Scope and Content Note
The Grace and Gustave Schirmer Correspondence and Other Papers span the years 1845-1949, the bulk of which date from 1900 to 1938. The materials primarily consist of Correspondence received by the couple. The Schirmers maintained the close relationships established in the music community by Schirmer’s father, Gustav Schirmer. Notable correspondents include Lawrence Gillman, Vincent d’Indy, and Charles Martin Loeffler. The Clippings highlight the lives of these prominent composers, authors, and artists, while the Programs feature specific performances of theirs attended by Mr. and Mrs. Schirmer or other events related to the individuals' activities. The majority of the correspondence is in English, excluding the letters from d’Indy (French) and Hélène Loeffler (German). The Biographical Materials consist of personal items, including a passport and diary transcripts belonging to both Gustave Schirmer and his father. The Miscellany series includes two scores, a photograph, and items related to Richard Wagner.