[Correspondence], 1946 March
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: 1946 March
Creator
- From the Collection: Kanitz, Ernest, 1894-1978 (Person)
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
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
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