Arne Oldberg Collection, circa 1887-1962 Span: c. 1887-1962 English collection 24 ft. 90 boxes Chicago composer and educator Arne Oldberg (1874-1962)exerted considerable influence upon the musical life of the Midwest as Professor of Composition and head of the piano department at Northwestern University from 1899 to 1941. Oldberg's works were frequently performed by leading orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Among his most notable pupils was the composer Howard Hanson. Music manuscripts, correspondence, programs, biographical material, and other related documents. Arne Oldberg Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Oldberg Music manuscripts, correspondence, and other documents of Chicago composer and educator Arne Oldberg. 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 Oldberg, Arne ML31.O43 Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu011005 IHAS 120824 loc.natlib.scdb.200033869