Creator:
Adler, F. Charles, (Frederick Charles), 1889-1959
Inclusive Dates:
1787- 1955
Abstract:
Correspondence; printed material, including
articles, clippings, programs; and phonodiscs. A large part of the correspondence pertains to
the organization and development of the Saratoga Spa Music Festival, predecessor of the Saratoga
Performing Arts Center seasonal concert series. Writings include those of Adler and his wife, Hannah Moriarta Adler. Memorabilia includes financial material and an assortment of printed items, including clippings, programs, publicity, research material, and reviews. Programs include those relating to Adler’s work with the Federal Music Project (1936-1941). Recordings consist mostly of Saratoga Spa Music Festival recordings.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
78 rpm records.
Programs (documents)
Reviews (documents)
Subject:
Saratoga Springs (N.Y.) -- History
Composers.
Conductors (Music)
Musicians.
Music
New York State
Composers -- United States
Conductors (Music) -- United States
Music -- 20th century.
Music festivals -- New York (State)
Musicians -- United States.
Creator:
Bacon, Ernst, 1898-1990.
Inclusive Dates:
1917- 1991
Abstract:
Papers of the American composer, pianist, and conductor; Director of School of Music, Syracuse University and professor (1945-1963). Manuscripts, notebooks, sketchbooks, photographs, printed music, and essays. Notable correspondents in the collection inlude Ansel Adams, Carlisle Floyd, John Alden Carpenter,
Kay Boyle,
Aaron Copland,
Witter Bynner, and
Van Wyck Brooks.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Essays.
Manuscripts for publication.
Musical scores.
Photographs.
Subject:
Composers.
Conductors (Music).
Musicians.
Music
New York State
Composers -- United States.
Conductors (Music) -- United States.
Music -- 20th century.
Musicians -- United States.
Orchestral music -- Scores and parts.
Pianists -- United States.
Songs with orchestra -- Vocal scores with piano.
Creator:
Clark, Melville
Inclusive Dates:
1906- 1953
Abstract:
Papers of the American musician, inventor of the Clark Irish harp; Syracuse businessman, owner of Clark Music Co., founded by his father. Correspondence (1908-1950); calendars (1905-1953), heavily annotated; subject files; scrapbooks and photographs. Also, material relating to the Central New York Music Festival and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
Type of Material:
Calendars (documents)
Correspondence.
Instructional materials.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Subject:
Businessmen
Musicians.
New York State
Music
Business and Industry
Businessmen -- New York (State) -- Syracuse.
Harp -- Instruction and study.
Harpists -- United States.
Music -- 20th century.
Music trade -- New York (State) -- Syracuse.
Musicians -- United States.
Creator:
Huerter, Charles, 1885-
Inclusive Dates:
1898- 1970
Abstract:
Papers of the American composer, pianist, teacher. Died 1974.
Type of Material:
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts for publication.
Musical scores.
Notebooks.
Programs (documents)
Sheet music.
Subject:
Composers.
Musicians.
Pianists.
Music
New York State
Composers -- United States.
Music -- 20th century.
Musical sketches.
Musicians -- United States.
Pianists -- United States.