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Massenet Society Archives

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0330

Scope and Contents

Archive of the Massenet Society, North American Branch, consisting of scores and photocopies of scores of Massenet's works, newsletters of the Society, and copies of the Society's publication, "The Massenet Compendium"

Dates

  • Creation: 1897-1996

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Historical Note

The Massenet Society, North American Branch, Inc. was formed from the American members of the London based Massenet Society in 1977. The purpose of the society is to collect, perform, and promote the music of Jules Massenet, a French composer best known for his operas.

Extent

3 linear feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Archive of the Massenet Society, North American Branch, consisting of scores and photocopies of scores of Massenet's works, newsletters of the Society, and copies of the Society's publication, "The Massenet Compendium."

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the Massenet Society, North American Branch, January 1996.

Title
Guide to the Massenet Society Archives
Status
Box And Folder List Available
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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University of Maine
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