Fell Family musical materials, Approximately 1900-2003

Series — Box: 3, Folder: 3

Identifier: MSS 8310 Series 5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This series contains music related material from members of Eleanor's family. Irving Fell was her father, and Arthur (Art) Fell was her brother. Materials include a manuscript photocopy of a song Irving wrote, a CD of Dixie Doctors: Music Heals and sheet music sent from Art to Eleanor. Art Fell is the pianist on the CD. Dates are approximately 1900-2003.

Dates

Approximately 1900-2003

Creator

Fell, Irving, 1909-1979 (musician, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Eleanor Fell scores, manuscripts, and other materials must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Irving Fell (1909-1979) was born in Chicago, and lived his life as a violinist and businessman in Bloomington IN.

Irving married Rose Fell in September 1931. Rose was a professional violinist, and they both passed on their musical enthusiasm to their three children: Roberta, Arthus, and Eleanor. Irving started Fell Iron and Metal Company, while continuing to play violin on the side, and with Rose. In 2002 the Jacobs School of Music created the Rose and Irving Fell violin scholarship.