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Moldenhauer Archives at the Library of Congress, circa 1000-circa 1990

Title: Moldenhauer Archives at the Library of Congress circa 1000-circa 1990

The archives consist primarily of music (both manuscript and printed), correspondence, photographs, sound recordings, books, newspaper clippings, printed programs, drawings, and engravings. They span years from the Middle Ages to the present, and include documents of composers, musicians, and literary figures, among others. The music in the collection includes holograph scores or sketches, both published and unpublished, as well as a number of copyists' and printed scores, transcriptions, and arrangements by composers and musicians such as Beethoven, Bloch, Brahms, Chopin, Franck, Mendelssohn, Puccini, Rimsky-Korsakov, Schoenberg, Webern, and many others. Also included is historically important correspondence, such as letters of Metastasio and Handel. Some composers (Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern, for example) are represented by numerous manuscripts. A sample of other composers, musicians, and literary figures that are represented by both music and nonmusical materials includes George Auric, Johann Sebastian Bach, Béla Bartók, Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet, Pierre Boulez, Anton Bruckner, Charles Burney, Feruccio Busoni, Claude Debussy, Frederick Delius, Hermann Hesse, György Ligeti, Federico Garca Lorca, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Marice Ravel, Rainer Maria Rilke, Frank Wedekind, Kurt Weill, and Gioseffo Zarlino.

ArchivalResource: 3,600 items; 131 boxes; 206 linear feet

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu003012 View

Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969. Papers, 1925-1969 (bulk: 1937-1969)

Title: Walter Gropius papers, 1925-1969 (inclusive), 1937-1969 (bulk).

Papers of German-born architect and Harvard professor Walter Gropius.

ArchivalResource: 40 boxes (15 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00397/catalog View

Muschenheim, Frederick A. Frederick A. and Elsa Muschenheim collection of musicians' portraits and correspondence, 1919-1956.

Title: Frederick A. and Elsa Muschenheim collection of musicians' portraits and correspondence, 1919-1956.

The collection includes some memorabilia of Artur Bodanzky: 2 batons, portrait drawings by Emil Orlik and Albert Sterner, a tiny photograph of Bodanzky swimming with the child Linda Muschenheim, 2 commemorative items including a poem by Brenda Putnam illustrated with photographs of sculptures of Bodanzky conducting, and 1 drawing inscribed to the Bodanzkys by Hendrik Willem Van Loon. The bulk of the collection consists of portrait photographs of musicians inscribed to one or both of the Muschenheims. Some of these are also postcards with handwritten messages. Musicians represented include: Adolf Busch, Kirsten Flagstad, Sigrid Onégin, Arturo Toscanini, and others. Other correspondence consists of 4 postcards with views, 1 letter and 1 telegram. There are also several clippings and a list of donors in "Mrs. Muschenheim's group" to the Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York.

ArchivalResource: .6 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122485572 View

The Max Smith Papers, 1879-1933 (inclusive)

Title: The Max Smith Papers 1879-1933 (inclusive)

Correspondence, articles, and other materials by the American music critic Max Smith (1874-1935)

ArchivalResource: 4 boxes (1 linear foot)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.mss.0008 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

Smith, Max, 1874-1935. The Max Smith papers, 1879-1933 (inclusive).

Title: The Max Smith papers, 1879-1933 (inclusive).

The Max Smith Papers contain letters to and from Smith and family members, composers, performers, and critics. The Papers also hold rough drafts and printed copies of articles by Smith. Smith's life and work are further documented by: programs; photographs; and miscellaneous materials.

ArchivalResource: 1 linear ft. (4 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86093644 View

Busch, Adolf, 1891-1952. Ten songs on Negro spirituals / Adolf Busch. Op.58c Nr. 1-10.

Title: Ten songs on Negro spirituals / Adolf Busch. Op.58c Nr. 1-10. [c1943]

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. score (44 p.) ; 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71366141 View

Ernest Drucker Collection, 1926-2003, bulk 1935-1965

Title: Ernest Drucker Collection 1926-2003 bulk 1935-1965

This collection documents the life of the violinist Ernest Drucker, with a larger focus on his professional work invarious orchestras and ensembles. The bulk of the collection consists of a large body of correspondence of friends and colleagues, most of them other musicians. Other papers in thecollection include official documents, newspaper clippings of reviews and concert announcements, programs for performances, a few copies of photographs and some sketches.

ArchivalResource: 1

http://findingaids.cjh.org/?pID=430969 View

Horowitz, Vladimir, 1903-1989. The papers of Vladimir and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz, 1784-1991 (inclusive).

Title: The papers of Vladimir and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz, 1784-1991 (inclusive).

The Papers of Vladimir and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz document the lives of the legendary pianist and his wife through the Horowitzes' correspondence with family members, performers, composers, agents, and recording companies. The Papers also contain a large number of photographs, as well as many musical scores from Horowitz's library. In addition, the Papers contain clippings, scrapbooks, financial records, miscellaneous materials, and a number of items related to Horowitz's father-in-law, Arturo Toscanini.

ArchivalResource: 69 linear ft. (164 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702150358 View

The Karl Weigl Papers, 1894-1986 (inclusive)

Title: The Karl Weigl Papers 1894-1986 (inclusive)

Music, correspondence and other papers, photographs, and additional materials by and about the Austrian-American composer Karl Weigl (1881-1949), as well as the papers of his wife, the composer Vally Weigl (1899-1982).

ArchivalResource: 31 boxes (15 linear ft.)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.mss.0073 View

Weigl, Karl, 1881-1949. The Karl Weigl Papers. 1894-1986 (inclusive).

Title: The Karl Weigl Papers. 1894-1986 (inclusive).

The Karl Weigl Papers consist of Music, correspondence and other papers, photographs, and additional materials by and about Weigl, as well as the papers of his wife, the composer Vally Weigl.

ArchivalResource: 15 linear ft. (31 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702164762 View

Busch, Adolf, 1891-1952. Nocturno / für / Saxophon und kleines Orchester / über ein / Negro Spiritual / ("Swing low, sweet Chariot") / Adolf Busch Op. 58a.

Title: Nocturno / für / Saxophon und kleines Orchester / über ein / Negro Spiritual / ("Swing low, sweet Chariot") / Adolf Busch Op. 58a. 26. Juli 1942.

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. score (23 p.) ; 34 x 27 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270562109 View

Smith, Max, 1874-1935. The Max Smith papers, 1879-1933 (inclusive).

Title: The Max Smith papers, 1879-1933 (inclusive).

The Max Smith Papers contain letters to and from Smith and family members, composers, performers, and critics. The Papers also hold rough drafts and printed copies of articles by Smith. Smith's life and work are further documented by: programs; photographs; and miscellaneous materials.

ArchivalResource: 1 linear ft. (4 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702190974 View

Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874-1951. Serge Koussevitzky Archive, 1920-1976 (bulk: 1924-1951)

Title: Serge Koussevitzky Archive 1920-1976 (bulk 1924-1951)

The archive is a collection of correspondence, personal and business papers, photographs, and other materials which document some of the most significant aspects of twentieth-century music. Through his work as a conductor and publisher, and his efforts to commission new musical works, Koussevitzky maintained deep ties with many of the finest composers and musicians of the day. These figures are represented in their personal and professional affiliations with the conductor. In addition to serving as a record of Koussevitzky's life and career, the collection extensively chronicles periods in the history of organizations such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Berkshire Music Center, the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, and the American International Music Fund. Material in the collection dates from Koussevitzky's years in his native Russia. The bulk of the collection dates from 1924 to 1951; it also contains material created after Koussevitzky's death, reflecting his widow's continuing work with various organizations and projects. Musical compositions commissioned by Serge Koussevitzky are part of the Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation Collection, and are shelved in ML30.3c, ML30.3c2, ML30.3c3, and ML30.3e2.

ArchivalResource: circa 13,000 items; 138 boxes; 100 linear feet

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu002008 View

National Orchestral Association collection of rehearsal and concert recordings [sound recording], 1938-1968

Title: National Orchestral Association collection of rehearsal and concert recordings [sound recording] 1938-1968

The collection consists of recordings of concerts and rehearsals of the National Ochestral Association between the years 1938 and 1968. The collection also includes intermission features with various soloists.

ArchivalResource: 26 linear ft. sound discs; 322 sound tape reels

http://archives.nypl.org/rha/20444 View

Busch, Adolf, 1891-1952. Der Ölbaumgarten : Gedicht von Rainer Maria Rilke, für eine hohe Bassstimme und kleines Orchester / Adolf Busch, op. 67.

Title: Der Ölbaumgarten : Gedicht von Rainer Maria Rilke, für eine hohe Bassstimme und kleines Orchester / Adolf Busch, op. 67. 1946.

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. score (37 p.) ; 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43702973 View

Schuller, Gunther,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Apr. 6, 1976 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Apr. 6, 1976 [sound recording].

Schuller discusses the influence of Stokowski's early recordings on Schuller's development as a musician; Stokowski's ability to create a whole new kind of orchestral sound; mistakes made by Stokowski conducting in the recording studio for RCA Victor and United Artists; Stokowski conducting when Schuller's father played with the New York Philharmonic; older musicians' memories of Stokowski conducting the Cincinnati Orchestra. Schuller mentions Hugo Kohlberg, violinist and concertmaster; Jerry Toobin and the Symphony of the Air; George Neikrug; Paul Ben-Haim; Oliver Knussen; Alan Hovhaness, Adolf Busch, and Harold Faberman.

ArchivalResource: Tape 3 sound cassettes : analog.Tape 2 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcripts 17 + 20 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861041 View

Otto Grüters Collection, 1946-1971

Title: Otto Grüters Collection 1946-1971

The material is a comprehensive collection of letters written by Otto Grüters, teacher, to his former pupil, the political scientist and author, John H.Herz between 1946-1970. The contents of the letters covers the political situation in Germany, the United States, and the world, with a focus on denazification themes and otherpost-World War II matters in Germany.

ArchivalResource: 4

http://findingaids.cjh.org/?pID=481549 View

Frederick A. and Elsa Muschenheim collection of musicians' portraits and correspondence, 1919-1956

Title: Frederick A. and Elsa Muschenheim collection of musicians' portraits and correspondence 1919-1956

The collection includes some memorabilia of Artur Bodanzky: 2 batons, portrait drawings by Emil Orlik and Albert Sterner, a tiny photograph of Bodanzky swimming with the child Linda Muschenheim, 2 commemorative items including a poem by Brenda Putnam illustrated with photographs of sculptures of Bodanzky conducting, and 1 drawing inscribed to the Bodanzkys by Hendrik Willem Van Loon. The bulk of the collection consists of portrait photographs of musicians inscribed to one or both of the Muschenheims. Some of these are also postcards with handwritten messages. Musicians represented include: Adolf Busch, Kirsten Flagstad, Sigrid Onégin, Arturo Toscanini, and others. Other correspondence consists of 4 postcards with views, 1 letter and 1 telegram. There are also several clippings and a list of donors in "Mrs. Muschenheim's group" to the Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York.

ArchivalResource: .6 linear ft.

http://archives.nypl.org/mus/20136 View