The Deems Taylor papers 1885-1966 (inclusive)

ca. 100 linear ft.

English

The Deems Taylor Papers were established in the Music Library of Yale University by Joan Kennedy Taylor in 1988.

In 11 series as follows: I. Music II. Correspondence. III. Writings by and about Deems Taylor. IV. Scrapbooks. V. Scripts. VI. Programs. VII. Reviews. VIII. Photographs. IX. Miscellaneous. X. Sound Recordings. XI. Addendum.

Deems Taylor (1885-1966), the composer, critic, radio personality, was among America's most prominent musicians from the 1920s until his death. The Metropolitan Opera commissioned and performed his operas The King's Henchman (1927) and Peter Ibbetson (1931). He served as a music critic for the New York World (1921-1925) and the New York American (1931-1932), and appeared frequently on the radio, most notably as intermission commentator for the broadcasts of the New York Philharmonic (1936-1943 and 1948-1949). He hosted the animated film Fantasia (1940), and served as president of ASCAP (1942-1948). Taylor married three times; the papers of his second wife, the writer and actress Mary Kennedy, are held at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

The Deems Taylor Papers document Taylor's life and career as a composer, critic, and radio broacaster. The Papers contain music, correspondence, writings (including radio scripts), photographs, sound recordings, and other materials.

June 01, 2002

MSS 66, The Deems Taylor Papers in the Music Library of Yale University.

MSS 66, The Deems Taylor Papers in the Music Library of Yale University.