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{"value"=>"<p>This series documents decades of research by Donna Anderson into Charles Griffes's life, music, and extended family and ancestors through genealogical research, notes, photographs, diaries of Charles Griffes, scrapbooks, interview transcripts, clippings, correspondence, program notes, writings, lectures, travel diaries, office files, and copies of original documentation on Griffes. Genealogy files and notes are the two largest components of the series.</p> <p>The Genealogy files reveal Anderson's extensive research into the Griffes and Tomlinson families. They include the original Griffes family bible; images of other family bibles; copies of birth, death, census, legal, and property records; timelines; photographs of and notes regarding cemeteries; information from libraries, archives, and historical societies in New York state; and notes on Anderson's research travels. Most of these records are filed by individual or family names.</p> <p>Anderson's Notes are composed primarily of card files. They include notes on research done at various repositories, such as the American Music Center, the Library of Congress, and The New York Public Library; lists and citations of biographical sources; discographical information; permission notes; and Anderson's research process, such as notes on outstanding questions and speculations.</p> <p>The Photographs are comprised mostly of print copies of original images of Griffes, his family, and ancestors, many of which were published in Anderson's books; some originals are among the files as well. Also present are photographs Anderson produced of important locations in Griffes's life, such as the town of Elmira, the Hackley School, and his tombstone; and surviving members of the Griffes family. Many of the prints are held in albums.</p> <p>The Charles Griffes diaries are copies or transcriptions which contain Anderson's annotations.</p> <p>The Scrapbooks are originals compiled by Griffes, and continued by his family after his death. They hold clippings and programs.</p> <p>The Interview Transcripts, derived from Anderson's recorded interviews, are devoted mostly to Anna Marguerite Griffes, with one interview of Charlotte Griffes. The original recordings are in Series IV.</p> <p>Clippings document Griffes's career as well as the performances of his music and his growing stature following his death. Most are copies, and many are annotated.</p> <p>The Program Notes are from programs gathered by Anderson for performances by orchestras around the United States over decades. The files hold original programs or images of them, texts of the notes, and Anderson's commentary and citations.</p> <p>Anderson's own program notes and other writings are found throughout the series. These include a file of Articles and Reviews; notes for concerts such as the Griffes Celebration at Wigmore Hall and the Kennedy Center; files on Anderson's <span class=\"title\">Descriptive Catalogue</span>, <span class=\"title\">Charles Tomlinson Griffes: A Life In Music</span>, and <span class=\"title\">The Songs of Charles Griffes</span>; lectures, such as those delivered at the Hackley School; and a file of Anderson's liner notes. Also present are Anderson's Powerpoint presentations on Griffes and (unrelated to Griffes) choral music in the American colonies.</p> <p>Anderson's files from her office at SUNY Cortland hold correspondence with other scholars, students, musicians, and school administration regarding Griffes, exhibits, festivals, scholarships, and SUNY Research Foundation awards.</p> <p>Other contents of this series include research on Elmira, the Hackley School, Tarrytown, and the Loomis Sanitorium; the personal (original) library of Charles Griffes; Anderson's own books, including her dissertation (all annotated); an annotated copy of Edward Maisel's biography of Griffes; concert programs; and posters for Griffes-related events.</p>"}