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Olin Downes papers, Series 10. Irene Miles Downes papers
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Downes, Irene |
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Dates: |
circa 1926-1964 |
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The Irene Miles Downes papers consist of the papers of Irene Miles Downes from approximately 1926-1964. The papers contain
mainly correspondence both to Downes and carbon copies of her letters. The correspondence documents Downes' work with the
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (N.Y.) and Town Hall, Inc. (New York, N.Y.), the settlement of Olin Downes' estate,
the sale of Olin Downes' music library to Florida State University and the library's dedication, royalties from Olin Downes'
publications, and personal correspondence with friends and public figures in the music field. Major correspondents include
Charles Atkins, George V. Denney, Jean Reti-Forbes, Olga and Hans Kaltenborn, Norman L. Kilpatrick, and Robert Rockmore. The
series also contains manuscripts of Irene Downes' writings, including various stories about Olin Downes.
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ms688.series10 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 3. Lectures
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Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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1932-1953 |
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The Lectures consist of lectures of Olin Downes from 1932-1953. Lectures include handwritten manuscripts, typed drafts with
corrections, and final copies. The lectures document Downes' knowledge in the field of music and discuss various composers;
types of music including classical, folk songs, blues, and opera; music and society; music history and theory; and music interpretation.
Many of the lectures were produced for the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences lecture series, broadcasts for the CBS
Music Hour, or for speeches and talks for various societies and musical organizations.
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ms688.series3 |
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Hargrett Library |
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