Rathaus, Karol, 1895-1954
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Karol Rathaus Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-0044
Abstract
Karol Rathaus established himself as an exceptional compositional talent in European musical circles before immigrating to the United States in 1938. In 1940, he became the first composition professor in the music department of Queens College, a position he held until his untimely death in 1954. His papers include correspondence, manuscripts, sketches, printed materials, performance programs, press clippings, publications, and audio recordings. Also included are papers related to Rathaus'...
Dates:
1929-1984; Majority of material found in 1940s-1960s
Paul Klapper Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-0054
Abstract
The Paul Klapper Collection contains the correspondence, administrative files, certificates and awards, photographs, public speeches, programs, newspaper clippings, a doctoral hood, and his personal book collection of the first President of Queens College. The bulk of the collection covers 1937-1948, from the founding of the school until Klapper's retirement.
Dates:
1895-1985; Majority of material found within 1937 - 1948
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