Ernest Bloch Collection 1888-1981 (bulk 1912-1959)

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Ernest Bloch Collection, 1888-1981, (bulk 1912-1959)

Title

Ernest Bloch Collection 1888-1981 (bulk 1912-1959)

Resource Link

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu003009

Abstract

Ernest Bloch was a Swiss-born composer, violinist, conductor and photographer. The collection, which documents his life and work, includes manuscripts (music and lecture material), correspondence, business and financial papers, photographs, programs, promotional material, clippings, writings about Ernest Bloch, personal papers, and printed matter.

Extent

around 9,840 items; 64 boxes; 30 linear feet

Languages

eng,

Holding Repository

Library of Congress. Music Division

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6357821

Library of Congress. Music Division

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