Collection of musical scores ca. 1850-1982

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Collection of musical scores ca. 1850-1982

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Established in New York in 1961 with Rebekah Harkness as president, the Harkness Ballet Foundation sponsored Robbins's Ballet:USA in its European tour, 1961, and the Joffrey Ballet, 1962-4. 179 compositions and 9 arrangements by Rebekah Harkness; and 90 works of various composers used for ballet.

ca. 50 cu. ft. (144 boxes)

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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Harkness Ballet Foundation.

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Established in New York in 1961 with Rebekah Harkness as president, the Harkness Ballet Foundation sponsored Robbins's Ballet:USA in its European tour, 1961, and the Joffrey Ballet, 1962-4. From the description of Collection of musical scores, ca. 1850-1982. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122597100 Established in New York in 1961 with Rebekah Harkness as president, the Harkness Ballet Foundation sponsored Robbins's Ballet:USA in its European tour, 1961, and t...

American Music Collection

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Harkness, Rebekah West, -1982

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Music composer and philanthropist. From the description of Diaries, [1952?]-1970. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144655065 ...