Diary, 1861-1896.

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Diary, 1861-1896.

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In daily entries over 4 decades, Steinway describes the running of his family's piano business, the strikes and fights with his workers over wages, the alleged patent infringements of other piano companies (mainly Chickering) and his increasing involvement in N.Y.C. politics and public transportation planning. Also regularly described is Steinway's family life: the deterioration of his first marriage (1861-1876) as he learns of the indiscretions of his wife, his divorce, his attentions to his children, his second marriage in 1880 and his new family. His regular drinking and eating customs and his participation in German-American social clubs such as the Liederkranz are described almost daily, along with his health and the weather. A substantial and detailed picture evolves of Steinway's life and his social milieu.

10 vols.

New-York Historical Society Library

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New-York Historical Society Library

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Chickering & Sons

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American firm of piano makers. From the description of Partially printed document signed Chickering & Sons, dated : New York, 30 September 1875, 1875 Sept. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873924 ...

Steinway Hall (New York, N.Y.)

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Liederkranz Society (New York, N.Y.)

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Steinway, William, 1836-1896

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