Francis Tursi collection (MSS 55)
Collection
Identifier: MSS 55
Scope and Contents
The collection contains clippings about the Curtis Institute of Music (1928), autographed photos, and letters from Rosario Scalero.
Dates
- Creation: 1928-1951
Creator
- Tursi, Francis, 1921-1991 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Francis Tursi was a chamber musician who studied viola and composition at the Curtis Institute of Music, graduating in 1946. He continued his composition studies with Bernard Rogers and Howard Hanson, receiving additional degrees from the Eastman School at the University of Rochester. In 1949 Tursi joined the faculty of the Eastman School of Music as professor of viola, teaching there until his retirement.
Extent
0.02 Linear feet ((1) folder)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Rita Tursi Constanzi in 2013.
Subject
- Constanzi, Rita Tursi (Person)
- Scalero, Rosario, 1870-1954 (Person)
- Tursi, Francis, 1921-1991 (Person)
- Title
- Francis Tursi collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kristina Wilson
- Date
- 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- revised 2017
Repository Details
Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository