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Music and Art Foundation records, 1923-1996
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Music and Art Foundation (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Music and Art Foundation records
- Dates
- 1923-1996 (inclusive)19231996
- Quantity
- 17.34 cubic feet (37 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2787
- Summary
- Records of a philanthropic arts organization, Seattle, Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Music and Art Foundation was organized in 1923 as a "non-profit organization devoted to stimulating greater interest in the cultrual arts - particularly among the young people of (the) community." They opened the Free Creative Art School for Children in 1928. Founded Seattle Youth Symphony 1942. The foundation took over ownership and direction of the Cornish School to prevent it from closing in 1954, directing it until 1974. The following organization received financial support from the Foundation: Allied Arts of Seattle; Cornish School of Allied Arts; Creative Arts School Committee; and San Francisco Opera Auditions Committee. The Foundation was dissolved November 30, 1994.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, administrative files, minutes, bylaws, reports, subject series, scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, and other materials documenting the activities of the Music and Art Foundation from 1923-1977.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 2787-001, Music and Art Foundation records, 1923-1977
- Accession No. 2787-003, Music and Art Foundation records, 1937-1993
- Accession No. 2787-006, Music and Art Foundation records, 1930-1996
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2787-001: Music and Art Foundation records, 1923-1977Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, administrative files, subject series, scrapbooks, photographs, 1923-1977.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Rights of Music and Art Foundation representatives transferred.
Acquisition Info: Donated by the Foundation, 2/17/78; 5/25/78.
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Music and Art Foundation records |
Accession No. 2787-003: Music and Art Foundation records, 1937-1993Return to Top
Scope and Content: Minutes, 1951-1977; financial reports and records, 1937-1978; correspondence, 1947-1976; scholarship and awards records, ca. 1972-1977; yearbooks 1989-1993.
Financial records include listing of stocks and securities; legacies, scholarship bequests, etc. Subject series include Northgate Forums and Chamber Music Seminars. Cornish School subgroup includes writing on Music and Art Foundation's relationship with Cornish, folder on Cornish School/M & A Foundation separation, etc.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by the Foundation, 3/15/1983.
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Music and Art Foundation records |
Accession No. 2787-006: Music and Art Foundation records, 1930-1996 (bulk 1963-1994)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Minutes, bylaws, correspondence, yearbooks, newsletters, scrapbooks, photographs, reports, programs, writings, drawings, lists, clippings.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Agnes Seymour, 1/31/1995.
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Music and Art Foundation records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Cornish Institute of Allied Arts (Seattle, Wash.)
Corporate Names
- Music and Art Foundation (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Adler, Kurt Herbert (creator)
- Ames, Maud (creator)
- Arányi, Francis E (creator)
- Benson, Merritt, E., Mrs (creator)
- Case, Elwell C (creator)
- Derry, Sue K (creator)
- Duggins, G. H., Mrs (creator)
- Farruggio, Matthew (creator)
- Fuller, Richard E. (Richard Eugene), 1897-1976 (creator)
- Harrington, LaMar, 1917- (creator)
- Headley, Hubert Klyne (creator)
- Hofman, William M (creator)
- Johnson, Aimar F., Mrs (creator)
- Kerry, Andrey (creator)
- Miller, Sterling A., Mrs (creator)
- Moritz, Hazel V (creator)
- O'Brien, Ralph (creator)
- Page, Kingsley T., Mrs (creator)
- Patterson, Frederick J (creator)
- Ricker, Walter, Mrs (creator)
- Rodbury, Helen B (creator)
- Salsman, Joel (creator)
- Sokol, Vilem (creator)
- Zimmerman, Nona (creator)
Corporate Names
- Allied Arts of Seattle, Inc (creator)
- Cornish School of Allied Arts (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Friedlander & Sons (Firm) (creator)
- Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)