Columbia University Orchestra/Composers String Quartet tapes, 1949-1987

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Columbia University Orchestra/Composers String Quartet tapes, 1949-1987

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13.75 linear ft. (11 record cartons)

eng,

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6347769

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Columbia University Orchestra/Composers String Quartet Tapes, 1949-1987.

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Founder Edward MacDowell's influence was far reaching, both at Columbia University and beyond. His vision for the arts at Columbia would finally be recognized, with mandatory arts requirements and a wide range of performance ensembles. Perhaps the most noteworthy is the Columbia University Orchestra. Originally founded in 1896 as the Columbia University Philharmonic Society, MacDowell started the 25-member group. It was not until April 21, 1899, however, that the orchestra would deb...