Manuscripts, Sketches, and Self-Published Works, 1923 - 1954

Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: III

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This subseries consists of hand written music manuscripts and sketches by Karol Rathaus. Works that weren't commercially published may include finalized bound and/or xeroxed copies that were self-published and distributed at Queens College or upon request (after Rathaus's death, the Karol Rathaus Memorial Association managed distribution).

Dates

1923 - 1954

Conditions Governing Access

Appointments to examine materials must be made in advance. Please e-mail QC.archives@qc.cuny.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 30 Linear Feet (51 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The Manuscripts and Sketches subseries is arranged in the following groupings: Opus works; Incidental Music (background music for plays); and Educational Music (choral and instrumental). These groupings align with the List of Works found in Schwarz, Boris. “Karol Rathaus.” The Musical Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 4, 1955, pp. 481–95. Additional manuscripts not found in Schwarz's list and unidentified sketches have also been grouped together. Film scores and Rathaus's work restoring Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov are arranged in their own subseries.