The Leonard Bernstein Collection, circa 16th century-2001, bulk 1940-1990 2100 items.(Approximately)
- Campus:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Repository:
- Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
- Unit ID:
- VAD8042
- Date:
- circa 16th century-2001, bulk 1940-1990
- Creator:
- Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990
- Scope Content:
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The collection consists of approximately 2100 items, the complete contents of Bernstein's composition studio in Fairfield, Connecticut . It includes his furniture; office supplies; recordings by Bernstein and other musicians; books, some of which are signed by the authors or Bernstein's friends; artwork and posters, either decorative or relating to performances in which he was conductor or composer; numerous certificates and awards, including Grammys and honorary doctorates; and other personal objects collected throughout Bernstein's life.
The materials in the collection were created between the 16th and 21st centuries, but primarily during Bernstein's career, approximately 1940-1990 .
- Physical Description:
- 2100 items.(Approximately)
- Creator
- Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990
- Abstract Or Scope
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Materials collected from the composition studio of Leonard Bernstein, a conductor, composer, and musician active during the mid-20th century. The collection includes recordings, books, scores, awards, artwork, clothing, furniture, and other artifacts pertaining to his professional and personal life.
- Collection Context