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Peter Christian Lutkin (1858-1931) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 19/1/1

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Scope and Contents

The Peter Christian Lutkin Papers include biographical material, some correspondence and several lectures and addresses that span the years 1889-1928. The biographical material (1859-1971) includes general material, i.e. memorabilia, and miscellaneous printed biographical sketches of and clippings relating to Lutkin. A small amount of material regarding Lutkin Memorial Hall, dedicated in 1941 at Northwestern, is included, but most material regarding Lutkin Hall is filed in a separate series.

The correspondence is comprised of letters written by Lutkin in his official capacity as Dean of the School of Music. Most of the letters are photocopies of the originals sent out by Lutkin to the university's business manager or treasurer concerning the financial business of the School. Also included here is a copy of Lutkin's resignation as Dean in 1928, taken from the minutes of the Board of Trustees. The Christmas cards in the collection were specially prepared for friends by the Lutkins and they include Christmas musical compositions by Lutkin.

Dates

  • 1889-1971

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.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored at a remote campus location and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

1.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Peter Christian Lutkin was a member of the faculty of Northwestern University's Conservatory of Music and played a role in restoring the Conservatory, and bringing it into the College of Arts and Sciences. Lutkin later served as Dean of the School of Music. The Lutkin Papers include biographical material, some correspondence and several lectures and addresses that span the years 1889-1928. The biographical material (1859-1971) includes general material, i.e. memorabilia, and miscellaneous printed biographical sketches of and clippings relating to Lutkin. A small amount of material regarding Lutkin Memorial Hall, dedicated in 1941, is included, but most material regarding Lutkin Hall is filed in a separate series.

Arrangement

The Peter Christian Lutkin papers are organized into biographical material; correspondence (including Christmas cards); lectures and addresses; and musical scores. The lectures and addresses are arranged according to a list filed at the beginning of Folder 5. Included are his essay on the history of Music at Northwestern and several other essays regarding music education in general. Not all titles on the list are extant.

Method of Acquisition

Unknown.

Processing Information

Elisabeth Wittman, February 1978.

Title
Guide to the Peter Christian Lutkin (1858-1931) Papers
Author
Elisabeth Wittman
Date
01/02/1978
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

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