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Papers of Stanley Dance and Helen Oakley Dance

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 62
Abstract: The Papers of Stanley Dance and Helen Oakley Dance are an important resource for the study of 20th-century jazz history in the United States. Of particular interest are transcripts from interviews with a number of jazz musicians, a large selection of photographs, and sound recordings – many of which are unique. Most – but not all – of the material having to do with Earl Hines and Duke Ellington can be found in their respective series. Researchers are advised to examine other series for...
Dates: 1920-1998

The Duane A. Davidson Papers

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Call Number: MSS 17
Abstract:

Music, correspondence and other papers, and photographs by the American composer Duane A. Davidson (1934 or 1935-1964)

Dates: 1955-1977 (inclusive)

The Richard Donovan Papers

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 7
Abstract:

Music, correspondence and other papers, photographs, and additional materials by and about the American composer, conductor, and educator Richard Donovan (1891-1970)

Dates: 1913-1971 (inclusive)

Paul Dukas Correspondence with Marguerite Hasselmans, and Related Materials.

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 107
Abstract:

Correspondence between the French composer and critic Paul Dukas (1865-1935) and his friend Marguerite Hasselmans, a concert pianist and Gabriel Fauré’s mistress.

Dates: 1893-1933

Paul Dukas: Correspondence with Paul Poujaud

 Collection
Call Number: Misc. Ms. 288
Abstract:

Correspondence between the French composer and critic Paul Dukas (1865-1935) and his friend Paul Poujaud, a lawyer

Dates: 1891-1935

The Zo Elliott Papers

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 18
Abstract:

Music, correspondence and other papers, photographs; and miscellaneous items by and about the American composer Zo Elliott (1891-1964)

Dates: 1861-1977 (inclusive)

Collection of Enrico Caruso caricatures, photographs, and other material

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 100
Summary:

This collection includes original caricatures drawn by tenor Enrico Caruso; portrait shots and photographs of Caruso in costume; handwritten correspondence by Caruso; two bronze busts of Caruso; and various articles and promotional materials on Caruso’s career activity.

Dates: 1903-1987, bulk 1906-1915

Gabriel Fauré: Letters to Paul Dukas

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Call Number: Misc. Ms. 287
Abstract:

Letters and postcards from the French composer Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) to the French composer Paul Dukas (1865-1935), as well as poems in Fauré's hand and other items

Dates: 1903-1923

Sylvia Fine and Danny Kaye Musical Comedy Library

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 108
Abstract:

Scores, sheet music, lyrics, and librettos belonging to Sylvia Fine and Danny Kaye

Dates: ca. 1913-ca. 1977

Florence Wilshire: Florence Wilshire: Muzio Clementi and his Era

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Call Number: Misc. Ms. 174
Abstract:

Florence Wilshire's unpublished biography of Muzio Clementi, with related materials

Dates: 20th century

The Samuel Gardner Papers

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 37
Abstract:

Music, correspondence, photographs, and additional materials by and about the violinist, composer, and conductor Samuel Gardner (1891-1984).

Dates: 1913-1976 (inclusive)

Collection of Geraldine Farrar correspondence and other material

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 101
Summary:

This collection includes soprano Geraldine Farrar’s handwritten correspondence, primarily to Charles Mills and William H. Seltsam; a large scrapbook by Charles Mills of Farrar clippings, photographs, and Christmas cards; photographs of Farrar; and miscellaneous programs, promotional material, and articles.

Dates: 1927-1967

The Henry Gilbert Papers

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 35
Abstract:

Music, correspondence and other papers, photographs, and additional materials by and about the American composer Henry Gilbert (1868-1928)

Dates: 1821-1980 (inclusive)

Ravi D. Goel Collection of Reuven Kosakoff

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 130
Abstract:

Music by the American composer Reuven Kosakoff (1898-1987)

Dates: Circa 1920-1987

The Gounod Society Papers

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Call Number: Misc. Ms. 60
Abstract:

Papers of the Gounod Society, a choral society in New Haven, Connecticut

Dates: 1887-1919

Selected Compositions of Elliot Griffis

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Call Number: Misc. Ms. 53
Abstract:

Published and unpublished music and other materials by and about the American composer Elliot Griffis (1893-1967)

Dates: 1919-1964

Collection on Adelina Patti

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 102
Abstract: This collection documents the career of Adelina Patti, and many of the items in the collection are housed in a large scrapbook. Also included in the collection is a biography of Patti: Adelina Patti: Her Loves and Letters, by her goddaughter, Gladys Adelina Lewis. The collection also includes an autograph book presented to Selma Gruenberg, which includes an Adelina Patti autograph and inscription (1882), and correspondences from Patti to Giulia Valde and various other people. Objects in the...
Dates: 1854-1964

Sauter-Finegan Orchestra Papers

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 140
Abstract:

At this time, the Papers include a portion of the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra arrangements. The parts and the scores have been organized into separate series because they were received separately. Not all of the parts have a corresponding score at this time.

Dates: 1952-1987

The E.Y. Harburg Collection

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 83
Abstract:

Writings and other papers by and about the American lyricist E.Y. ("Yip") Harburg

Dates: 1929-1968 (inclusive)

The Paul Hindemith Collection

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 47
Abstract:

Music, correspondence and other papers, photographs, and additional materials by and about the German composer Paul Hindemith (1895-1963).

Dates: 1901-1993, inclusive