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Hofmann, Josef, 1876-1957. Josef Hofmann papers, 1878-1957.

Title: Josef Hofmann papers, 1878-1957.

Consisting chiefly of letters, 10 Apr. 1916 - 29 Mar. 1918, from Hofmann to his wife, Marie Clarisse Eustis Hofmann (1866-1956), written while on concert tours throughout the U.S.; also includes newspapers clippings, photographs, recital programs, and a letter, 25 Mar. 1893, W.Q. Gresham, Dept. of State, Washington, D.C., to Marie's father, James Biddle Eustis (1834-1899), re his ambassadorial appointment as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to France. Also contains 4 volumes, 1907-1911, travel diary kept by Marie Clarisse Hofmann during her husband's concert tours throughout Russia, Jan. - Apr. 1907, Oct. - Nov. 1909, and Sept. - Dec. 1911, and Mexico, Dec. 1907 - Jan. 1908, with commentary re travel conditions, Hofmann's concert appearances, including the program performed and amount of money realized, and encounters with prominent conductors, concert artists, and composers.

ArchivalResource: 56 items and 4 volumes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28417727 View

Sembrich, Marcella, 1858-1935. Marcella Sembrich collection, 1790-1988 (bulk 1885-1930).

Title: Marcella Sembrich collection, 1790-1988 (bulk 1885-1930).

The correspondence, papers, posters, and programs in this collection represent the career and activities of Marcella Sembrich and her family from 1851 to 1988. The collection consists of an extensive amount of correspondence with the leading musical figures of the day; posters, concert advertisements and programs from Sembrich (and other) performances throughout her career; and memorabilia including an autograph album with signatures and drawings of famous musicians and others. Series IX "Photographs" also includes some 15-20 original graphic art works among its 2284 items. Subjects include Sembrich, places she lived, places she performed, and people with whom she performed. The sheet music and musical scores (Series X) are currently being processed.

ArchivalResource: ca. 75 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122486438 View

Schoeffel, John B., d. 1918,. Autograph letter signed from John B. Schoeffel, Boston, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1888 September 4.

Title: Autograph letter signed from John B. Schoeffel, Boston, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1888 September 4.

Schoeffel indicates that they are not currently making dates for Master Hofmann, presumably Josef Hofmann, who was represented by Schoeffel and Abbey. Addressed "Dear Sir" and signed Jno. B. Schoeffel. On letterhead of the Park Theatre, Abbey & Schoeffel, lessees & managers, Boston.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf ; 24 x 15 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/319887020 View

The Papers of Vladimir and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz., 1784-1991

Title: The Papers of Vladimir and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz. 1784-1991

Correspondence and other papers, photographs, and additional materials by and about the Russian-American pianist Vladimir Horowitz (1903-1989) and his wife Wanda Toscanini Horowitz (1907-1998)

ArchivalResource: 164 boxes (69 linear ft.)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.mss.0055 View

Love family. The Love family papers, 1850-1960 (inclusive).

Title: The Love family papers, 1850-1960 (inclusive).

The Love Family Papers consist primarily of letters to Lucy Prindle Love and Helen Love Scranton. Helen Scranton was secretary for many years to Franz Kneisel, and later she served as secretary to both the Society of the Friends of Music and the Beethoven Association of New York. The correspondence includes letters from composers, conductors, instrumentalists, singers, and critics. The Papers also contain newspaper clippings, photographs, and miscellaneous items.

ArchivalResource: 3 linear ft. (11 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702162011 View

Mannes, Clara, 1869-1948. Autograph letters signed (2), dated : Chatham (Mass.), 20 August 1915 and 13 September [n.y.], to Harry [Harkness] Flagler, 1915 Aug. 20 and [n.y.] Sept. 13.

Title: Autograph letters signed (2), dated : Chatham (Mass.), 20 August 1915 and 13 September [n.y.], to Harry [Harkness] Flagler, 1915 Aug. 20 and [n.y.] Sept. 13.

Saying how happy she is that John Powell will play with the Symphony Orchestra, suggesting he play the Liszt A-major Concerto, expressing delight at Walter [Damrosch's] splendid success, mentioning Bauer, Hofmann, Kreisler, etc.

ArchivalResource: 2 items (7 p.) ; (16mo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270581713 View

The Love Family Papers, 1850-1960 (inclusive)

Title: The Love Family Papers 1850-1960 (inclusive)

Letters to Lucy Prindle Love and Helen Love Scranton, as well as clippings, photographs, and other items

ArchivalResource: 11 boxes (3 linear feet)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.mss.0001 View

Antheil, George, 1900-1959. An explanation of my evolution since 1924, 1927 Dec.

Title: An explanation of my evolution since 1924, 1927 Dec.

An autograph letter of George Antheil, accompanied by an autograph score (10 p.) of musical excerpts illustrating the text, titled For Josef Hoffman : examples of work since 1925.

ArchivalResource: 4 ms. leaves ; 27 cm. + 1 ms. score (10 p.) ; 35 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/643089921 View

Hofmann, Josef, 1876-1957. [Album leaf] : autograph manuscript, 1914.

Title: [Album leaf] : autograph manuscript, 1914.

ArchivalResource: 1 score (1 p.) ; 13.5 x 10.5 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270566425 View

Müller, René. Papers regarding 20th century musicians [manuscript], 1916-1977.

Title: Papers regarding 20th century musicians [manuscript], 1916-1977.

Papers include a eulogy to Georges Miquelle by Müller. Correspondence includes 21 thank-you notes and brief letters from George Szell to Müller and similar notes from Robert Casadesus, Zino Francescatti, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Joseph Gingold, Walter Gieseking, Sir Eugene Goossens, Joseph Szigeti, and Alexandre Tansman, as well as from Wyndham Lewis. There are also autographs of Henri Casadesus, Marius Casadesus, Raya Garbousova, Alexander Glazunov, Vladimir Horowitz, Josef Hofmann, Arthur Honegger, Amparo Iturbi, Bernardino Molinari, Francis Poulenc, Sergey Prokofiev, Maurice Ravel, Ottorino Respighi, Arnold Schoenberg, and Deems Taylor; and photographs, many by Müller, of R. Casadesus, Francescatti, Gabrilowitsch, Garbousova, Gieseking, Honegger, Miquelle, Pierre Monteux, Ravel, and Respighi. There is also include a makeshift baton, of wood, signed by Ravel.

ArchivalResource: 105 (ca.) items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647877345 View