Herbert L. Kirk collection, 1966-1973.

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Herbert L. Kirk collection, 1966-1973.

The Herbert L. Kirk collection consists mostly of material relating to his biography of Pablo Casals. There is also correspondence between Casals and Sir Donald Tovey and others, and Kirk's own correspondence. Also included is an extensive collection of photographs of Casals.

19 linear ft. (46 boxes, ca. 1,500 items)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8075783

Library of Congress

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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. ...

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'...

Tovey, Donald Francis, 1875-1940

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