Joseph Schillinger papers, 1918-1943

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged.

Description

Summary

Papers and memorabilia of Schillinger, including a group of rare Russian concert posters, programs, music compositions, published writings about Schillinger, and a notebook containing the outlines of courses and lectures given in Russia and in New York.

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Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

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

Related Materials

Schillinger archives are also located at the Peabody Institute, the American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.) and the University of Wyoming.

Accruals

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

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Schillinger, Mrs. Joseph. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-69.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Schillinger, a Russian-born composer, conductor and teacher of composition, came to the United States in February 1928. He settled in New York and taught at several institutions, including Teachers College. Artist, author, scientist. Schillinger invented a mathematical system of composing music. His aesthetic theory was very influential. George Gershwin, who studied with Schillinger for several years, was inspired by the system in the composition of Porgy and Bess.