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Adler, Peter Herman, 1899-1990. Peter Herman Adler Music Collection, circa 1940-1981.

Title: Peter Herman Adler Music Collection, circa 1940-1981.

Contains scores or librettos to operas by Beeson, Chabrier, Janáček, Landré, Mozart, Offenbach, Provenzano, A. Scarlatti, Smetana, and Tchaikovsky, the score of a liturgical mass by Fiebig, and an essay by P.H. Adler.

ArchivalResource: 2.2 cubic feet (7 boxes).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/312746376 View

Coleman Dowell Papers, 1925-1993

Title: Coleman Dowell Papers 1925-1993

(Robert) Coleman Dowell (1925-1985) was a composer, lyricist, poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. He corresponded with many famous authors and well-known personalities from the early 1960's through 1984. The collection includes correspondence, original sheet music composed by Dowell for television and Broadway musicals during his early years in New York City, photographs, and manuscripts of published and unpublished novels, poetry, short fiction, and plays.

ArchivalResource: 32.0 linear feet; (31 boxes)

http://dlib.nyu.edu/findingaids/html/fales/dowell/dowell.html View

Porter, Quincy, 1897-1966. The Quincy Porter papers, 1897-1975 (inclusive).

Title: The Quincy Porter papers, 1897-1975 (inclusive).

The Quincy Porter Papers contain the manuscript scores and sketches of Porter's musical compositions, including 2 symphonies, 9 string quartets, and other major compositions and smaller pieces. The Papers also include music copied or arranged by Porter. The correspondence contains letters to and from Porter and other individuals, publishers, performing organizations, and schools and universities. Porter's life and work are further documented by: programs and newspaper clippings; published articles and books; photographs; medals; and scrapbooks.

ArchivalResource: 43 linear ft. (66 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702189430 View

The John Kirkpatrick Papers, 1836-1993 (inclusive)

Title: The John Kirkpatrick Papers 1836-1993 (inclusive)

Correspondence and other writings, music, photographs, and additional materials by and about the American pianist and scholar John Kirkpatrick (1905-1991)

ArchivalResource: 95 boxes (40 linear feet)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.mss.0056 View

The John Kirkpatrick Papers, 1836-1993 (inclusive)

Title: The John Kirkpatrick Papers 1836-1993 (inclusive)

Correspondence and other writings, music, photographs, and additional materials by and about the American pianist and scholar John Kirkpatrick (1905-1991)

ArchivalResource: 95 boxes (40 linear feet)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.mss.0056 View

Columbia University. Correspondence to Eugene Ormandy, 1977.

Title: Correspondence to Eugene Ormandy, 1977.

Comprises 1 item from Jack Beeson.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 leaf).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63646110 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-2010. Fifth sonata for piano / Jack Beeson.

Title: Fifth sonata for piano / Jack Beeson. 1946.

ArchivalResource: 19 folded leaves of ms. music ; 35 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/14275354 View

Porter, Quincy, 1897-1966. The Quincy Porter papers, 1897-1975 (inclusive).

Title: The Quincy Porter papers, 1897-1975 (inclusive).

The Quincy Porter Papers contain the manuscript scores and sketches of Porter's musical compositions, including 2 symphonies, 9 string quartets, and other major compositions and smaller pieces. The Papers also include music copied or arranged by Porter. The correspondence contains letters to and from Porter and other individuals, publishers, performing organizations, and schools and universities. Porter's life and work are further documented by: programs and newspaper clippings; published articles and books; photographs; medals; and scrapbooks.

ArchivalResource: 43 linear ft. (66 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122369958 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-. Autograph note signed, dated : New York City, to Randall Sutherland, 1978 Aug. 11.

Title: Autograph note signed, dated : New York City, to Randall Sutherland, 1978 Aug. 11.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270911544 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-. Jack Beeson papers, 1921-1979.

Title: Jack Beeson papers, 1921-1979.

Letters, manuscripts, and printed materials, including the autograph manuscript of FOUR MOTETS (1921) by Aaron Copland, as well as three letters from Copland, copies of letters from Beeson, and printed material, all relating to FOUR MOTETS.

ArchivalResource: 0.5 linear ft. ( 1 box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/467178381 View

Atkins, Irene Kahn, 1922-. Major figures in American music [A-E] : [oral history].

Title: Major figures in American music [A-E] : [oral history].

Major Figures in American Music is the core unit of Oral History, American Music. The unit consists of interviews with approximately 320 composers, performers, and other significant musicians. Each interview covers a wide range of the subject's work and life experiences, and many subjects have been interviewed on more than one occasion, often over a number of years. In addition to interviews with the primary subjects, Major Figures in American Music also includes testimonies from secondary sources about Harry Lawrence Freeman, George Gershwin, Percy Grainger, Quincy Porter, and Arnold Schoenberg.

ArchivalResource: 51 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702165393 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-2010. The bear hunt, or, The triumph of Feist the hound dog / [music by] Jack Beeson ; [words by] Abraham Lincoln (adapted).

Title: The bear hunt, or, The triumph of Feist the hound dog / [music by] Jack Beeson ; [words by] Abraham Lincoln (adapted). [1961?]

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. score (18 p.) ; 26 x 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20342498 View

The Moldenhauer Archives at Harvard University: Correspondence, literary manuscripts, sound recordings, and other material, 1873-2001.

Title: The Moldenhauer Archives at Harvard University: Correspondence, literary manuscripts, sound recordings, and other material, 1873-2001.

This collection is a portion of the Archives relating to 20th-century music, collected by the German-American musicologist, Hans Moldenhauer.

ArchivalResource: 59 boxes, 9 cartons (not end-processed) (50 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01954/catalog View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-. Autograph letters signed (2), dated New York, 28 October 1977 and 2 February 1984, to Joan Peyser, 1977, Oct. 28 and 1984, Feb. 2.

Title: Autograph letters signed (2), dated New York, 28 October 1977 and 2 February 1984, to Joan Peyser, 1977, Oct. 28 and 1984, Feb. 2.

Saying [in 1977] that he "enjoyed the enlivenment you provided at the entombment of Felix Mendelssohn," and [in 1984] that as to L[eonard] B[ernstein], "I think it's a great idea for you to do him," that he is the most visible figure on the scene (and also the most audible), suggesting Piero W[eiss] as her successor at the Musical Quarterly, etc.

ArchivalResource: 2 items (4 p., with 1 envelope) ; 22cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270991920 View

Kirkpatrick, John, 1905-1991. The John Kirkpatrick papers, 1836-1993 (inclusive).

Title: The John Kirkpatrick papers, 1836-1993 (inclusive).

The John Kirkpatrick Papers document the life and career of American pianist John Kirkpatrick through his correspondence with composers, performers, music educators, and family members. The Papers also hold an extensive collection of music, including sketches, manuscripts, and published versions of Kirkpatrick's many editions of music by composers such as Charles Ives and Carl Ruggles. Kirkpatrick's life and work are further documented with photographs, programs, reviews, writings, teaching materials, and miscellaneous items.

ArchivalResource: 40 linear ft. (95 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702150415 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-2010. Three settings from the Bay Psalm book. Second series / Jack Beeson.

Title: Three settings from the Bay Psalm book. Second series / Jack Beeson. [1955?]

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. score (23 p.) ; 36 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/681739875 View

Composers' Forum (U.S.). Composers' Forum Inc. Records, 1935-2002.

Title: Composers' Forum Inc. Records, 1935-2002.

The records of the Composers' Forum document the history of the organization from 1935 to 2002. They hold correspondence, concert programs, press releases, clippings, grant applications and other development files, board meeting minutes and correspondence, photographs, membership files, concert production files, concert discussion transcripts, historical essays and scrapbooks.

ArchivalResource: 11 linear feet (27 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/777993312 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-2010. A Creole mystery : for mezzo-soprano (or baritone) and string quartet / music, Jack Beeson ; text, Lafcadio Hearn (adapted) ; score.

Title: A Creole mystery : for mezzo-soprano (or baritone) and string quartet / music, Jack Beeson ; text, Lafcadio Hearn (adapted) ; score. 1970.

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. score (30 cm.), bound ; 36 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20776367 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-2010. The bear hunt, or, The triumph of Feist the hound dog / [music by] Jack Beeson ; [words by] Abraham Lincoln (adapted).

Title: The bear hunt, or, The triumph of Feist the hound dog / [music by] Jack Beeson ; [words by] Abraham Lincoln (adapted). [1961?]

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. score (18 p.) ; 26 x 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20342498 View

Coates, Gloria. Gloria Coates papers, 1970-1986.

Title: Gloria Coates papers, 1970-1986.

Correspondence, documents, manuscripts, printed materials, and a record album of her compositions. These papers deal with her activities in the field of music from 1970 until 1986 while she lived in Germany. She produced and directed the German-American Contemporary Music Series in Munich. This series received financial support from the Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University. There are nine cataloged letters from Jack Beeson concering these grants.

ArchivalResource: 0.5 linear ft. ( 1 box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/476796050 View

Gloria Coates Papers, 1970-1986.

Title: Gloria Coates Papers 1970-1986.

Gloria Coates is an American composer who studied at Columbia University with Jack Beeson and Otto Luening. These papers include correspondence, concert programs and business records related to her activities as director of the German-American Contemporary Music Series in Munich from 1970 through 1986.

ArchivalResource: 0.5 linear ft (1 document box).

http://findingaids.cul.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-rb/ldpd_4079761 View

Plant, Richard, 1910-1998. Richard Plant papers, 1916-1998.

Title: Richard Plant papers, 1916-1998.

The Richard Plant Papers document the literary activity and academic career of the author and educator.

ArchivalResource: 16 linear feet (39 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122465395 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-2010. A Creole mystery : for mezzo-soprano (or baritone) and string quartet / music, Jack Beeson ; text, Lafcadio Hearn (adapted) ; piano-vocal score.

Title: A Creole mystery : for mezzo-soprano (or baritone) and string quartet / music, Jack Beeson ; text, Lafcadio Hearn (adapted) ; piano-vocal score. 1970.

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. vocal score (22 p.), bound ; 36 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20776368 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-. The sweet bye and bye. Album leaf.

Title: The sweet bye and bye. Album leaf.

ArchivalResource: 1 p. ; 28 x 21.5 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270919770 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-2010. The day's no rounder than its angles are : three songs : for middle voice and string quartet / music by Jack Beeson ; words by Peter Viereck ; vocal score.

Title: The day's no rounder than its angles are : three songs : for middle voice and string quartet / music by Jack Beeson ; words by Peter Viereck ; vocal score. [19---]

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. vocal score (27 p.), bound ; 36 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/21083697 View

Otto Luening collection of non-commercial sound recordings [sound recording], 1950-1983

Title: Otto Luening collection of non-commercial sound recordings [sound recording] 1950-1983

Collection of 257 reel-to-reel tapes of Luening's works (primarily from the late 50s, 60s, and 70s), performed by various performers and groups, as well as works written by others (students and associates of Luening). Also includes recordings of various talks, lectures, and demonstrations given by Luening, and concerts given in his honor.

ArchivalResource: 257 sound tape reels

http://archives.nypl.org/rha/20501 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-2010. The day's no rounder than its angles are : three songs : for medium voice and string quartet / music by Jack Beeson ; words by Peter Viereck ; score.

Title: The day's no rounder than its angles are : three songs : for medium voice and string quartet / music by Jack Beeson ; words by Peter Viereck ; score. [19--]

ArchivalResource: 1 ms score (39 p.), bound ; 36 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20776370 View

Composers' Forum Inc. records, 1935-2002

Title: Composers' Forum Inc. records 1935-2002

The records of the Composers' Forum document the history of the organization from 1935 to 2002. They hold correspondence, concert programs, press releases, clippings, grant applications and other development files, board meeting minutes and correspondence, photographs, membership files, concert production files, concert discussion transcripts, historical essays and scrapbooks.

ArchivalResource: 11 linear feet; 27 boxes

http://archives.nypl.org/mus/18632 View

Beeson, Jack, 1921-2010. Fourth sonata for piano / Jack Beeson.

Title: Fourth sonata for piano / Jack Beeson. 1945.

ArchivalResource: 14 folded leaves of ms. music ; 35 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/14275353 View

Richard Plant papers, 1916-1998

Title: Richard Plant papers 1916-1998

The Richard Plant Papers document the literary activity and academic career of the author and educator best known for his book (1986), a study of the persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany. The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, typescripts, research files, news clippings, personal papers, printed matter, photocopies, photographs and audio recordings. Some materials are in German. The Pink Triangle

ArchivalResource:

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/4374 View

Quincy Porter Papers, 1897-1975 (inclusive)

Title: Quincy Porter Papers 1897-1975 (inclusive)

Music, correspondence and other papers, photographs,and additional materials by and about the American composer Quincy Porter(1897-1966)

ArchivalResource: 66 boxes (43linear feet)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.mss.0015 View