Maurice Abravanel photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0590

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Personal collection of Maurice Abravanel appears to have had all of the photographs given to him from admiring fans and fellow musicians. The collection is made up of the full gamut of photographs spanning the career of Maurice Abravanel in music. Featured are many important figures in the history of 20th century music as well as a unique view into the work of a director. This collection contains many unidentified photographs.

Dates

1920s-1990s

Creator

Abravanel, Maurice, 1903-1993 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

7 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Maurice Abravanel photograph collection contain photographs documenting Maurice Abravanel's life and career in music. Included are formal portrait photographs, family photographs, and images of Abravanel attending various social events. Also included are photographs of Maurice Abravanel working with various professional musicians and conducting several symphony orchestras. Many photographs document the Utah Symphony Orchestra, including tours and views of Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged topically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Maurice Abravanel in 1987.

Related Materials

See also the Utah Symphony photograph collection (P0166), the Martin Zwick photograph collection (P0443), and the audio-visual collection (A0701) for taped conversations with Maurice Abravanel.