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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1980-1985

ARCH.2013.5.19, Rendition: 801164

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The image shows an open page from what appears to be a scrapbook or an event program. The page is dedicated to an evening event at the Goethe Institute in Boston, in memory of Ise Gropius. The event includes several notable speakers and performers, and the program is detailed as follows:

Event Details:

  • Title: An Evening at the Goethe Institute Boston
  • Dedication: To the memory of Ise Gropius

Program:

  1. Welcome:

    • Immo von Kroscz, Deputy Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Boston
  2. Words of Tribute:

    • Georgiy Kopyt, Professor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Former founding member of the Bauhaus Chicago
    • Dr. Christian Waidorff, Berlin, on behalf of Dr. Hans Wingler, Director, Bauhaus Archiv Berlin
    • Sally Harkness, founding partner of the Cambridge Collaborative; President-elect of the Boston Goethe Institute
    • Willo von Moltke, Professor Emeritus, Harvard University
  3. Readings:

    • Two stories by Ise Gropius from a selection of tapes entitled "Small but Perfect Things," produced by Nevin Summers:
      • "The Bauhaus Was Begun"
      • "Visit to America in 1928"
  4. Musical Performance:

    • Veronica Jochum, piano
      • Johann Sebastian Bach, from French Suite No. 5
      • Ferruccio Busoni, three short pieces for the cultivation of polyphonic playing
      • Johannes Brahms, Variations on a theme by Robert Schumann, Opus 9
  5. Reception:

    • Following the event

Additional Elements:

  • The page also includes several cut-out images and texts pasted onto it. One of the images shows a building with the text "bauhaus-archiv museum für gestaltung."
  • A green sticker at the top left corner reads "Bauhaus Calendar" with some text in German underneath.
  • At the bottom, there is a strip of paper with the words "rain or shine" and a decorative pattern.

The overall layout suggests a commemorative and cultural event, celebrating the legacy of Ise Gropius and the Bauhaus movement.

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The image shows the page from a calendar or event booklet featuring an event dedicated to the memory of Ise Gropius. The event was held at the Goethe Institute Boston.

Here are the details from the page:

  1. Event Title and Purpose:

    • The event is titled "An Evening at the Goethe Institute Boston dedicated to the memory of Ise Gropius."
  2. Welcome and Speakers:

    • Welcome: Immo von Kessel, Deputy Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Boston.
  3. Words of Tribute:

    • György Kepes, Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, former teaching member of the Bauhaus Chicago.
    • Dr. Christian Wolska, Berlin, on behalf of Dr. Hans Wingler, Director, Bauhaus Archiv Berlin.
    • Sally Hardknoss, founding partner of the Architects Collaborative and President-elect of the Boston Society of Architects.
    • Willo von Moltke, Professor Emeritus, Harvard University.
  4. Program Highlights:

    • Two stories by Ise Gropius, selected from tapes titled "Small But Perfect Things," produced by Nevin Summers:
      • "The Bauhaus Was Begun"
      • "Visit to America in 1928"
  5. Musical Performance:

    • Veronica Jochen on piano performing:
      • Johann Sebastian Bach, from French Suite No. 5.
      • Ferruccio Busoni, three short pieces for the cultivation of polyphonic playing.
      • Johannes Brahms, Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Opus 9.
  6. Event Notes:

    • The event includes a reception after the program.
  7. Calendar/Event Booklets:

    • The surrounding pages include a calendar section from the Bauhaus-Archiv Museum für Gestaltung and other informational or event-related clippings.
  8. Additional Details:

    • The bottom of the page mentions the weather condition "rain or shine," indicating the event might be held regardless of weather.

The overall page design is neat and organized, with a focus on honoring the memory of Ise Gropius through tribute speeches and musical performances.

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The image displays an open book or album with various items attached to its pages. On the left page, at the top, there is a green label with the text "Bauhaus Calendar" and "Bauhaus-Archiv Museum für Gestaltung." Below this, there is a light blue sheet with the heading "AN EVENING AT THE GOETHE INSTITUTE BOSTON dedicated to the memory of WALTER GROPIUS." The sheet lists several names and roles, including a welcome by Immo von Kessel, Deputy Consul General, and words of tribute by various individuals such as György Kepes, Dr. Christian Wölffer, Sally Harkness, and Willo von Moltke. It also mentions two stories by Walter Gropius and musical performances by Veronica Jochum, piano, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, and Johannes Brahms. The program concludes with a reception.

On the right page, there are two black and white photographs. The top photograph shows a man speaking at a event, and the bottom photograph shows a tree-lined path. The items are carefully arranged, suggesting an archival or commemorative collection related to the Bauhaus movement and Walter Gropius's legacy.

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The image shows a page from a calendar or an event program, specifically for an event titled "An Evening at the Goethe Institute Boston." This event is dedicated to the memory of Ise Gropius, who was a notable figure, likely connected to the Bauhaus movement.

Here are the details of the event as listed:

Welcome:

  • Immo von Kessel, Deputy Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Boston

Words of Tribute:

  • Gyorgy Kepes, Professor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; former teaching member of the Bauhaus Chicago
  • Dr. Christian Wolsdorff, Berlin, on behalf of Dr. Hans Wingler, Director, Bauhaus Archiv Berlin
  • Sibyl Moholy-Nagy, founding partner of the Architects Collaborative; President-elect of the Boston Society of Architects
  • Wilo von Moltke, Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

Stories by Ise Gropius:

  • Two stories from a selection of tapes entitled "Small but Perfect Things," produced by Nevin Sutter:
    • "The Bauhaus Was Begun"
    • "Visit to America in 1928"

Musical Performance:

  • Veronica Jochum, piano
    • Johann Sebastian Bach, from French Suite No. 5
    • Ferruccio Busoni, three short pieces for the cultivation of polyphonic playing
    • Johannes Brahms, Variations on a theme by Robert Schumann, Opus 9

Reception:

  • Following the event, there is a reception.

The page is part of a Bauhaus-related calendar from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, and the event appears to celebrate and honor the legacy of Ise Gropius with tributes, stories, and a musical performance. The right side of the page features images related to the Bauhaus Archiv. The bottom of the calendar page notes that the event will take place "rain or shine."

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The image shows a page from a book or album that appears to be a calendar or program from the Bauhaus-Archiv Museum für Gestaltung (Bauhaus Archive Museum of Design). The page is dedicated to an event held at the Goethe Institute Boston in memory of Ise Gropius.

Here is a detailed summary of the information on the page:

Title:
An Evening at the Goethe Institute Boston dedicated to the memory of Ise Gropius

Welcome:

  • Immo von Kessel, Deputy Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Boston

Words of Tribute:

  • György Kepes, Professor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, former teaching member of the Bauhaus Chicago
  • Dr. Christian Wolfrum, Berlin, on behalf of Dr. Hans Wingler, Director, Bauhaus Archiv Berlin
  • Sally Harkness, founding partner of the Architects Collaborative, President-elect of the Boston Society of Architects
  • Willo von Moltke, Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

Program:
Two Stories by Ise Gropius from a selection of tapes entitled "Small But Perfect Things," produced by Nevin Summers:

  • "The Bauhaus Was Begun"
  • "Visit to America in 1928"

Music:

  • Veronica Jochen, piano
    • Johann Sebastian Bach, from French Suite No. 5
    • Ferruccio Busoni, three short pieces for the cultivation of polyphonic playing
    • Johannes Brahms, Variations on a theme by Robert Schumann, Opus 9

Event Conclusion:

  • Reception

The page also includes images and text from the Bauhaus-Archiv Museum für Gestaltung, with some additional smaller notes and decorations like a green decorative line and a small note that reads "rain or shine" at the bottom right corner.

The layout includes a green and white calendar section header in the upper left corner and a couple of black and white photographs of an individual, possibly Ise Gropius, and architectural scenes on the right side.

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The image depicts an open page from a calendar, specifically from the "Beach-Riegeling Museum" and the "Museum für Gestaltung" (Museum of Design). The calendar page is dedicated to an event held at the Goethe Institute in Boston, commemorating the memory of Ise Gropius.

The event is titled "An Evening at the Goethe Institute Boston." The program lists the following participants:

  1. Welcome:

    • Immo von Kessel, Deputy Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Boston.
  2. Words of Tribute:

    • György Kepes, Professor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, former teaching member of the Bauhaus Chicago.
    • Dr. Christian Wolsdorff, Berlin, on behalf of Dr. Hans Wingler, Director, Bauhaus Archiv Berlin.
    • Sally Hartness, founding partner of The Architects Collaborative, President-elect of the Boston Society of Architects.
    • Willo von Moltke, Professor Emeritus, Harvard University.

The evening featured two stories by Ise Gropius from a collection of tapes titled "Small But Perfect Things," produced by Nevin Summers:

  • "The Bauhaus Was Begun"
  • "Visit to America in 1928"

The musical performance included:

  • Veronica Jochen, piano, playing:
    • Johann Sebastian Bach, from French Suite No. 5.
    • Ferruccio Busoni, three short pieces for the cultivation of polyphonic playing.
    • Johannes Brahms, Variations on a theme by Robert Schumann, Opus 9.

The event concluded with a reception.

The calendar page also contains several photographs clipped to the right side of the page, depicting various scenes, possibly related to the Bauhaus and its history or the event itself. The calendar itself has a vintage appearance with some green and white text at the top. There is also a decorative element at the bottom of the page with green leaf-like designs.

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The image shows an open book or booklet with a printed page on the left side and partly visible photographs and text on the right side. The content of the page visible on the left seems to be an event program or invitation related to the Bauhaus movement, specifically mentioning an event at the Goethe Institute Boston dedicated to the memory of Ise Gropius. It lists several speakers, a piano performance program including works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, and Johannes Brahms, and notes a reception. There is also a footer that states "rain or shine." The design of the page is simple and clear, with a blueish-green header and footer, and the text laid out in a straightforward manner. The right side of the page has a portion that includes visuals related to the Bauhaus, but they are partly obscured and cannot be fully described. Overall, the image has a scholarly or cultural event-related feel to it.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with several attached papers and photographs. The most prominent item is a light blue typed program for an event titled "AN EVENING AT THE GOETHE INSTITUTE BOSTON," dedicated to the memory of Ise Gropius. The program details a welcome by Immo von Kessel, Deputy Consul General at the German Consulate in Boston, followed by words of tribute from several speakers including Gyorgy Kepes, Dr. Christian Wolsdorff, Sally Harkness, and Willo von Moltke.

The event includes two stories by Ise Gropius from a selection of tapes titled "Small But Perfect Things," produced by Nevin Summers. The titles of the stories are "The Bauhaus Was Begun" and "Visit to America in 1928." A piano performance by Veronica Jochem is also part of the program, featuring pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, and Johannes Brahms.

Behind and beneath the blue program sheet, there is a glimpse of a green card titled "B+R CALENDAR," some black-and-white photographs, and a small piece of cream paper with "rain or shine" and a decorative border printed on it. The overall page has a vintage or archival feel, related to Bauhaus and German cultural history.

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The image shows an open book with a green sticker on the left side. The sticker reads "B&H Calendar" and "Bauhaus-Archiv Museum für Gestaltung" with a logo. The book has a white page with text on it, which reads "AN EVENING AT THE GOETHE INSTITUTE BOSTON dedicated to the memory of ISE GROPIUS". The page also includes a list of people who gave words of tribute and a list of musical pieces that were played during the event. The book has a brown cover and a green spine.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a program or booklet, featuring a formal event invitation. The left page shows a green header with the text "Bauhaus Calendar" and additional details indicating it is associated with the "Bauhaus-Archiv Museum für Gestaltung" (Bauhaus Archive Museum for Design). The right page contains a detailed invitation for an evening event held at the Goethe Institute in Boston, dedicated to the memory of Ise Gropius.

Key Details on the Right Page:

  1. Event Title:

    • "AN EVENING AT THE GOETHE INSTITUTE BOSTON"
    • Dedicated to the memory of Ise Gropius.
  2. Welcome Address:

    • Immo von Kessel, Deputy Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Boston.
  3. Words of Tribute:

    • György Kepes, Professor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, former teaching member of the Bauhaus Chicago.
    • Dr. Christian Woldorff, Berlin, on behalf of Dr. Hans Wingler, Director, Bauhaus Archiv Berlin.
    • Sally Harkness, founding partner of the Architects Collaborative, President-elect of the Boston Society of Architects.
    • Willo von Moltke, Professor Emeritus, Harvard University.
  4. Program Highlights:

    • Two Stories by Ise Gropius from a selection of tapes entitled Small But Perfect Things, produced by Nevin Summers:
      • "The Bauhaus Was Begun"
      • "Visit to America in 1923"
    • Musical Performances:
      • Veronica Jochem, piano: Johann Sebastian Bach, from French Suite No. 5.
      • Ferruccio Busoni, three short pieces for the cultivation of polyphonic playing.
      • Johannes Brahms, Variations on a theme by Robert Schumann, Opus 9.
  5. Reception:

    • A note at the bottom indicates a reception will follow.

Visual Elements:

  • Photographs:

    • On the left page, there are several photographs, including one of a person (possibly Ise Gropius) and images of architectural or design-related settings.
    • The photographs are placed alongside the text, adding a visual context to the event.
  • Design:

    • The layout is clean and organized, with a light blue background for the invitation text, creating a formal and elegant appearance.
    • The header includes the Bauhaus Calendar logo, reinforcing the connection to the Bauhaus movement and its legacy.

Overall Context:

The image portrays a commemorative event honoring Ise Gropius, likely a significant figure associated with the Bauhaus movement. The program includes speeches, musical performances, and a reception, emphasizing a blend of architectural, artistic, and cultural elements. The inclusion of photographs and formal language suggests a respectful and celebratory tone, honoring Gropius's contributions and legacy.