Merle Montgomery papers, circa 1904-1983 (bulk 1960-1980).

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Merle Montgomery papers, circa 1904-1983 (bulk 1960-1980).

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The papers highlight Montgomery's career and leadership roles in several organizations, programs, and projects in support of music, education and the arts. The collection primarily contains business papers and materials related to Montgomery's long association and presidency with the National Federation of Music Clubs, her presidency with the National Music Council and association with the International Music Council, career with music publishing firm Carl Fischer Inc., management of the Bicentennial Parade of American Music, scholarly work on the Scribner Music Library, leadership roles with Mu Phi Epsilon, Musicians Club of New York, New York City Opera Guild, and the New York Philomusica Chamber Music Ensemble, and her alumni activities with the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music. In addition, there is some personal material, including correspondence with family, most notably her husband A. Walter Kramer, and friends; photographs; and biographical documents and clippings. There is professional correspondence throughout the collection; publicity photographs of Montgomery and various musicians and performers whom she promoted; and promotional and publicity materials, including programs, that span her career and reflect her personal interests and professional activities in the music, education, and arts fields. The collection also includes clippings and a small selection of arts and cultural publications.

5093 items (18 boxes, 7.5 linear feet)

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New York Federation of Music Clubs, Inc., 1948

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New York Philomusica Chamber Ensemble.

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Kramer, A. Walter (Arthur Walter), 1890-1969

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Composed 1912. First performance Lewisohn Stadium, New York, 7 August 1919, Lewisohn Stadium Symphony Orchestra, Arnold Volpe conductor, Elya Schkolnik soloist.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphonic rhapsody in F minor : for violin and orchestra, op. 35 / A. Walter Kramer ; edition with piano acc. [1912] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52596100 Epithet: Editor of `Musical America', composer British Library Archives and...

National Music Council (U.S.)

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The National Music Council was founded in 1940 by Julia Ober, Harold Spivacke, Franklin Dunham, and Edwin Hughes. It provides a forum for the discussion of issues and problems concerning music in the United States, and acts as as liason among and spokesman for its member organizations. It proposes legislation concerning music and was granted a congressional charter in 1956. Howard Hanson served as president from 1944-1967, continuing as chairman until 1971. From the description of Na...

Hanson, Howard, 1896-1981

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Composed 1921.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Concerto : for organ, strings and harp, op. 22, no. 3 / Howard Hanson. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52170318 Composed for the Chopin Centennial, UNESCO, Paris 1949.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Pastorale for solo oboe, strings and harp / Howard Hanson. c1949. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52170353 American compos...

New York City Opera. Guild

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Carl Fischer, Inc., 1939-1978

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Publisher and importer of music and music books, importer and manufacturer of musical instruments and general musical merchandise. From the description of Typewritten letter on letterhead, with stamped signature : New York, to Clark Music Co., Syracuse, N.Y., 1914 May 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270935540 ...

Mu Phi Epsilon

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Mu Phi Epsilon, a national music sorority promoting musicianship and friendship among women undergraduates in the U.S. was founded at the Metropolitan College of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio in November 1903. New England Conservatory's Beta chapter was founded soon after but dissolved quickly. The Beta Chapter was reinstated at NEC in 1909 and apparently remained active until the late 1960s or early 1970s. Today, Mu Phi Epsilon is an International Professional Music Fraternity, composed of Collegia...

National Federation of Music Clubs. Junior Division

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Eastman school of music

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National Federation of Music Clubs

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Montgomery, Merle, 1904-1986

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Merle Montgomery (b. May 15, 1904, in Davidson, Oklahoma; d. Aug. 25, 1986, in Chantilly, Virginia) was a music educator, composer, author, editor, administrator, translator, lecturer, and concert pianist. From the description of Merle Montgomery papers, circa 1904-1983 (bulk 1960-1980). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 732968094 Biographical Note 1904, May 15 Born Merle ...

International Music Council.

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Musicians Club of New York

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University of Rochester

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