Clippings relating to the Manuscript Society of New York and to American composers before 1906, 1890-1906.

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Location

Music Division

Extent

• 3 items.

Scope/Contents Note

Clippings dated 1890 Dec. 14 from the New York World and the New York Herald discuss the founding and activities ofthe Manuscript Society of New York. The article dated 1906April 15, clipped from the New-York Daily Tribune, gives ahistory of performance of music by American composers witha list of first performances of music by 35 composers.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Manuscript Society of New York was founded in 1889 by 4 American composers. At its meetings new American compositions were performed, usually from the original manuscripts under the direction of the composers.

Controlled Access Terms

• Manuscript Society of New York.
• Composers -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Composers -- United States.
• Music -- United States -- 19th century.
• Articles.
• Clippings.

Additional Creator Name

• American Music Collection.