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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1980-1985

ARCH.2013.5.19, Rendition: 801187

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The image is of a page from the "Harvard Club of Boston Bulletin" dated September 1984. The bulletin appears to be a newsletter or magazine for members of the Harvard Club of Boston. The page includes several sections:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • This section lists events and their details. The events include:
      • "Daily Tours" at 2:30 p.m. and 11:30 a.m.
      • "The Portrait in Antiquity" exhibit.
      • "From Degas to Jasper Johns: A Century of Prints from the Fogg Art Museum" exhibit.
      • "The Bauhaus" exhibit.
      • "Arts of the Ming Dynasty" exhibit.
    • Each event lists the price for friends of the Fogg and others, with a note for subscriptions.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • This section contains a clipping from a newspaper or magazine article. The article discusses an exhibit of North American baskets from the Peabody Museum, which was hosted by the Harvard Club in May 1984. The exhibit was part of a tour organized by the House Committee to showcase art objects from Harvard's museums that are not usually on display. The article mentions that the exhibit was well-received and that the club is fortunate to have obtained it.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • This section features a photograph of four individuals at an event, with a caption indicating that the club played host to an exhibit of North American baskets from the Peabody Museum. The exhibit culminated on May 29, 1984, with a private showing and cocktail reception at the Downtown Club. The article notes that the exhibit was the third in a series designed by the House Committee to give members access to art objects from Harvard's museums.
    • The text also mentions that the current exhibit is on loan from the Semitic Museum and features photographs made from original glass negatives of the Holy Land, some dating from the 1890s and 1920s. The exhibit includes photographs by David Tarbush and will run through the end of August, followed by a selection of 1920 German watercolors from the collection of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Overall, the page provides information about various exhibits and events hosted by the Harvard Club of Boston, highlighting their efforts to showcase art and cultural artifacts from Harvard's collections.

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The image shows a page from the September 1984 issue of the "Harvard Club of Boston Bulletin." The page primarily features an article discussing recent exhibitions hosted by the club.

Key elements of the page include:

  1. Header and Title:

    • The header prominently displays the title "HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 1984."
  2. Exhibit Details:

    • The article mentions that the club hosted an exhibit of North American Baskets from the Peabody Museum collection. This event culminated on May 29, 1984, with a private showing and reception at One Federal Street.
    • The turnout was noted to be quite rewarding, and the exhibition was part of a new series by the House Committee, providing access to objects from Harvard museums not readily available for viewing.
  3. Previous Exhibitions:

    • Two prior exhibitions are referenced, both from the Fogg Museum. The first was a set of architectural drawings of the new Arthur M. Sackler Museum by architect James Stirling.
    • The second exhibition was by Rick Stafford, a photographer known for his unique photos, including some from the Holy Land dating back to the 1800s.
  4. Current Exhibit:

    • The current exhibit is on loan from the Semitic Museum and features photographs made from original glass negatives of the Holy Land from the 1800s, accompanied by corresponding photographs by Daniel Tassel.
    • This exhibit will run through the end of August, followed by a selection of 1920 German watercolors from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  5. Image:

    • There is a black-and-white photograph of several people, likely attendees or members of the Harvard Club, possibly participating in or related to the exhibition events.
  6. Subscription Information:

    • To the left of the article, there is a section detailing subscription options for various art exhibitions, including prices and specific details for each event.

The page is part of a larger booklet, with visible parts of other pages including subscription forms and further details of the exhibitions.

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The image displays an open bulletin from the Harvard Club of Boston, dated September 1984. The bulletin, titled "HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 1984," features an article with a photograph of four individuals, three men and one woman, standing together, possibly at an event.

The text beneath the photo describes an exhibit of North American Baskets from the Peabody Museum, which was on display and culminated on May 29, 1984, with a private showing and cocktail reception at the Downtown Club at One Federal Street. The article mentions that the basket exhibit was the third in a series designed by the House Committee to give better access to many objects of art from Harvard museums that are not readily available for viewing. It also notes that the exhibit will leave in September for an international tour.

The text highlights two prior exhibits from the Fogg Museum: one featuring ten architectural drawings of the new Arthur M. Sackler Museum by architect James Stirling, and another by Rick Stafford, a photographer, which was well-received.

Additionally, the bulletin mentions the current exhibit on loan from the Semitic Museum, featuring photographs made from original glass negatives of the Holy Land from the 1880s, by Daniel Tassel. This exhibit will run through the end of August and will be followed by a selection of 1920 German watercolors from the Busch-Reisinger Museum. There is also a partially visible reply form on the left page, related to subscriptions and donations for various art and cultural funds and endowments.

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Club of Boston Bulletin" dated September 1984. Here are the key elements described in detail:

  1. Header and Title:

    • The header prominently displays the name "Harvard Club of Boston."
    • The title of the publication is "Bulletin," and it is dated "September 1984."
  2. Reply Form:

    • On the left side, there is a reply form for an art inquiry.
    • The form includes options to select various art portfolios, such as:
      • "The Portrait in Antiquity"
      • "From Degas to Jasper Johns: A Century of Printmaking"
      • "The Bauhaus"
      • "The Age of Sultan SĂĽleyman the Magnificent"
      • "The Unframed Image: Drawing Dynasy"
      • "Munch/Edvard Munch"
      • "The Arts of Pacific Asia"
    • Each option lists different prices for friends of Harvard and others, in both dollars and French francs.
    • The form also includes a section for personal details (name, address, telephone) and a request for mailing the Harvard Art Museum Membership form.
  3. Photographs:

    • Two black-and-white photos are included:
      • The first photo shows two men in a laboratory or technical setting, interacting with some equipment.
      • The second photo depicts three people, two men and a woman, in formal attire, seemingly at a social event.
  4. Text Content:

    • The text discusses several exhibits hosted by the Club:
      • The first exhibit mentioned is a collection of North American Baskets from the Peabody Museum, culminating on May 29, 1984, with a cocktail reception at the Downtown Club at One Federal Street.
      • The basket exhibit was the third in a series and was set to go on an international tour in September.
      • The previous exhibits were from the Fogg Museum, including architectural drawings of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum by architect James Stirling and photographs by Rick Stafford from Harvard Magazine.
    • The current exhibit mentioned is from the Semitic Museum, featuring photographs of original glass negatives from the Holy Land taken in the 1800s by Daniel Tassel.
    • The upcoming exhibit will showcase a selection of 1920 German watercolors from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The overall layout combines administrative forms, event summaries, and visual elements to provide members with information about recent and upcoming activities related to the Harvard Club of Boston.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Club of Boston Bulletin, dated September 1984. The page includes a reply form for subscriptions to various art-related publications and events.

Key points from the page include:

  1. Subscription Reply Form:

    • The form lists several art exhibitions and publications, such as "The Portrait in Antiquity," "From Degas to Jasper Johns: A Century of French Painting," "The Bauhaus," "Arts of the Ming Dynasty," and "Michelangelo."
    • Each entry includes a checkbox for the number of subscriptions (Friends at a discounted rate and others at a full rate).
  2. Main Article:

    • The article discusses a recent exhibit of North American Baskets from the Peabody Museum, hosted by the Harvard Club on May 29, 1984, with a private showing and cocktail reception at One Federal Street.
    • The exhibit was well-attended and considered rewarding. The baskets were part of a new series by the House Committee, providing access to Harvard museum objects not readily available for viewing.
    • The baskets will be leaving for an international tour in September.
  3. Previous Exhibits:

    • The article mentions two prior exhibits from the Fogg Museum. The first was a set of ten architectural drawings for the new Arthur M. Sackler Museum by architect James Stirling. The second was a photography exhibit by Rick Stafford, a former Harvard Magazine photographer, which included unique photos that generated significant interest.
  4. Current Exhibit:

    • The current exhibit features photographs from the Semitic Museum, showcasing negatives of the Holy Land from the 1800s by Daniel Tassel. This exhibit runs through the end of August.
    • Following the current exhibit, there will be a selection of 1920 German watercolors from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The layout includes a photograph of a group of people, likely attendees or participants of the events mentioned. The page also features the Harvard Club of Boston logo.

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The image shows an open book featuring the September 1984 issue of the "Harvard Club of Boston Bulletin."

Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Cover and Title Page:

    • The cover and title page prominently display "Harvard Club of Boston Bulletin" with the date "September 1984."
    • The cover includes a photograph of a group of people, likely attendees at an event, posing together in a formal setting.
  2. Bulletin Content:

    • The text in the bulletin describes two events hosted by the Harvard Club of Boston.
      • North American Baskets Exhibit: The club hosted an exhibit of North American baskets from the Peabody Museum, culminating in a private showing and cocktail reception on May 29, 1984. The baskets were part of a new series designed by the House Committee to give access to various art objects from Harvard's museums. This exhibit was set to leave for an international tour in September.
      • Architectural Drawings and Photographs: Two prior exhibits were mentioned:
        • Architectural drawings of the new Arthur M. Sackler Museum by architect James Stirling.
        • A collection of unique photographs by Rick Stafford, a former Harvard Magazine photographer.
      • The current exhibit was on loan from the Semitic Museum and featured photographs made from original glass negatives of the Holy Land, including some dating back to the 1800s, with corresponding photographs by Daniel Tassel. This exhibit ran through the end of August and was followed by a selection of 1920 German watercolors from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  3. Reply Form:

    • There is a reply form on the left page for subscriptions to various art-related events or publications, including:

      • "The Portrait in Antiquity"
      • "From Degas to Jasper Johns: A Century of American Art"
      • "The Bauhaus"
      • "Arts of the Ming Dynasty"
      • "Michelangelo"
    • The form includes fields for the number of subscriptions, amounts enclosed, and the name and address of the subscriber.

  4. Miscellaneous:

    • The form also includes a section for a gift, with a minimum donation of $35.
    • There is a note about making checks payable to Harvard Art Museums and mailing them to a specific address in Cambridge, MA.
    • A stamp from Harvard University is visible on the right page, indicating its affiliation.

The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and social activities hosted by the Harvard Club of Boston in 1984, focusing on exhibitions and events related to art and architecture.

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The image shows a page from a book or scrapbook with a newsletter titled "HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 1984" attached on it. The bulletin features a black-and-white photo of five people in formal attire engaged in discussion or looking at something. Their faces are blurred for privacy.

The text of the bulletin describes an exhibit hosted by the Harvard Club of Boston featuring North American baskets from the Peabody Museum collection. It mentions that a private showing and cocktail reception was held at the club's Downtown location on May 29, 1984. The basket exhibit was the third in a series aimed at providing access to art objects from Harvard museums. The exhibit was to leave in September for an international tour.

The bulletin also references two prior exhibits from the Fogg Museum: one involving architectural drawings by James Stirling for the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, and another showing photographs from Harvard Magazine photographer Rick Stafford. The current exhibit on loan from the Semitic Museum features photographs of the Holy Land from the 1800s by Daniel Tassel and runs through the end of August, to be followed by a German watercolor collection from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

In addition, there is a "Reply Form" on the left page offering subscriptions for various art-related topics or bulletins. A small, partially folded piece of paper with text is tucked into the top right side of the newsletter page.

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This image features an open bulletin or newsletter called "HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON BULLETIN" from September 1984. The bulletin is placed inside an open book, and there is a reply form placed inside as well, indicating subscription options with various prices listed.

The visible part of the bulletin informs about past events, exhibits, and artworks related to the Harvard Club. It discusses an exhibit of North American Baskets from the Peabody Museum, architectural drawings of the new Arthur M. Sackler Museum, and exhibits from the Fogg Museum and Busch-Reisinger Museum. A photograph accompanying the text shows individuals at an event or exhibit, suggesting a social or formal gathering—possibly related to the bulletin's content.

Below the bulletin on the left page of the book, there are additional details about reply forms and subscription rates, suggesting that the reader could subscribe to periodicals or events mentioned in the bulletin. The text and format of the material suggest it's likely from an academic or cultural institution, aimed at engaging members or alumni with related content and events.

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The image shows an open book or booklet, specifically the Harvard Club of Boston Bulletin dated September 1984. The page features a mix of text and a photograph.

Header and Title:

  • At the top of the page, there is a bold red banner with the text:
    "HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON BULLETIN"
    Below this, in smaller text, it reads:
    "SEPTEMBER 1984."

Photograph:

  • Below the header, there is a black-and-white photograph of four individuals in formal attire. They appear to be engaged in a discussion or presentation.
    • Three men are wearing suits and ties, and one woman is dressed in a formal outfit with a necklace.
    • The setting seems to be indoors, possibly at an art gallery or museum, as there is a display case or exhibit in the background.

Text Content:

  • The main body of text discusses an exhibit hosted by the Harvard Club of Boston. Key points include:
    • The Club hosted an exhibit of North American Baskets from the collection of the Peabody Museum on May 29, 1984.
    • This was a private culmination event, followed by a cocktail reception at the Club's location at One Federal Street.
    • The exhibit was part of a new series of basket exhibits organized by the House Committee to provide access to rare objects of art from Harvard's museums.
    • The exhibit of North American Baskets was noted as leaving for an international tour in September.
    • The text also mentions two prior exhibits: one from the Fogg Museum (a set of ten architectural drawings by architect James Stirling) and another featuring photographs made from original glass negatives of the Holy Land by Daniel Cassel, dating from the 1800s.

Reply Form:

  • On the left side of the page, there is a reply form with fields for:
    • Name
    • Address
    • Telephone
    • Mail to: (with options for "Fri" or "Ca")
  • The form includes subscription options for various events or programs, such as:
    • The Portrait in Antiquity ($5.50 for members, $8 for non-members)
    • From Degas to Jasper Johns: A Century of Printmaking ($5.00 for members, $8 for non-members)
    • The Bauhaus ($5.00 for members, $7.00 for non-members)
    • Areas of the Ming Dynasty ($5.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members)
    • Micheangelo ($5.00 for members, $7.50 for non-members)
    • The Arts of Japan ($5.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members)

Additional Details:

  • The page is part of a larger publication, as indicated by the page number "1" at the bottom right corner.
  • The layout is typical of a newsletter or bulletin, combining event announcements, exhibit details, and subscription information.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical moment from the Harvard Club of Boston in 1984, highlighting cultural and artistic events, including exhibits of rare artifacts and photographs. The inclusion of a reply form suggests the bulletin was distributed to members or subscribers, inviting participation in upcoming events.

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The image is of a book that is open to a page containing a bulletin. The bulletin is titled "Harvard Club of Boston Bulletin September 1984". The bulletin is printed on a white page with a red border and contains text and a photograph. The photograph shows a group of people standing together. The text on the bulletin describes an exhibit of architectural drawings of the new Arthur M. Sackler Museum, which was held at the Peabody Museum. The exhibit was curated by James Stirling and featured photographs by Fogg photographer Rick Stafford. The bulletin also mentions two prior exhibits from the Fogg Museum, including a set of ten photographs made by original glass negatives of the Holy Land. The bulletin is printed on paper and appears to be a physical copy of a newsletter or bulletin.