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Abell, Arthur M., 1868-1958
Arthur M. Abell papers, 1829-1976 (inclusive [bulk 1905-1958]
Music Division | JOB 88-4
6 cubic ft. (17 boxes)
Correspondence (chiefly 1905-1958) including ca. 1000 autograph letters collected by Mr. Abell; mss. of articles and book chapters; concert programs; newspaper and magazine clippings; calling cards; photographs and other pictures including more... more
Anderson, Donna K.
Donna K. Anderson research files on Charles Tomlinson Griffes, 1800s-2017 [bulk 1963-2017]
Music Division | JPB 21-01
31.58 linear feet (77 boxes, 1 tube); 655.2 megabytes (478 computer files)
Donna K. Anderson (1935-2018) was an American musicologist who dedicated her career to researching the life and music of Charles Tomlinson Griffes (1884-1920). The Donna K. Anderson research files on Charles Tomlinson Griffes hold scores, research... more
Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
Letter : from M. Berlioz, Paris, to Monsieur Busset, ingénieur, Dijon, Côte d'Or, 1836 Oct. 9
Music Division | JOB 91-51
1 item
Hector Berlioz was a French composer. ALS.
Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
Letter : from M. Berlioz, [Paris], to Mons. Dietch [sic], rue du Melder 14 bis, [Paris], 1837 Jul.
Music Division | JOB 91-52
1 item
Hector Berlioz was a French composer. In 1837 the Minister of Fine Arts commissioned him to compose a Requiem Mass to be performed on the 7th anniversary of the heroes of July 28, 1830. He finished his Grande Messe des Morts on June 29, but days... more
Bruch, Max, 1838-1920
Fragment of a letter from Max Bruch, 18--?
Music Division | JOB 91-55 no. 2
1 item
Max Bruch was a German composer. ALS. Signed: M. Bruch.
Cecchetti, Enrico, 1850-1928.
[Manuscript ballet music from the collection of Enrico Cecchetti, ca. 1850-ca. 1920
Music Division | JOB 76-12
21 folders in box, 38 cm; 21 folders in box, 38 cm
Costa, Michael, 1808-1884
Contract : London, 1844 Feb. 14
Music Division | JOB 91-81
1 item
Sir Michael Costa was an Italian-English conductor and composer of operas. On paper headed "Her Majesty's Theatre," Mr. B. Lumley, director of Italian Opera, and Mr. Costa agree to 9 articles, including terms under which Mr. Costa will conduct... more
Fryer, Katharine Homer, 1907-
Louise Homer collection, 1845-1999 [bulk 1898-1947]
Music Division | JPB 09-3
58.3 linear feet (84 boxes)
The Louise Homer Collection extensively documents the lives and careers of Louise and Sidney Homer, as well as the history of their extended family. It was assembled by Katharine Homer Fryer, one of the Homers' twin daughters. The collection... more
Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
ALS, Interlaken, 1848 July 25
Music Division | JOB 91-13 (Locked case)
1 item
Charles Gounod was a French composer. Sapho, his first opera, was first performed in 1851. His best known opera is Faust. The letter, beginning "Cher Enfant," is written to an unnamed young singer. Gounod congratulates her for the opportunity of... more
Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
Letters received, 1792-1905
Music Division | JOB 86-3
15 folders in 1 box, 40 x 27 x 8 cm; 15 folders in 1 box, 40 x 27 x 8 cm
During his London sojourn, 1870-75, French composer Charles Gounod lived at the residence of English soprano Georgina Weldon. About 300 letters mostly to Charles Gounod or Georgina Weldon.
Harkness Ballet Foundation
Collection of musical scores, ca. 1850-1982
Music Division | JPB 87-32
ca. 50 cu. ft. (144 boxes)
Established in New York in 1961 with Rebekah Harkness as president, the Harkness Ballet Foundation sponsored Robbins's Ballet:USA in its European tour, 1961, and the Joffrey Ballet, 1962-4. 179 compositions and 9 arrangements by Rebekah Harkness;... more
Homer, Louise, 1871-1947
Louise Homer collection of vocal scores, 1849-1911
Music Division | JPF 00-1
The Louise Homer Collection of Vocal Scores contains a sampling of music owned and annotated by the American contralto.
Horne, Marilyn
Marilyn Horne Collection of Scores, 1844-2013
Music Division | JPB 19-05
87 linear feet : 175 boxes
Marilyn Berneice "Jackie" Horne (b. 1934) is one of America's most famous operatic mezzo-sopranos. The Marilyn Horne Score Collection contains scores used during her career as a versatile performer and teacher. The collection also holds some... more
Italian Opera Company (New York, N.Y.).
Financial statement for performances by the Italian Opera Company, New York, Dec. 1832-Jan. 1833
Music Division | JPB 91-17
[3] p, 41 cm; [3] p, 41 cm
Document in ink inscribed "Statement and voucher from Mr. Goachino [i.e. Giacomo] Montresor, Janr. 17, 1833. Italian Opera", and beginning, "The evening before the benefit of Sigr. Fornasari in Decbr 1832, the Italian Opera Company refused to... more
Items received from various sources between the 1930s and the 1980s.
Music Division Rare Iconography, 1837-1976, undated
Music Division | M-Rare Icon
118 linear feet (192 boxes)
The Music Division Rare Iconography Collection contains photographs, lithographs, and drawings separated from other collections between the 1930s and the 1980s.
Kalkbrenner, Friedrich Wilhelm Michael, 1785-1849
ALS, from Fréd. Kalkbrenner, London, to Ignace Moscheles, 1824, Apr. 26
Music Division | JOB 91-11
1 item
Author and recipient were pianist-composers active in Europe. Kalkbrenner asks Moscheles to sign a receipt for the sale of 2 concertos and gives news: music of Neate and Potter is being played by the Philharmonic Society rather than Beethoven... more
Kolodin, Irving, 1908-1988
Irving Kolodin Papers, 1844-1986
Music Division | JPB 06-40
77 linear feet (157 boxes)
The Irving Kolodin Papers document the career of Irving Kolodin, music critic, author of several books and teacher at the Juilliard School. The collection dates from 1844 to 1986. In addition to Kolodin’s papers, dating from 1915-1986, there are... more
Lambs (Theatrical club : New York, N.Y.)
Lambs Club scores, 1797-1986
Music Division | JPB 06-1
183 linear feet (257 boxes)
Established in New York City in 1874, the Lambs Club is the oldest professional theater club in the United States. The Lambs Club scores consists of the organization's library of published and manuscript music, representing a range of popular... more
Luening, Otto, 1900-1996
Otto Luening papers, 1800-1996 [bulk 1870-1996]
Music Division | JPB 94-07
72.68 linear feet (203 boxes)
The Otto Luening papers contain the composer's scores, correspondence, writings, subject files, and other professional papers; and family papers of his siblings, parents, extended family, and ancestors, including the scores of his father, Eugene... more
Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
Letter: from Jules Massenet, written on a calling card, 18--?
Music Division | JOB 91-55 no. 1
1 item
Jules Massenet was a French composer. ALS. Signed: Massenet.
Pasta, Giuditta Maria Costanza, 1797-1865
Giuditta Pasta correspondence, 1816-1864, undated
Music Division | JOB 16-01
3.14 linear feet (15 boxes)
The collection includes letters from many composers, some of whom wrote roles for her, including from Vincenzo Bellini. Also includes letters and poems from acquaintances, as well as various ephemera such as receipts and ticket stubs.
Patten, Grace Bigelow
Mrs. William Patten papers, 1801-1950
Music Division | JPB 06-51
26.9 linear feet (22 boxes)
The Mrs. William Patten Papers are comprised mainly of unbound scrapbook leaves containing press clippings and other materials relating to musicians active during the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth century. It is probable that the... more
Ries, Ferdinand, 1784-1838
ALS, from Ferd. Ries, Frankfurt, to Peters [?], Leipzig, 1826 Nov. 28
Music Division | JOB 91-8 (Locked case)
1 item
Ferdinand Ries was a German pianist and composer. Ries speaks of an impending visit and concert and asks for help finding a position.
Schang, F. C.
Frederick C. Schang papers, 1808-1978 [bulk 1941-1976]
Music Division | JPB 06-57
0.42 linear feet (1 box)
The Frederick C. Schang Papers document the collecting interests and professional relationships of a prominent agent in the music industry during the 1930s-1970s.
Schumer, Harry G
Harry G. Schumer collection of opera scores and parts, ca. 1815-1970
Music Division | JOB 89-24
Harry G. Schumer (1893-1971) was Orchestra Librarian of the Metropolitan Opera from 1938 to 1968. Schumer's private collection of printed and manuscript full scores, vocal scores, stage band scores, and parts to Italian, French, German, Russian,... more
Sembrich, Marcella, 1858-1935
Marcella Sembrich papers, 1790-1988 [bulk 1885-1930]
Music Division | JPB 91-94
75 linear feet
Marcella Sembrich was a Polish born coloratura soprano who sang leading roles in European and American opera during her highly successful career. From 1898 to 1909 she was a regular member of the Metropolitan Opera Company, New York. She continued... more
Smith, Carleton Sprague, 1905-. Collector
Collection of sacred music from Mariana, Brazil, ca. 1800-1904
Music Division | JOB 93-1
46 folders of music, 38 cm. and smaller; 46 folders of music, 38 cm. and smaller
Dr. Carleton Sprague Smith toured Brazil between the 1940s-1950s as a form of cultural diplomacy and it is suspected that he acquired this collection of music on one of these tours. The collection primarily consists of handwritten parts and... more
Spencer, Sarah, Lady
Letters : to Lady Banks, 18--?
Music Division | JOB 91-18
3 items
2 of the letters send thanks through Lady Banks to Dr. Burney for loans of music including work of Pfeiffer. The other letter promises to return 2 music books lent by Lady Banks.
Stumpf, Karl
Karl Stumpf viola d'amore scores, 1750-1999
Music Division | JOB 04-4
3.25 linear feet. (13 boxes)
The Karl Stumpf Viola d’amore Scores consist of 3.25 linear feet of material dating from 1750 to 1999 containing primarily published and unpublished viola d’amore music.
Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957
The Toscanini Legacy papers, 1686-1993 [bulk 1800-1970]
Music Division | JPB 90-1
330 linear feet
Arturo Toscanini was born in Parma, Italy, on March 25, 1867, and died in Riverdale, New York, on January 16, 1957. Many regard him as one of the world's greatest conductors. In addition, Toscanini's anti-Fascist stance during World War II... more
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