Dewey Owens collection on Carlos Salzedo. 1904-1984.

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Dewey Owens collection on Carlos Salzedo. 1904-1984.

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These materials were organized by Dewey Owens for a biography he wrote on Carlos Salzedo, the world renowned harpist who lived from 1885 to 1961. The collection includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, and articles. There are also materials concerning Lucile Lawrence, but not all of her materials are associated with Carlos Salzedo directly. Owens' research also includes magazines, articles, newspaper clippings, photographs, Masters theses, and a list of Salzedo's students. Other materials include annotated magazine articles, an address book, concert scrapbook, National Association of Harpists papers, Salzedo and Lawrence batons, and more correspondence. The collection also includes original manuscripts and arrangements of Carlos Salzedo.

13 boxes (6.5 linear ft.)5 oversize boxes (4 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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Owens, Dewey

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Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961) was a famous American harpist and composer. Carlos Salzedo was born born April 6, 1885. He was the premier prix winner in two instruments at the Paris Conservatoire when graduating at the age of 16. He moved to New York in 1909 and became the first harpist of the Metropolitan Opera for four years under the direction of Toscanini. He established the Trio de Lutece in 1913 and the Salzedo Harp Ensemble in 1917. He helped Varese organize the Inter...

Salzedo, Carlos

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American harpist and composer of French birth. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [New York] Mar. 9 [1918], to Mr. H[arry] H[arkness] Flagler, 1918 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270668697 Born in Arcachon on April 6th, 1885 and died in Waterville, ME on August 17th, 1961. American harpist and composer of French birth. He graduated from the Paris Conservatoire at the age of 16, an unprecedented winner of the premier prix in two instruments. In 1...