Cornell University Department of Music records, 1884-2000.
Collection Number: 14-20-513
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Cornell University Department of Music records, 1884-2000.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
14-20-513
Abstract:
Correspondence and financial records; programs for University Orchestra concerts,
recitals, and music festivals; scores of student productions; drawings for a proposed
Department of Music building; historical sketches of the University Orchestra and
photographs.
Creator:
Cornell University. Department of Music
Reis, Jon.
Bryant, Laura, 1878-1961.
Austin, William W.
Quanitities:
4.9 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Correspondence pertaining to the Library Tower chimes; programs for University Orchestra
concerts, recitals, and music festivals; scores of student productions; drawings for
a proposed Department of Music building; historical sketches of the University Orchestra;
many photographs concerning the activities of the Department. Also, records pertaining
to the Festival of Contemporary Arts, financial records of the Department, and correspondence
of Department chair Paul J. Weaver concerning music education, courses, students and
faculty.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Cornell University Department of Music records, #14-20-513. Division of Rare and Manuscript
Collections, Cornell University Library.
Names:
Weaver, Paul John, 1889-1946.
McJunkin, Reed.
Kroeger, Ernest R. (Ernest Richard), 1862-1934.
Cornell University. Department of Music
Cornell University. Orchestra
Cornell University -- : Students.
Cornell University. Festival of Contemporary Arts
Cornell University. Chimes
Subjects:
College Students -- New York (State) -- Ithaca -- Societies and clubs.
Music -- Instruction and study -- New York (State) -- Ithaca.
Form and Genre Terms:
Videotapes.
Scores.
Programs (documents)
Photographs.
CONTAINER LIST
Container
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Description
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Date
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Scope and Contents
All the material in the collection may not be covered by this guide.
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Department of Music webcrawl
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Digital |
The digital preservation copy may be made available on request if a delivery copy is not already online.
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Series I. Correspondence
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Box 1 |
Johnston, Cyril F. - Chimes (Gillett & Johnston Firm)
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Two Copies of 1 letter from Johnston to Weaver re: purchase of a new bell and problems
with overseas transportation & Shipping due to World War II
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Box 1 |
Ackerman, Frederick L. - Music Dept. Proposals
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1929-04-22-1929-04-23 | |
Scope and Contents
One document, 8 p. entitled "Memorandum of Conferences with Mr. Worcester". Discusses
proposed revisions in music curriculum/major and a proposed School of Fine Arts at
Cornell, including discussion of plans for a new "physical facility"
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Advisory Committee
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1929-1934 | |
Scope and Contents
P. J. Weaver Correspondence to Chimes Advisory Committee, including details of the
organization of the Committee. (1933-1934) "Misplaced documents: 6 Booklets in envelope
- Lee, Richard H. ("41) - Chimes and campus; including arranging music for chimes,
planning programs, playing the chimes and other suggestions. Ithaca, Cayuga Press,
May 1943. And letter from W. Worcester (Amsterdam architect firm) to P. J. W. re:
proposed music building (see item # 2)
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Meigs (R. B. Meigs, Morrill Hall)
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Weaver to Meigs re: Bassett chimes and their installation.
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Lefevre (Mr. Kamiel Lefevre, carillonneur of Riverside Church, New York
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Weaver re: playing mechanisms for chimes, with references to Gillette
and Johnston firm and meeting of the Congress of North American Guild of Carillonneurs
at Riverside Church. Includes: Booklet describing Riverside Church and Pamphlet describing
Riverside Church.
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Gillett & Johnston (Bell founders, Croydon, England)
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1939-1940 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence about a new bell for Cornell and proposals for work on recasting, tuning
and preserving inscriptions of old bells. Includes: Booklet about G & J bells; Brochure
about G & J Bells; Photo of Wichita, Kansas bells made by G & J.
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Meneely (Alfred C. Meneely; Meneely & Co.)
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1939-1940 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Meneely and Weaver re: new bells, recasting old bells, electric
carillon; includes references to old A. D. White/Meneely correspondence. (see # 11).
Diagrams of Meneely Co. bells and console system included. Includes: Letter from Weaver
to Dayton C. Miller, Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland - re: University of
Rochester bells made by Meneely.
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Rogalsky (George F. Rogalsky, comptroller)
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Rogalsky and Weaver re: ordering, payment of installation of
new bells.
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Box 1 |
Meneely & Co. (Bell founders)
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1928-1941 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Weaver re: installing carillon, new playing mechanism, recasting
old bells. Correspondence with Weaver re: repair work needed on one of two bells recently
installed by Meneely. Misplaced documents: Letter to rev. Reinhold Niebuhr, Union
Theological Seminary, about music to be performed in Sage Chapel during his visit
to Cornell. Correspondence between Weaver and George A. Wedge, Dean of Julliard School
of Music re: Mr. Sun's enrollment at Julliard.
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Box 1 |
van Bergen, H. T. - Netherland Pavilion (Bell founder; in U. S. during World's Fair)
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1939-1941 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Weaver re: purchasing/revamping carillon.
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Trustee Actions
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1905-1915 | |
Scope and Contents
Typed excerpts from other documents - Includes: Excerpts of letters from Meneely Co.
to President White and Treasurer E. L. Williams about Chimes. Excerpts from trustee
minutes about chimes.
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Netschert (B. C. Netschert, chimesmaster
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1939-09 | |
Scope and Contents
Schedule of prices for chimes ringing (memo from Netschert to Weaver ). Penciled notes
on carillons heard outside of Ithaca.
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Peters (Provost) (H. W. Peters)
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Peters and Weaver re: installation of 2 new bells and acquiring
an electric chimer.
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Weatherlow, Peter & Morgan
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Hugh E. Weatherlow, superintendent of buildings and grounds dept; John A. Peters &
H. R. Morgan, buildings & grounds dept.) Correspondence with "Weaver about installation
costs. Estimate worksheets for installation.
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Box 1 |
Chimes--Durham - (Prof. C. L. Durham (Goldwin Smith Hall)
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Two copies of 1 letter to Durham from Weaver describing chimes and problems of new
playing mechanism, with mention of Weaver's upcoming trip to Colgate Rochester Divinity
School . (see # 21).
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Box 1 |
Deagan, D. C. Inc. ยท Inc.--Chicago, Illinois (bell founders)
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Jack Deagan and Weaver about adding/altering chimes. Includes:
Booklet: "Deagan tower chimes; electrically operated. J.C. Deagan, Inc." and Telegram
from Deagan to Weaver about visit to Florida World's Fair Pavilion.
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Box 1 |
Chimes--Deagan - (J. C. Deagan firm)
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter to Weaver about Jack C. Deagan's interest in Cornell chimes (signed by P. K.
Neuses). Contains a Pamphlet: "Interesting facts about the world's largest carillon;
Florida Building, New York World's Fair"
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Cornell Booklets:
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1909-1913 | |
Box 1 |
Smith, Albert W., editor, (class of 1873) - "The bells of Cornell"
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1928 | |
Scope and Contents
History Cornell chimes. Description of chimes. Includes words to songs played on
chimes. Includes lists of chimemasters from '71 - '30, with '31 penciled in. 48p.
with illustrations and photos. Also, newspaper clipping pasted in end of book. (from
Oswego, NY). Clipping discusses a "new manuscript book" which includes 402 numbers
arranged by chimemasters during the last 10 years that was presented to the University
Library. Signed by Paul Hulslander, '31, chimemaster in 1931.
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Box 1 |
Riegger, Harold Eaton, chimemaster 1909-1913 - "Bells and Chimes"
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1913 | |
Scope and Contents
With particular reference to those at Cornell University. S.1. : s.p., 1913. History
of Cornell Chimes. Includes inscriptions on the bells and lists of chimemasters through
1913. 20p. - Photos. Signed by Paul Hulslander, '31, chimemaster in 1931.
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Box 1 |
White, Andrew Dickson - "The Cornell Chime"
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1908-10 | |
Scope and Contents
A brief history of the bells; together with some description and the programs of the
concerts at their rededication, Ithaca: Andrus & Church. Includes inscriptions on
the bells. Concerts played by H. G. Bull '08. 15 p. Photos
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Box 1 |
Mrs. Coolidge to Weaver
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1943 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mary Roberts Coolidge (class of 1882) to Weaver, with Weaver reply: "first
woman to have played the Cornell Chimes somewhere about 1880"
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Box 1 |
President Day to P. J. W.
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Committee on Chimes - Letter from President Day to P. J. W. re: chairing a "Committee
to make a thorough going study of all phases of the matter". Committee members proposed:
Charles K. Bassett, Mrs. Anna Gauntlet Whitcomb, Dean A. W. Smith, Prof. Eugene P.
Andrews. Memo (from "her" to P. J. W.) reporting A. W. Smith message about Committee.
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Box 1 |
Chimes - Bassett - Donation by Bassett of New Bells
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1939 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding donation of money by Charles K. Bassett for 2 new bells.
3 copies of press release (typescript) about Bassett's gift & brief history of chimes.
Copies of President Day - Bassett correspondence about serving on chimes committee.
Correspondence between Day and Weaver re: Bassett's membership on committee. Copy
of J. B. Trousdale (auditor) letter to Bassett acknowledging donation of money for
installation of bells. Misplaced documents: Letter from R. B. Meigs (Asst. Deputy
Comptroller) to Weaver re: installation of new bells. (see # 4). Letter from Colgate
Rochester Divinity School to Weaver re: visit to their chimes. (see # 15)
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Box 1 |
"Lee Orean Smith - Carl - Carl Fischer"
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1940 | |
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Paul Weaver and Lee Smith re: editing, proofs of songbook;
1940 (see also #24 - Fischer correspondence)
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Box 1 |
"Eric von der Goltz--Carl Fischer Inc."
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1940 | |
Scope and Contents
Chiefly correspondence between Weaver and von der Goltz - re: copyright of songs;
1940. Correspondence with Gustav Reese (G. Schirmer Inc.) re: publication rights
(see also #24 - Fischer correspondence and #25 - 0ct.-Nov. 1940)
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Box 1 |
Cornell Song Book"
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1922-1943 | |
Scope and Contents
Alphabetical Correspondence File - 1932 - 1943. Chiefly correspondence to/from Paul
J. Weaver. Includes Minutes of First meeting of "Song Book Committee". List of songs
to be considered for inclusion/omission. Section clipped together labelled "Ashbery"
(Ray Ashbery, Cornell Alumni Office). Ashbery/Weaver correspondence. Ashbery/Connor
(Carl Fisher, Inc.) correspondence (see also document item # 26. These documents do
not duplicate material in # 25 and # 26. Correspondence tracking composers/history
of individual Cornell songs. Correspondence regarding copyright permission for Cornell
songs. Section of Fischer correspondence re: copyright, contracts, editing. Questionnaire
sent to various persons re: title of songbook, inclusions, pictures. Correspondence
from alumni about songs to include. Correspondence to/from Creed W. Fulton, President
of Cornell Alumni Assoc. Non songbook material includes: (see item # 2). 3 letters
with Ackerman (architectural firm) about proposed music facility (1929)
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Box 1 |
"Ray Ashbery - Alumni Office"
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1932-1940 | |
Scope and Contents
Chronological Correspondence file chiefly between Ray Ashbery and Paul Weaver. Includes
copies of letters of correspondence between Ashbery and others. Includes correspondence
with Thornton W. Allen Co. about Cornell songbook publications, and with Carl Fischer
Co./ Frank Connor and Intercollegiate Music League. Copyright and publication rights
for Cornell songs, with reference to earlier editions of the song-book published by
Lent and by Hinds, Haydon & Eldridge. References to George Louis Coleman, S. H. (Hibby)
Ayer. Non songbook material includes: Weaver memo re: ringing chimes for '37 commencement.
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Box 1 |
"Song Book - Mr. Ashbery - Mr. Connor"
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1936-1940 | |
Scope and Contents
Copies of Ashbery-Connor correspondence re: contract, copyright, Allan Co, IMC; some
reference to documents in #24 - 25. Non song book material includes: Program of music
dept. concert, May 5, 1934 - "Elijah"
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Box 1 |
Musical Scores and Concert Programs
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1907-1909 | |
Scope and Contents
Cornell Masque Scores
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Box 1 |
Panatela - A political comic opera in three acts
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1907 | |
Scope and Contents
Written for the Cornell Masque. Book and lyrics by Kenneth L. Roberts ('08), Romeyn
Berry ('04). Music by T. J. Lindorff ('07), H. C. Schuyler ('10), H. E. Childs ('09).
s.1.: The Cornell Masque, cl907. printed score (54p.)
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Box 1 |
Popocaterpillar VII - An Aztec comedy opera in three acts
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1908 | |
Scope and Contents
Written for the Cornell Masque. Book by H.J. Snyder ('08), H. L. Dawson ('07). Music
by G. F. Pond ('10), H. E. Childs ('10), T. J. Lindorff ('07), H. C. Schuyler ('10),
C. Previn('l0). s.1.: The Cornell Masque, 1908. "Published by Arthur W. Tams Music
Library, New York City." printed score (84p.)
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Box 1 |
Oolong: A Chinese comedy opera in two acts
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1909 | |
Scope and Contents
Written for the Cornell Masque (revised and enlarged from the president of Oolong).
By Romeyn Berry ('04). Music by Charles Previn ('09), R. K. Blanchard ('10), H. F.
Welch ('10), G. C. May ('11), W. L. Wood. s .1. : The Cornell Masque, cl909. "Published
by A. W. Tams Music Library, New York"
printed score (66p.)
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Box 1 |
Programs
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1911-1942 | |
Scope and Contents
C.U. Orchestra Concerts and Music Department Concerts
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Box 1 |
Program
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1947-04-04 | |
Scope and Contents
Concert given at home of Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Weaver, Ithaca, N.Y.
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Box 1 |
George L. Coleman Testimonial Dinner
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1941-05-24 | |
Scope and Contents
Additional Program received Aug. 29, 1961
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Series II. Musical Clubs - George Coleman
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Scope and Contents
Additional Index terms of collection
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Box 2 |
deForest, Henry P. (Librarian, Cornell Club of New York City)
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date unknown | |
Scope and Contents
Letter to Coleman about Cornell Songs.
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Box 2 |
Women's Glee Club
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date unknown | |
Box 2 |
Cornell University Glee Club
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date unknown | |
Box 2 |
Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs
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date unknown | |
Box 2 |
Cornell Era
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date unknown | |
Scope and Contents
Typed excerpts - 2 copies - of music-related items in the Era
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Box 2 |
Bands
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date unknown | |
Box 2 |
Orchestra
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date unknown | |
Box 2 |
Musical Clubs
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date unknown | |
Box 2 |
Choral Club of Ithaca
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date unknown | |
Box 2 |
Cornell Songs
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date unknown | |
Box 2 |
Dann, Hollis
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date unknown | |
Scope and Contents
Article on Dann in Cornell in Era
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Box 2 |
Carbon Copy of a letter
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date unknown | |
Scope and Contents
Which is in the "letters" folder in the Manuscripts, dated folder.
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Box 2 |
Clippings from N.Y. Times and Harvard Alumni Bulletin
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date unknown | |
Scope and Contents
Separated from letters in which they were originally enclosed.
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Series III. Music Department Records
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Box 4 | Folder 1 |
Songs of Cornell
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 2 |
Cornell Songs - Book Offset Copy
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 3 |
Songs of Cornell Copyright and ISBN info.
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 4 |
Notes: Songs of Cornell
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 5 |
Songs of Cornell: Class of 1957 Glee Club Fund
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 6 |
Songs of Cornell: Class of 1957 Glee Club Funds
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 7 |
Songs of Cornell: Class of 1957 Glee Club Funds
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 8 |
Songs of Cornell: Miscellaneous Correspondence
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 9 |
Cornell Songs: Copyrights
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 10 |
Cornell Songs: Copyrights
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 11 |
Cornell Songs: Miscellaneous
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 12 |
Record and Cassette
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 13 |
Photos
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 14 |
Appointment Letters
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1950-1958 |
Box 4 | Folder 15 |
Meeting Minutes
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1944-1953 |
Box 4 | Folder 16 |
Meeting Minutes
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1954-1959 |
Box 4 | Folder 17 |
General Memoranda, Correspondence
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1952-1954 |
Box 4 | Folder 18 |
General Memoranda, Correspondence
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1954-1956 |
Box 4 | Folder 19 |
General Memoranda, Correspondence
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1956-1959 |
Box 4 | Folder 20 |
Faculty Music Committee
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1944-1951 |
Box 4 | Folder 21 |
Faculty Music Committee
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1952-1959 |
Box 4 | Folder 22 |
Studies of the A. B. "Rossiter Committee
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1956 |
Box 4 | Folder 23 |
Laubengayer Committee
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date unknown |
Box 4 | Folder 24 |
College of Arts and Sciences Memoranda re: Music Dept.
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1954-1958 |
Series IV. Event posters
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Carmina Burana poster
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1970-03-22 | |
Scope and Contents
Featuring Johannes Brahms, Karel Husa (Conductor), and Thomas Sokol (Director)
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