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Louis Norton Dodge (1873-1951) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 19/3/14

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Scope and Contents

The Louis Norton Dodge papers, filling one half-size box and one expandable binder, consist of a thin file of general biographical items, and a small collection of musical compositions. Those compositions are categorized as student exercise books, teaching material, and musical manuscripts and transcriptions. The papers are reflective of Dodge’s life and interests. but also of the School of Music’s pedagogy during the years of his association with Northwestern.

Dates

  • ca. 1893-1951

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Extent

2 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The papers of Louis Norton Dodge (graduate of Northwestern University's School of Music, and member of the faculty (1903-1938) fill one half-size box and one expandable binder. They consist of a file of biographical items, and a collection of musical compositions. The papers reflect the School of Music’s pedagogy during the years of his association with Northwestern.

Arrangement

The musical manuscripts and transcriptions are arranged in alphabetical order.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Bernie Dobroski, July 7, 2003, as accession #03-104.

Title
Guide to the Louis Norton Dodge (1873-1951) Papers
Author
Kevin B. Leonard
Date
September 5, 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

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