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The image displays a newspaper article from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 13, 1986. The article discusses plans for the construction of a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum, a part of the Harvard University Art Museums. The proposed design by architect Graham Gund would connect the new building to the Fogg Art Museum, enhancing the overall museum complex. The new structure aims to provide climate control for the museum's collections, which currently lack it, and will feature space for the Fine Arts Library, a reading room, and a public gallery. The project, estimated to cost $5.8 million, is set to begin in the summer of 1987, with the new building expected to open in 1990. The article also mentions the museum's history, its role in fostering the study of German art, and its significant collection of works from the German-speaking world. Additionally, there is a related article mentioning a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz AG to endow a curatorial post at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The image displays a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald dated November 14, 1986. The article focuses on two main topics:

1. Busch-Reisinger Museum Addition:

   • Plans are underway to construct a new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Fine Arts at Harvard University. The new structure is intended to house the museum's permanent collection and provide additional space for visitors and scholars.
   • The proposed new building will connect to the existing Busch-Reisinger Museum and the adjacent Fogg Art Museum. It will include a ground floor gallery, a reading room, and a public gallery for the library.
   • The building's design will focus on preserving the museum's historic collections while allowing for modern additions. The estimated cost is around $5.8 million.
   • The project aims to restore the East Wing of Adolphus Busch Hall, which has been closed since 1985 due to structural issues. The renovation will include the addition of modern facilities and preservation of the original architectural details.

2. $1.5M Gift to Harvard Art Museums:

   • The Harvard University Art Museums received a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz AG of Stuttgart, Germany.
   • This donation is part of a broader cultural exchange initiative between Germany and Harvard, which includes the establishment of a curatorial post at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • The gift aims to support the museum's collections and research, particularly focusing on German, Swiss, and Austrian art from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The clipping also mentions specific details about the historical significance of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which was established in 1903 by the St. Louis family and renamed in 1950 in honor of them.

The image is a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald dated Friday, November 14, 1986. It features two articles related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

1. Main Article: "Busch To Build New Addition"

   • Plans for a New Building: Plans are in progress for the construction of a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's permanent collection. This new building would be connected to the existing Fogg Art Museum and would also house most of the university's permanent collection of German art.
   • Details of the New Building: The new Busch-Reisinger building would have three floors, with the ground floor containing a new reading room for the Fogg Art Museum library and a new public gallery. The first and second floors would contain about 6,000 square feet of exhibition space.
   • Renovations and Challenges: The current Busch Hall is in need of extensive renovations, including new climate control systems to protect the valuable collections. The study also identified high maintenance costs and operational deficits, totaling over $50,000 annually. The building's interior architecture would be preserved, and the collections would be temporarily housed in a special gallery at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Funding and Timeline: Approximately $5.5 million has been allocated for the new building. The project aims to begin construction in early 1990, with the new building opening by 1991 or 1992. The East Wing of Adolphus Busch Hall would be reopened by the fall of 1988.

2. Secondary Article: "Museum gets $1.5M gift"

   • Endowment Announcement: The Harvard Art Museums announced a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz A.G. of Stuttgart, Germany, to endow a chief curatorial post at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • Purpose of the Endowment: The endowment will support the curator of German art, who will be responsible for overseeing the museum's collection of German art from the 18th to the 20th century.
   • Historical Context: The Busch-Reisinger Museum was founded in 1903 as the German Museum and renamed in 1950. It has been a significant supporter of German art and culture.

The articles reflect the museum's efforts to enhance its facilities and collections, as well as the international support it receives for its curatorial initiatives.

The image is a page from a newspaper featuring two articles related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Top Article: "Busch To Build New Addition"

This article discusses plans for a new building addition to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of the Fogg Art Museum complex at Harvard University. The article highlights several key points:

1. Connection to Fogg Art Museum: The new building will be physically connected to the Fogg Art Museum, enhancing the University's art museums and their collections.
2. Proposed Design: The new building will include a new reading room for the library and a new public gallery on the ground floor, with the first and second floors accommodating additional space for the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
3. Study Identifies Issues: A study identified the lack of climate control as a significant issue for preserving the museum's valuable collection. The article mentions the high maintenance costs and operational expenses, which are more than $500,000 annually.
4. Proposed Plans: The new building is proposed to be completed by 1987 and would address the climate control issues and the need for more space.
5. Architectural and Cultural Significance: The new addition will preserve the art of Northern and Central Europe and will also include a special exhibition space, with plans to restore the East Wing of Adolph Busch Hall, which has been closed since 1968.

Bottom Article: "Museum Gets $1.5M Gift"

This article reports on a significant donation to the Harvard University Art Museums:

1. Donation Details: Daimler-Benz A.G. of Stuttgart, Germany, has donated $1.5 million to endow a chief curatorial post at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
2. Purpose of the Gift: This donation reflects the growing exchange between Germany and Harvard, with the aim of enhancing the understanding of German art and culture.
3. Curator's Role: The endowed position will be for a curator of German art, focusing on the 18th to 20th centuries, with an emphasis on the German Renaissance and Baroque periods.
4. Inaugural Curator: The first curator appointed will be Edgar Peters Bowron, who has been exploring the museum's holdings in German, Swiss, and Austrian art since 1983.
5. Previous Support: Daimler-Benz has supported Harvard's German art initiatives, including a $1 million gift in 1983 for the acquisition of works of art.

Additional Notes:

• The articles are from "The Harvard Gazette" and "The Boston Herald," dated November 14, 1986.
• The Busch-Reisinger Museum was founded in 1903 as the Germanic Museum, renamed in 1950 in honor of the St. Louis family, who were generous supporters.

The page effectively highlights the expansion and enhancement efforts of the Busch-Reisinger Museum through both architectural development and financial support.

The image is a newspaper spread from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 23, 1986. The primary focus of the articles is on plans and developments related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Main Article: "Busch To Build New Addition"

• Headline: "Busch To Build New Addition"
• Content:
  • Harvard University plans to construct a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's prominent art collections from Northern and Central Europe.
  • The proposed Busch-Reisinger addition will be physically connected to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, maintaining a distinct identity within the University's art museums.
  • The current facilities of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Adolphus Busch Hall are inadequate, lacking climate control and space to properly display and store the extensive collections.
  • The new building aims to solve these issues by providing a climate-controlled environment and more space for exhibitions.
  • The proposed new building will include about 6,000 additional square feet for the Busch-Reisinger collections, enhancing the museum's ability to grow and accommodate its exhibitions and programs.
  • The article mentions a three-year study concluding in 1987, which identified the need for a new space to properly display the art and address operational issues.
  • The cost of necessary renovations to Adolphus Busch Hall would be prohibitively expensive, leading to the decision to construct a new building.

Continuation: "Busch" (from page 1)

• Content:
  • Peter Nisbet, Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, notes that the museum's current space is isolated from other visual arts resources at Harvard.
  • The new building will integrate the museum more closely with the Fine Arts Library, University collections, and teaching activities.
  • The current Busch Hall will remain a center for Germanic culture, with the Germanic Museum maintaining its presence.
  • The new building will house the museum's core collections, including works from the Romantic era to the present.
  • Design and construction of the new building are expected to cost approximately $5.8 million, with hopes to open it by early 1990.

Sidebar Article: "Museum gets $1.5M gift"

• Headline: "Museum gets $1.5M gift"
• Content:
  • The Harvard University Art Museums announced a $1.5 million gift from Daimler-Benz AG to endow a chief curatorship at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • This endowment reflects the growing exchange between Germany and the United States.
  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum, established in 1901, is the only museum in North America dedicated to the study of art from the German-speaking countries.

Additional Information

• The image also includes some details about the history and current state of the museum, noting the need for more space and better facilities to meet the museum's mission and to properly care for its collections.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 14, 1986. The main article on the page is titled "Busch To Build New Addition" and discusses plans for a new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of the Harvard University Art Museums.

Key points from the article include:

1. New Building Plans: The Busch-Reisinger Museum plans to construct a new building on Quincy Street to house its collections and enhance the museum's visibility. The new building will be physically connected to the Fogg Art Museum.

2. Purpose: The new building aims to provide better accessibility to the museum's collections, which are currently stored in underground stacks. It will also offer a new public gallery and additional space for the Fine Arts Library.

3. Design and Timeline: The design and construction of the new building are expected to begin after funds of approximately $10 million are raised. Officials hope to have the money in hand in two years. The new building could open to the public by the early 1990s.

4. Historical Context: The current Busch-Reisinger Museum building, designed in the early 20th century, is described as inadequate for displaying the museum's collections, which include significant works of modern art acquired after 1930.

5. Architectural Details: The new building will restore Busch Hall to its original function and architectural details, preserving its historical significance while providing modern exhibition spaces.

6. Funding: The article mentions the support of the Busch family and the potential for raising funds in Germany, where the Busch family has significant ties.

Additionally, there is a smaller article at the bottom of the page titled "Museum gets $1.5M gift," which reports on a $1.5 million donation to the Harvard University Art Museums from Daimler-Benz A.G. of Stuttgart. The gift is intended to endow a chair for the Busch-Reisinger Museum and support the museum's activities, particularly in the area of German art.

The page also includes a continuation from a previous page, indicating that the article is part of a larger story about the Busch-Reisinger Museum's expansion plans.

The image shows a newspaper page titled "Harvard University Gazette," dated November 28, 1986. The main article on the page is titled "Busch (Continued from page 1)," discussing plans related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard.

Key points in the article include:

• The article discusses renovations and the construction of a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum and its collections.
• Peter Nisbet, Assistant Curator, comments on the museum's intellectual isolation and how the new building will make it more accessible and financially sound.
• Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the University Art Museums, highlights challenges regarding the mission of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the difficulties posed by the current building's limitations.
• The article outlines plans for temporarily moving parts of the collection and the reopening of the East Wing of Adolphus Busch Hall in fall 1988, with a long-term goal for a newly constructed building by early 1990.
• The new building is estimated to cost around $5.8 million.
• The current Busch Hall, designed in the early 20th century, holds plaster casts of German monuments but does not contain original works of art.
• The restoration will preserve the building's original function and appearance while maintaining access to its garden.
• An architect will be hired to design a new home that is distinctive and suitable for the museum's unique collections and scholarly work.
• The project is supported by the University, Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and donors in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
• Background information notes that the Busch-Reisinger Museum was founded in 1903 as the Germanic Museum, renamed in 1950 to honor the St. Louis family that generously supported it.

At the bottom right corner, there is a smaller clipped article titled "Museum gets $1.5M gift," from The Boston Herald dated Friday, November 14, 1986. It announces a $1.5 million endowment from Daimler-Benz A.G. of Stuttgart, West Germany, to support the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The article highlights the growing link between the museum and Germany, the Friends of the museum, and the importance of German, Swiss, and Austrian art collections, including Expressionism and masterpieces by Beckmann and Munch.

The image shows a newspaper article clipping from "The Harvard University Gazette." The headline of the article is "Busch To Build New Addition," indicating that there is a report on plans to expand or build an addition to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which focuses on the art of German-speaking countries of central Europe.

The article appears to continue onto another page and includes some subheadings where the text continues. Additionally, there seems to be a continuation of another article to the right, with the title "Museum gets $1.5M gift," and a smaller note below indicating that it is from "The Boston Herald, Friday, November 14, 1986." This suggests that the content is likely historical in nature, referring to past events concerning Harvard University's museums and philanthropic gifts.

The article's layout includes columns of text that are justified, typical of newspaper style, and there are no images or graphics accompanying the text on this section of the page. The newspaper looks aged, indicating that this is a physical clipping that has been preserved. The text is dense and would contain detailed information about the topics addressed in the headlines.

The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper, specifically The Boston Herald, dated Friday, November 14, 1989. The page contains two distinct articles:

Left Article: "Busch To Build New Addition"

• Headline: "Busch To Build New Addition"
• Content Overview:
  • The article discusses plans for a new addition to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University's Fine Arts Museums.
  • The new building is intended to be physically connected to the existing Busch Hall, enhancing accessibility and expanding the museum's capacity.
  • Key details include:
    • The new building will be located adjacent to the existing Busch Hall, with a ground floor for the Busch-Reisinger Library and a second floor for galleries.
    • The galleries are expected to accommodate approximately 6,000 square feet of space.
    • The project is being developed in consultation with officials from the Art Museums of Harvard University and Central European Art Museum.
    • The estimated cost of the project is $5.5 million annually, with contributions from the Harvard University Art Museums and other donors.
    • The study identifies challenges, such as the lack of climate control in the current Busch Hall, which is needed to preserve the museum's valuable collection.
    • The new building will feature a garden and will be designed to harmonize with the existing architecture of Busch Hall, which is in the Romanesque and Gothic styles.
    • The article mentions that the Busch-Reisinger Museum was founded in 1903 as the Germanic Museum and was later renamed in honor of the St. Louis family in 1950.

Right Article: "Museum gets $1.5M gift"

• Headline: "Museum gets $1.5M gift"
• Content Overview:
  • This article reports on a significant donation of $1.5 million to the Harvard University Art Museums.
  • The donation was made by Daimler-Benz A.G., a German automotive company, to endow a chief curator position at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • The article highlights the growing exchange between Germany and the Harvard Art Museums, noting that the Busch-Reisinger Museum houses a significant collection of German art, including works from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
  • The donation is seen as part of a broader initiative to strengthen ties between Germany and the United States, particularly in the arts and cultural sectors.
  • The article also mentions that the Busch-Reisinger Museum is currently seeking a new home and is exploring options for expansion and modernization.

Layout and Design:

• The page is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with two columns of text.
• The left article is titled "Busch To Build New Addition" and is dated November 28, 1989.
• The right article is titled "Museum gets $1.5M gift" and is dated November 14, 1989.
• The articles are accompanied by a vertical column of text on the left side, likely a continuation of the article or related content, with the word "Miscellaneous" prominently displayed.

Additional Details:

• The page includes a small photograph or graphic in the bottom right corner, though it is not clearly visible in the image.
• The overall tone of the articles is informative, focusing on cultural and institutional developments at Harvard University and its museums.

This page provides insights into significant cultural and financial developments at the time, highlighting the expansion plans of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and a major donation to support its operations.

The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping featuring two columns of text. The clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 14, 1986. The headline at the top of the clipping reads "Busch To Build New Addition." The article discusses plans for a new addition to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University's art museums.

The text is organized into two columns, with the left column continuing from a previous page (indicated by "(Continued on page 4)"). The article mentions the necessity of renovations to the existing underground stacks of the Fine Arts Library and the need for a new reading room for the Library and the new public gallery for the Busch. The article also discusses the intellectual isolation of the museum's collections from other visual arts resources at Harvard and the need for a new building to bring the collections closer to the academic community.

The article quotes Peter Nisbet, Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger, who observes that the collections at Harvard are intellectually isolated from other visual arts resources at Harvard, the Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, University Art Libraries, and other fields of art history and from students and the teaching activity of Harvard's Fine Arts Departments.

The proposed new building, designed by Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the University Art Museums, would allow the Busch-Reisinger Museum to regain a distinct entity within the University Art Museums and enhance the well-being of the Busch's world-class collections. The new building would also bring the standards of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collections up to those at the Fogg and the Sackler Museums.

The article also mentions the financial support for the new building, with a $1.5 million gift from the Daimler-Benz A.G. of Stuttgart, West Germany, and additional support from the Swiss government and a group of influential German and Swiss supporters.

The clipping is a historical document reflecting the ongoing development and expansion of Harvard University's art museums and the importance of preserving and enhancing the collections for academic and public access.