The Tovey Collection
Scope and Contents
The papers include a wide range of material ranging from notes and drafts of lectures to accounts and administrative material, drafts of broadcasts to photographs and diaries, and cuttings and reviews. There is also correspondence between Tovey and Weisse, Tovey and Joachim, and Tovey and Speyer. There are also other miscellaneous papers and material.
Alongside Tovey's own papers are those of his biographer Mary Grierson, who appears to have added to the original collection while using it for her research. There are also records of the Reid Orchestra continuing beyond Tovey's period into to that of Sidney Newman, who succeeded Tovey as Reid Professor.
Some material in the collection may have been added by staff within the Reid Music Library and/or Faculty.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1887-1977
Creator
Language of Materials
English
German
Extent
25 linear metres (approx)
Custodial History
The collection was in the custody of the Reid Music Library for many years, possibly transferred there directly or via the Tovey Memorial Rooms at 18 Buccleuch Place. It was likely added to during this period.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Tovey Collection was transferred from the Reid Music Library in 2001, Accession no. E2001.37.
Processing Information
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Creator
- Tovey, Sir Donald Francis, 1875-1940 (Reid Professor of Music, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- Weisse, Sophie, 1852-1945 (Scottish music teacher) (Person)
- Grierson, Mary Gardner (pianist and conductor) (Person)
- Newman, Sidney Thomas Mayow, 1906-1971 (Reid Professor of Music, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- Title
- Papers of Sir Donald Francis Tovey (1875-1940)
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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