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John Frederick Wolle Music Manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0087
Abstract An interesting collection of musical scores in J. Fred. Wolle’s own hand which exhibits Wolle’s diverse musical talent. Although, Wolle is primarily known as a serious J. S. Bach scholar and founder of the Bethlehem Bach Choir, the musical scores included in this collection display both his creative side with student chorus songs of humorous nature as well as serious hymns written for church liturgies. The collection contains an assortment of secular and sacred music and two songs that...
Dates: 1884 - 1915
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections

Jonathan Britton Elkus: Lehigh 1957-1973

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0265
Abstract

Collection contains memorabilia from Professor Jonathan Elkus during his tenure (1957-1973) at Lehigh University in the Music Department as professor and director of the University’s Marching 97 Band. The collection contains correspondence, concert programs, music scores, newspaper clippings of critical reviews and photographs.

Dates: 1949-2010; Majority of material found within 1957-1973
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections

Jonathan Elkus Opera Manuscripts, Collection II

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0223
Abstract

The collection includes the creative manuscripts for musical compositions made by Jonathan Elkus during his tenure in Lehigh’s Department of Music from 1957 to 1973.

Dates: 1931-1996
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections

Opera Manuscripts by Jonathan Elkus

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0021
Abstract

Manuscripts and related documents for three operas by Elkus: Medea (1965), Helen in Egypt (1970), and The Mandarin (1967). For Helen in Egypt, includes programs and reviews, correspondence with librettist Jere Knight, and Knight's resume. For The Mandarin, includes synopsis and programs, and librettos by Richard Franko Goldman.

Dates: 1965-1970
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections

Pursel Family Music Autograph Collection

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Identifier: SC MS 0298
Abstract

This collection includes famous composers and musicians autographs and related invoices of purchases addressed to Harold Pursel and family. An interesting view into a family hobby of collecting autographs from famous Nineteenth and early Twentieth Century musicians.

Dates: 1906-01-01 - 1971-12-31
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections

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