Artifact collection
Collection
Identifier: PPCI-AR
Abstract
The Artifact collection contains objects and memorabilia relating to the history of the Curtis Institute of Music or members of the faculty and alumni, including materials that used to adorn the building.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1924-2010
- Creation: 1895-2011
Extent
29.0 Linear feet (22 custom sized boxes and 2 loose objects)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into ten series: Series 1: Curtis administration; Series 2: Curtis buildings and interiors; Series 3: Operas and performances; Series 4: Curtis clothing; Series 5: Promotions and celebrations; Series 6: Plaques and awards; Series 7: Memorabilia concerning Curtis-related individuals; Series 8: Instruments; Series 9: Casts of heads and hands; Series 10: Miscellaneous.
Subject
- Scalero, Rosario, 1870-1954 (Person)
- Barber, Samuel, 1910-1981 (Person)
- Schumann, Elisabeth (Person)
- Zimbalist, Mary Louise Curtis Bok, 1876-1970 (Person)
- Zimbalist, Efrem, Sr., 1889-1985 (Person)
- Title
- Artifact collection, 1895-2011 (bulk 1924-2011)
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Barbara Benedett
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- 3rd edition
Repository Details
Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository