Edward MacDowell Papers, 1876-1964

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence & Manuscripts
• Series II: Photographs & printed materials
• Series III: MacDowell Exhibition, 1938
• Series IV: Oversize
• Series V: Drawings and Scores
• Series VI: Additions to the Collection

Description

Summary

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.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence & Manuscripts

• Series II: Photographs & printed materials

• Series III: MacDowell Exhibition, 1938

• Series IV: Oversize

• Series V: Drawings and Scores

• Series VI: Additions to the Collection

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Reproduction Note

Type of reproduction--Photocopies in part

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Mason, Daniel G. et al. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1937. Accession number--M-37.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

American composer, musician. Edward Alexander MacDowell was professor of music at Columbia University.