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Olin Downes papers, Series 4. Articles
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Olin Downes papers, Series 4. Articles | |
| Creator: Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 | |
| Inclusive Dates: circa 1900-1964 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1.6 Linear Feet (4 boxes) | |
| Collection Number: ms688.series4 | |
| 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 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.
Organization and Arrangement
The materials are arranged in alphabetical order by title of article.
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 4. Articles, ms688.series4, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.