John Haussermann Collection Span: 1932-1968 Bulk: 1930s-1950s English collection 2.5 ft. 7 boxes Born in Manila in the Philippines, American composer John Haussermann (1909-1986) moved with his family to New Richmond, Ohio, in 1915. Afflicted with cerebral palsy from childhood, Haussermann studied music at the Cincinnati Conservatory and at Colorado College before going to Paris in 1930 to study organ with Dupré. In 1934 Haussermann moved to Cincinnati, where he founded a contemporary concert series. Haussermann's best-known composition is his "Voice Concerto" (1942). Music manuscripts, correspondence, memorabilia, programs, recorded sound material. John Haussermann Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress. Haussermann John Papers of a 20th-century American composer 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. Chamber Music Choral Music Orchestral Music Sacred Music Haussermann, John Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress IHAS 110201 loc.natlib.scdb.200033649