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Summary

Identifier
11 MWalB02220

Dates

  • 1932-1956, undated (Creation)
  • Date acquired: 19570000 (Other)

Extents

  • 39.00 Linear Feet (Whole)
  • 142 bound scores, 368 LPs, 2 record center boxes, 1 manuscript box, 1 oversized box, 2 oversized folders other_unmapped (Whole)

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Notes

  • Arrangement

    Arranged in eight series. 1. Scores, 1937-1955, undated; 2. LPs, 1938-1942, undated; 3. Awards and Memorabilia, 1940-1956, undated; 4. Sheet Music, 1943-1956; 5. Press Clippings, 1936-1956, undated; 6. Correspondence, 1945, undated; 7. Photographs, 1947, undated; 8. Oversized Music, undated.

    For more information about each series, please consult the series descriptions in the box and folder listings.

  • Conditions Governing Access

    Access to the collection is in correspondence with the policies of the Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department, Brandeis University.

  • Conditions Governing Use

    Requests to reproduce or publish material from the collection should be directed to the Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department, Brandeis University.

  • Method of Acquisition

    Donated by Jacques Biroteau and Mrs. Rita Young in 1957.

  • Related Publications

    Records for the music scores are available in the library's catalog, and many of them are available digitally on the Internet Archive. Digitized copies of many of the LPs are available for use in the department.

  • Preferred Citation

    Victor Young Collection, Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections Department, Brandeis University

  • Other Descriptive Information

    http://tinyurl.com/6bpodk9

  • Related Materials

    http://brandeisspecialcollections.blogspot.com/2008/04/victor-young-collection-39-linear-feet.html

  • Scope and Contents

    This collection consists of conductor's scores, Young's personal library of LPs, awards and memorabilia, sheet music, press clippings, correspondence, and photographs of Victor Young. It provides a portrait of Victor Young's career through his publications and the recognition he received. The collection does not contain a great deal of personal and professional correspondence. Digitized copies of many of the LPs are available for use in the department.

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