Ernest Bloch collection, 1892-1958 (bulk 1919-1958)

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Ernest Bloch collection, 1892-1958 (bulk 1919-1958)

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The main body of correspondence spans the years 1919-1958, and chiefly concerns bringing Ernest Bloch to the San Francisco Conservatory as teacher and administrator. Other correspondents include Albert Elkus, Head of the Music Department during Bloch's professorship at the University of California, Berkeley, and Rabbi Reuben Rinder concerning the ʻAvodat ha-ḳodesh (Sacred service). Included also are the composer's own notes on the Sacred service, newspaper articles and press criticism of performances of his other compositions, and memorabilia.

19 document boxes and 2 shelves (11.5 linear ft.)

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