Serge Koussevitzky archive, 1920-1976

Collection Summary

Title	Serge Koussevitzky archive, 1920-1976
Span Dates	1920-1976
Bulk Dates	(bulk 1924-1951)
Call No.	ML31.K66
Creator	Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874-1951
Extent	circa 13,000 items ; 138 boxes ; 100 linear feet
Language	Collection material in English
Location	Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary	The archive is a collection of correspondence, personal and business papers, photographs, and other materials which document some of the most significant aspects of twentieth-century music. Through his work as a conductor and publisher, and his efforts to commission new musical works, Koussevitzky maintained deep ties with many of the finest composers and musicians of the day. These figures are represented in their personal and professional affiliations with the conductor. In addition to serving as a record of Koussevitzky's life and career, the collection extensively chronicles periods in the history of organizations such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Berkshire Music Center, the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, and the American International Music Fund. Material in the collection dates from Koussevitzky's years in his native Russia. The bulk of the collection dates from 1924 to 1951; it also contains material created after Koussevitzky's death, reflecting his widow's continuing work with various organizations and projects. Musical compositions commissioned by Serge Koussevitzky are part of the Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation Collection, and are shelved in ML30.3c, ML30.3c2, ML30.3c3, and ML30.3e2.
Note	This finding aid represents only a portion of the Serge Koussevitzky Archive. The remainder of the collection is not yet processed; as further sections of the collection are completed, this finding aid will include the pertinent information.
Finding Aid Permalink	Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu002008
LCCN Permalink	LC Online Catalog record for this collection: http://lccn.loc.gov/2002604961