Daniel Gregory Mason papers, 1894-1953

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Correspondence to D. G. Mason (Boxes 1-14); Correspondence from D. G. Mason (Boxes 15 & 16); Journals (Boxes 17-24); Manuscripts and printed versions of Mason's musical compositions arranged by type of composition (Boxes 25-36); Sketchbooks, compositions, typescripts, pamphlets, periodical articles by Mason, and clippings (Boxes 37-40); Mason's published works (some of them heavily annotated) (Boxes 41-43); Business papers (Boxes 44 & 45); Phonograph records (Box 46); Photographs (Boxes 47 & 48); Scrapbooks (Boxes 48-55); Books from the library of D. G. Mason (Boxes 56-67); Printed and manuscripts scores for other composers (Boxes 68-74).

• Series I: Correspondence
• Subseries I.1: Correspondence to Daniel Gregory Mason
• Subseries I.2: Correspondence from Daniel Gregory Mason, 1923-1953
• Series II: Journals, 1894-1950
• Series III: Manuscripts and printed versions of Mason's musical compositions
• Series IV: Sketchbooks, Compositions, Typescripts, Pamphlets, Periodical Articles by Mason, and Clippings
• Series V: Mason's Published Works
• Series VI: Business Papers
• Series VII: Phonograph Records
• Series VIII: Photographs
• Series IX: Scrapbooks, 1898-1952, undated
• Series X: Books from the Library of Daniel Gregory Mason
• Series XI: Manuscript Scores of Other Composers
• Series XII: Additions to the Collection

Description

Summary

Manuscript materials which include correspondence, business papers, composition scrapbooks and musical scores; books; clippings; records; and photographs.

• Series I: Correspondence

• Series II: Journals, 1894-1950

• Series III: Manuscripts and printed versions of Mason's musical compositions

• Series IV: Sketchbooks, Compositions, Typescripts, Pamphlets, Periodical Articles by Mason, and Clippings

• Series V: Mason's Published Works

  Some are heavily annotated.

• Series VI: Business Papers

• Series VII: Phonograph Records

• Series VIII: Photographs

• Series IX: Scrapbooks, 1898-1952, undated

  Scrapbooks contain press reviews of compositions, programs, etc. Box 49 also includes an index to scrapbooks and one folder of miscellaneous clippings.

• Series X: Books from the Library of Daniel Gregory Mason

• Series XI: Manuscript Scores of Other Composers

• Series XII: Additions to the Collection

Using the Collection

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); Mason Daniel Gregory 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 Mrs. Daniel Gregory Mason, 1954.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Papers: Source of acquisition--Mason Mrs. Daniel Gregory. Method of acquisition--Gift & 293-12/23/86; 293-1/6/87.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Entered in AMC 10/26/90.

Revision Description

2020-06-08 EAD document created by CCR.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Eminent American musician and composer.