Scope and arrangement
The Netty Simons papers are arranged in four series:
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Series 1 contains printed scores, manuscripts, sketches, and notes concerning Simons's compositions. (The folder numbers in this series are not always sequential because oversized items have been grouped together.).
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The materials of series 2 are a combination of marked scores belonging to Netty Simons (including several from Stefan Wolpe) and her son Thomas Simons. Three original compositions by the latter are included.
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Series 3 contains correspondence mostly dealing with publication and performance of several of Simons's compositions.
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Series 4 consists of correspondence mostly from Stefan Wolpe to Netty Simons. Though originally part of the Simons's Estate, these letters were purchased separately from the rest of the collection (which was a gift to the Music Division). Because of their different provenance they have been appended as a separate series. Commencing in 1940, these letters capture the relationship of Simons and Wolpe as having progressed beyond that of mere student-teacher into one of deep affection. The letters also contain references to several works on which Wolpe was working, in particular his Enactments (1950-1953).