William N. and Isabele T. Spiller Papers, 1906-1958

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Creator

Spiller, Isabele Taliferro, 1888-1974.

Location

Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division

Extent

• .3 lin. ft.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of a few of William Spiller's personalpapers, programs, and news clippings of William and Isabele Spiller's European and American tours, 1912-1942, and of the Spiller School of Music. Bulk of papers contain material pertaining to Isabelle Spiller's work as a music supervisor and orchestra conductor in New York City public schools. Of particular interest is her work as head of the Federal Music Project in New York. Also, ascrapbook containing her published articles.

Biographical/Historical Note

William Spiller (1876-1945) was a vaudeville musician. Isabele Spiller (1888-1974), his wife, was a member of hisvaudeville troupe, a teacher, and musical director.

Controlled Access Terms

• Spiller, Isabele Taliferro, 1888-1974.
• Spiller, William, 1876-1945.
• Spiller School of Music (New York, N.Y.)
• Federal Music Project (N.Y.)
• Vaudeville -- United States.
• African Americans -- Music.
• Music -- Instruction and study.
• Conservatories of music -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Music and state -- United States.
• African American musicians.
• African American entertainers.
• African American entertainers -- Europe.
• African American women teachers.
• United States -- Social life and customs.
• Scrapbooks.

Additional Creator Name

• Spiller, Isabele Taliferro, 1888-1974.