Request Material
Olin Downes papers, Series 3. Lectures
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Olin Downes papers, Series 3. Lectures | |
| Creator: Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1932-1953 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 2.8 Linear Feet (7 boxes) | |
| Collection Number: ms688.series3 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Olin Downes (1886-1955) was an American music critic with the Boston Post (1906-1924) and the New York Times (1924-1955).
Scope and Content
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.
Organization and Arrangement
The materials are arranged in alphabetical order by title, subject or name of organization.
This finding aid represents just one portion of the Olin Downes papers, which all together consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, printed materials, articles, music manuscripts, and lectures.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Olin Downes papers, Series 3. Lectures, ms 688.series3, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.