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Miscellaneous mss., 2100 BCE-1992

Collection ID: LMC 1754
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Charles XII, king of Sweden, 1682-1718. Blonie, Poland. Order to the War Commissariat to quarter the troops until more troops should arrive., 1705, October 26 - box 2

Date:
1705, October 26 -
Scope Content:
Signed: Carolus In Swedish Address leaf bears broken red wax seal Accompanied by dealer's description of book from which the document was removed. Typescript document signed, 1 p., 27.5cm., 1935, Nov. 22, signed in ink by Whitman Bennett, 1883-1968, author, movie producer, rare book dealer. Removed from The History of Charles XII, King of Sweden, by Voltaire, translated by John Joseph Stockdale. London, 1807 (Lilly DL732 .V913 1807). Note in front cover reads: "Military doc. Charles XII of Sweden. Height of his success, while fighting Russians in Lithuania." Includes dealer's description of document as well as description of volume from which it came
  1. Miscellaneous mss.

Granger, James, 1723-1776, biographer. Notes concerning Joseph Ames' A catalogue of English heads..., 18th century - Bound Bound

Date:
18th century -
Scope Content:
Bound in modern half calf and tan cloth Signature of William Richardson on p. 1 Note on p. 3: "Bought at Mr. Upcott's sale June 22nd 1846" Granger's notes are on and interleaved with Joseph Ames, A catalogue of English heads, London: Printed by W. Faden for the editor, 1748 (Lilly NE265 .A5 copy 2).
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Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

The Leonard Bernstein Collection, circa 16th century-2001, bulk 1940-1990

Collection ID: VAD8042
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The Leonard Bernstein Collection, circa 16th century-2001, bulk 1940-1990

Campus:
Indiana University Bloomington
Repository:
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Collection ID:
VAD8042
Date:
circa 16th century-2001, bulk 1940-1990
Creator:
Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990
Scope Content:

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)