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Harry G. Schumer collection of opera scores and parts

Title
Harry G. Schumer collection of opera scores and parts, [ca. 1815-1970].
Author
Schumer, Harry G.

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Box 1Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 2Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 2Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 3Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 3Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 4Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 4Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 5Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 5Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 6Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 6Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 7Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 7Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 8Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 8Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 9Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 9Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 10Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 10Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 11Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 11Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 12Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 12Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 13Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 13Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 14Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 14Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 15Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 15Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 16Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 16Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 17Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 17Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 18Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 18Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 19Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 19Performing Arts Research Collections - Music
Box 20Mixed materialSupervised use JOB 89-24 Box 20Performing Arts Research Collections - Music

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Additional Authors
  • Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835.
  • Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848.
  • Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893.
  • Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912.
  • Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924.
  • Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868.
  • Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899.
  • Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.
Description
ca. 25 cu. ft.
Summary
Schumer's private collection of printed and manuscript full scores, vocal scores, stage band scores, and parts to Italian, French, German, Russian, and Irish operas and operettas. Includes scores and parts copied by Schumer himself and by 19th century professional copyists, and Schumer's performance notes. Composers represented by more than 10 items include: Bellini, Donizetti, Gounod, Massenet, Puccini, Rossini, Johann Strauss, and Verdi. Many items had also been cataloged separately in earlier years.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Musical scores.
Biography (note)
  • Harry G. Schumer (1893-1971) was Orchestra Librarian of the Metropolitan Opera from 1938 to 1968.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository.
Processing Action (note)
  • Classified
Call Number
JOB 89-24
OCLC
NYPW90-A83
Author
Schumer, Harry G.
Title
Harry G. Schumer collection of opera scores and parts, [ca. 1815-1970].
Biography
Harry G. Schumer (1893-1971) was Orchestra Librarian of the Metropolitan Opera from 1938 to 1968.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository.
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Added Author
Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835.
Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848.
Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893.
Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912.
Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924.
Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868.
Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899.
Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.
Research Call Number
JOB 89-24
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