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Correspondence, 1912-2008, bulk: 1944-1975

 Series

Scope and Contents

The first series in the Kanitz papers is his personal and professional correspondence. The personal correspondence (referred to as just "correspondence") consists of letters between friends, family, and colleagues. While that might sometimes include information about Kanitz's professional life, the subseries of professional correspondence consists of the more official paperwork regarding his career as a composer: royalty checks, membership paperwork, and other such forms.

The personal correspondence is mostly from earlier in Kanitz's life: his years in Vienna, corresponding with friends and collegues in the German-speaking music world. Then there is a gap throughout the 1930s, a period of great change for Kanitz. His correspondence then picks up again in 1944, after the death of his wife, as he prepares to move to California and change career paths. There is another gap throughout the 1950s, and then his correspondence becomes almost entirely professional, regarding royalties, fees, and other concerns related to his career.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912-2008
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1944-1975

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Extent

From the Collection: 61.125 Linear Feet (60 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States