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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
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)
  1. Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Wellcome, Sir Henry Solomon, 1853-1936, chemist. 54A Wigmore Street, London, W. England. To James Murphy Esq., 52, Rose Street, Garnethill Glasgow, Scotland. "I am returning to-day the object you so kindly lent for the Historical Medical Museum..." Form letter, initialed by secretary., 1913, November 6 - box 7

Date:
1913, November 6 -
Scope Content:
Secretary's initials: C.S.T. With emendations in ink At head of stationery: The Welcome Historical Medical Museum The object referred to in the letter was a copy of the works of Fabricius with holograph notes by William Harvey. Removed from Hieronymus, Fabricius, ab Aquapendente, Opera physica anatomica... Padua, Sumptibus Roberti Migletti, 1625 (lilly QM5 .F12 A2 1625).
  1. Lilly Library
  2. Miscellaneous mss., 2100 BCE-1992
  3. Miscellaneous mss.

Wellcome, SJir Henry Solomon, 1853-1936, chemist. 54A Wigmore St., London, W. England. To James Murphy. "...I should therefore be glad to know if you would be willing to allow the objects you have been good enough to lend to remain as a permanent loan..." Form letter with facsimile signature., 1913 - box 7

Date:
1913 -
Scope Content:
At the head of stationery: Historical Medical Museum. The object referred to in the letter is a copy of the works of Fabricius with holograph notes by William Harvey. Removed from Hieronymus, Fabricius, ab Aquapendente, Opera physica anatomica... Padua, Sumptibus Roberti Migletti, 1625 (lilly QM5 .F12 A2 1625).
  1. Lilly Library
  2. Miscellaneous mss., 2100 BCE-1992
  3. Miscellaneous mss.