Harold Bauer papers, 1901-1934

Summary Information

Abstract

Harold Bauer was a prominent American pianist of the early and mid-twentieth century. Most of the letters in this collection were written to Isabel Pelham Shaw Lowell (Mrs. Frederick) and Mrs. George R. Shaw during the first World War. They reflect his work as a founder of L'Aide Affectueuse aux Musiciens, an aid organization for French musicians, and his opinions about the war.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1901-1934
• Series II: Printed Material, 1901-1917

Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists primarily of letters from Bauer to Isabel Pelham Shaw Lowell (Mrs. Frederick) and Mrs. George R. Shaw. There is also a small amount of printed material.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1901-1934

  The correspondence series consists mostly of letters from Bauer to Isabel Pelham Shaw Lowell (Mrs. Frederick) and Mrs. George R. Shaw. Many of the letters were written during the first World War and concern Bauer's work with L'Aide Affectueuse aux Musiciens, a charitable organization he helped found, as well his opinions about the war. There are also letters from writer Roger Boutet de Monvel to Isabel Shaw Lowell, and one from her to Bauer

• Series II: Printed Material, 1901-1917

  This series consists of a photograph of Bauer; a reprint of a biographical sketch of Bauer; some 35 programs of Bauer piano recitals in New York and Boston and 50 miscellaneous concert programs from New York and Boston.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Harold Bauer papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Jacques Barzun, 1964.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Papers: Source of acquisition--Barzun, Jacques. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1964.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Processed BRC 03/72.

Papers reprocessed Bruce Shenitz 2010 June.

Papers cataloged Lea Osborne 2010 July.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2010-07-19 xml document instance created by Lea Osborne.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical sketch

Harold Bauer (1873-1951) was born in London in 1873. He began his musical studies on the violin, and gave his first public performance at the age of nine. In 1893 he went to Paris and began studying with pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski, and eventually shifted his focus to the piano. After his Paris debut the following year, he toured extensively in Europe. He made his American debut in 1900 and settled in the United States in the early part of the twentieth century. In addition to his performing career, he edited many editions of piano music for music publisher G. Schirmer, including the complete piano works of Schumann, and taught at the Manhattan School of Music and at the University of Miami. He also wrote extensively about music for both professional and general audiences. He died in Miami in 1951.