Joseph Schillinger papers

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physdesc

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unitid

{"value"=>"JPB 86-8", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"20362", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1918-2000", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1918/2000"}

date_inclusive_start

1918

date_inclusive_end

2000

keydate

1918

unittitle

{"value"=>"Joseph Schillinger papers"}

repository

{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.</span> <span class=\"subarea\">Music Division</span> <div class=\"address\"> <span class=\"addressline\">New York, New York</span></div>"}

abstract

{"value"=>"The Joseph Schillinger Papers contain the composer/theorist's writings, composition lesson texts, student notebooks, scores, charts, personal papers, clippings and promotional material."}

prefercite

{"value"=>"<p>Joseph Schillinger Papers, JPB 86-08. Music Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.</p>"}

origination

{"value"=>"Schillinger, Joseph, 1895-1943", "type"=>"persname"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Joseph Schillinger (born Kharkiv, Russia, 31 Aug. 1895, died New York, 23 March 1943) was a theorist, composer and teacher. He studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory and was also trained in mathematics. After working in Russia as a teacher and conductor he moved to New York in 1928. There he taught in universities and took on private students, usually by mail. Schillinger developed a system of composition that reduced musical elements (and rhythm in particular) to mathematical relationships. Among the many Schillinger students were Tommy Dorsey, George Gershwin, John Lewis, Gerry Mulligan, John Lewis, Oscar Levant and Carmine Coppola. Schillinger was also associated with Henry Cowell, Leon Theremin and Lev Termen and the use of the “rhythmicon”, an electronic rhythm machine invented by Termen and Cowell. Schillinger's own works incorporated the use of the theremin within traditional orchestrations.</p>"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>The Schillinger Papers consist of Schillinger's music composition texts and lessons, other theoretical writings, personal papers, correspondence, clippings and promotional material, scores, posters and charts used to illustrate Schillinger's theories. The bulk of the Papers consists of Schillinger's writings and lessons, and the notebooks of work prepared for Schillinger by his students. Schillinger's <span class=\"title\">System of Composition</span> makes up about half of the writings. There is also extensive correspondence to and from his students, with the exception of George Gershwin, whose correspondence is held by the Library of Congress. The scores are of Schillinger's work and of his students, including Schillinger's scores for theremin and orchestra. Portions of the collection have been microfilmed; see the series descriptions for more information.</p>"}

{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The Joseph Schillinger papers are arranged in six series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/20362#c599946'>Series I: Writings</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1929-1942 and undated</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>15.3 boxes</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series consists primarily of the correspondence course materials Schillinger prepared for his composition students. It is divided into two sub-series based on the organization of the papers by Schillinger himself. There is some overlap between the two sub-series, and some student coursework is integrated into the papers as well. Some original manuscripts and typescripts are present, but the majority of the series consists of photostatic negative reproductions. Portions of this series have been microfilmed.</p> <ul> <li>Sub-series 1: Schillinger System of Composition, undated</li> <li>Sub-series 2: Other Writings, 1929-1942 and undated</li></ul></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/20362#c600109'>Series II: Student Notebooks</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1918-1942 and undated</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>4 boxes</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series consists of correspondence and work carried out by Schillinger’s students taking his correspondence course in composition. Some student work is also in series I. Portions of this series have been microfilmed and cataloged under call number *ZB-3314.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/20362#c600135'>Series III: Personal Papers and Correspondence</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1918-1993 and undated</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>2 boxes</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series includes papers documenting Schillinger’s immigration to the United States and citizenship and his correspondence with colleagues, students and friends, including Henry Cowell, Leon Theremin, and George Gershwin. Most of the George Gershwin letters are reproductions; originals are held by the Library of Congress. The correspondence in this series was previously cataloged individually by the Music Division in *MNY- Amer.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/20362#c600161'>Series IV: Promotional Material and Clippings</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1924-2000 and undated</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>1 box</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series includes material promoting Schillinger’s correspondence course, his publications, and exhibits about Schillinger, concert programs and press clippings. See also the posters and oversized clippings in Separated Material.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/20362#c600175'>Series V: Scores</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1918-1938 and undated</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>5 boxes</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series mainly includes music and exercises by Schillinger, most of it in manuscript form. The scores that are dated are usually from 1920-1930. Portions of this series have been microfilmed under call number *ZB-3453.</p> <ul> <li>Sub-series 1: By Schillinger, 1918-1935 and undated</li> <li>Sub-series 2: By Schillinger Students, 1929-1938 and undated</li> <li>Sub-series 3: Oversized Scores, 1918-1932</li></ul></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/20362#c600243'>Series VI: Charts</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>undated</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>10 boxes</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The charts in this series are rolled up, and in various sizes. They are expansions and extensions of rhythm, melody and harmony charts found in smaller form in Series I and V. Twenty-eight of the charts are sequentially numbered with tags; three of the charts have no numbers assigned. Some of the charts are in fragile condition. See also charts in Separated Material.</p></div></li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}

arrangement

{"value"=>"<p> The collection is organized into 6 series and 5 sub-series. The series and sub-series are: <ul> <li>Series I: Writings, 1929-1942 and undated <ul> <li>Sub-series 1: <span class=\"title\">Schillinger System of Composition</span>, undated</li> <li>Sub-series 2: Other Writings, 1929-1942 and undated</li></ul></li> <li>Series II: Student Notebooks, 1918-1942 and undated</li> <li>Series III: Personal Papers and Correspondence, 1918-1993 and undated</li> <li>Series IV: Promotional Material and Clippings, 1924-2000 and undated</li> <li>Series V: Scores, 1918-1938 and undated <ul> <li>Sub-series 1: By Schillinger, 1918-1935 and undated</li> <li>Sub-series 2: By Schillinger Students, 1929-1938 and undated</li> <li>Sub-series 3: Oversized Scores, 1918-1932</li></ul></li> <li>Series VI: Charts, undated</li></ul></p>", "supress_display"=>true}

acqinfo

{"value"=>"<p>The Joseph Schillinger Papers were donated to the Music Division in 1966 by Frances Schillinger.</p>"}

separatedmaterial

{"value"=>"<p> <ul> <li>Posters and Clipping <ul> <li>7 posters, 1 oversized clipping (All posters in Russian.)</li></ul></li> <li>Charts <ul> <li>2 oversized charts</li></ul></li></ul></p>"}

accessrestrict

{"value"=>"<p>Photocopying prohibited.</p>"}

userestrict

{"value"=>"<p>For permission to publish, contact the Chief, Music Division</p>"}

altformavail

{"value"=>"<p>Some of the scores, writings and correspondence in this collection have been microfilmed. See series descriptions for more information.</p>"}

relatedmaterial

{"value"=>"<p> Joseph Schillinger Collection of Sound Recordings, *L(Special) 89-16, is held by the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.</p>"}

physloc

{"value"=>"*ZB-4346 [Microfilm]", "type"=>"local_call", "supress_display"=>true}

note

{"value"=>"<p>Certain items in the collection were previously cataloged as *MNZ-Amer and microfilmed. Please check catalog for listing and call numbers of microfilmed materials, which must be used first, or consult with Music Division for additional information</p>", "encodinganalog"=>"500"}

langmaterial_code

eng

rus

langmaterial

{"value"=>"The Writings series contains material in English and Russian"}

processinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Processed by Matthew Snyder; Machine-readable finding aid created by Matthew Snyder.</p>"}

extent_statement

17.6 linear feet (37 boxes)

date_start

1918

date_end

2000

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1. Series I: Writings [2/1]
2. Series II: Student Notebooks [15/1]
3. Series III: Personal Papers and Correspondence [2/1]
4. Series IV: Promotional Material and Clippings [3/1]
5. Series V: Scores [3/1]
6. Series VI: Charts [4/1]