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The image depicts a press release document from Harvard University Art Museums dated November 26, 1986. The document is placed inside a red-bordered folder, with the visible part of the folder's label indicating a date of March 2014.

The press release is titled "PLAN FOR NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM." It announces a plan to raise funds for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection. The new building would be physically connected to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, allowing the Harvard University Art Museums to remain a distinct entity within the university, alongside its sister institutions, the Fogg and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum.

The current home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Adolphus Busch Hall at 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge, would close to the public in the summer of 1987. The east wing of Adolphus Busch Hall would reopen to the public in the fall of 1988 after the Romanesque Hall, Gothic transept, and other interior spaces have been restored to their original function as galleries for medieval sculpture, plaster casts, and architectural fragments. The Museum's famous Flentrop organ would remain in its present location in Romanesque Hall, and the exterior would be preserved in its present state.

The plan was the result of a three-year study of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and its future. The study cited problems with Adolphus Busch Hall, including a lack of climate control and an architectural setting that endangers the collections.

The document also provides contact information for the Public Relations Office, with a phone number listed as 617-495-2397.

The image shows a newspaper clipping or press release from the Harvard University Art Museums, dated November 26, 1986. The release announces a plan for a new Busch-Reisinger Museum building.

Key points from the press release include:

1. New Building Plan: Officials are planning to raise funds for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's programs and most of its permanent collection.
2. Location: The new building would be connected to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, maintaining the Busch-Reisinger Museum as a distinct entity within Harvard University Art Museums, alongside the Fogg and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum.
3. Temporary Closure: Adolphus Busch Hall, the current home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, would temporarily close to the public in the summer of 1987.
4. Restoration: The garden and the east wing of Adolphus Busch Hall would reopen to the public in the fall of 1988 after restoration work. The Romanesque Hall, Gothic Hall, and Transcept interior would be restored to their original function as galleries for medieval sculpture, plaster casts, and architectural fragments.
5. Preservation: The museum's famous Flentrop organ would remain in its present location in Romanesque Hall, and the museum's garden and exterior would be preserved in their current state.
6. Study and Concerns: The plan was a result of a three-year study of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and its future. Concerns cited included problems with Adolphus Busch Hall, such as lack of climate control endangering the collections and an inadequate architectural setting.

The press release concludes with a contact number for the Public Relations Office (617-495-2397) and indicates that more information is available. The document is dated and appears to be a part of an archived collection, with a date stamp of [ARCH 2013.1.20] visible in the top left corner.

The image is a page from a newsletter or press release dated November 26, 1986, from Harvard University Art Museums, specifically from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The document is titled "News from the Harvard University Art Museums."

The main topic of the release is the plan for a new Busch-Reisinger Museum building. Here are the key points from the press release:

1. Purpose: Officials of Harvard University Art Museums are raising funds for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's programs and its permanent collection.
2. Location: The new building will be physically connected to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, maintaining the Busch-Reisinger Museum's distinct identity within the Harvard Art Museums.
3. Current Situation and Temporary Closing:
   • The current location, Adolphus Busch Hall at 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge, will temporarily close to the public in the summer of 1987.
   • The garden and the east wing of Adolphus Busch Hall will reopen in the fall of 1988 after renovation.
4. Restorations:
   • Gothic Hall and the Transcept within the interior will be restored to their original function as galleries.
   • The famous Flentrop organ will remain in its current location in Romanesque Hall.
   • The museum's garden and exterior will be preserved as they are.
5. Reasoning: The plan results from a three-year study addressing problems with Adolphus Busch Hall, including a lack of climate control that endangers the collections and an architectural setting that isn't suitable.

The release also provides a contact number for the Public Relations Office: 617-495-2397. The page is from an archival document, as indicated by the date and the visible part of another document on the right side of the page.

The image shows a scanned page from a book or a file. The page is dated March 20, 2013, as handwritten in the top left corner. The main content is a document from the Harvard University Art Museums, specifically a press release dated November 26, 1986, titled "PLAN FOR NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM."

The document details the plans to raise funds for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's programs and collections. The proposed building will be connected to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, allowing the Busch-Reisinger Museum to maintain its distinct identity alongside the Fogg and Arthur M. Sackler Museums.

The press release also mentions that the current home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Adolphus Busch Hall, will temporarily close to the public in the summer of 1987. The building will reopen in the fall of 1988 after restoration to serve as galleries for medieval sculpture, plaster casts, and architectural fragments. The Flentrop organ will remain in its current location, and the garden and exterior will be preserved.

The document notes that the plan follows a three-year study of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's needs, highlighting issues with the current lack of climate control in Adolphus Busch Hall, which poses a risk to the collections. The contact for more information is the Public Relations Office at 617-495-2397.

The image is a press release from the Harvard University Art Museums dated November 26, 1986. The document outlines plans for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Key points from the press release include:

1. Announcement of Plans: Harvard University Art Museums officials have announced a plan to raise funds for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collections and programs.

2. Location: The new Busch-Reisinger building will be located on Quincy Street and will be physically connected to the Fogg Art Museum.

3. Current Location: The Busch-Reisinger Museum’s current home is Adolphus Busch Hall at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge. This location will close to the public in the summer of 1987.

4. Restoration Plans:

   • The temporary closure is part of a larger plan to reopen Adolphus Busch Hall in the fall of 1988.
   • The Romanesque Hall and Gothic Hall within Adolphus Busch Hall will be restored to their original function as galleries for medieval sculpture, plaster casts, and architectural fragments.
   • The famous Flentrop organ will remain in its current location in Romanesque Hall.
   • The Museum’s garden and exterior will also be preserved.

5. Reasons for the Plan: The decision to create a new building was the result of a three-year study that identified issues such as a lack of climate control in Adolphus Busch Hall, which endangers the collections, and an architectural setting not conducive to the museum's needs.

The press release also includes a contact number for the Public Relations Office for further information.

The image is a page from a document titled "News from the Harvard University Art Museums," dated November 26, 1986. The document is a press release detailing plans for a new Busch-Reisinger Museum building.

Here are the key points:

1. Announcement of New Building Plan:

   • Harvard University Art Museums and Harvard University have announced plans to raise funds for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's programs and most of its permanent collection.

2. Location and Connection:

   • The proposed new Busch-Reisinger building would be physically connected to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street.
   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum would remain a distinct entity within the Harvard University Art Museums, alongside the Fogg and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum.

3. Temporary Closure and Restoration:

   • The current home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Adolphus Busch Hall at 29 Kirkland Street, would temporarily close to the public in the summer of 1987.
   • The garden and east wing of Adolphus Busch Hall would reopen to the public in the fall of 1988 after restoration.
   • Gothic Hall and Transept would be restored to their original function as galleries for medieval sculpture, plaster casts, and architectural fragments.
   • The Museum’s famous Flentrop organ would remain in its current location in Romanesque Hall.

4. Reason for the Plan:

   • The plan is a result of a three-year study of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and its future.
   • The study cited problems with Adolphus Busch Hall, including a lack of climate control that endangers the collections and an architectural setting that does not adequately support the museum's needs.

5. Contact Information:

   • The contact for more information is the Public Relations Office, with a phone number provided: 617-495-2397.

The document indicates a significant effort to improve the museum's facilities and ensure the preservation and proper display of its collections.

The image shows a typed press release from Harvard University Art Museums dated November 26, 1986. The letter is titled "Plan for New Busch-Reisinger Museum" and announces a plan to raise funds for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's programs and most of its permanent collection. The proposed new building would be connected to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street and would allow the Busch-Reisinger Museum to remain an independent entity within the Harvard University Art Museums, along with the Fogg and Arthur M. Sackler Museums.

The press release explains that under the plan, the Busch-Reisinger's existing home, Adolphus Busch Hall at 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge, would temporarily close to the public in the summer of 1987 and reopen in fall 1988 after restoration of its interior to its original function as galleries for medieval sculpture, plaster casts, and architectural fragments. The museum’s famous Fientrop organ would remain in its location in Romanesque Hall, and the garden and exterior would be preserved.

The letter also states that the plan resulted from a three-year study citing problems with Adolphus Busch Hall, especially a lack of climate control which endangers the collections and the architectural setting. Contact information for the public relations office and the phone number 617-495-2397 are listed at the bottom. The document has the Harvard University Art Museums letterhead, including the names of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The top left corner shows the note "March 2013. t. 20."

This image shows a document titled "NEWS FROM THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS," dated November 26, 1986. The header includes the address "32 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 02138" and mentions the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, alongside the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The document appears to be a press release concerning the "PLAN FOR NEW BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM."

The text explains that officials of the Harvard University Art Museums and Harvard University have announced a plan in progress to raise funds for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's programs and most of its permanent collection. The plan involves connecting the new building physically to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, which would allow the Busch-Reisinger Museum to remain a distinct entity within the Harvard University Art Museums network, alongside the Fogg and the Arthur M. Sackler Museums.

The release outlines how the Busch-Reisinger's current home, Adolphus Busch Hall at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, would temporarily close to the public in the summer of 1987. The document states that problems with Adolphus Busch Hall such as climate control, which endangers the collections, were a factor in this decision.

There's a note mentioning "more-" indicating that the document continues beyond the visible part, along with a contact for the Public Relations Office including a phone number.

To the left of the document, slightly obscured by it, is what appears to be a partial view of a photograph or illustration tucked into a brown folder or archival pocket. The text or image on the partially visible item is not clear from this perspective.

The image depicts a page from a publication titled "News from the Harvard University Art Museums", dated November 26, 1986. The page is part of a formal press release or announcement regarding a plan for a new Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Key Details:

1. Header Information:

   • The header includes the names of the museums: BUSH-REISINGER MUSEUM, FOGG ART MUSEUM, and ARTHUR M. SACKLER MUSEUM, indicating that this is an official communication from Harvard University's art museums.
   • The address is provided as 32 QUINCY ST., CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138.

2. Title and Date:

   • The document is labeled "For Immediate Release" and is dated November 26, 1986.

3. Main Content:

   • The text announces a plan to raise funds for a new building to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's permanent collection and most of its programs.
   • The proposed new Busch-Reisinger building would be physically connected to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, allowing the Busch-Reisinger Museum to remain a distinct entity within the Harvard University Art Museums.
   • The current home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Adolphus Busch Hall at 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge, would be temporarily closed to the public in the summer of 1987. The hall would reopen after the restoration of its garden and the east wing of Adolphus Busch Hall.
   • The restoration would involve restoring the garden and east wing to their original function as galleries for medieval sculpture, plaster casts, and architectural fragments. The Flentrop organ would remain in its present location in Romanesque Hall, and the garden and exterior would be preserved in their current state.

4. Reasons for the Plan:

   • The Art Museums cited problems with Adolphus Busch Hall, including a lack of climate control, which endangers the collections, and an architectural setting that is problematic.

5. Contact Information:

   • The document provides a contact number for the Public Relations Office: 617-495-2397.

6. Visual Elements:

   • The page appears to be part of a larger bound document or archive, as indicated by the visible spine and page numbering ("TARCH-2013.F.201").
   • The left page shows faint text and images, suggesting it contains additional content, possibly related to the museum or its collections.

Summary:

The image shows a formal press release from the Harvard University Art Museums, announcing plans to fundraise for a new Busch-Reisinger Museum building. The current Adolphus Busch Hall would undergo restoration, and the new building would be connected to the Fogg Art Museum, ensuring the Busch-Reisinger Museum remains a distinct entity. The release highlights issues with the current building's climate control and architectural setting.

The image shows a document that appears to be a press release from the Harvard University Art Museums. The document is dated November 26, 1986, and it is titled "Plan for New Busch-Reisinger Museum." The document is placed on top of a brown folder with a red border. The folder has a label that reads "March 2013, 1203" on the top left corner. The document is written in black font on a white background.