Olin Downes articles, [ca. 1930-1952].

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Olin Downes articles, [ca. 1930-1952].

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The series consists of articles written by Olin Downes from ca. 1930-1952. In manuscript form with some corrected copies, the articles relate to criticism of American music in general and to specific composers, conductors, musicians, and productions. Includes articles on Serge Koussevitsky, Vladimir Horowitz, and Jean Sibelius and radio scripts of the CBS Symphony Broadcasts.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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