Gilbert W. Chapman collection of sound recordings

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Creator

Chapman, Gilbert W. col

Location

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound

Extent

• 17 sound discs : analog.
• 11 sound discs : analog, aluminum and glass-based acetate ; 10 in.
• 6 sound discs : analog, aluminum-based acetate ; 12 in.

Access Restrictions

Access to original acetate discs restricted ; advanced notification required.

Scope/Contents Note

The collection consists of noncommercial sound recordings including performances by Jascha Heifetz and Larry Adler of popular chamber music; a performance of Aaron Avshalomoff's Symphony no. 2 by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra conducted by Thor Johnson; a speech by Mrs. Gilbert Chapman broadcast in 1943 promoting the American Women's Voluntary Services; and radio and television interviews with Gilbert W. Chapman and dancer Alexandra Danilova. The interviews with Chapman were recorded from 1956 to 1962 and concern literacy and education in the United States. Notable television and radio programs represented in the collection include the Tex and Jinx television program; a Monitor radio program; and a Lee Graham television interview. Also included is the openingaddress (given by Mr. Chapman) of the New York Public Library 50th anniversary convocation, and a radio program featuring a story about the WNYC book festival.

Biographical/Historical Note

Gilbert W. Chapman was a business executive in New York City who served as Director of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The New York Public Library.

Controlled Access Terms

• Chapman, Gilbert W. -- Interviews.
• Danilova, Alexandra, 1907-1997 -- Interviews.
• American Women's Voluntary Services.
• New York Public Library -- Anniversaries, etc.
• WNYC (Radio station : New York, N.Y.)
• Libraries and education -- United States.
• Literacy -- United States.
• Women and war -- United States.
• Radio programs.
• Sound recordings.

Additional Creator Names

• Chapman, Gilbert W., Mrs. cmm
• Adler, Larry. prf
• Danilova, Alexandra, 1907-1997. ive
• Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987. prf
• Johnson, Thor. cnd
• Graham, Lee. ivr
• Avshalomov, Aaron, 1894-1965. Symphonies, no. 2, E minor. 1950.
• Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
• Tex and Jinx show (Television program)
• Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert W. Chapman.