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1. Margaret ("Peggie") Dwight collection on Luigi Dallapiccola, 1936-1995

   1,150 items . 12 boxes . 6 linear feet . -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Luigi Dallapiccola (1904-1975) was an Italian composer known for his twelve-tone compossitions. The collection contains Dallapiccola's correspondence with Margaret (Peggie) Dwight, including more than 300 letters (written mostly in French) as well as postcards and telegrams. In addition, there are more than 200 articles and programs relating to Dallapiccola's career, most of them collected during those years. The collection also includes a few of Dallapiccola's holograph music manuscripts, most notably his opera Ulisse (Ulysses), excerpts or sketches of his works, and published editions of two full scores for Requiescant and Sex Carmina Alcaei.

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2. George and Böske Antheil papers, circa 1875-1984

   approximately 6,500 items. 43 containers. 17.5 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   George Antheil was a composer, pianist, author and inventor. The collection consists of materials related to the professional and personal activities of George Antheil and his wife, Elizabeth (Böske) Antheil. It contains holograph music manuscripts, printed scores, published and unpublished writings, business and personal correspondence, subject files, photographs, programs and promotional materials, scrapbooks, artwork, biographical materials, and memorabilia which document the life of this influential composer and his family.

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3. Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco papers, 1822-1998

   approximately 7,900 items. 161 containers. 71 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco was an Italian composer. The collection, which consists of materials related to his professional and personal activities, includes holograph music manuscripts, printed scores, libretti, writings, correspondence, business papers, photographs, programs, and clippings.

4. Max Rudolf papers, 1922-1993

   approximately 4,500 items. 22 containers. 11.5 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Max Rudolf was a German-born American conductor and music educator. He is best known for his work with the Metropolitan Opera, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the Curtis Institute of Music. The collection contains Rudolf's extensive correspondence with prominent 20th century musical figures, Metropolitan Opera annual files documenting his years with that organization, and a few photographs.

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5. Harold Spivacke collection, 1923-1984

   approximately 3,900 items. 33 containers. 13 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Harold Spivacke was a music librarian, administrator, musicologist, and musician. He was chief of the Library of Congress Music Division for thirty-five years, from 1937 until 1972. The collection contains materials relating to his life and career, including correspondence, student notebooks, speeches, his dissertation, photographs, clippings, programs, manuscript and printed music, artwork, awards and honorary degrees, and business papers.

6. Oliver Daniel papers, 1759-1997

   21,600 items. 80 containers. 52 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Oliver Daniel was an American arts administrator, musicologist, radio director and producer, and composer. The collection includes correspondence, manuscript and printed scores, photographs, programs, clippings, scrapbooks and periodicals.

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7. Luigi Dallapiccola correspondence with Rudy Shackelford, 1953-1973

   20 items. 1 container. 0.25 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Luigi Dallapiccola was an Italian composer known for his use of serial techniques. His works ranged from large dramatic forms, such as his ballet Marsia and his opera Ulisse, to chamber works, including Liriche Greche, his first completely dodecaphonic composition. Rudy Shackelford is an American composer, organist, and writer. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, he began corresponding with Dallapiccola regarding the transcription of the latter's Quaderno Musicale di Annalibera for organ. The collection contains letters related to this activity, as well as an annotated score of the work itself.