Herbert L. Kirk Collection circa 1870-1993 (bulk 1970-1979)

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Herbert L. Kirk Collection circa 1870-1993 (bulk 1970-1979)

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Herbert L. Kirk (1926-1994) was a writer, editor, and publishing consultant. The collection chiefly consists of material relating to his book, (Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1974). It includes his extensive research material on Casals, his research notes and business papers, correspondence, photographs, programs, drafts and proofs of the book, clippings, articles, posters, and a scrapbook. Pablo Casals, a Biography

around 1500 items; 46 containers; 20 linear feet

eng,

spa,

fre,

Library of Congress. Music Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6357912

Library of Congress. Music Division

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Istomin, Marta Casals

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64c3sb0 (person)

Casals, Pablo, 1876-1973

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Catalan violoncellist. From the description of Letters, 1952 July 29 - 1971 Sept. 15, to Milly Stanfield. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122378665 From the guide to the Letters, 1952 July 29 - 1971 Sept. 15, to Milly Stanfield, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.) Catalan cellist, conductor, pianist, and composer. From the description of Autograph note signed on his visiting card, dated : [n.p., Prades?], 6 January 1939, to Mr. ...

Tovey, Donald Francis, 1875-1940

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Epithet: musician British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000206.0x000035 ...

Kirk, H.L.

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Herbert L. Kirk is best known in the field of musicology as the author of Pablo Casals (Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1974), the authorized biography of Casals. He pursued a career in publishing and held executive positions at various publishing houses, as well as heading H.L. Kirk Associates, a small editorial consulting firm. Kirk was an accomplished amateur pianist and very knowledgeable about classical music. He became close friends with Casals, leading to his being asked to write the cellist'...