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Hour of Music records

Title
Hour of Music records, 1945-1975.
Author
Hour of Music, Inc.
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Additional Authors
  • Harshaw, Margaret.
  • Rose, Leonard.
  • Webster, Beveridge, 1908-1999.
  • Colony Club (New York, N.Y.)
Description
.5 linear feet (1 box)
Summary
The Hour of Music records include nine folders, arranged alphabetically by content, with material from 1945 to the final days of the organization in 1975.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Clippings.
  • Correspondence.
  • Financial records.
  • Invitations.
  • Legal documents.
  • Minutes.
  • Programs.
Biography (note)
  • The Hour of Music organization was founded in 1939 with the aim of showcasing young musical talent through concerts, and supporting them with financial aid.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
Call Number
JPB 06-38
OCLC
NYPG06-A132
Author
Hour of Music, Inc.
Title
Hour of Music records, 1945-1975.
Biography
The Hour of Music organization was founded in 1939 with the aim of showcasing young musical talent through concerts, and supporting them with financial aid. The not-for-profit group was entirely funded by voluntary contributions and benefit concerts. Among the artists appearing at the concerts were cellist Leonard Rose, soprano Margaret Harshaw, and pianist Beveridge Webster. Many of the events were held at New York City locations such as the Colony Club and the Hunter College Playhouse. The organization awarded prizes to outstanding young talents including Kenji Kobayashi, Joseph Plon and David Wells. It ceased its activities in 1975 due to financial difficulties, distributing its remaining assets between the Juilliard School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music.
Indexes
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
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Finding Aid
Added Author
Harshaw, Margaret.
Rose, Leonard.
Webster, Beveridge, 1908-1999.
Colony Club (New York, N.Y.)
Research Call Number
JPB 06-38
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