Description
The Estelle Carpenter papers, containing her
correspondence, a variety of published material by and about her, some personal
effects, and a small collection of sheet music and audio recordings reflect her long
and illustrious career as Director of Music in San Francisco Public Schools and as
an active member of many musical societies in California and nationwide.
Background
Estelle Carpenter served as Supervisor of Music for San Francisco Public Schools from
1897 to 1945. Known as that "dynamo in skirts," she inspired generations of school
children to "breathe deeply," and sing praises to San Francisco, "the city we all
love." It was under her guidance that the school system initiated one of the most
innovative and thorough musical programs in the nation. As patriotic as she was
gifted, Carpenter combined modern methods of instruction with tradition and
sentiment.
Extent
3 cartons, 1 box, 1 flat box
(4.5 Linear feet)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the California Historical Society. All
requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted
in writing to the Director of Research Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the California Historical Society as the owner of the
physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the
copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
CHS is not taking appointments for research at this time. Please check the Library's website updates: https://californiahistoricalsociety.org/collections/north-baker-research-library/