Archives Scrapbooks

The image shows an open scrapbook or album with two pages. The left page has a newspaper clipping, while the right page features a memorandum from Harvard University Art Museums.

Left Page:

• Newspaper Clipping:
  • Title: "Busch-Reisinger Museum given $1.5m"
  • Author: Robert Taylor, Globe Staff
  • Date: Friday, November 21, 1986
  • Content Summary: The article reports that Harvard University’s Busch-Reisinger Museum received a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz AG of Stuttgart, Germany. The funds will be managed by Harvard, with the new curatorship to be named the Daimler-Benz Curatorship. The article also mentions the museum's plans to relocate and the significance of its collections, which include German art, architecture, and design. There is a mention of a new building designed by architect Graham Gund.

Right Page:

• Memorandum from Harvard University Art Museums:
  • Header: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS, 32 QUINCY ST., CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138"
  • To: All Harvard University Art Museums Staff, Department of Fine Arts Faculty and Staff, Fine Arts Library Staff
  • From: Edgar Peters Bowron
  • Subject: Proposed New Busch-Reisinger Building
  • Date: November 21, 1986
  • Content: The memorandum announces the upcoming release of a press report about the plans to relocate the Busch-Reisinger Museum to a new building. It invites the recipients to a meeting on Monday, November 24 at 3:30 pm in the Christian Room on the third floor of the Fogg to discuss these plans, including architectural renderings and designs for Adolphus Busch Hall.

The memorandum and the newspaper clipping both pertain to significant developments in the Busch-Reisinger Museum, particularly the donation and the planned relocation and construction of a new building.

The image contains two primary sections:

1. Top Section: News Article

   • The article is titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum given $1.5m" and is dated November 12, 1986.
   • It is written by Robert Taylor Globe Staff and discusses Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum receiving a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz A.G., Stuttgart, Germany. This gift will be used to enhance the museum’s collections and curatorial activities.
   • The article highlights that Edward Reuter, the chief financial officer of Daimler-Benz, will manage the new curatorial aspect. The new collection will include German Realist Drawings from the 1920s, and the museum will also be salvaging modern art and sculptures.
   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum, originally known as the Germanic Museum, is noted for its extensive collections of medieval sculpture, German art from the 19th and 20th centuries, and a significant collection of German art from the Middle Ages and Baroque periods.
   • The article mentions plans to renovate the building to accommodate the new additions and improve the museum’s facilities.

2. Bottom Section: Memorandum

   • The memorandum is dated November 21, 1986, from Edgar Peters Bowron, addressed to all staff of Harvard University Art Museums, Department of Fine Arts, and Fine Arts Library Staff.
   • The subject of the memorandum is the "Proposed New Busch-Reisinger Building."
   • Bowron informs the recipients that a press release will be issued soon regarding plans to relocate the Busch-Reisinger Museum to a new building. He invites them to a meeting on Monday, November 24, at 3:30 PM in the Christian Room on the third floor of the Fogg Art Museum to view architectural renderings and plans for Adolphus Busch Hall.
   • The meeting is intended to provide further details on the new building plans.

The overall context indicates plans for significant expansion and renovation of the Busch-Reisinger Museum to better accommodate its growing collections and to enhance its exhibition programs.

The image contains two main components: a newspaper clipping and a memo.

Newspaper Clipping:
The clipping is a news article titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum given $1.5m." It is dated November 12, 1986, and is from the Globe Staff by Robert Taylor. The article discusses Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum receiving a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz A.G. of Stuttgart, Germany. The announcement is made during a time when the museum was in need of funds for conservation and renovation. The museum, originally known as the Germanic Museum, has a rich collection of medieval sculpture, modern art, and other items. The article mentions that the museum's curator, Charles Kuhn, has been instrumental in building its collection, including works by Bauhaus artists and significant German artworks. The gift is intended to support the museum's efforts in conservation and the installation of modern art.

Memo:
The memo is titled "Proposed New Busch-Reisinger Building" and is dated November 21, 1986. It is from Edgar Peters Bowron to all Harvard University Art Museums staff, the Department of Fine Arts Faculty and Staff, and Fine Arts Library Staff. The memo announces plans to issue a press release about relocating the Busch-Reisinger Museum to a new building. Bowron invites staff to a meeting on Monday, November 24, at 3:30 PM in the Christian Room on the third floor of the Fogg Museum to share information and slides on the architectural renderings for the new building and plans for Adolphus Busch Hall. The memo aims to inform staff before the information is publicized in the press.

The image shows a newspaper clipping and a memorandum related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Newspaper Clipping:

• The headline reads "Busch-Reisinger Museum given $1.5m."
• The article is dated November 13, 1986, and is written by Robert Taylor for the Globe Staff.
• The Busch-Reisinger Museum has received a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz A.G., Stuttgart, Germany.
• This gift will be used to create a new curatorship for the museum, which will focus on the "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s."
• The museum is known for its collection of medieval sculpture and modern art.
• The gift is part of the university's mission to inspire scholars and others through the arts of German-speaking Europe.
• The Busch-Reisinger Museum was originally known as the Germanic Museum and has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1897.
• The museum will use the funds to emphasize its collection of modern art, including works by artists such as Erich Heckel and Karl Hofer.
• The museum also plans to install the modern art in a wing behind the Fogg Museum, emphasizing its connection to the larger Harvard Art Museums.

Memorandum:

• The memo is from Edgar Peters Bowron, dated November 21, 1986.
• It is addressed to the Harvard University Art Museums staff, Department of Fine Arts Faculty, and Fine Arts Library Staff.
• The memo announces plans to relocate the Busch-Reisinger Museum to a new building.
• A press release will be issued soon, and Bowron invites the staff to a meeting on Monday, November 24, at 3:30 in the Christian Room on the third floor of the Fogg to discuss the plans and architectural renderings for the new Busch-Reisinger building and Adolphus Busch Hall.

The memo and article together highlight the significant donation and the planned expansion and renovation efforts for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

The image contains two main documents related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Newspaper Article (Top Part)

Headline: Busch-Reisinger Museum given $1.5m

Author: Robert Taylor

Date: November 12, 1986

Summary:

• The Busch-Reisinger Museum, part of Harvard University, has received a $1.5 million gift from the heirs of David and Stacey Goel, specifically Damien A.G. and Susan B. Goel.
• This donation is intended for the construction of a new building to house the museum's collection of 20th-century Central and Northern European art.
• Harvard's endowment is noted to be robust, with the announcement made by Edward Reuter, chief financial officer.
• The museum will be curated by Charles Kuhn, who has been the curator since the 1930s and is set to retire. Peter Nisbet will become the new curator.
• The Busch-Reisinger Museum was originally known as the Germanic Museum and has a significant collection, including works by Bauhaus artists.
• The article discusses the historical context and the evolution of the museum's collection, mentioning its founding in 1901 by Kuno Francke and its renaming in 1921 after a substantial donation.
• The museum's struggle to find an appropriate identity and space is highlighted, noting its current inadequate quarters and the need for better facilities to showcase its collections properly.

Memorandum (Bottom Part)

Header: HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS

To: All Harvard University Art Museums Staff, Department of Fine Arts Faculty and Staff, Fine Arts Library Staff

From: Edgar Peters Bowron

Subject: Proposed New Busch-Reisinger Building

Date: November 21, 1986

Summary:

• The memo announces an upcoming press release regarding plans to relocate the Busch-Reisinger Museum to a new building.
• The memo invites recipients to a meeting to share more details.
• The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 24, at 3:30 PM in the Christian Room on the third floor of the Fogg Museum.
• Attached are architectural renderings and plans for the new Busch Hall, inviting attendees to review them before the meeting.

The image contains a newspaper clipping and a memo from Harvard University Art Museums. Here is a detailed summary:

Newspaper Clipping:

• Title: "Busch-Reisinger Museum given $1.5m"
• Author: Robert Taylor, Globe Staff
• Date: November 2, 1986
• Content:
  • Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has received a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz AG of West Germany.
  • The donation aims to endow a permanent senior curatorship at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum specializes in art from German-speaking Europe.
  • The museum's collection includes works by notable artists such as Max Beckmann, Erich Heckel, and others.
  • The gift will help manage and expand the museum's collection and support the curatorship.
  • The museum is housed in a building designed by German architect Werner Gropius.
  • The article mentions the museum's history, including its founding in 1903 and its current status as a significant repository of German art.
  • The museum's collection includes medieval sculpture, modern art, and other significant works.

Memo:

• From: Edgar Peters Bowron
• To: All Harvard University Art Museums Staff, Department of Fine Arts Faculty and Staff, Fine Arts Library Staff
• Subject: Proposed New Busch-Reisinger Building
• Date: November 21, 1986
• Content:
  • Announces an upcoming press release regarding the plans for a new Busch-Reisinger building.
  • Invites staff to a meeting on Monday, November 24, at 5:30 PM on the third floor of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The meeting aims to share information about the new building, including architectural renderings and plans for the Adolphus Busch Hall.

The memo and the newspaper clipping together highlight significant developments related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, including a substantial donation and plans for a new building.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page containing newspaper clippings and a memorandum related to Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum.

• At the top left, there is a handwritten date "[ARCH. 2013.7.20]".
• The upper part of the page contains a yellowed newspaper clipping with the headline "Busch-Reisinger Museum given $1.5m," from the Boston Globe dated November 13, 1986.
• Below the clipping, there is a typed memorandum from the Harvard University Art Museums, addressed to Harvard University Art Museums staff, Department of Fine Arts Faculty and Staff, and Fine Arts Library Staff. It is from Edgar Peters Bowron and concerns the proposed new Busch-Reisinger Building dated November 21, 1986. The memo invites recipients to a meeting to discuss plans to relocate the Busch-Reisinger Museum to a new building.

The contents appear to pertain to museum funding, relocation plans, and related staff communication from the mid-1980s.

This image shows two pieces of paper, seemingly archival documents, one placed over the other. The upper layer is an old newspaper clipping titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum given $1.5m" by Robert Taylor. The article details how Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum has received a $1.5 million gift from a donor. The museum is described as a collection of Germanic art known as the Kress Collection of Medieval and Baroque art. The date visible on the clipping is November 13, presumably indicating the time when the article was published.

On the bottom half, partially obscured by the newspaper clipping, is a memorandum from the Harvard University Art Museums, specifically from Edgar Peters Bowron, addressed to all Harvard University Art Museums Staff, Fine Arts Faculty and Staff, and Department Library Staff. The memo is regarding the "Proposed New Busch-Reisinger Building" and is dated November 21, 1986. The memo invites recipients to a short meeting regarding press releases about plans to relocate the Busch-Reisinger Museum to a new building and mentions that slides of the architectural renderings for the new building and plans for Adolphus Busch Hall will be shared.

The image shows a page from a document or book, likely an archival or historical record, with several distinct sections visible. Here is a detailed description:

Top Section:

• Headline: The top portion of the page features a newspaper-style headline that reads:
  "Boch-Reisinger Museum given $1.5m"
  This headline is from the Boston Globe dated November 13, 1986.
• Byline: The article is attributed to Robert Taylor from the Boston Globe Staff.
• Content: The article discusses a significant donation of $1.5 million from Daimler-Benz A.G. in Stuttgart, Germany, to the Boch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Key points include:
  • The donation will endow a permanent senior curatorship at the museum.
  • The announcement was made by Edward Reuter, chief financial officer of Daimler-Benz Co., at a press conference.
  • The museum is described as having a superb collection of medieval sculpture and modern art, including works by Charles Kuhn during the Nazi era.
  • The article also mentions the museum's history, its role in preserving German art, and its significance in the study of Northern European art.

Middle Section:

• Textual Content: Below the headline, there is a continuation of the article, elaborating on the donation, the museum's collection, and its historical context. It discusses the museum's role in preserving German art, including works by artists such as Max Beckmann and others, and its importance in the study of Northern European art.

Bottom Section:

• Document Header:

  • The bottom portion of the page shows a formal memo or letterhead from Harvard University Art Museums.
  • The header includes the following details:
    • Institution: Harvard University Art Museums
    • Location: 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
    • Museums Listed: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, Arthur M. Sackler Museum
    • Document Type: Memorandum

• Memo Content:

  • To: All Harvard University Art Museums Staff, Department of Fine Arts Faculty and Staff, Fine Arts Library Staff
  • From: Edgar Peters Boren
  • Subject: Proposed New Busch-Reisinger Building
  • Date: November 21, 1986
  • Body of the Memo:
    • Announces plans to issue a press release about relocating the Busch-Reisinger Museum to a new building.
    • Invites recipients to a short meeting on Monday, November 24 at 3:30 PM in the Christian Room on the third floor of the Fogg.
    • Mentions that slides of architectural renderings for the new building and plans for Adolphus Busch Hall will be shared.

Visual Layout:

• The page is formatted in a classic newspaper/magazine style, with clear headings, subheadings, and structured paragraphs.
• The top section resembles a news article, while the bottom section is a formal internal memo.
• The page is part of a larger document, as indicated by the visible page number "TARCH 2013.2.01" in the top-left corner and the red spine of a bound volume on the left edge.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical moment involving the Boch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It combines a news article about a significant financial donation with an internal memo discussing future plans for the museum's relocation. The document reflects the institutional and academic context of Harvard's art museums in the late 1980s.

The image is a photograph of a page from a scrapbook. The scrapbook contains clippings from newspapers and magazines, as well as a memorandum. The clippings are arranged in a collage format, with some overlapping each other. The clippings are from various sources, including the Boston Globe and the Fogg Art Museum. The memorandum is from Edgar Peters Bowron, the director of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and is addressed to the staff of the Harvard University Art Museums. The memorandum announces the relocation of the Busch-Reisinger Museum to a new building and invites staff to attend a meeting to discuss the plans. The scrapbook also includes a photograph of a man, possibly a curator or staff member, standing in front of a building. The scrapbook appears to be a collection of materials related to the history and operations of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.