman, with works including O Tempora, O Mores and Prelude and Fugue in F Major.
  • October 24: Elizabeth Farr, performing pieces by Bach and Schidt.
  • October 31: Barbara Bruns, performing pieces by Bach, Bruhns, and Krebs.
  • November 7: Max Miller, playing works by Bach and others.
  • November 14: Campbell Johnson, with pieces by Bach and others.
  • November 21: Ronald Amatt, performing Bach’s works and others.
  • November 28: Thanksgiving recess, no concert.
  • December 5: Barclay Wood, performing pieces by Bach and others.
  • December 12: Herbert Burlis, playing Bach and Mozart.
  • December 19: No concert scheduled.

Admission prices are listed as:

  • Members, students, senior citizens: $1.50 (subscription series $13)
  • Others: $3.00 (subscription series $25)

Right Page

This page contains clippings from a publication called "The Square Deal" detailing events and exhibitions:

  • Top Clipping (November 19-December 2, 1981):

    • An exhibition of prints by Max Klinger, with a note that Klinger is not Humphrey Bogart, and the exhibition is at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • The clipping mentions a comparison of the exhibition to an angel from the Busch-Reisinger collection and an invitation to imagine the museum without Harvard Square.
  • Middle Clipping (January 8-21, 1982):

    • Details a film evening announcement for "Constructivism in Art and Cinema in Germany" at the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts.
    • Four films are listed, including "Black, White and Grey" and "The Bauhaus in Weimar, Dessau and Berlin."
    • The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 pm, with an admission fee of $2.00 for non-members and $1.00 for members.
  • Bottom Clipping (October 3, 1981):

    • Details a special exhibition of 20th Century Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Gallery talk on October 17 at 2:30 pm by Dr. Annellise Harding.
    • Saturday afternoon organ concerts resume on October 3, with a contact number (495-2338) for program details.

Additional Notes

  • The "Square Deal" publication is noted to be from Martin Applebaum, Pub. 491-5522.
  • The bottom of the page includes a handwritten note about a film evening at the Carpenter Center and a special exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

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On the right side of the page, there are clippings of printed materials, including the cover of a publication named "THE SQUARE DEAL" with the subtitle "AVAILABLE AT HARVARD SQUARE." Below the main title, there is text offering free coupons and mentioning publication dates for the issues along with a publisher named Martin Applebaum. Also, there are several paragraphs discussing a sublime 18th-century angel figure from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection and mentioning its display at a mall in Harvard Square.

On the bottom right, there is a portion of another piece of paper with some readable text, which appears to be a humorous mention of an actor not being another famous actor and a note about free admission. The overall style of the materials suggests they are from the early to mid-1980s, given the typography and layout consistent with design aesthetics from that period.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with various printed papers and clippings pasted onto it. The clippings include:

  1. A schedule of Saturday afternoon organ concerts at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, for the fall of 1981, listing dates, performers, and pieces.
  2. Three small, cut-out advertisements for "The Square Deal," a publication at Harvard Square, with volume and issue numbers and dates from late 1981 to early 1982. One clipping includes a photograph of a man in a tuxedo, identified as Max Klinger.
  3. Two black-and-white photos or prints: one showing a statue or sculpture of a winged figure and another showing an exhibition space with prints by Max Klinger.
  4. Text describing the Busch-Reisinger Museum's film evening event on German Constructivism in art and cinema from 1920s, listing films and event details.
  5. Another notice about a special exhibition and gallery talk at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, along with a note about the Saturday afternoon organ concerts resuming on October 3.

The overall tone is scholarly and artistic, relating to art exhibitions, music performances, and film events associated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Harvard University in 1981. The page captures cultural and academic activities from that period.

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The image shows a page from a magazine, possibly a program or a calendar, with a mix of text and images. The magazine is titled "The Square Deal," and it appears to be from the early 1980s, based on the dates mentioned. The page is divided into several sections, each with its own heading and content.

The top section features a photograph of a man in formal attire, with a caption that reads "Max Klinger, not Humphrey Bogart, is the self-portrait of a great artist at the Busch-Reisinger Museum." This suggests that the magazine is focused on art and culture, and that the Busch-Reisinger Museum is a significant location for the magazine's content.

Below the photograph, there is a list of events and exhibitions taking place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and other locations. The events include concerts, exhibitions, and talks, with dates ranging from October to December. The list includes names of artists, musicians, and curators, indicating that the magazine is aimed at a sophisticated and cultured audience.

The bottom section of the page features a photograph of a woman in a flowing dress, with a caption that reads "Try to imagine this sublime 16th Century Angel from the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection as one of thousands of permanent exhibits on display at the South Shore Plaza or Faneuil Mall. If Harvard Square did not exist, we would have only in Harvard Square." This suggests that the magazine is promoting the museum's collection and its importance to the local community.

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