Edward MacDowell Papers, 1876-1964

Creator:: MacDowell, Edward, 1860-1908 and Rowland, Orlando
Extent:: 3 Linear Feet 7 boxes 1 flat folder
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Letters and manuscripts of MacDowell. One group was written to Arthur P. Schmidt, his publisher during MacDowell's years as professor of music at Columbia University. These letters concern the publication and distribution of his compositions and his copyright difficulties with other firms, especially Brietkopf & Härtel. There are eight letters from MacDowell to the American pianist, composer, and pedagogue William Mason. This personal correspondence deals with such things as musical pieces dedicated by each man to the other. A diary and letter book belonging to Marian N. MacDowell (Mrs. Edward) contains draft copies of letters to Nicholas M. Butler and others relating to his controversial career at Columbia University. Also, photocopies of eight letters from the Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection at the Morgan Library. Among the numerous musical scores and sketches are his INDIAN SUITE and the SONATA TRAGICA. Also, two original drawings of MacDowell by Orlando Rowland; and correspondence, manuscripts, catalogs, and other materials relating to the MacDowell Exhibition at Columbia University in 1938.
Biographical / historical:: American composer, musician. Edward Alexander MacDowell was professor of music at Columbia University.

Acquisition information:: Source of acquisition--Mason, Daniel G. et al. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1937. Accession number--M-37.
Processing information:: Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.
Accruals:: Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Alternative form available:: Type of reproduction--Photocopies in part
Location of originals:: Holder of originals: Originals of the MacDowell letters are in--Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection at the Morgan Library.

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