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Isabelle Vengerova memorabilia, 1925-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.05 linear feet ((1) folder)
Abstract:
The Isabelle Vengerova memorabilia collection consists of photos, letters and reminiscenses. It also includes materials relating to the dedication of the Isabella Vengerova room at Curtis in 1989.

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Virginia De Blasiis autograph book, 1927 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear feet ((1) volume)
Abstract:
The volume includes autographs and well-wishes from faculty, students, and staff at the Curtis Institute of Music collected during De Blasiis' final months as a student in 1927.

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Henry Siegl scrapbook, 1928-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear feet ((1) folder)
Abstract:
This collection features programs of student and faculty recitals attended by Siegl at Curtis and elsewhere as well as assorted ephemera.

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Abram Chasins oral history collection, 1977

Extent:
1.25 linear feet ((7) reels and (4) folders)
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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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Collection of Samuel Barber materials, 1919-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.3 linear feet ((1) archival box)
Abstract:
The collection of Samuel Barber materials includes letters from Samuel Barber, autograph manuscripts, programs, clippings, photographs, and miscellaneous materials concerning Barber, originating from multiple sources. Autograph music manuscripts are kept in the Curtis Institute of Music Special Collections.

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Veda Reynolds collection, 1926-2000 (inclusive)

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0.45 linear feet ((1) archival box )
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The collection contains reminiscences and memorabilia relating to Veda Reynolds, the majority gathered on the occasion of a tribute program organized at the Curtis Institute of Music after her death in 2000 (Veda Reynolds, A Celebration of Life, 24 September 2000)

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Mildred Oonk collection, 1916-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear feet ((1) folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains programs of recitals and concerts attended by Oonk while a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, as well as a program of Monday Musicales (1916) and a brochure of the National Youth Administration Symphony Orchestra of Philadelphia (1941).

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Nino Rota books, 1999-2001 (inclusive)

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0.5 linear feet ((1) letter-sized archival box)
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This collection is comprised of three bound books with collected articles, correspondence, interviews, and letters written by Rota and others. Materials are written in English, French, German, and Italian. Includes bibliographical references, filmography, and index.

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Walter Vassar scrapbooks, 1925 - 1935 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.0 linear feet ((1) photo box)
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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)
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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)
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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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