Finding Aid to the Sigmund S. Beel Memorabilia ARCHIVES BEEL.1

Music Library staff
Music Library
1998
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Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: Music Library
Title: Sigmund S. Beel memorabilia
creator: Beel, Sigmund S.
Identifier/Call Number: ARCHIVES BEEL.1
Physical Description: 1.25 Linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1892-1915
Abstract: Includes concert programs 1892-1912; concert programs; and signed photographs of other musicians.
Physical Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Music Library.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Sigmund S. Beel memorabilia, ARCHIVES BEEL 1, The Music Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Sigmund S. Beel collection of books on music was acquired for the University by Albert I. Elkus, Chairman, Department of Music, for the sum of $750.00 in May, 1940.

Scope and Contents

Includes concert programs 1892-1912; concert programs; and signed photographs of other musicians.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Violinists -- California
Concert programs
Beel, Sigmund S.

Folder 1

Programs of concerts given by Beel 1892-1912

Physical Description: 1 Folder

Scope and Contents

These concerts took place in Ireland, England, Italy, and San Francisco. About 40 items.
Folder 2

Signed photographs from other musicians March 19, 1912

Physical Description: 1 Folder

Scope and Contents

Photographs of Beel (charcoal portrait), the Flonzaley Quartet, Denis O'Sullivan, Bronislaw Huberman, August Wilhelmj, Bernardino Molinari, Cesar Thomson, and Suog Yue-tuk.
Item 3

Metal plaque May 17-18, 1915

Physical Description: 1 Items

Scope and Contents

Commemorates the performance of Beethoven's ninth symphony by the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra, Adolf Tandler, conductor.