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Nicolas Slonimsky Collection, 1873-1997, (bulk 1920-1990)

Title: Nicolas Slonimsky Collection 1873-1997 (bulk 1920-1990)

Collection contains materials collected by Slonimsky throughout his lifetime that document his life and work as musicologist, composer, conductor, lecturer and author. Included are personal biographical materials; Slonimsky's writings (drafts, typescripts, reprints, etc.) of newspaper, periodical, journal, and magazine articles, record liner notes, radio broadcasts, and talks, published and unpublished; music composed by Slonimsky, manuscript and printed; concert programs; correspondence, among many others, with Henry Cowell, Alexandre Gretchaninoff, Roy Harris, Charles Ives, and Edgar Varèse; biographical materials on composers and performers mosly generated when Slonimsky was editing Baker's and The international cyclopedia; music collected by Slonimsky, manuscript and printed and multi-composer collections; among the manuscripts are many short holographic works and fragments; scrapbooks; and iconographical material, such as family photographs an those of composers and musicians from the former Soviet Union, as well as little known musicians from the United States and elsewhere.

ArchivalResource: circa 118,600 items; 354 boxes; 500 linear feet

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu002011 View

Papers, 1923-1971.

Title: Papers, 1923-1971.

Papers of Nicholas P. Afonsky relate to his career as a director of Russian choirs in Europe and the United States, including such groups as the Russian National Chorus of New York, the Metropolitan Cathedral Choir and the Moscow Cathedral Choir of Paris. Correspondence, contracts and programs concerning performances and recordings of the choirs, involving artists and impresarios including Nicolai Gedda, Feodor Chaliapin, Serge Koussevitzky, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Sol Hurok; also correspondence with Orthodox Church officials concerning performances at various churches and cathedrals, photographs of Afonsky and choir members on tour and in concert, awards, certificates, manuscripts, clippings, and Afonsky's naturalization papers.

ArchivalResource: 0.4 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155549231 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

Samuel and Bella Spewack Papers, ca.1920-1980

Title: Samuel and Bella Spewack Papers, ca.1920-1980

ArchivalResource: 72 linear ft (ca.75,000 items in 150 boxes).

http://findingaids.cul.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-rb/ldpd_4079732 View

Hurok, Sol, 1888-1974. Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1933.

Title: Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1933.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 leaf).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122348485 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

Hayes, Roland, 1887-1977. Once in a century [sound recording] : a tribute to Marian Anderson.

Title: Once in a century [sound recording] : a tribute to Marian Anderson. [1977]

Robert Montego's narration includes a brief biography of Marian Anderson, comments concerning the opinions that Toscanini and Sibelius held of Anderson, a comparison of Anderson to other singers who were her contemporaries, a description of her various vocal characteristics (with recorded excerpts for illustration), an account of the 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert that came about as a result of the refusal of the D.A.R. to allow Anderson to perform in Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., and other aspects of Marian Anderson's life and career. The excerpt from the interview with Anderson's accompanist Franz Rupp deals with the effects of racial prejudices. Excerpts from the Robert Dawn interviews with Marian Anderson include her discussions about the influence of Roland Hayes on her life, her recollections of Paul Robeson, the Lincoln Memorial concert, the effects of her performance at the Metropolitan Opera, and some of her basic beliefs about life.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks ; 7 in., 1/4 in. tape.1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.1 sound cassette : analog, Dolby B processed.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123390720 View

Rupp, Franz. The Voice of America presents The whole world in her hands [sound recording] : the story of Marian Anderson, one of America's great musical artists of our time / written and produced by Sharon Grotto and Howard Brooker ; narrated by Sidney Pall.

Title: The Voice of America presents The whole world in her hands [sound recording] : the story of Marian Anderson, one of America's great musical artists of our time / written and produced by Sharon Grotto and Howard Brooker ; narrated by Sidney Pall. [197-?]

The following topics are covered in the interviews with Marian Anderson: how much her performance at the Metropolitan Opera meant to her, recollections of her mother, the reaction of audiences to spirituals, and her use of the third-person We in her speech. The narration provides a biographical sketch of Marian Anderson's life and career; Shirley Verrett speaks about the importance of Marian Anderson, James DePreist speaks about the repercussions of the D.A.R.'s refusal to allow Marian Anderson to sing in Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in 1939, Emily Kimbrough talks about the effects of racial attitudes on Marian Anderson, Sister Mary Benigna talks about Marian Anderson's first programming of Schubert's Ave Maria, Sol Hurok speaks about how he first heard Marian Anderson, and Franz Rupp speaks about his association with Anderson.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks ; 7 in., 1/4 in. tape.1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.1 sound cassette : analog, Dolby B processed.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122492351 View

Potter, Howard E. Correspondence, writings, photographs, publicity materials.

Title: Correspondence, writings, photographs, publicity materials. [circa 1930s]-1959 and undated

ArchivalResource:

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/780313452 View

Feinstein, Martin, 1921-2006. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1955.

Title: Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1955.

Letter from Marian Anderson to Martin Feinstein, who worked for Sol Hurok.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 leaf)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155905298 View

Hurok, Sol, 1888-1974,. Scrapbook, v. 2: Clippings,

Title: Scrapbook, v. 2: Clippings, 1942-45.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. illus., ports. 36 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79935582 View

Hurok, Sol, 1888-1974. S. Hurok presents Elaine Malbin ; 1953-1954: typescript, April 1953.

Title: S. Hurok presents Elaine Malbin ; 1953-1954: typescript, April 1953.

A press packet about the soprano star Elaine Malbin's performances on Broadway, created by Sol Hurok, of Hurok Attractions, in April 1953. It bears ink stamps of the: "Collection of Isadora Bennett", and of: "Hurok Attractions, 711 Fifth Ave., New York."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (12 leaves) ; 28 x 21.5 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61668562 View

Guelph Spring Festival Archives. A Night of Bel Canto / presented by S. Hurok, May 11, 1974 - house program.

Title: A Night of Bel Canto / presented by S. Hurok, May 11, 1974 - house program. 1974.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/626688851 View

Robert Helyer Thayer Papers, 1920-1980, (bulk 1930-1964)

Title: Robert Helyer Thayer Papers

Diplomat, lawyer, and New York public official. Correspondence, memoranda, legal briefs and case files, reports, financial records, scrapbook, printed matter, maps, photographs, and other papers documenting Thayer's legal career, political activities in the Republican Party, service in naval intelligence during World War II, and work for the State Department.

ArchivalResource: 8,700 items; 29 containers plus 1 classified and 1 oversize; 12.6 linear feet

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009200 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

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

Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960. Leonard Warren papers, 1938-1960.

Title: Leonard Warren papers, 1938-1960.

The Leonard Warren Papers document the professional career of the American baritone.

ArchivalResource: 8.92 linear feet (8 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/150463133 View

Bohemians. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1972.

Title: Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1972.

ArchivalResource: 4 items (4 l.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63564432 View

Hurok, Sol, 1888-1974,. Scrapbook, v. 4: Clippings,

Title: Scrapbook, v. 4: Clippings, 1953-55.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. illus. 43 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80635871 View

Daughters of the American Revolution. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1939-1979.

Title: Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1939-1979.

Comprises carbon copies of 3 items from Anderson's manager, Sol Hurok, to Sarah C. Robert (Mrs. Henry M. Robert, Jr.), president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and to Mrs. Frank L. Nason, dated 27 Jan., 28 Feb., and 19 April 1939; Mrs. Robert's responses are dated 3 Feb. and 19 April, 1939. Also includes typed and printed "Statement re: Constitution Hall" dated 1956, 1962, and 1966. Also includes 2 items from Jeanette Baylies, 30 Jan. and 6 Sept. 1979.

ArchivalResource: 12 items (15 leaves).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63557407 View

Hurok, Sol, 1888-1974. Correspondence, 1937-[194-].

Title: Correspondence, 1937-[194-].

ArchivalResource:

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/144662757 View

The Benny Goodman Papers, 1910-1992, inclusive

Title: The Benny Goodman Papers 1910-1992, inclusive

Musical arrangements, correspondence and other papers, photographs, and additional materials relating to Benny Goodman (1909-1986), the clarinetist and band leader. At present, only the arrangements are described in this register.

ArchivalResource: 129 boxes (106 linear ft.)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.mss.0053 View