Composers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
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
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
Pursel Family Music Autograph Collection
Item
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