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Harp ensembles

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Angelaires legal documents, 1949-1958

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8266 Series 4
Scope and Contents

This series contains contracts and photocopies of contracts between the Angelaires and Howard Lanin Management, Columbia Artists Management, bus charter companies and a few states and counties. For seasons 1952-1953 and 1953-1954 there is a contract for every venue on their tours, with a handful from the 1957 tour. Dates range 1949-1958.

Dates: 1949-1958

Angelaires member timelines, approximately 1960-1990

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 8266 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents This subseries contains timelines of the Angelaires members, dictating the dates and length of each member. There are histories that appear to be from the 60s - right after the group dissolved – and then timelines drawn up more recently. The more recent timelines appear to be created by Carol Baum. They were included with correspondence to her requesting more information on the amount of solos each member had. The members, along with the songs they soloed in, are in shorthand. This suggests...
Dates: approximately 1960-1990

Angelaires periodical clippings, 1950-1991, bulk: 1953-1957

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8266 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents This subseries contains press clippings from newspapers, the Musical America, and other periodicals. Materials include full periodicals, articles that have been cut out or photocopied, and typed biographies and histories for reporters. The majority of clippings were collected by the mother of one the ensemble members, between 1953 and 1957. The rest seemed to be collected by various members. Content of the articles regards concert critiques, history of the ensemble, biographies of the...
Dates: 1950-1991; Majority of material found within 1953-1957

Angelaires programs and promotional materials, 1951-1957

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8266 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of programs and promotional materials for the Angelaires concerts. The promotional materials vary between invitations to special events they performed at, flyers, and materials put out by the Community Concert Association. Some of the programs and photocopied programs have notes regarding the performance. There is no indication as to whom these belong to. Date range 1951-1957.

Dates: 1951-1957

Angelaires season scrapbook and inserts, approximately 1952-1989, bulk: 1952-1956

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8266 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents This subseries contains a scrapbook titled Angelaires 52-53 Season. The pages of the book include newspaper clippings and programs. The clippings regard concert critiques, the Angelaires background, promotional pieces, and concert advertisements. The newspapers are from various towns their tour passed through. In addition to the material taped to the pages, several photographs and postcards were inserted within the pages of the scrapbook. The pictures are a combination of professional...
Dates: approximately 1952-1989; Majority of material found within 1952-1956

New York Harp Ensemble collection on cruises, approximately 1970-1980

 Series — Box 5: Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 7766 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains promotional materials for cruises including flyers, pamphlets, and calendars. Dated approximately 1970-1980.

Dates: approximately 1970-1980

New York Harp Ensemble collection on international harp competition at Hartt College of Music, University of Hartford, 1956-1993

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7766 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Series includes press clippings relating to the New York Harp Ensemble, Aristid von Würtzler, and various harp competitions that Aristid played a role in.

Dates: 1956-1993

New York Harp Ensemble complete periodicals, 1964-2005

 Series — Box 6: Series 7
Identifier: MSS 7766 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains full publications of periodicals from all over the globe including the North and South America, Europe and Asia. Materials dated 1964-2005.

Dates: 1964-2005

New York Harp Ensemble concert flyers, 1963-1996

 Sub-Series — Box 4: Series 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 7766 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains news clippings, flyers, advertisements and photocopies of advertisements for the New York Harp Ensemble for concerts across North America, Europe and Asia. Materials dated 1963-1996.

Dates: 1963-1996

New York Harp Ensemble concert material, 1958-1999

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7766 Series 1
Scope and Contents

The series contains concert season literature from the New York Harp Ensemble, Aristid von Würtzler, and other prominent harpists and orchestras. The materials include concert programs, promotional materials, concert fliers, and program notes.

Dates: 1958-1999