Scope and Contents
The Helen Wright Papers consist primarily of correspondence written to Wright by her piano teachers Myra Hess (1890-1965) and Teresa Carreño (1853-1917). The Papers also contain signed photographs of Hess and Carreño, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items.
Dates
- 1906-1954 (inclusive)
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials chiefly in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The Papers are open to researchers by appointment. There are no restricted materials in the collection. Please contact the Special Collections staff to schedule an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
The Helen Wright Papers are the physical property of the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library of Yale University. Copyrights belong to the composers and authors, or their legal heirs and assigns.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Helen Wright Papers were established in the Music Library of Yale University by Mrs. Arnold Hall, ca. 1961.
Arrangement
In 4 series as follows: I. Correspondence. II. Miscellaneous items. III. Photographs. IV. Printed matter.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
The Helen Wright Papers consist primarily of letters from Myra Hess and Teresa Carreño. They also contain photographs, clippings, and miscellaneous items.
Creator
- Title
- The Helen Wright Papers
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Compiled by Dorothée Recordon
- Date
- 1996-2007
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared According To Local Music Library Descriptive Practices
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Gilmore Music Library Repository
Contact:
120 High Street
PO Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520 US
(203) 432-0497
musicspecialcollections@yale.edu
120 High Street
PO Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520 US
(203) 432-0497
musicspecialcollections@yale.edu