Joseph Schillinger papers, 1918-1943
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1126
- Bib ID:
- 4079310 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Schillinger, Joseph, 1895-1943
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 1 box (1 box, plus oversized in mapcase)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
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.
Arrangement
Arranged.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Reproductions 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.
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.
Subject Headings
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