Fritz Kuttner papers, 1926-1991, bulk 1952-1986

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Series I: Correspondence, 1949-1991, undated

This series consists of correspondence and related materials. The correspondence was originally kept in binders and arranged alphabetically. The files include both incoming and outgoing correspondence.



Box 1 A-B, 1956-1985, undated


Box 1 C-D, 1953-1987


Box 1 D-F, 1952-1985


Box 1 G-K, 1952-1981


Box 1 L-M, 1952-1989


Box 1 N-O, 1954-1986


Box 1 P, 1947-1991


Box 1 Q-R, 1952-1983


Box 1 S, 1952-1986


Box 1 T-Z, 1949-1967

Series II: Subject and Miscellaneous Files, 1926-1986, undated

This series contains two subject files and two general files of manuscripts, drafts, and documents.

The subject files relate to the New York Times and the Metropolitan Opera. The Times file contains Kuttner's letters to the editor, clippings, and other correspondence on music-related topics. The file on the Metropolitan Opera contains Kuttner's reports and notes on performances that he attended at the opera.

The two general files contain documents, drafts, and manuscripts. The documents include Kuttner's personal documents – his passport and other certificates – from the 1920s and 1930s. The other material includes manuscripts, lecture notes, and correspondence.


Box 1 Metropolitan Opera, 1982-1986


Box 1 The New York Times, 1956, 1980-1984


Box 1 Documents, Unpublished Manuscripts, and Drafts, 1926-1969, undated


Box 1 References, Unpublished Manuscripts, etc., 1949-1967, undated