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{"value"=>"1912 - 1986", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1912/1986"}
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1912
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1986
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{"value"=>"Series I: Correspondence"}
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{"value"=>"9 boxes", "format"=>"simple"}
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{"value"=>"<p>This series contains correspondence with Irving Kolodin’s colleagues and friends, documenting his personal and professional life as music critic, author and teacher.</p> <p> The letters reflect Kolodin’s professional activities, and the relations and friendships that he formed during his career as music critic with opera singers, musicians and composers. In addition, Kolodin’s research brought him into contact with music scholars, publishers, and decision-makers in the world of opera. There are also letters from the various artists Kolodin reviewed in his articles and by readers with praise or opposing views on his opinions.</p> <p>Noteworthy among the correspondents for their close ties with Kolodin are opera singers Maria Callas and Mary Costa. This series also includes a considerable number of Alfred Knopf’s correspondence with Kolodin and several other individuals, such as Joseph Hergesheimer, H. L. Mencken, and Willa Cather.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Alphabetical</p>"}
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1912
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1986
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1912