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Olin Downes papers, Series 5. Manuscripts
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Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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circa 1926-1957 |
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The Manuscripts consist of manuscripts of Olin Downes from approximately 1926-1957. The manuscripts contain notes, research
material, drafts, outlines, typescripts, and galleys of several of Downes' major published and unpublished works including
The Eternal Spring of Music, Treasury of American Song, Men of MusicTen Operatic MasterpiecesChopin, and Olin Downes on Music,
a compilation of Downes' writings from 1906-1955 edited by Irene Downes. The series also contains materials for a memoir of
Downes.
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ms688.series5 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 6. Reviews by Other Critics
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Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
1901-1919 |
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The Reviews by Other Critics consist of newspaper clippings of music reviews by other critics collected by Olin Downes from
1901-1919. Reviews are mainly from New York and Boston newspapers, and are written by Philip Hale, James Gibbons Huneker,
and H.E. Krehbiel.
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ms688.series6 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 7. Personal and Family Papers
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Downes family |
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Dates: |
1908-1962 |
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The Personal and Family papers consist of personal papers of the Downes and Miles families from 1908-1962. Includes family
correspondence, financial records (1916-1962), newspaper clippings, notebooks and engagement books, and some personal effects
such as gloves. The bulk of the series is comprised of the family correspondence of Olin Downes (1906-1955), his wife Irene
Miles Downes (1936-1946), his mother Louise Courson Downes (1908-1940), his sisters Dorothy Downes Culthe (1909-1956) and
Frances Downes Behre (1911-1962), and his daughter Nancy Downes Smith (1922-1955). Also includes correspondence between Irene
Miles Downes and her mother Laura M. Miles and her brothers and sisters.
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ms688.series7 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Pope Haley papers
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Haley, Pope Allen |
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Dates: |
1928-1986 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, printed material, writings, photographs and a typewriter. The correspondence is
mainly from readers of his columns and editorials and its often from Florida Congressmen. The bulk of the collection is printed
material which relates to his work at Florida Times-Union in Jackson, Florida. There are scrapbooks filled with clippings
of his editorials. There are also clippings of his music reviews (preservation copies have been made of these). Issues of
Pathfinder, University Items, and The States' Righter are included.
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Identifier: |
ms3708 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 13. Sheet and Manuscript Music
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Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
circa 1900-1946 |
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The Sheet and Manuscript Music consist of published sheet music and music manuscripts collected by Olin Downes from approximately
1900-1946. The manuscripts include proofs; advance copies; and printed music of symphonic scores, operatic scores, sheet music
for piano; and original handwritten manuscripts of songs by Georgia Gossler (most of which can be found in box 1). Many of
the items were printed outside of the United States; Russian and Finnish music are highlighted.
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ms688.series13 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 2. Correspondence
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Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
circa 1909-1955 |
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The Correspondence consists of correspondence of Olin Downes from approximately 1909-1955. Correspondence is professional
in nature and contains both incoming letters to Downes and copies of his outgoing letters documenting Downes' career as a
music critic and lecturer as well as his involvement with such organizations as the Berlioz Society, the Bohemian Club (N.Y.),
the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, Columbia Artists Management, Metropolitan Opera Company, National Council of
American-Soviet Friendship, National Council for the Arts, Sciences, and Professions, the New York Times, Rachmaninoff Fund,
and the World's Fair of 1939. Major correspondents include Richard Aldrich, Ernest Bloch, Alec Hammerslough, Charles Hubbard,
Serge Koussevitsky, Stuart Montgomery, Kenneth Murray, Walter Naumburg, and Henry A. Wallace.
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Identifier: |
ms688.series2 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Paste Magazine ephemera
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Creator: |
Jackson, Josh |
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Dates: |
1998-2022 |
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This collection contains ephemera related to Paste Magazine including shirts, credentials, posters, printed material, and
press kits.
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Identifier: |
ms4516 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 12. Scrapbooks, Clippings and Reviews
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
1929-1955 |
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Scrapbooks, Clippings and Reviews consists of scrapbooks, clippings and newspapers from 1909-1955. The scrapbooks and folios
mainly contain newspaper articles and reviews written by Olin Downes from 1909-1955 (with gaps) for the New York Times pertaining
to musical performers and performances at Carnegie Hall, the New York Metropolitan Opera, and the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra.
Other scrapbooks and folios include newspaper clippings of the writings of music critics Virgil Thompson (1940-1954, with
gaps) and Ernest Newman (1935-1954).
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Identifier: |
ms688.series12 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 4. Articles
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
circa 1900-1964 |
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The Articles consist of articles written by Olin Downes from approximately 1930-1952. In manuscript form with some corrected
copies, the articles relate to criticism of American music in general and to specific composers, conductors, musicians, and
productions. Includes articles on Serge Koussevitsky, Vladimir Horowitz, and Jean Sibelius and radio scripts of the CBS Symphony
Broadcasts.
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Identifier: |
ms688.series4 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 9. Photographs and Sketches
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
ca. 1910-1955 |
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The Photographs and Sketches consists of photographs of the Olin Downes and the Downes and Miles families from approximately
1910-1955. Includes photographs of Olin Downes; his wives Marion Davenport Downes and Irene Miles Downes; children Dorothy
Downes Williams, Nancy Downes Smith, and Edward Downes; Raymond Miles and the Miles family; and various public figures or
friends. The series also contains postcards of various locales in the United States and Europe.
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ms688.series9 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 1. Subject Files
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
circa 1920-1955 |
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The Subject Files consist of the subject files of Olin Downes from circa 1920-1955. Subject files include printed material,
articles, newspaper clippings, and programs pertaining to American music in general and to a variety of composers, conductors,
and musicians. Of particular interest are files relating to Downes' interest in several organizations and activities including
the Berkshire Symphonic Festival (1934-1954), the Rachmaninoff Fund (1943-1948), the Progressive Party, the 1939 World's Fair,
and the National Council for the Arts, Sciences, and Professions. The series also contains radio scripts (1944-1947) of Downes'
broadcasts for the Columbia Broadcasting System.
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ms688.series1 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 3. Lectures
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
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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