Mandelbaum, Joel

This file consists of audio files (part one and two), typed transcripts of interviews (part one and two), correspondence, IRB forms, pre-interview survey, interview subject data form, list of questions, and extra items provided by Mandelbaum, such as photocopies of photos, newspaper articles, report to committee, etc. that shed light on his career.

The Joel Mandelbaum Manuscripts and Printed Music collection contains numerous printed and handwritten scores and manuscripts created by Joel Mandelbaum. Dr. Mandelbaum joined the Queens College faculty in 1961, serving as a professor of music for the Queens College Department of Music (later renamed the Aaron Copland School of Music in 1980) and retiring in 1999 after 37 years of service to the university.

The Queens College Papers series detail the 68 year tenure that Alexander Kouguell had with Queens College. Beginning in September 1949, he became a professor of the Queens College Music School, later considered the Aaron Copeland School of Music as of 1981. His papers include programs of Queens College faculty concerts, and syllabi.

The Vocal Works series consists of 11 printed music scores, some of which include poetry or interview notes by other authors such as May Sarton. Any annotations present in the scores are photocopied over from the originals.