Alexander McCurdy Collection, ca. 1920s-1980s
Creator: Alexander McCurdy
Title: Alexander McCurdy Collection
Dates: 1920s-1980s
Extent: 1 archival box
Location: Dayton room metal racks above filing cabinets
Abstract: Contains materials pertaining to renowned organist and organ teacher Alexander McCurdy.
Provenance: Donated by William D. Kelley, Jr. 2004
Biographical Note
Alexander McCurdy Jr. was born in Eureka, California in 1905. His mother was a pianist and organist. He studied at the University of California at Berkeley and later became organist at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Oakland, CA where he served until 1921. During the remainder of the 1920s he served as organist in various churches in the San Francisco area.
In 1924 McCurdy came to New York City to study under Lynnwood Farnam. He then served as organist and choirmaster at the Church of the Redeemer in Morristown, NJ and was director of music at the Morristown Preparatory School.
In 1927 McCurdy followed Lynnwood Farnam to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where he, along with Carl Weinrich, was a pupil in Farnams’s initial class. That same year, McCurdy began his fourty-four year tenure as organist and conductor at the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia where he met harpist Flora Bruce Greenwood (1908-1998). They married in 1932 and eventually had two children, Alexandra (Xandra) and Alexander III.
In subsequent years, the McCurdys traveled the country performing organ and harp concerts. McCurdy was noted as an interpreter of Bach but his repertoire ranged from pre-Bach composers to more contemporary works. McCurdy soon gained renown as one of the best concert organists of his era. During his illustrious career, he performed with both the New York Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
A year after his 1934 graduation from the Curtis Institute of Music, he became the head of their organ department, a position he held until 1971. He was also head of the organ department at Westminster Choir College from 1940 until 1965 where he was noted for his passion for teaching. Upon his retirement Westminster granted him an honorary doctorate.
In 1971, the McCurdys retired to Maine. Alexander McCurdy died in 1983 at the age of 77.
Scope and Content Note
Contains correspondence, photographs, programs, clippings and other documentation pertaining to the life and work of organist Alexander McCurdy.
Subject Access Points:
McCurdy, Alexander, 1905-1983 McCurdy, Flora Bruce Greenwood, 1908-1998 Skinner, Ernest M Organ (Musical instrument) Clippings Concert programs Correspondence Photographs
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Folder Title |
Date |
Box |
Folder |
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Photographs—of Alexander McCurdy and his wife Flora Bruce McCurdy |
ca. 1940s-1960s |
1 |
1 |
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Correspondence (Misc.) |
1925-1978 |
1 |
2 |
|
Correspondence E.M. Skinner/Alexander McCurdy |
1935-1956 |
1 |
3 |
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Correspondence –retirement congratulations to McCurdy, including from Eugene Ormandy, Efrem Zimbalist |
1971 |
1 |
4 |
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Alexander McCurdy early recital programs |
1926-1933 |
1 |
5 |
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Newspaper clippings/biographical |
1920s-1980s |
1 |
6 |
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Organ specifications |
1936-1960s |
1 |
7 |
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Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia/”Fanfare and Alleluia” (by Jackson Hill) sheet music (fragments) for 2 trombones, 1 trumpet |
ca. 1976-1979 |
1 |
8 |
Erik Routley Collection, ca. 1930-1990s
Creator: Erik Routley
Title: Erik Routley Collection
Dates: 1930-1990s
Extent: 8 linear feet (15 standard sized and 12 OS (oversized) boxes)
Location: Special Collections shelves behind Circulation Desk
Abstract: Contains documentation pertaining to the life and work of noted English scholar, organist, and minister Erik Routley.
Provenance: Collection donated by Erik Routley. Some additional materials donated by Margaret Routley after Erik’s death and by Nancy Wicklund.
Processing Notes
This collection was initially processed by Nancy Wicklund. A second processing effort rehoused the materials and created the finding aid.
Biographical Note
Erik Routley (1917–1982), a scholar, editor, educator, organist, and minister of the Congregational Church. He was born in Brighton, England and was educated at Oxford University and later became chaplain at Oxford’s Mansfield College. He later served as minister at various locations in Great Britain before he joined the Westminster Choir College faculty in 1975. He served as Professor of Church Music and Director of Chapel until his death. Dr. Routley’s years at Westminster resulted in a variety of creative projects, one of which was the work Christian Hymns, an introduction to their story, 1980. Ecumenical Praise, a supplemental hymnal, was also published during Routley’s time at Westminster. His most significant achievement was his work on the history of church music. The personal library he built to support his scholarship numbers more than 2,000 items and contains comprehensive holdings in English hymnody, including many volumes by Isaac Watts. Of particular interest is the 1719 edition of The Psalms of David inscribed by Watts to Thomas Bradbury. Routley died Oct 7, 1982 in his sleep in Nashville, TN.
Scope and Content
The Routley Papers include manuscripts of the following kinds: musical compositions, lectures, sermons, and books as well as programs, correspondence, and clippings. Together with the book and audio materials that were originally part of this collection, these items offer a glimpse into the creative life of a highly prolific and industrious man working in various settings over many years. A small portion of the collection consists of materials donated to the Talbott Library by Erik’s wife Margaret Routley after his death and by Nancy Wicklund.
The books and hymnals can be searched in the library catalog. Christian Hymns has been digitized and is available for listening through Talbott Library’s Digital Collections: https://cdm15457.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16471coll5/id/44
Subject Access Points
The entries below represent persons, organizations, topics, forms, and occupations documented in this collection.
Routley, Erik
Christian writings
Correspondence
Essays
Hymns
Manuscripts
Sermons
Series List
Series I: Book length manuscripts and monographs
Series II: Lectures, articles, class notes, syllabi, clippings
Series III: Worship
Series IV: Hymnody (general)
Series V: Correspondence
Series VI: Prayers and Sermons
Series VII: Martin Shaw Papers
Series VIII: Music Manuscripts
Series IX: Miscellaneous items and Hymnals after 1982 (Received from Margaret Routley after Erik’s death)
Series X: Correspondence and notes donated by Nancy Wicklund
| Folder Title | Date | Box | Folder |
|---|---|---|---|
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Series I: Book length manuscripts and monographs |
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The Divine Formula |
1976 |
1 |
1 |
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Christian Hymns Observed (3rd copy) |
1980 |
1 |
2 |
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Essays on various subjects: Men and Women, Money, Asceticism, Morality, etc. |
1960s? |
1 |
3 |
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The Christian Character--essay |
No date |
1 |
4 |
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The Puritan Tradition--essay |
No date |
1 |
5 |
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The Puritan Tradition--essay (second copy) |
No date |
1 |
6 |
|
The Puritan Tradition II |
No date |
1 |
7 |
|
The Puritan Tradition II (second copy) |
No date |
1 |
8 |
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Music in Christian Hymnody--Oxford PhD Thesis (2 large bound volumes--thesis and examples) |
1951 |
2 |
|
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Saul Among the Prophets |
1958-1965 |
3 |
1 |
|
English Speaking Hymnal Guide |
1975 |
3 |
2 |
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The Master at Work : A Study of the six miracle stories in St. John’s Gospel |
1978 |
3 |
3 |
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The Puritan Way |
No date |
3 |
4 |
|
Hymns Observed pages 1-399 |
No date |
3 |
5 |
|
Hymns Observed (continued) pages 400-end |
No date |
3 |
6 |
|
Hymns Observed—music samples |
No date |
OS 1 |
1 |
|
The music of Christian hymns copy 3 examples volume 1 |
No date |
OS 1 |
2 |
|
The music of Christian hymns copy 3 examples volume 2 |
No date |
OS 1 |
3 |
|
What goes on in church? |
No date |
OS 1 |
4 |
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Our Hymn Book : A Description Part 1 |
No date |
OS 1 |
5 |
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Our Hymn Book : A Description Part 2 |
No date |
OS 1 |
6 |
|
Bachelor of Divinity Thesis “The Theology of Musical Criticism” rough draft |
1943 |
OS 1 |
7 |
|
Series II: Lectures, articles, class notes, syllabi, clippings |
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Cyprian and the Unity of the Church |
No date |
4 |
3 |
|
The Theology of Major Choral Works |
No date |
4 |
4 |
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Oxford class notes/ essays |
1950s |
4 |
5 |
|
Papers--various topics |
1960-1964 |
4 |
6 |
|
Papers--various topics |
1965-1967 |
5 |
1 |
|
Papers--various topics |
1968-1969 |
5 |
2 |
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Papers--various topics |
1970-1974 |
5 |
3 |
|
Papers--various topics |
Pre-1975 (date unknown) |
5 |
4 |
|
Papers--various topics |
1975-1982 |
6 |
1 |
|
Articles in “Reform” |
1975-1979 |
6 |
2 |
|
Obituaries/ tributes, memorial service, bio, misc. clippings and journal issues |
Ca. 1975-1983 |
6 |
3 |
|
Duty and Delight and Our Lives Be Praise |
Ca. 1980s |
6 |
4 |
|
Hymns and Hymnology includes dissertation by Mark |
Ca. 1970s-1980s |
6 |
5 |
|
“Church Music Here and There” various topics |
1960s-1970s |
6 |
6 |
|
Aesthetics CM544 (class notes) |
No date |
6 |
7 |
|
The Poetry of Worship” by E.R. |
No date |
6 |
8 |
|
Newspaper and magazine articles |
1960s |
6 |
9 |
|
“What is a good tune” by E.R. |
No date |
6 |
10 |
|
Britain for Americans |
No date |
6 |
11 |
|
Bernard Gilpin Series Lecture Notes |
No date |
OS 2 |
1 |
|
On the Pneumatology of the Puritans |
No date |
OS 2 |
2 |
|
City of God--Church History Lectures |
No date |
OS 2 |
3 |
|
Lectures in the First Three Centuries--Introduction |
No date |
OS 2 |
4 |
|
Clippings |
No date |
OS3b |
|
|
Series III: Worship |
|
|
|
|
Programs--U.S. |
1969-1981 |
7 |
1 |
|
Programs--U.K. |
1950s |
7 |
2 |
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Programs--U.K./Germany (includes London Missionary Society |
1960s |
7 |
3 |
|
Programs--U.K./Germany |
1970s-1981 |
7 |
4 |
|
Programs--Westminster Abbey--Come and Sing |
1970s-1980 |
7 |
5 |
|
Programs--Bristol Chapel |
1975-1980 |
7 |
6 |
|
Programs--Westminster “Vision of Judgement” |
1977 |
8 |
1 |
|
Programs--Westminster Bristol Chapel |
1978-1982 |
8 |
2 |
|
Worship--Miscellaneous |
No date |
8 |
3 |
|
Who’s in town and other scripts |
1950s-1970s |
8 |
4 |
|
Vision : An Act of Praise |
No date |
8 |
5 |
|
Holy Week |
1967 |
8 |
6 |
|
Victory of Life |
1978 |
8 |
7 |
|
Newcastle Upon Tyne churches |
1970s |
8 |
8 |
|
Saint Nicholas Book of Worship |
No date |
8 |
9 |
|
Series IV: Hymnody (general) |
|
|
|
|
Westminster Praise organ book |
1970s |
9 |
1 |
|
Westminster Organ book |
1970s |
9 |
2 |
|
Hymn Festivals |
1970s-1980s |
9 |
3 |
|
Unidentified notebook |
No date |
9 |
4 |
|
Out of “Hymnals” |
No date |
9 |
5 |
|
African Church Music |
1960s |
9 |
6 |
|
Carols, various hymns (including brass), etc. |
No date |
9 |
7 |
|
Hymns--Masters |
No date |
10 |
1 |
|
Hymn copyrights correspondence |
1977-1979 |
10 |
2 |
|
Hymn writes and composers-- biographies |
No date |
10 |
3 |
|
Hymns in bound book |
1976-1982 |
10 |
4 |
|
Hymn Tunes Book 1 |
1930- |
OS3a large flat box |
|
|
ER Hymns Copyright HOPE and OUP Book 2 |
1930- |
OS3a large flat box |
|
|
Hymn Tunes Hymn texts at the back book 3 |
1930- |
OS3b large flat box |
|
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Hymn Tunes Hymn texts at the back—Copy book 4 |
1930- |
OS3b large flat box |
|
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Cantate sampler |
No date |
OS4 |
1 |
|
Descants |
No date |
OS4 |
2 |
|
Dictionary of Hymn Writers |
No date |
OS4 |
3 |
|
Melodies of Christendom/Lutheran Chorales/Joseph Hart |
No date |
OS4 |
4 |
|
Tine/Tees Television “Gladsome Mind” |
No date |
OS4 |
5 |
|
Academy Music Folio |
No date |
OS4 |
6 |
|
Welsh Hymn Tunes and Sacred Melodies |
No date |
OS4 |
7 |
|
Chapel—Summer Session at Westminster |
1982 |
OS4 |
8 |
|
Orpheus by Walter Spinney |
1960-1961 |
OS4 |
9 |
|
Psalms---New College and Magdalen College |
No date |
OS4 |
10 |
|
Presbyterian Hymnals/General handwritten Hymn book |
No date |
OS4 |
11 |
|
Series V: Correspondence |
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|
|
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Correspondence--General |
1944-1967 |
10 |
5 |
|
Correspondence--General (some with hymn notation) |
1970s-1980s |
10 |
6 |
|
Correspondence--Adrienne Tindall |
1980s |
10 |
7 |
|
Correspondence--Fred Pratt Green- hymn related |
1960s-1970s |
11 |
1 |
|
Correspondence--Willcocks, David |
1954-1970 |
11 |
2 |
|
Correspondence/documents Coventry/J. Poole |
1970s |
11 |
3 |
|
Correspondence/documents Ian M. Fraser |
1970s |
11 |
4 |
|
Australian Hymns--Wesley Milgate |
|
11 |
5 |
|
Correspondence/documents pertaining to Congregational Praise |
1950s |
11 |
6 |
|
John Wilson Correspondence/Music/Documents |
1950s-1980s |
11 |
7 |
|
Correspondence to George Shorney (Hope Publishing Co.) from others |
1982-1989 |
12 |
1 |
|
Margaret Routley--Shorney Correspondence (after Erik’s death) |
1982-1986 |
12 |
2 |
|
Erik Routley--George Shorney Correspondence |
1982 |
12 |
3 |
|
Erik Routley--George Shorney Correspondence |
1979-1981 |
12 |
4 |
|
Erik Routley--George Shorney Correspondence Church Music and the Christian Faith |
1978 |
12 |
5 |
|
Erik Routley--George Shorney Correspondence |
1973-1977 |
12 |
6 |
|
Joan Lippincott correspondence (not part of original collection--donated by Lippincott in 2017) |
1976 |
12 |
7 |
|
Series VI: Prayers and Sermons |
|
|
|
|
Prayers for various occasions (also dedication service for Lee Hastings Bristol |
1970s-1980s |
12 |
8 |
|
Prayers from binder |
1970s-1980s |
12 |
9 |
|
Lectionary A—Luke through John |
No date |
13 |
1 |
|
Lectionary B |
No date |
13 |
2 |
|
Lectionary C |
No date |
13 |
3 |
|
Campus Addresses |
No date |
13 |
4 |
|
Sermons--Music |
No date |
13 |
5 |
|
Sermons--Gospels |
No date |
14 |
1 |
|
Sermons--Job to Ecclesiastes |
No date |
14 |
2 |
|
Sermons--Genesis to Esther |
No date |
14 |
3 |
|
Sermons--Acts Epistles |
No date |
14 |
4 |
|
Sermons--Campus Addresses |
No date |
14 |
5 |
|
Sermons--Isaiah and Malachi |
No date |
14 |
6 |
|
Sermons--General |
No date |
14 |
7 |
|
Series VII: Martin Shaw Papers |
|
|
|
|
Martin Shaw notes and correspondence |
No date |
15 |
1 |
|
Typed manuscript on Martin Shaw in separate sections |
Ca. 1960 |
15 |
2 |
|
Typed biographical manuscript on Martin Shaw (possibly for his book on Shaw A Centenary Appreciation) |
1970s |
15 |
3 |
|
Series VIII: Music Manuscripts |
|
|
|
|
Christ in Glory |
No date |
OS 5 |
1 |
|
Anthems |
No date |
OS 5 |
2 |
|
International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) canticles |
No date |
OS 5 |
3 |
|
Vocal manuscripts |
No date |
OS 5 |
4 |
|
Misc. Music Manuscripts |
No date |
OS 5 |
5 |
|
Hymns and tunes |
No date |
OS 5 |
6 |
|
Old manuscript music books (juvenile) |
No date |
OS 5 |
7 |
|
Communion service music |
No date |
OS 5 |
8 |
|
Te Deum |
No date |
OS 5 |
9 |
|
Processional Psalms |
No date |
OS 5 |
10 |
|
Sarum Plainsong Tones/Psalms |
No date |
OS 5 |
11 |
|
Series IX: Miscellaneous items and Hymnals after 1982 (Received from Margaret Routley after Erik’s death) |
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|
|
|
1981 Quadrangle yearbook with Erik Routley photo and memorial bio/other biographical |
1980s |
OS 6 |
1 |
|
The True Story of Cinderella by Warren Martin performance in 1978 script and music |
1978 |
OS 6 |
2 |
|
Obituaries/Bios of various people/Ledger Book of expenses |
1980s |
OS 6 |
3 |
|
Various publications |
1950s-1980s |
OS 6 |
4 |
|
Clippings/Notes etc. removed from books |
No date |
OS 6 |
5 |
|
Hymn festivals and events, programs, etc. Rejoice in the Lord Hymnal events |
1980s |
OS 6 |
6 |
|
International Conference on Hymnody Bethlehem PA |
1985 |
OS 6 |
7 |
|
The Journey with Jonah—a Chancel opera |
No date |
OS 6 |
8 |
|
Various inventory lists—Routley collection, misc. choral works, anthems modern |
No date |
OS 7 |
1 |
|
Published hymns/carols arranged by E. Routley |
No date |
OS 7 |
2 |
|
Routley as college instructor, essay by student, essay written by Routley containing advice to students, course assignment, possibly given by Routley |
1950s-1970s |
OS 7 |
3 |
|
Misc. scores/psalms (including Martin Shaw “Calderon” |
No date |
OS 7 |
4 |
|
The Hymn (serial) |
1976-1979 |
OS 7 |
5 |
|
The Hymn (serial) |
1980-1982 |
OS 7 |
6 |
|
Reformed Liturgy and Music |
1975-1979 |
OS 7 |
7 |
|
Reformed Liturgy and Music |
1980-1982 |
OS 7 |
8 |
|
Assorted publications (religious and music related) |
1951-1980 |
OS 8 |
1 |
|
Writings--Puritan Pleasures of the Detective Story, On the making of hymn tunes, etc. |
No date |
OS 8 |
2 |
|
Scripts for plays—Who’s in town, Vision of judgements, Letter from prison, The fig tree |
No date |
OS 8 |
3 |
|
Musical notation and programs |
Ca. 1960s-1980s |
OS 8 |
4 |
|
Erik Routley’s best writings (Margaret Routley’s selections) |
Ca. 1960s-1970s |
OS 8 |
5 |
|
Correspondence to Margaret Routley |
198401985 |
OS |
6 |
|
Hope Publishing Co. Correspondence |
1982-1987 |
OS |
7 |
|
Talbott Library Routley Papers dedication and Westminster Routley tributes, etc. |
1980s- 1990s |
OS |
8 |
|
Miscellaneous Music Manuscripts (mainly photocopies) |
No date |
OS9 small flat box |
|
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Miscellaneous Piano Manuscripts flat box |
No date |
OS10 small flat box |
|
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Miscellaneous Piano Manuscripts (for 2 pianos) flat box |
No date |
OS11 small flat box |
|
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Miscellaneous Organ Manuscripts |
No date |
OS 12 small flat box |
|
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Series X: Correspondence and notes donated by Nancy Wicklund |
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Correspondence between Erik Routley and WCC President Ray Robinson regarding Routley’s faculty appointment |
1974 |
15 |
4 |
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Writings about Erik Routley after his death, by Fred Pratt Green, possibly by Ray Robinson |
ca. 1983 |
15 |
5 |
|
Correspondence between Erik Routley and Rev. Geoffrey Beck |
1950s |
15 |
6 |
|
Correspondence between Erik Routley and Rev. Geoffrey Beck |
1960s |
15 |
7 |
|
Correspondence between Erik Routley and Rev. Geoffrey Beck |
1970s |
15 |
8 |
|
Correspondence between Erik Routley and Rev. Geoffrey Beck |
1980s |
15 |
9 |
Joseph Flummerfelt Collection, 1960s-2011
Creator: Joseph Flummerfelt
Title: Joseph Flummerfelt Collection
Dates: 1960s-2011
Extent: 19 archival boxes and 2 oversized flat boxes
Location: Cabinets in Library Instruction Room
Abstract: Contains programs, brochures, flyers, posters, marked scores, and general papers related to Joseph Flummerfelt during his time as artistic director and principal conductor at Westminster Choir College.
Provenance: Donated by Joseph Flummerfelt, 2010.
Biographical Note
Joseph Flummerfelt was born in Vincennes, Indiana in 1937. He was the son of a piano teacher and learned music from a young age. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in music from DePauw University in 1958. He later earned a Master’s Degree from the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Illinois in 1971.
He served as Director of Choral Activities at his alma mater, DePauw University, from 1964 to 1968 when he moved on to a similar position at Florida State University serving there until 1971. He then accepted a position as Director of Choral Activities (and was later named Artistic Director and Principal Conductor) at Westminster Choir College. Flummerfelt gained widespread renown during his 33 year tenure conducting both the Westminster Choir and the Westminster Symphonic Choir. He was noted in particular for his collaborations with the New York Philharmonic, which received widespread praise. In 1979 he founded the New York Choral Artists and became the musical director of this professional chorus from which he retired in 2016.
For 23 years he was the Maestro del Coro for the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto, Italy after receiving a personal invitation from Gian Carlo Menotti. For 37 years he served as Director of Choral Activities for the Spoleto Festival U.S.A. in Charleston, South Carolina, which he helped establish. He served in this pivotal role until 2013.
After retiring from Westminster in 2004, Flummerfelt held several visiting professorships and conducted many performances. He won many honors and awards including the Pegasus d’Oro for his work with the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto, Italy and numerous honorary doctoral degrees.
His choirs have been featured in 45 recordings, including a Grammy Award winning CD of the Symphony No. 3 by Gustav Mahler with Leonard Bernstein. In 2004 he was awarded a Grammy for the New York Choral Artists recording of On the Transmigration of Souls and was nominated for numerous other Grammys. He was also the first non-orchestral conductor to be named Musical America's Conductor of the Year. In his later years, he maintained an active schedule traveling and giving masterclasses, and serving as a guest conductor.
Joseph Flummerfelt passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, in Indianapolis at the age of 82.
Scope and Content Note
The items in this collection are separated into 7 series and the folder sequence respects the original order of the collection.
All photographs were separated from this collection and placed in the Photograph Collection 13/C/29
All materials pertaining to the (Festival dei Due Mondi) Spoleto Italy and Spoleto U.S.A. Festivals have been separated from this collection and placed in a separate Spoleto Festival Collection.
Subject Access Points
Flummerfelt, Joseph
Westminster Choir
Brochures
Clippings
Correspondence
Programs
Series List
Series I: General Files|
Folder Title |
Date |
Box |
Folder |
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|
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Alumni Cruise |
2004 |
1 |
1 |
|
Colmar |
1995 |
1 |
2 |
|
Depauw University and Lincoln High School |
2002-2005 |
1 |
3 |
|
Hartford |
2001-2002 |
1 |
4 |
|
Israeli Music |
1970s-1990s |
1 |
5 |
|
J. Flummerfelt Endowment |
2001-2002 |
1 |
6 |
|
The Lord Bless You and Keep You |
1992 |
1 |
7 |
|
Stephen Paulus |
No date |
1 |
8 |
|
Petrassi Translation |
Ca. 1990s-2000s |
1 |
9 |
|
Photocopies of slides and photos |
No date |
1 |
10 |
|
Pronunciation and Transportation Guides |
1980s-1990s |
1 |
11 |
|
Romanian Music |
1990s |
1 |
12 |
|
Shalom Mountain Center |
1995 |
2 |
1 |
|
Speeches |
Ca. 2000 |
2 |
2 |
|
Student Recommendations |
1990s-2000s |
2 |
3 |
|
Westminster Choir Lists |
1970s-2002 |
2 |
4 |
|
Teldec |
1980s-1990s |
2 |
5 |
|
Notes from conductors—Macal, Boulez, Kaplan, Lauridsen, Bernstein, |
1980s-2000s |
2 |
6 |
|
NJSO—New Jersey Symphony Orchestra |
1990s |
2 |
7 |
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NY Philharmonic-- Levine, Masur, Mehta, Bernstein, 150th Anniversary |
1970s-1990s |
2 |
8 |
|
Riccardo Muti |
ca. 1990 |
2 |
9 |
|
Philadelphia Orchestra |
1990s |
2 |
10 |
|
Juilliard |
1990s |
3 |
1 |
|
Singing City 50th anniversary |
1998 |
3 |
2 |
|
Westminster Ads and Recruitment |
1997-1999 |
3 |
3 |
|
Christmas at Westminster, Student Programs, Misc. Programs |
1985-1996 |
3 |
4 |
|
Carnegie Christmas |
1992-1998 |
3 |
5 |
|
Richardson Auditorium |
1998-1999 |
3 |
6 |
|
WCC Artist Management—Shirley Kirschbaum & Assoc. |
1996 |
3 |
7 |
|
“Ringers” Bank –lists of names, correspondence |
1990s |
3 |
8 |
|
Frauke Haaseman |
1970s-1980s |
3 |
9 |
|
Danny Beckwith, Melanie Jacobsen, Jennifer Larmore, Antoine Palloc, Glenn Parker, |
1990s |
3 |
10 |
|
Westminster Choir College-- history |
No date |
3 |
11 |
|
Westminster Choir, Chapel Choir, Oratorio Choir, Westminster Singers—history and info |
1980s |
3 |
12 |
|
Faculty—Robert Simpson, Dennis Shrock, Allen Crowell |
No date |
3 |
13 |
|
Ehmann—American Choral Review journals ‘64 |
1964 |
4 |
1 |
|
Choral journal articles (assorted) |
1970s |
4 |
2 |
|
Chorus magazines |
1990s |
4 |
3 |
|
Faculty meeting minutes |
1988 May |
4 |
4 |
|
Graduate Conducting Recital Handbook |
No date |
4 |
5 |
|
Joseph Flummerfelt biographical/resume and DePauw University related |
1950s-2000s |
4 |
6 |
|
Harold A. Decker University of Illinois compilation of works |
No date |
4 |
7 |
|
Elaine Brown/Singing City |
No date |
4 |
8 |
|
Composer information and travel photos/brochures Bach, Handel, Schutz, Liszt |
1980s |
4 |
9 |
|
Church Music: the future creative leadership for the year 2000 and beyond |
1989 |
4 |
10 |
|
Major donors—Westminster Choir College—Taplin, Hillman, Koch, misc. |
1990s |
4 |
11 |
|
Westminster Choir Discography—compiled by Joseph G. Beck |
1976 Jul |
4 |
12 |
|
WCC Artists Management—Herbert Barrett Management, Harold Shaw (Management), Columbia Artists (CAMI) |
1980s-1990s |
4 |
13 |
|
Faculty/Admin. To J. Flummerfelt, including Rider merger and J. Barton Leudeke |
1970s-1990s |
4 |
14 |
|
Grammy Awards nomination |
1979 |
4 |
15 |
|
Music dedicated to Joseph Flummerfelt |
1991 |
4 |
16 |
|
Notes from students to J. Flummerfelt |
1980s-1990s |
4 |
17 |
|
J. Flummerfelt Folksong copyrights and requests |
1980s |
4 |
18 |
|
J. Flummerfelt arrangements—Danny Boy, Jesus Rest Your Head, Loch Lomond, Sweet Afton, O Waly Waly |
1970s-1990s |
4 |
19 |
|
WCC requests for permission |
1970s-1980s |
4 |
20 |
|
J. Flummerfelt copyrights and correspondence w. Hinshaw and Holofcener |
1980s-1990s |
4 |
21 |
|
Master of Music in Choral Conducting—degrees conferred |
1985-1991 |
5 |
1 |
|
Westminster Choir program and notes |
1990-1991 |
5 |
2 |
|
WCC Student Recitals |
1987-1990 |
5 |
3 |
|
Westminster Choir Lists |
1971-1997 |
5 |
4 |
|
Westminster Choir Programs |
1971-1993 |
5 |
5 |
|
New England Conservatory |
1988-1989 |
5 |
6 |
|
Korean language choral magazines/flyers |
1996 |
5 |
7 |
|
Taiwanese folk song (Chinese language) (Composer—Chang) sheet music, Taiwanese programs, Taipei International Music Festival |
1996 |
5 |
8 |
|
Colmar Festival |
1996 |
5 |
9 |
|
Bochumer Symphoniker (Germany) |
1998 |
5 |
10 |
|
Israel World Assembly of Choirs |
1998 |
5 |
11 |
|
Bill Fuller – open letters voicing student concerns |
1987 |
6 |
1 |
|
William McGarry resume |
1992 |
6 |
2 |
|
Rider University magazine—Bob Annis, Dean |
1994 |
6 |
3 |
|
Task force—strategic planning |
1982 |
6 |
4 |
|
Plea to Ray Robinson—capital campaign |
1984-1985 |
6 |
5 |
|
Marketing/Recruiting Study |
1986 |
6 |
6 |
|
Presidential/ Church Music Chair Searches |
1986-1987 |
6 |
7 |
|
Memoranda/Correspondence |
1965-1992 |
6 |
8 |
|
Newsletters and periodicals |
1970-1992 |
|
9 |
|
Westminster Anniversaries/ Firsts and Promotional Material |
1970s-2001 |
6 |
10 |
|
Wedding of Amy Anderson and Jon Zehnal program, sheet music etc. |
1994 |
6 |
11 |
|
Inquiries for Westminster Choir, Symphonic Choir, etc. |
1977-1983 |
6 |
12 |
|
Leonard Bernstein’s Charge to the Seniors address given at Westminster |
1966 Jun 3 |
6 |
13 |
|
Re. James Morton—“Conversion and Music” sermon |
1976 |
6 |
14 |
|
American Choral Foundation |
1962-1967 |
6 |
15 |
|
American Choral Review |
1962 |
6 |
16 |
|
Chorale : Newsletter for Professional and Amateur Choral Singers |
1993 |
6 |
17 |
|
Richard Tucker Music Foundation Newsletter |
1992-1994 |
6 |
18 |
|
Joseph Flummerfelt Graduate Work writings/papers |
1960-1964 |
7 |
1 |
|
Graduate Music History Seminar (Taught by Joseph Flummerfelt) |
1966? |
7 |
2 |
|
Performance Practice of the Baroque |
No date |
7 |
3 |
|
Performance Practice of the Renaissance |
No date |
7 |
4 |
|
NYCA (New York Choral Artists) and AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) agreement |
1993-1996 |
7 |
5 |
|
NYCA -(New York Choral Artists) – general, budgets, schedules etc. |
1995-1998 |
7 |
6 |
|
NYCA -(New York Choral Artists) – general, budgets, schedules etc. |
1991-1994 |
8 |
1 |
|
NYCA -(New York Choral Artists) – general, budgets, schedules etc. |
1991-1992 |
8 |
2 |
|
NYCA -(New York Choral Artists) – general, budgets, schedules etc. |
1990-1991 |
8 |
3 |
|
NYCA -(New York Choral Artists) – general, budgets, schedules etc. |
1987-1990 |
8 |
4 |
|
NYCA -(New York Choral Artists) – general, budgets, schedules etc. |
1985-1987 |
8 |
5 |
|
NYCA -(New York Choral Artists) – general, budgets, schedules etc. |
1980-1985 |
8 |
6 |
|
NYCA -(New York Choral Artists) – overview |
1979-1990 |
8 |
7 |
|
NYCA -(New York Choral Artists) -- checks |
1980-1990 |
8 |
8 |
|
Repertoire lists |
1960s-1970s |
8 |
9 |
|
Live from Lincoln Center (Verdi Requiem) |
1980-1981 |
9 |
1 |
|
Symphonic Choir |
1981 |
9 |
2 |
|
Photographs (duplicates of items placed in the Photograph Collection) |
1970s-1990s |
9 |
3 |
|
Menotti – Landscapes and Remembrances |
1980 |
9 |
4 |
|
United Nations Day |
1957 |
9 |
5 |
|
Written article by J. Flummerfelt for Symphony Magazine |
1982 Dec |
9 |
6 |
|
Article “Passion of St. Luke”— by Joseph Flummerfelt from The Choral Journal |
1973 Apr |
9 |
7 |
|
Written speeches, campus concerns, notes, interviews, etc. by J. Flummerfelt |
No date |
9 |
8 |
|
Development Letters to prominent individuals |
1990 Sep |
9 |
9 |
|
American Choral Artists / American Choral Academy |
No date |
9 |
10 |
|
A Professional Choir “Thots ‘80” |
1980-1981 |
9 |
11 |
|
Contracts (blank) Westminster Choir |
No date |
9 |
12 |
|
Spring Tour Itinerary |
1993 |
9 |
13 |
|
Westminster Choir Academic Standards |
1993 |
9 |
14 |
|
Miscellaneous Flummerfelt Related Programs |
1970s-1990s |
9 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Correspondence (including undated) |
1958 |
10 |
1 |
|
Correspondence |
1970 |
10 |
2 |
|
Correspondence |
1971 |
10 |
3 |
|
Correspondence |
1972 |
10 |
4 |
|
Correspondence |
1973 |
10 |
5 |
|
Correspondence |
1974 |
10 |
6 |
|
Correspondence |
1975 |
10 |
7 |
|
Correspondence |
1986 |
10 |
8 |
|
Correspondence |
1977 |
10 |
9 |
|
Correspondence |
1978 |
10 |
10 |
|
Correspondence |
1979 |
10 |
11 |
|
Correspondence |
1980 |
10 |
12 |
|
Correspondence |
1981 |
10 |
13 |
|
Correspondence |
1982 |
10 |
14 |
|
Correspondence |
1984-1986 |
10 |
15 |
|
Correspondence (letters to Flummerfelt on his 50th birthday (Muti, Ehmann, Willcocks, Mehta, Menotti, etc.) |
1987 |
10 |
16 |
|
Correspondence |
1989-1993 |
10 |
17 |
|
Correspondence |
1994-1995 |
10 |
18 |
|
Correspondence |
1996 |
10 |
19 |
|
Correspondence |
1997 |
10 |
20 |
|
Correspondence |
1998 |
10 |
21 |
|
Correspondence |
1999 |
10 |
22 |
|
Correspondence |
2000 |
10 |
23 |
|
Correspondence |
2001 |
10 |
24 |
|
Correspondence |
2002 |
10 |
25 |
|
Correspondence |
2003 |
10 |
26 |
|
Correspondence |
2004 |
10 |
27 |
|
Correspondence |
2005 |
10 |
28 |
|
Correspondence |
2006 |
10 |
29 |
|
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|
WCC Summer session |
1983-1992 |
11 |
1 |
|
World Projects Corp. NYC |
1997 Apr |
11 |
2 |
|
Heritage festival Chicago |
1997 Apr |
11 |
3 |
|
Phoenix Symphony -- Messiah |
1996 Dec |
11 |
4 |
|
Princeton University 250th anniversary concert |
1996 Nov |
11 |
5 |
|
Honolulu Symphony |
1996 Jun |
11 |
6 |
|
Augusta, GA Poulenc Gloria |
1995 Nov 10-12 |
11 |
7 |
|
ACDA (American Choral Conductors Assoc.) Student Conducting Finals WA |
1995 Mar |
11 |
8 |
|
Festival of Gold |
1994-1995 |
11 |
9 |
|
WCC Summer Schubert Fest. |
1995 July |
11 |
10 |
|
Margaret Hillis award |
1995 Jan |
11 |
11 |
|
Univ. of Florida residency |
1994 Oct |
11 |
12 |
|
Cal. State Summer Arts |
1994 Jul |
11 |
13 |
|
Princeton Invitational Choral Festival |
1994 Jun |
11 |
14 |
|
Ontario Canada notes |
1994 May |
11 |
15 |
|
First Presbyterian Church Tampa, FL |
1994 Feb |
11 |
16 |
|
BBC Radio Interview |
1994 Jan |
11 |
17 |
|
Univ. of Montevallo |
1994 Jan |
11 |
18 |
|
Augusta, GA Durufle Requiem |
1993 Nov |
11 |
19 |
|
College of Charleston Residency |
1993 Apr |
11 |
20 |
|
City of Bethlehem 250th Anniversary |
1992 May |
11 |
21 |
|
Trenton Symphony (cancelled) |
1992 |
11 |
22 |
|
Winston Salem Messiah |
1991 Nov-Dec |
11 |
23 |
|
Lancaster, OH |
Nov 1991 |
11 |
24 |
|
Texas Junior Choral Festival |
1991 Sep |
11 |
25 |
|
Juilliard School -- Mozart |
1991 Oct |
11 |
26 |
|
Concert Chorale of Houston (TX) |
1984 Dec |
11 |
27 |
|
DePauw University-- Faure |
1984 Nov |
11 |
28 |
|
National Endowment for the Arts |
1984 |
11 |
29 |
|
Berkshire Choral Institute |
1984 Jul-Aug |
11 |
30 |
|
New Mexico All State (cancelled) |
1984 Jan |
12 |
1 |
|
NJ MENC Atlantic City |
1983 Nov |
12 |
2 |
|
All –NW MENC |
1983 Apr |
12 |
3 |
|
All Eastern MENC |
1983 Feb |
12 |
4 |
|
Joyful Noise video program proposal by David Wasson |
No date |
12 |
5 |
|
Misc.-- NY Choral Society, |
1977-1987 |
12 |
6 |
|
Misc.--NJ Symphony- |
1988-1990 |
12 |
7 |
|
Misc.--Choral Conductors |
1991-1996 |
12 |
8 |
|
NYCA and other Flummerfelt related programs (including annotated Westminster Choir |
1968-2009 |
12 |
9 |
|
Spoleto Festival related articles, notes-- See also Spoleto Festival Collection |
1970s-1990s |
12 |
10 |
|
Spring Tour |
1994 |
12 |
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1971 |
12 |
12 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1972 |
12 |
13 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1973 |
12 |
14 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1974 |
12 |
15 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1975 |
12 |
16 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1976 |
12 |
17 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1977 |
12 |
18 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1978 |
12 |
19 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1979 |
12 |
20 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1980 |
12 |
21 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1981 |
12 |
22 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1982-1983 |
13 |
1 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1986-1987 |
13 |
2 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1988 |
13 |
3 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1989 |
13 |
4 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1990-1991 |
13 |
5 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1992 |
13 |
6 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1993 |
13 |
7 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1994 |
13 |
8 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1995 |
13 |
9 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1996 |
13 |
10 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1997 |
13 |
11 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1998 |
14 |
1 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
1999 |
14 |
2 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
2000 |
14 |
3 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
2001 |
14 |
4 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
2002 |
14 |
5 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
2003 |
14 |
6 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
2004 |
14 |
7 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
2005 |
14 |
8 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
2006 |
14 |
9 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
2007 |
14 |
10 |
|
Newspaper Clippings |
No date |
14 |
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Programs |
No date |
15 |
1 |
|
Programs |
1971 |
15 |
2 |
|
Programs |
1972 |
15 |
3 |
|
Programs |
1973 |
15 |
4 |
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Programs |
1974 |
15 |
5 |
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Programs |
1975 |
15 |
6 |
|
Programs |
1976 |
15 |
7 |
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Programs |
1977 |
15 |
8 |
|
Programs |
1978 |
15 |
9 |
|
Programs |
1979 |
15 |
10 |
|
Programs |
1980 |
15 |
11 |
|
Programs |
1981 |
15 |
12 |
|
Programs |
1982 |
15 |
13 |
|
Programs |
1983 |
15 |
14 |
|
Programs |
1984 |
15 |
15 |
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Programs |
1989 |
15 |
16 |
|
Programs |
1993 |
15 |
17 |
|
Programs |
1995 |
15 |
18 |
|
Programs |
1996 |
15 |
19 |
|
Programs |
1997 |
16 |
1 |
|
Programs |
1998 |
16 |
2 |
|
Programs |
1999 |
16 |
3 |
|
Programs |
2000 |
17 |
1 |
|
Programs |
2001 |
17 |
2 |
|
Programs |
2002 |
17 |
3 |
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Programs |
2003 |
17 |
4 |
|
Programs |
2004 |
17 |
5 |
|
Programs |
2005 |
17 |
6 |
|
Programs |
2006 |
17 |
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Symphonic Choir |
1981-1982 |
18 |
1 |
|
Symphonic Choir--general |
1982-1983 |
18 |
2 |
|
Symphonic Choir--NJ Symphony /NY Philharmonic |
1981-1982 |
18 |
3 |
|
Symphonic Choir--NY Philharmonic Mahler 2nd |
1981 |
18 |
4 |
|
Symphonic Choir—Messiah--NJ Symphony |
1981 Dec |
18 |
5 |
|
Symphonic Choir--Orchestra de Paris--Carnegie Hall |
1982 Feb 19 |
18 |
6 |
|
Symphonic Choir-- Mahler 2nd |
1982 Mar 7 |
18 |
7 |
|
Symphonic Choir Handel Festival |
1982 Apr 17 |
18 |
8 |
|
Symphonic Choir |
1980-1981 |
18 |
9 |
|
Symphonic Choir--general |
1984-1985 |
18 |
10 |
|
Symphonic Choir-- Orchestra Budget Estimates |
1984-1985 |
18 |
11 |
|
Symphonic Choir—Gluck Orfeo Philadelphia Orchestra Muti |
1984 |
18 |
12 |
|
Symphonic Choir Scriabin Symphony #1 Philadelphia Muti |
1985 Jan 28-29 |
18 |
13 |
|
Symphonic Choir—Handel NY Philharmonic-- Masur conducting |
1985 Feb 21, 22, 23, 26 |
18 |
14 |
|
Symphonic Choir Bach Magnificat, NY Philharmonic Kubelik |
1985 Mar 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29 Apr 2 |
18 |
15 |
|
Symphonic Choir general |
1983-1984 |
18 |
16 |
|
Symphonic Choir Verdi MacBeth Philadelphia Orchestra Muti |
1983 Oct 6, 8, 11 |
18 |
17 |
|
Symphonic Choir Carmina Burana Muti |
1983 Dec 1, 2, 3, 6 |
18 |
18 |
|
Symphonic Choir Princeton U. Orchestra M. Pratt Beethoven |
1984 Mar 2, 3, 4 |
19 |
1 |
|
All Choirs PBS Gala of Stars Radio City Music Hall, ASO, Levine |
1984 Feb 28 |
19 |
2 |
|
Symphonic Choir Brahms Requiem NY Philharmonic--Mehta |
1984 Apr 19,20, 21, 24 |
19 |
3 |
|
Symphonic Choir American Symphony Orchestra |
1982-1983 Sep 9 |
19 |
4 |
|
Mahler II NY Philharmonic 10,000th concert |
1982 Mar 7 |
19 |
5 |
|
Symphonic Choir American Symphony Mahler 2--Gilbert Kaplan |
1983 Apr 7 |
19 |
6 |
|
Symphonic Choir Heinrich Schuetz Festival |
1983 Mar 4-6 |
19 |
7 |
|
Schoenberg Gurrelieder, NY Phil |
1983 Apr 21, 23 |
19 |
8 |
|
Symphonic Choir Brahms Requiem L.A. Symphony Carnegie Giulini |
1982 Dec 2 |
19 |
9 |
|
Symphonic Choir NJ Symphony Holiday Program |
1982 Dec 4, 5, 10, 11 |
19 |
10 |
|
Symphonic Choir Denver Symphony |
1983 Mar |
19 |
11 |
|
Symphonic Choir West Point Beethoven 9th Robert Shaw |
1983 Mar 26 |
19 |
12 |
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Symphonic Choir Liszt-- Faust Symphony Muti Philadelphia Orchestra |
1982 Sep-Oct |
19 |
13 |
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Plaques --ACDA American Choral Directors Assoc. (3 total) |
1993-2004 |
OS1 (small flat box metal cabinet) |
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Flummerfelt related--large framed color photo, various WC concert poster boards; Robert Shaw poster; Penderecki signed poster board, etc. |
Ca. 1971-2008 |
OS2 (in same box as Spoleto) |
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Julia A. Perry Collection, ca. 1925-1979
Creator: Julia A. Perry
Title : Julia A. Perry Collection
Dates: ca. 1925-1979
Extent: 1 archival box
Location: Dayton room metal racks above filing cabinets.
Abstract: Contains papers related to Westminster Choir College alumna Julia Amanda Perry (1924-1979) (BM ’47, MM ’48). The collection illustrates her life as a music student, teacher, and composer, and includes photographs, clippings, official documents, notes, and other materials related to her life. Also included are Perry authored plays and spirituals. Additional materials on Julia Perry, including correspondence and additional biographical materials, can be found in her alumni file.
Provenance: Donated by Alycia Berry, Julia Perry’s sister, 2008.
Biographical Note
Julia Perry was born in 1924 in Lexington, KY to African-American parents, Dr. Abe Perry and America Lois Heath Perry. She attended the University of Akron (Ohio) from 1942-1943. She attended Westminster Choir College from 1943 to 1947 for her Bachelor of Music degree and in 1948 completed her Master of Music degree. Her master’s thesis cantata was titled Chicago, a secular cantata based on the poems of Carl Sandburg.
After graduation, she studied with prominent conducting and composition instructors in Europe and the United States. She went on to additional graduate studies with Luigi Dallapiccola at the Berkshire Music Center and at the Juilliard School of Music. She also studied with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. She studied conducting in Siena, Italy and worked for the U.S. Information Service touring European cities, lecturing, and conducting orchestras. She later worked in the United States, taught private piano instruction, worked at a college lecturer at Florida A&M, and continued to lecture, conduct, and compose.
In the 1950s and 1960s her work as a composer garnered her significant attention. She was a prolific composer who created a variety of music including full orchestra, band, solo voice, choral music, and dramatic music among others. Her works were performed by the New York Philharmonic, Clarion Concerts and other orchestras. Her recordings of her compositions Stabat Mater, Short Piece, and Homunculus C.F. were released by Composers Recordings in the 1960s. She won numerous awards for her work, including those of the National Association of Negro Musicians, the Boulanger Grand Prix, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and the National Institute of Arts and Letters award among others.
As an African-American woman Perry pushed the boundaries of race and gender during an era which saw few composers of her background gain recognition. Her career was severely hampered in 1970 when she had the first of several strokes, which left her paralyzed on the right side. She taught herself to write with her left hand and continued to compose in the 1970s while in and out of the hospital and in declining health. She died in 1979 at age 55 in Akron, Ohio. Her achievements were recognized posthumously in 1984 by Westminster Choir College, which awarded her the Alumni Merit Award.
Scope and Content Note
Materials included in this collection are biographical information and clippings, photographs, a diploma, a passport, a typewritten dramatic play, music publishing correspondence and contract, musical transcriptions, and notes pertaining to the life and work of Julia A. Perry, Westminster Choir College graduate and established music composer and instructor. Additional materials, including hand written correspondence, can be found in the Julia A. Perry alumni file.
Subject Access Points
Perry, Julia A.
Perry, Lois A.
Westminster Choir College
African-American women composers
Composers (Music)
Clippings (Books, clippings, etc.)
Correspondence
Diplomas
Photographs
| Folder Title | Date | Box | Folder |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biographical/Clippings/Programs/Julia and Lois A. Perry (Julia’s mother) related correspondence |
1940-1979 |
1 |
1 |
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Photographs/Postcards |
ca. 1925- ca.1960 |
1 |
2 |
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Official Documents—includes diploma and passport |
ca. 1936-1957 |
1 |
3 |
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Play by Julia Perry titled Fisty, m-e! |
1969 |
1 |
4 |
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Copyright and Carl Fischer, Inc. music publishing documents |
1968-1970 |
1 |
5 |
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Transcriptions of spirituals (four movement spiritual for orchestra and Three Movement Spiritual for Orchestra, includes Stabat Mater composed by Julia Perry, and excerpts from unfinished Perry authored opera titled The Sympleglades or Mary Easty and Gallows Hill |
ca. 1950s-1960s |
1 |
6 |
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Notebook and loose typed pages --bibliographical, program, and introductory notes |
No date |
1 |
7 |
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“The Cask of Amontillado” full and piano vocal scores (two scores added to original manuscript collection) |
No date |
1 |
8 |
Marcel Dupré Collection, ca. 1890s-1994
Creator: Anna French Adams
Title: Marcel Dupré Collection compiled by Anna French Adams
Dates: ca. 1890s-1994 (Bulk 1920s-1930s)
Extent: 3 archival boxes
Location: Special Collections shelves behind Circulation Desk
Abstract: Contains papers related to organist Marcel Dupré, assembled by Franklin Stewart Adams and his wife Anna French Adams. Franklin was a pupil of Dupré and the Adamses had a long-term friendship with Dupré and his wife, Jeanne. Anna French Adams and Jeanne Dupré, an English teacher, corresponded in English. The collection includes Adams's marked copies of Dupré's organ music, photographs inscribed by Marcel Dupré, programs, clippings, scrapbooks and letters. Marcel Dupré and his daughter Marguerite performed in Westminster's Bristol Chapel in 1946. Westminster’s Talbott Library received the collection in 1998, shortly after the death of Anna French Adams.
Provenance: Donated on June 31, 1998 by Rev. Dr. Frederick J. Schumacher, representing the estate of Anna French Adams.
Processing Note:
Original inventory list for this collection includes a listing for “Fantasia , part 1 and part 2, Adams, Frank Stewart” listed under the category “Scores by Various Composers.” These items are currently not present with the rest of the collection. Their location is unknown. Original inventory list and collection notes are in a separate folder in Box 1.
Biographical Note
Marcel Dupré, born in Rouen, France in 1886, was a noted organist and composer with a worldwide reputation as a virtuoso performer and improviser. He was the son of organist Albert Dupré. Marcel was recognized early as a young talent and in his formative years he studied under the direction of his father’s friend Alexandre Guilmant. In his prime he was famous, especially in the United States, and was recognized as a prolific recitalist with excellent improvisational skills. In 1896, at the age of 11, he was appointed organist of the church of Saint-Vivien in Rouen and in the following year he began study at the Paris Conservatoire. In the 1920s, he gained a reputation through performances in France, England, and the United States. In 1926 he returned to the Paris Conservatoire as professor of organ performance and improvisation, a position he held until 1954.
In the 1920s, Dupré performed more than 2000 organ recitals throughout Australia, the United States, Canada and Europe. In the United States, he was sponsored by the Wanamaker Department Store in Philadelphia and the company organized a nationwide tour which helped him to attain far reaching fame. He also played on the famous Wanamaker organ and composed his Symphonie-Passion (1921) based on his improvisational performances on this organ.
In 1934, Dupré became titular organist at the church of St-Sulpice in Paris and held this position until his death. He attracted a large following there and his performances attracted large crowds. He also wrote organ instruction textbooks as well instructional volumes about the works of other composers such as Bach, Handel, Mozart, Liszt, Mendelssohn, and Schumann. He was also a prolific composer in his own right: his most well-known works include the Symphonie-Passion, the Chemin de la Croix, the Preludes and Fugues, the Esquisses and évocation, and the Cortège et Litanie.
He married Jeanne (Jeannette) Pasouau in April 1924. She had previously been married to Marcel’s Uncle Henri Dupré. Their marriage was a happy one and lasted until Marcel’s death in 1971. They had one daughter, Marguerite (also a talented organist), and three grandchildren whom they helped raise after Marguerite’s untimely death in 1963 (followed by Marguerite’s husband Emmanuel’s death in 1964). Marcel was active well into his later years. He gave his final concert in Switzerland in 1970. He passed away in May 1971 after a sudden illness.
Scope and Content Note:
Contains letters, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, programs, scrapbooks, and photographs pertaining to organist and composer Marcel Dupré. Also contains published works by Dupré and various other composers, most of which contain markings by Franklin Stewart Adams.
Subject Access Points
Adams, Frank Stewart, 1885-1964
Dupré, Marcel, 1886-1971
Composers
Organ (Musical instrument)
Organ Music
Organists
Correspondence
Photographs
Scrapbooks
Series List
Series I: Letters and Memorabilia Series II: Dupré Works - Published Editions Series III: Scores by Various Composers Series IV: Photographs| Folder Title | Date | Box | Folder |
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Series I: Letters and Memorabilia |
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Packet containing two letters from Marcel Dupré: A. single leaf, typed, dated 23 September 1931 pasted to verso, letter to Anna Adams from Jeannette [Dupré], 10 December 1939. B. single leaf, hand written as a recommendation for Frank S. Adams, 24 February 1937. |
1931-1939 |
1 |
1 |
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Packet containing the Adams scores with programs inside, “In memory of Marcel Dupré 1886-1971” by Anna F. Adams, and miscellaneous clippings, programs and flyers (about 7 items). |
ca. 1930s-1980s |
1 |
2 |
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Packet of approximately 13 clippings programs, notes “In Remembrance of Marcel Dupré”, postcards, includes letter from David Pizarro |
ca. 1930s-1992 |
1 |
3 |
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Packet containing approximately 13 picture post cards, 2 greeting cards, and about 70 letters some including a clipping or a program, primarily from Jeanette Dupré, but also from Marcel Dupré, Marguerite Dupré, E. Tollet, and Charles N. Henderson and possibly others |
ca. 1920s-1980s |
1 |
4 |
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Two scrapbooks in a wrapper labeled “Dupré – Historical” A.) 12 pages containing programs, journal clippings and a photograph of “Organist’s Midnight Supper at Angelo’s”, February 1, 1924, which contains 22 names. B.) 30 pages, 1920s-1970s, containing programs, clippings, letters, postcards, photographs, and family snapshots. Small packet enclosed containing 2 programs, photocopy of page in Anna Adams hand & a program fragment. |
1920s-1970s |
1 |
5 |
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Issue of The Grainger Journal, vol. 3 no 2, which contains a clipping from Gannett Westchester newspapers --an interview with Anna F. Adams. This issue has her article: “Remembered Years” |
March 1981 |
1 |
6 |
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Series II: Dupré Works - Published Editions |
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Cortege et Litanie (a work by Marcel Dupré)-- conductor’s score, inscribed to Frank Adams from Marcel Dupré |
1924 |
1 |
7 |
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Cortege et Litanie --Grand orgue part, signed Marcel Dupré (inscription [to Frank Adams] cut away) and organ part, violin and viola parts |
1924 |
1 |
8 |
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Cortege et Litanie – contra bass, bassoon, bass clarinet, English horn, oboe, flute, bass violin, cello |
1924 |
1 |
9 |
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Cortege et Litanie – trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, harpe, celest Glockenspiel cymbal, kettle drum |
1924 |
1 |
10 |
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Traite d’Improvisation a l’Orgue; signed Margaretta G. French; in pencil: Frank Stewart Adams |
1925 |
2 |
1 |
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Psyche, for voices & piano; signed Margaretta French, with clipping from The American Organist |
1914 |
2 |
2 |
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Vepres du Commun des Fettes de la Sainte Vierge, signed Margaretta French; Lamento pour orgue; signed Marcel Dupré ?; Le Chemin de la Croix; with clipping from The American Organist |
1920-1932 |
2 |
3 |
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Variations Sur un Noel Trois Preludes et Fugues; signed Margaretta French & Frank Stewart Adams |
1920-1923 |
2 |
4 |
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Suite Bretonne; inscribed to Frank Adams by Marcel Dupré (2 copies) Symphonie-Passion signed by Dupré |
1924-1925 |
2 |
5 |
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Series III: Scores by Various Composers |
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Andrews, M. Sonata in A minore for organ, op. 17; Becker, R. First sonata for organ, in G minor, op. 40 and Second sonata for organ, in F, op. 41; Buck, D. Grand sonata in Eb, op. 22; Elgar, E. Sonate fur Orgel, op. 28 |
1896-1912 |
2 |
6 |
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Guilmant, A. Cantilene pastorale, op. 15, no. 3 ( 2 copies, one very fragile); Sonata 1 for organ, op. 42; Sonata 2, op. 50; Sonata 3, op. 50; Sonata 4, op. 61; Sonata 5, op. 80; Sonata in b minor, op. 86; Sonata 7, op. 89 |
1876-1941 |
2 |
7 |
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Jongen, J. Sonata Eroica, op. 94; Lemmens, J., Sonate Pontificale, no. 1 of Trois Sonates pour Orgue; Merkel, G. Sonata no. 2, op. 42; Ritter, A.G. Sonate, Em, op. 19; Whiting, G. E. Grand Sonata for organ, op. 25; Wilson, M.Sonata in C major, op. 17 |
1890-1932 |
2 |
8 |
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Series IV: Photographs |
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M. Mauro-Cottone, inscribed to Frank Stewart Adams |
January 29, 1923 |
3 |
1 |
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Marcel Dupré at Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia |
1923 |
3 |
1 |
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Marcel Dupré, inscribed to Frank Adams, |
March 19, 1923 |
3 |
1 |
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Marcel Dupré, inscribed to Margaretta French |
August 16, 1927 |
3 |
1 |
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Marcel Dupré, inscribed to Margaretta French |
February 1, 1929 |
3 |
1 |
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Marcel & Marguerite Dupré, inscribed to Frank & Anna Adams |
December 8, 1937 |
3 |
1 |
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Garrick Ohlsson, framed newspaper clipping, March 10, 1994 (written on front--“ Garrick was in my Junior Choir for a very brief time in the 1930s at Trinity Lutheran Church, White Plains” |
March 10. 1994 |
3 |
1 |
Spoleto Festival Collection, 1960s-2011
Creator: Joseph Flummerfelt
Title: Spoleto Festival Collection
Dates: 1960s-2011
Extent: 8 archival boxes and one oversized box
Location: Cabinets in Library Instruction Room
Abstract: Contains programs, brochures, flyers, posters, and general papers related to the Spoleto Italy and Spoleto U.S.A. Festivals during the years that Joseph Flummerfelt and/or the Westminster Choir participated.
Provenance: Donated by Joseph Flummerfelt, 2010
Historical Note
Italian composer Gian Carlo Menotti founded the annual Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of Two Worlds) music and visual arts festival in Spoleto Italy in 1958, with the idea that there would eventually be a second festival taking place in the United States. The first Italian festival featured a new production of Verdi’s MacBeth. Each subsequent festival featured a variety of concerts, opera, dance, dramatic performances and visual arts exhibitions.
Joseph Flummerfelt began his association with the Spoleto Italy Festival in 1971 when he directed the Florida State University Singers’ appearance at the Festival. The prior year, Flummerfelt had caught the attention of Gian Carlo Menotti, who then invited him to participate. The Westminster Choir soon became the choir-in-residence at the festival in Italy. The Choir continued to perform at the Spoleto Italy Festival until 1991.
The Spoleto U.S.A. Festival began in 1977 in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A., with Flummerfelt playing a key role in its establishment. The city was chosen because of its abundance of churches, performance spaces, and cultural and historic attractions. The Westminster Choir, under the direction of Flummerfelt, performed at the first Spoleto U.S.A. Festival in 1977 and continues to serve as the chorus-in-residence to the present day under the direction of conductor Joe Miller.
Scope and Content Note
The items in this collection were separated from the Joseph Flummerfelt Collection and made into a discrete collection pertaining only to the Spoleto Italy Festival (1971-1991) and Spoleto U.S.A. Festivals (1977-2011). They are arranged in chronological order with the Spoleto Italy section first. A small number of additional Spoleto related items already in the archives were integrated into the collection.
The items are mainly programs from the festivals, brochures, tourist information for the festival locations, and oversized posters (located in the same box as the Joseph Flummerfelt Collection oversized).
All photographs pertaining to the Spoleto Festivals were separated from this collection and placed in the Photograph Collection 13/C/29. These photos are solely of the Spoleto Festival Italy from the 1970s.
Subject Access Points
Flummerfelt, Joseph
Menotti, Gian Carlo, 1911-2007
Festival of Two Worlds
Spoleto Festival U.S.A.
Westminster Choir
Brochures
Posters
Programs
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Folder Title |
Date |
Box |
Folder |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy misc., tourist information, history |
1960s-1980s |
1 |
1 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1971 |
1 |
2 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1972 |
1 |
3 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1973 |
1 |
4 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1974 |
1 |
5 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1975 |
1 |
6 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1976 |
1 |
7 |
|
Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1977 |
1 |
8 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1978-1979 |
2 |
1 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1980 |
2 |
2 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1982 |
2 |
3 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1983-1987 |
2 |
4 |
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Spoleto Festival -- Italy |
1988-1993 |
2 |
5 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1977 |
3 |
1 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1978 |
3 |
2 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1979 |
3 |
3 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1980 |
3 |
4 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1981 |
3 |
5 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1982 |
3 |
6 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1983 |
3 |
7 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1984-1985 |
4 |
1 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1986-1987 |
4 |
2 |
|
Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1988-1989 |
4 |
3 |
|
Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1990 |
4 |
4 |
|
Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1991-1992 |
4 |
5 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1993-1994 |
5 |
1 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1995-1996 |
5 |
2 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1997 |
5 |
3 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1998 |
5 |
4 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
1999 |
5 |
5 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2000 |
6 |
1 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2001 |
6 |
2 |
|
Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2002 |
6 |
3 |
|
Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2003 |
6 |
4 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2004 |
6 |
5 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2005 |
7 |
1 |
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Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2006 |
7 |
2 |
|
Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2007 |
7 |
3 |
|
Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2008-2009 |
7 |
4 |
|
Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2010-2011 |
7 |
5 |
|
Spoleto Festival – U.S.A. |
2012- |
8 |
1 |
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Oversized items--Spoleto Festival Italy (including Gian Carlo Menotti signed) and Spoleto Festival U.S.A. related posters |
1974-2006 |
OS2 (in same box as Flummerfelt) |
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