Philharmonic Program Notes by Lawrence Gilman (1936-7) - T-V., 01/01/1936-12/31/1937

File — Box: 4, Folder: 81

Identifier: 68551

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists of 54 folders containing orchestral program notes. Arranged in the original order designated by Lawrence Gilman, who kept the documents in several letter books. Printed program notes (dated 1930-34) written by various annotators and collected by Gilman appear first in the series. The non-Gilman program notes are arranged alphabetically by last name of composer. Gilman made some marginal notes on many of these programs written by others. Program notes written by Gilman himself appear second in this series, arranged alphabetically by last name of composer. The Gilman proram notes are grouped into two segments, one covering 1930-35 and the other spanning 1936-37. The program notes written by Gilman are preserved in various forms: autograph manuscipt, typed manuscript, proof, and printed.

Dates

01/01/1936-12/31/1937

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Elizabeth Gilman Financial Records Series is restricted.

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains TM and printed philharmonic program notes written by Lawrence Gilman in 1936-7, regarding works by the following individuals: Taylor, Deems; Tchaikovsky, Peter I.; Verdi, Giuseppe; Vivaldi, Antonio.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TAYLOR, DEEMS - REF. IN PROGRAM NOTE BY GILMAN, L. (1936-7): Manuscript

TCHAIKOVSKY, PETER I. - REF. IN PROGRAM NOTE BY GILMAN, L. (1936-7): Manuscript

VERDI, GIUSEPPE - REF. IN PROGRAM NOTE BY GILMAN, L. (1936-7): Manuscript

VIVALDI, ANTONIO - REF. IN PROGRAM NOTE BY GILMAN, L. (1936-7): Manuscript