The Donald Currier papers, 1948-2009.

3 linear feet. (7 boxes)

English

Researchers may also wish to consult the Yale School of Music Papers (MSS 3), also held by the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library, as well as the Interview with Donald Currier, held by the Oral History of American Music (call number: OH130/9a).

The materials in this collection have been kept in their original order: files organized by date, and files organized by subject.

Donald Currier (1919-2010) was a professor of piano at the Yale School of Music. He attended the New England Conservatory as an undergraduate, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Currier joined the faculty at Yale in 1951, and remained there until his retirement in 1989. He was an active performer and teacher of the piano. He often collaborated with fellow faculty and students, including Helen Boatwright, Keith Wilson, and Blake Stern. Currier also served as a Resident Fellow at Branford College and as Associate Dean of the School of Music.

The materials in the collection relate to Currier's career as a pianist and faculty member at the Yale School of Music. Included are letters, programs, reviews, lecture notes, posters, and a few photographs. Currier included a number of sound recordings with his Papers. These include solo performances by Currier, and collaborations with other Yale School of Music faculty members. To access these recordings, please contact the Historical Sound Recordings department.

June 20, 2012

The finding aid is available online.

MSS 112, the Donald Currier Papers in the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library of Yale University.

MSS 112, the Donald Currier Papers in the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library of Yale University.