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Correspondence, 1909 - 1959, 1860 - 1980

 Series — record carton: MSS 001 Box 08
Identifier: MSS 001-11

Scope and Contents

The bulk of this series is comprised of correspondence to and from Sigmund A. Lavine, regarding various Gilbert and Sullivan productions, exhibits, projects, and books. This series also contains a short note from W.S. Gilbert dated July 9th, 1904. Also included are some blank letterhead and envelopes from the D'Oyly Carte Company and others.

Dates

  • 1909 - 1959
  • 1860 - 1980

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Records in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

Some materials may be subject to copyright. No part of the materials protected by copyright may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the copyright holder. Researchers are required to seek permission from the copyright holder to reproduce and/or publish materials under copyright.

Extent

3 folders

Arrangement

This series is arranged chronologically, when possible.

Physical Location

3L

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was assembled by Sigmund A. Lavine and placed on loan at Emerson College Archives in 1994, with ownership of a portion of the collection transferring to Emerson each subsequent year. Following Lavine's death in 1996, the entire collection became the sole property of the Archives, according to his wishes, and at the behest of his family.

Bibliography

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [Container number], Sigmund A. Lavine Gilbert and Sullivan Collection, Emerson College Archives, Emerson College, Boston, MA.

Processing Information

Chessie Monks, 2010

Latest revision: 12/1/10

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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