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Audio Collections, 1936-2007
32.17 Linear Feet 10 boxes, 28 cartons- Abstract Or Scope
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The collection consists of original and duplicate audio recordings of speeches and lectures, forums, conferences, interviews, anniversary celebrations, reunions, inaugurations, degree candidate presentations, and concerts.
Béla Bartók manuscripts, 1940-1943
1.5 linear feet 3 manuscript boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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The collection consists of three manuscripts by Bela Bartok, 1940-1943. These manuscripts totalling approximately 2,170 pages are as follows: 1) Romanian Folk Music - Vol. 1 Instrumental Melodies, Vol. 2 Vocal Melodies, Vol. 3 Texts; 2) Turkish Folk Music; and 3) Serbo-Croatian Table of Materials. Also, a small group of letters by Bartók and other concerning his association with Columbia University.
Béla Bartók manuscripts, 1940-1943 1.5 linear feet 3 manuscript boxes
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- Bartók, Béla, 1881-1945
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The collection consists of three manuscripts by Bela Bartok, 1940-1943. These manuscripts totalling approximately 2,170 pages are as follows: 1) Romanian Folk Music - Vol. 1 Instrumental Melodies, Vol. 2 Vocal Melodies, Vol. 3 Texts; 2) Turkish Folk Music; and 3) Serbo-Croatian Table of Materials. Also, a small group of letters by Bartók and other concerning his association with Columbia University.
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Columbia University Orchestra records, 1949-1987
14.5 linear feet 11 record cartons and 2 manuscript boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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The records of the Columbia University Orchestra include 323 reel-to-reel tapes of performances by the Columbia University Orchestra and Composers String Quartet. Also includes print material and photographs relating to the orchestra kept by its conductor Howard Shanet.
Columbia University Orchestra records, 1949-1987 14.5 linear feet 11 record cartons and 2 manuscript boxes
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- Columbia University Orchestra
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The records of the Columbia University Orchestra include 323 reel-to-reel tapes of performances by the Columbia University Orchestra and Composers String Quartet. Also includes print material and photographs relating to the orchestra kept by its conductor Howard Shanet.
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David W. Miller American Sheet Music Collection, 1900-1950
56 linear feet 37 boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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Collection of popular sheet music, arranged by date of publication, from ca. 1900-1950.
David W. Miller American Sheet Music Collection, 1900-1950 56 linear feet 37 boxes
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- Miller, David W. (David Wendell), 1923-
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Collection of popular sheet music, arranged by date of publication, from ca. 1900-1950.
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David W. Miller collection of Musical Scores, 9999
9 linear feet 5 record cartons and 2 flat boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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Boxes 6 and 7 are oversized boxes. 1-4 contain unpublished scores, 5 contain misc. paper and copies of unidentified music. 6 and 7 contain published scores with Miller's own markings. 5 rsc and 2 flat boxes.
David W. Miller collection of Musical Scores, 9999 9 linear feet 5 record cartons and 2 flat boxes
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- Miller, David W. (David Wendell), 1923-
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Boxes 6 and 7 are oversized boxes. 1-4 contain unpublished scores, 5 contain misc. paper and copies of unidentified music. 6 and 7 contain published scores with Miller's own markings. 5 rsc and 2 flat boxes.
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Department of Music records, 1962-1998, bulk 1970-1989
1 linear foot 2 manuscript boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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This collection contains records of the Music Department of Columbia University and its faculty. The bulk of the collection was gathered by Professor Howard Shanet, who chaired the department from 1972-1976.
Department of Music records, 1962-1998, bulk 1970-1989 1 linear foot 2 manuscript boxes
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- Columbia University. Department of Music
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This collection contains records of the Music Department of Columbia University and its faculty. The bulk of the collection was gathered by Professor Howard Shanet, who chaired the department from 1972-1976.
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Eda Rothstein Rapoport Papers, circa 1915-1968, 1915-1968
15 linear feet 24 music file boxes, 14 manuscript boxes, and 1 flat box- Abstract Or Scope
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Eda Rapoport was a Jewish American composer and pianist. Her papers are comprised primarily of manuscripts of musical scores arranged by Rapoport, as well as commercially-printed music. The collection also features recordings of performances of Rapoport's works dating from 1939 to 1966.
Eda Rothstein Rapoport Papers, circa 1915-1968, 1915-1968 15 linear feet 24 music file boxes, 14 manuscript boxes, and 1 flat box
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- Rapoport, Eda Rothstein, 1890-1968
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Eda Rapoport was a Jewish American composer and pianist. Her papers are comprised primarily of manuscripts of musical scores arranged by Rapoport, as well as commercially-printed music. The collection also features recordings of performances of Rapoport's works dating from 1939 to 1966.
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Elliott M. Sanger papers, 1936-1986
3.5 linear feet 8 boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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Included are Sanger's personal diaries (1936-1967) relating to WQXR. Also included is a complete bound file of the WQXR PROGRAM GUIDE (June 1936-December 1963) containing a record of the broadcasting of classical music in New York City, the daily schedule, and essays on composers, music festivals, individual compositions and music in general by such writers as Irwin Edman, Will Durant, M. Lincoln Schuster, Edward Johnson, John Barbirolli, as well as by Sanger and his co-founder, John V. L. Hogan. The collection includes business letters, congratulatory and testimonial letters from listeners and advertisers, reports on the station's history, samples of newspaper clippings containing WQXR advertisements and program listings, market surveys of listeners, and promotional brochures prepared for prospective advertisers. There is a corrected typescript and galley proofs for Sanger's book Rebel In Radio (New York, Hasting House, 1972) and 6 volumes of documents in support of the station's application for "clear channel" status filed with the FCC. Also included are 49 photographs of the station's staff and musical personalities, 4 audiotapes of 1973 interviews with Sanger, and 4 audio cassettes celebrating WQXR's 50th Anniversary.
Elliott M. Sanger papers, 1936-1986 3.5 linear feet 8 boxes
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- Sanger, Elliott M
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Included are Sanger's personal diaries (1936-1967) relating to WQXR. Also included is a complete bound file of the WQXR PROGRAM GUIDE (June 1936-December 1963) containing a record of the broadcasting of classical music in New York City, the daily schedule, and essays on composers, music festivals, individual compositions and music in general by such writers as Irwin Edman, Will Durant, M. Lincoln Schuster, Edward Johnson, John Barbirolli, as well as by Sanger and his co-founder, John V. L. Hogan. The collection includes business letters, congratulatory and testimonial letters from listeners and advertisers, reports on the station's history, samples of newspaper clippings containing WQXR advertisements and program listings, market surveys of listeners, and promotional brochures prepared for prospective advertisers. There is a corrected typescript and galley proofs for Sanger's book Rebel In Radio (New York, Hasting House, 1972) and 6 volumes of documents in support of the station's application for "clear channel" status filed with the FCC. Also included are 49 photographs of the station's staff and musical personalities, 4 audiotapes of 1973 interviews with Sanger, and 4 audio cassettes celebrating WQXR's 50th Anniversary.
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Emily Gresser Papers, 1880s-2004, bulk 1910-1919
4 linear feet Two record storage cartons (boxes 1-2), one manuscript box (box 3), two tall manuscript boxes (boxes 4-5)- Abstract Or Scope
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The archive, totaling approximately 4 linear feet, comprises material ranging from scrapbooks, photographs, and correspondence, to books, theatrical scripts, and sheet music, all reflecting Emily Gresser's life in music both in the United States and abroad from the late 1890s to the 1960s, with the majority centered on her professional performing career of 1910-1919.
Emily Gresser Papers, 1880s-2004, bulk 1910-1919 4 linear feet Two record storage cartons (boxes 1-2), one manuscript box (box 3), two tall manuscript boxes (boxes 4-5)
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- Gresser, Emily
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The archive, totaling approximately 4 linear feet, comprises material ranging from scrapbooks, photographs, and correspondence, to books, theatrical scripts, and sheet music, all reflecting Emily Gresser's life in music both in the United States and abroad from the late 1890s to the 1960s, with the majority centered on her professional performing career of 1910-1919.
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Ephrata Cloister manuscript collection, 1747-1800
2 Linear Feet 12 volumes- Abstract Or Scope
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Printed books and music manuscripts of the Ephrata Cloister. Manuscripts 1-6 are printed books by Johan Conrad Beissel (1690-1768) some with manuscript musical notation. Manuscripts 7-12 are volumes of manuscript musical notation of melodies for hymn texts in various printed books. Most of this collection relates to Beissel's DAS GESÄNG DER..TURTEL-TAUBE, 1747.
Ephrata Cloister manuscript collection, 1747-1800 2 Linear Feet 12 volumes
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- Ephrata Cloister
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Printed books and music manuscripts of the Ephrata Cloister. Manuscripts 1-6 are printed books by Johan Conrad Beissel (1690-1768) some with manuscript musical notation. Manuscripts 7-12 are volumes of manuscript musical notation of melodies for hymn texts in various printed books. Most of this collection relates to Beissel's DAS GESÄNG DER..TURTEL-TAUBE, 1747.
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