Spector (Julius J.) Collection, 1934-1998

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Summary

Title:
Julius J. Spector Collection
Dates:
1934-1998
Creators:
Spector, Julius J.
Extent:
13 box(es)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Julius J. Spector Collection, ARS-0013. Courtesy of the Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes typed and handwritten correspondence, signed photographs from persons prominent in the classical music world, a typed script for a speech on Toscanini, and a limited-edition copy of Arthur Schnabel's "Reflections on Music," signed by the author. Audio tapes in the collection contain various broadcast performances of operas and concerts between 1955 and 1996. VHS tapes contain primarily operas but also several concert performances, all dating from the mid 1980s through the 1990s.

Biographical / historical:

Julius J. Spector attended Fordham University and studied art at Cooper Union, later finding employment in New York-based advertising agencies; he later gained prominence in the direct marketing industry. Spector once worked as an extra in New York City Opera productions, played the clarinet, and in the course of his lifetime befriended many prominent musicians.

Acquisition information:
The Julius J. Spector Collection was donated the Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound by Eric Spector in 2004.
Arrangement:

Correspondence, photographs, and other paper materials have been filed in a single box. Audio tapes have been organized alphabetically by composer name.

Physical description:
The collection contains approximately 500 LP discs, 428 open reel tapes, 75 audiocassettes, and 45 videocassettes, correspondence, photographs and other paper materials. The materials are housed in 13 boxes.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Ray Heigemeir and Frank Ferko
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-07-28 15:37:08 -0700 .

Access and use

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with repository. Publication and reproduction rights reside with the creators or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Head Librarian of the Archive of Recorded Sound.

Preferred citation:

Julius J. Spector Collection, ARS-0013. Courtesy of the Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-3076, US
Contact:
(650) 723-9312
soundarchive@stanford.edu
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