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 The Irving Fine Collection, ca. 1914-1962


 summary of resources related to the collection

You may go directly to the collection, The Irving Fine Collection, ca. 1914-1962, in American Memory.

The Irving Fine Collection, ca. 1914-1962, presents material that documents the life of this musical contemporary of Aaron Copeland and Leonard Bernstein. Included in the collection are photographs, scores, printed and unprinted lectures, program notes and scrapbooks. Users will also find correspondence with individuals such as Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copeland, Lukas Foss, Ned Rorem, and William Schuman. The Finding Aid for this collection is also included in the online presentation. Also included is a 1984 performance of Fine's 1952 String Quartet presented by the Julliard String Quartet at the Library of Congress.

 special presentations
These online exhibits provide context and additional information about this collection.

Irving Fine Timeline
Irving Fine: A Biographical Sketch
Irving Fine: The String Quartet

 historical eras
These historical era(s) are best represented in the collection, although they may not be all-encompassing.

Emergence of Modern America, 1890-1930
The Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Postwar United States, 1945-early 1970s

 related collections and exhibits
These collections and exhibits contain thematically-related primary and secondary sources. Also browse the Collection Finder for more related material on the American Memory Web site.

The Leonard Bernstein Collection, ca. 1920-1989
The Aaron Copland Collection, ca. 1900-1990

 other resources
Recommended additional sources of information.

Irving Fine: Selected Bibliography
Read More About It! - A bibliography

 search tips
Specific guidance for searching this collection.

To find items in this collection, search by Keyword or browse by Title Index, Musical Sketches, or Photographs.

For help with search strategies, see Finding Items in American Memory.

 viewing tips

To listen to the recordings or to see high-resolution images, you may need a special viewer. For help with viewers and players, go to American Memory Viewer Information.

 
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