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Arne Oldberg (1874-1962) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 19/3/3
Abstract Oldberg joined the music faculty of Northwestern University in 1897, eventually becoming the Director of the Graduate Music Department in 1924. The Arne Oldberg Papers are arranged in seven folders and include mainly biographical materials and clippings dating between 1917 and 1976. Also included are listings of Oldberg's musical compositions (one such listing features a biographical sketch [Box 1, Folder 3]); a photocopy of an original composition, "In the Country;" and a small amount of...
Dates: 1917-1976, n.d.

Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji letters, 1942-1977

 Collection
Identifier: Sorabji
Abstract

Kaikhosru Shaburji Sorabji (1892-1988) was an English-Parsi composer and music critic active for the majority of the 20th century. This collection of letters between Kaikhosru Sorabji and Baron Arnold Hartzhorn are primarily from February 1950 to August 1966 and discuss opinions on music, music criticism, religion, and briefly touching on the personal life of Sorabji. This collection is one archival box.

Dates: 1942-1977
Found in: Music Library

Wilson Stone (1927-2020) Papers, circa 1945-2005

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Identifier: 31/6/240
Abstract

Wilson Stone (1927-2020) was a lyricist, composer, conductor and pianist. He wrote for the Waa-Mu Show as a Northwestern University student. After graduating, he worked as a composer in New York City, where he wrote industrial musicals and composed lyrics for Paramount Studios.

Dates: circa 1945-2005