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Abram Chasins oral history collection, 1977

Extent:
1.25 linear feet ((7) reels and (4) folders)
Abstract:
This collection contains (7) 7" reel-to-reel tapes and transcriptions of interviews with Chasins about his career and work as director of the WQXR radio station. The interviews were conducted by student Joshua Livingston as part of an oral history program at MIT.

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Walter Vassar scrapbooks, 1925 - 1935 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.0 linear feet ((1) photo box)
Abstract:
This collection contains (1) scrapbook and (14) scrapbook pages containing photos, clippings, and memorabilia documenting Vassar's years at Fort Worth Conservatory of Music, the Curtis Institute of Music, and DePauw University.

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Lea Luboshutz class yearbooks, 1929-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.0 linear feet ((1) photo box)
Abstract:
The Lea Luboshutz class yearbooks document the experiences of Luboshutz's violin students at the Curtis Institute of Music during the 1929-30 schoolyear.

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James Shomate collection, 1935-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.8 linear feet ((2) archival boxes)
Abstract:
The collection documents Shomate's career as an accompanist of such famed musicians as including Richard Bonelli, Anna Moffo, Kathryn Hinton, Gerard Souzay, Margaret Speaks, Rise Stevens, and Jennie Tourel. Included in the collection are programs, clippings, photographs, and other assorted materials.

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Shura Cherkassky collection (MSS 18), 1887-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.8 linear feet ((1) archival box, (1) photo box)
Abstract:
The collection documents the life and career of Russian-born pianist, Shura (Alexander) Cherkassky. It includes programs, scrapbooks, clippings, personal and family papers, memorabilia, and photographs.

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