Papers, 1907-1963.

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Papers, 1907-1963.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122575490

Professional and personal correspondence and original scores and sketches.

21 linear ft. (ca. 6,200 items in 45 boxes and 1 flat box)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6771675

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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