Harold Spivacke Collection, 1923-1984 [collection]:Bibliographic Record Description: Performing Arts Encyclopedia, Library of Congress

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Harold Spivacke Collection, 1923-1984 [collection]

Title: Harold Spivacke Collection, 1923-1984 [collection]
Dates Created: Span: 1923-1984; Bulk: 1930s-1970s
Language: English
Form: collection
Physical Description: 13 ft.; 33 boxes
Abstract: Harold Spivacke (1904-1977) is best remembered as the chief of the Music Division of the Library of Congress from 1937 until 1972. Like most of the leading music librarians of his generation, he had a strong background in musicology (his doctorate was from the University of Berlin). The Spivacke Collection reflects the life of a musicologist, music librarian and administrator who has had far-reaching influence in the musical world.
Contents Note: Spivacke's doctoral dissertation and student notebooks, correspondence, awards and honorary degrees, speeches, clippings, manuscript and printed music, artwork, photographs, and business papers.
Note: 1 audio cassette transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division
Preferred Citation: Harold Spivacke Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress
Access Permissions: Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site.
Copyright: Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Subjects: Spivacke, Harold
Call Number: ML31.S69
Repository: Music Division, Library of Congress
Finding Aid: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu011011

Last Updated: 08-21-2012

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