Helen Hopekirk Collection Span: 1875-1930 English, German collection 6 ft. 16 boxes Pianist and composer Helen Hopekirk (1856-1945) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and received her musical training in Europe. She made her American debut in 1883 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, under the management of her husband, the music critic William A. Wilson. In 1897, she accepted a teaching position at the New England Conservatory and became a fixture in the musical life of Boston. Both she and her husband became American citizens in 1918. The collection contains her original music manuscripts, scores by other composers inscribed to her, biographical material, and five scrapbooks of press clippings and programs. 82 Hopekirk manuscripts (scores, parts, sheet music); 6 sketchbooks; 13 manuscripts of other composers (mostly for piano solo and voice with piano); 21 published piano works by other composers inscribed to Hopekirk; 5 scrapbooks of press notices (1875-1921) and programs (1880-1939); 6 literary manuscripts; 12 folders of biographical material produced for program notes, articles and press releases. No Helen Hopekirk Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Hopekirk, Helen Papers and music manuscripts of one of the important concert pianists of the early 20th century. 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. Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply. Piano Music Women in the Performing Arts Women Composers Hopekirk, Helen Foote, Arthur Wilson, William A. Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress IHAS 120821 loc.natlib.scdb.200033628