League of Composers [Achron, Joseph] 9,...

League of Composers [Achron, Joseph]

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. June 9, 1940 "The idea of collecting works comissioned by the League of ComposersY

League of Composers [lI.chron, Joseph]

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. June 26 191+0 "On the title page of the Sextet I added 'To 14rs. Claire R. Reis' ••. "

1 p. 18.5 X 27.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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Le@gUe of Composers [Achron, Joseph]

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Sept. 19 1940 "As requested I mailed my Sinfonietta for String Quartet commissioned by the L. of C •••• "

1 p. 15 X 17.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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[League of Composers] --Amer. Adler, Peter H.

Typewritten letter, signed. Oct. 25, 1955. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm •

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1I'):'t I;

[League of Composers] •••••••••••••• ~!ER.

Ambassade de la Republique Fran~aise aux Etats-Unis. Washington, D.C.

Photostat of typewritten letter, signed "Claus". Nov. 21, 1932. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.5 X 26.7 em • MNY-AMER.

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~- " ... ,' [League of Composers] •••••••••••• lAMER.

American Academy in Rome

Typewritten letter, signed by the Executive Secre-tary. Sept. 15, 1932. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 14 X 21.5 cm •

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(League of Composers] M'NIY-AMbt American Composers of Today

Typewritten and form letters. From 1930-1956. To Claire Reis, in acknowledgement of receipt or about her catalog, American Composers of Today •

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League of Composers [Antheil, George]

• MNY Ami:)].·.'

League - Box

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. May 7ih 1930 "Thank you very much for your two let terl in regard to the International Society,and the new prize Ballet conditions ••• "

Antheil speaks of a Ballet contest - also of a modern operatic movt. in America

1 p. 2l.5 X 27 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI • •

* MNY !Jnsr.' League of Composers League - Box

[Antheil, George] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Nov. 1,

1930 "I asked my publisher to send to y)U a copy of the score of the piano concerts •• "

Antheil speaks of his "Flight", "Helen Retire and his piano concertop- also about a competition (League sponsored?)

1 p. 21 X 27 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI. •

League of Composers [Antheil, George]

Typed letter signed to 19Lt9 "An incredible press past several weeks •••• fl

;.. MNY Ame~; League - Box 1

Mrs. Reis. Feb. 4, of work during the

Antheil speaks of his loneliness as an artist. He feels he is neither accepted by the motion picture colony, nor by the Schonbergites, Strawinskyites, etc. He would like to have more of his works played at the League.

2 pp. 21.5 X 28 • cm. Mrs. Reis 6011.

IVI N:Y ~A~~ E R league - Box 1

letter, 1054. To Claire rReis~.

;3~;':7'~a.l

League 0 f Composers llAntheil, George]

Autographed letter signed "Your invitation to join the the League of Composers ••• "

• MNY Amer. League - Box

to Mrs. Reis. n.d. Advisory Board of

Antheil accepts invitation to join League of Composers

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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* MNY Jur.er.~ League of Composers League - Box 1

[Antheil, George] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. n.d.

"I hope very much you will forgive my delay in answering your last two letters regc;rding the League's programs of the past eight years

II

3 pp. 21.5 X 27.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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• MNY ~t:'ra League of Composers League - Box

[Arnell, Richard] Autographed letter signed to Hrs. Reis.

March 22, 19',8 "I want to thank you for sending me a copy of your book •••• "

lp. 18 X 23 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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* MNY Amer. League of Composers League - Box 1

[Barber, Samue(J " Autographed signed note to Mrs. Reis. Dec. 14, 1942 "Many thanks for your invitation."

1 p. 15.5 X 22.5 em. Nrs. Reis ColI.

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League of Composers [Barber, Samuel]

Typed note signed to Claire Feb. 15, 1955 "Enclosed find for •••• "


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• MNY bert league - Box

(Mrs. Reis). my signature

MNY-AMER. league - Box 1

m:r::e\"ri tter lettor, 3".1 ,v·r:~cr3. I)ecc~nbc.r 31, 1965. To Clqire [Rei.~J.

1 p. 12.6 X 26.4 cm •

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[League of Composers] MNY-A~~ER Barrere, Georges League - Box 1

Typewritten letter, signed. Dated Sept. 26. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 18.5 X 26.5 em •

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~/1NY-AMEJ Le~gue - Box 1

Atlt:()~r\9:1~;''} letter, B1 ,~-:Y1e,~1 • A:\riJ 6, 1 ?27. fo . [Claire] leis.

1 ~. 21.9 X 13.6 rm •

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[league of Composers]

Bart6k, Bela

M:N~Y -AMbK. League - Box 1

Letter, 1939 Aug. 15 Budapest to [Claire] Reis [n.p.].

One page 13.7 X 21.2 em.

Autograph, signed •

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T:::IT)8 l Vri i:,f::en 10tter, si ''''JPr~ rro llrs. [(jlt:,i.~r"eJ Reis,

1 p. 21.~ X 2P.0 eM •

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IVIN:Y -AfVl tR. League - Box 1

?nd, IG40.

[League of Composers] MNY-A~IE Bartok, Bela League - Box 1

FI !! p' Autograph letter, signed. May 3, 1942. To Claire Reis.

2 p. 14 X 21.5 em.

f\",,~~~, ~~.

l\\~.! ~"t>~rJoS ~ O~\!'f)rSJ •

(League of Composers] M;N\Y -AMER, League - Box 1

Ba rt6k, Bel a

Letter, 1943 Dec. 26 North Carolina to [Claire] Reis [n.p.].

One page 13.4 X 17 em.


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[League of Composers] MNiY-Ar~ER" League - Box 1

Bauer, Harold.

Autograph letter, signed. June 1, 1933. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 22 X 28 em •

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AIDer. * MNY

League of Composers League - Box [Bax, Arnold)

Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. June 16, 1927 "Thank you for your letter and Tour kind invitation that I should send you something to be played at NYC ~own Hall ••• "

2 pp; 11.5 X 18 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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• MNY ber.' League of Composers league - Box

[Beach, John] Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Sept. 21 "Thank you for the catalogue of American Composers w':.ich has just come ••• "

Beach speaks of his "Concert for Six" and "Angela's Letter"

2 pp. 14 X 22.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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• MNY League of Composers League - Box

[Becker, John J.] Autographed Le.ttelt Signed to Mrs. Reis.

Oct. 15, 1932 "Thanks very much for the uAmerican Composer" catalogue ••• "

1 p. 15 X 17 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll.

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[Lea~ue of Co~poRerBJ

~ennett, Hohert Russell

Ai)to'~~r.g_::'.111 Jetter, si'-Y·!18(1. tJi,t~e 9, Clg3h] .. To !;",rs. [CJ.pj.reJ Reiss [sic].

1 '; 20. ~ X 2~. 4 em •

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• MNY Amari League of Composers League - Box

[Bennett, Robert Russell] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Sept. 24, 1936 II This is just to tell you that my composition, which is entitled HOLLY-\~60D and is a large introduction and scherzo for symphony orch, ••. "

1 p. 21.5 X 22 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll.

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[League of Composers]

Bennett, Robert.

ill MNl Amer.

league - Box 1

Autograph letter, signed. No date. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 14 X 21.5 em •

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• MNY bar. League of Composers League - Box

[Berezowsky, Nicolai T.] Autographed letter signed to Claire (Mrs.

Reis) Feb. 11 "Yay I thank you personally and the Board ••• It

Berezowsky accepts invitation to join the Executive Board of the League

2 pp. 14 X 21.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Call •

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M'Nri~AMER. league - Box 1

Berezowsky, Nico12i [T.]

A.'lto:::ra;:Jh letter, s::i.'"'1ef~. Der:embp.Y', '2h • ~o Cla~re [Reis].

1 r., v and r. 22.4 X 28.~ cu •

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MNiY-AMER. league - Box 1

~v~e~Tittpr Ip++a~ ~~

l (:7,4 ~ T()C:l"ir~ - rl~ej~J .'-'-'

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* MNY Awar. League 0 f Composers

[Berezowsky, Nicolai T.] League - Box

Typed letter signed to Claire (Mrs. Hay 16, 1939 I1As I will have left for California by the 29th •••• "

Reis) •

He says his vote is "yes" for the Town Hall 9ommission of $200.00 for a chamber work. - 71-

1 p. 14 X 21.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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l"'-ne'1ri. tter 194:z,. To l'rs •

le+.tel~ , :Rei;.:;.

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M,NIY ·AIVI btt. League I" Box 1

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[Ie::u:;t1e of Com-;Josers~ M,NIY-AMEft League - Box 1

'\1.ltO(':'rrl :;11 letter, s·l

Ber.;, :Uh:;Y]

rey:t::.~y

~-Terrf?n'} H) •

MNIY-AMER. League - Box 1

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to t1."r:=~ I;~~-':-J --l;.A (·'.(~n1"_~ letter,

1 T'~ ~ \r ,~-tn_r_} r. 13.5 X .21. 1t ell. In Germ,~.r!

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[League of Composers] ~/1 NY ~Ar\~ER', Berg, Alban

League - Box 1

Photostat of autograph letter, signed. Sept.?, 1934. To Claire Reis.

2 p. 13.5 X 21 em. German

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[League of Composers] i!IIt MNY

Amer. league - Box 1

Bergsma, William Typewritten copy of letter, unsigned. Jan. 26, 1948,

To Aaron Copland. With carbon copy of covering letter from the

League of Composers. Feb. 6, 1948. To Sylvan Levin.

1 p. 21.2 X 27.5 cm •

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[Bergsma t William]

!'1ft MNT Amer.

League - Box 1

Typewritten letter from the Leagge of Composers. February 16, 1948. To William Bergsma.

1 p. 21.5 X 27.7 em •

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"" 1I11l_1J Amer. League - Box

Bergsma, William Typewritten letter, signed. February 18, 1948.

To Nina Naguid.

2 p. 21.5 X 27.5 em •

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[League of Composers] -un Amer. [Bergsma, William]

League - Box l'

Typewritten note from the League of Composers. February, 1948. To William Bergsma.

13.8 X 8.1 CII •

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[League of Composers] * MNY

Amer. League - Box 1

Bergsma, William Typewritten letter, signed. April 11, 1948.

To Nina Naguid.

1 p. 21.5 X 27.5 em •

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League of Composers [Bernstein, Leonard]

• MNYA,mer. League - Box

Typed Letter Signed to Mrs. Reis. Aug. 31, l~ "Thank you so much for your letter ••• "


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[League of Composers] M;NIY -AMER. League - Box 1

Bernstein, leonard

letter, 1957 April 8, New York, to Claire [Reis] New York,


Typewritten, signed •

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[League of Composers] M;NIY-AMER. League - Box 1 Bernstein, Leonard

Letter, 1957 December 4, New York to Claire [Reis] New York.



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[League of Composers] M:NiY·AMER, League ':" Box 1

Bernstein, Leonard

Letter, 1964 Dec. 2 [n.p.] to Claire [Reis] [n.p.].

One pg. 17.4 X 25.6 em.


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(League of Composers] M;Nrf-AMbK League - Box 1 Biely, V.

Letter, 1942 August 28, Union of Soviet Composers U.S.S.R., Moscow to League of Composers, New York.

With copy of letter attached.

One page 22 X 28.2 em.

Autograph, [Signed] •

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[League of Composers] Am"',

Black, Frank league - Box 1 Typewritten letter, signed. April 30, 1936.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm •

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[League of Composers] .. '~ A,"llt;l. League - Box. 1

Bliss, Arthur Autograph note, signed. FebruaI'Y' 19, 1955.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 17.5 X 21 em •

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[League of Composers] league - Box 1 -* MNY Bliss, Arthur .mer.

Autograph letter, signed. September 6, 1959. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 13.8 X 17 .8 em •

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[League of Composers] 16\ MNYI

Amef. League - Box 1

Bliss, Arthur Autograph letter, signed. April 29.

To Claire Reis.

2 p. 10.7 X 14.3 em •

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[League of Composers] • M'NY ~ AIII~\"

League - Box 1 Bliss, Arthur

Autograph letter, signed. May 28. To Claire Reis.

2 p. 13.8 X 17.8 em •

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[League of Composers] lit MNY Amer. Bliss, Arthur

League - Box 1

Autograph note, signed. June 17. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 13.5 X 21 em •

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League of Composers [Bliss, Arthur]

league - Box 1 • MNY per,

Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. June 20th . "Thank you for your letter about the Serenade ••• "

Bliss talks about his $erenade for baritone & orch. (1929)

4 pp. 14 X 18 em. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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League of Composers [Blitzstein, Marc]

League ... ~ox I • MNY Anter.

Typed letter signed to Claire (~rs. ReisJ June 14, 194D. flI l!m in substantial agreement with the conditions of the League's commission of my opera, ••• "

1 p. 21.5 X 27 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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League of Composers [Blitzstein, Marc)

league - tsOX • MNY AmSr8

Typed letter signed to Claire (Mrs. Reis) Dec. 3, 1941 "Your letter - also one from Mr. Underwood •••• "

Speaks of his nNew York Opera"

1 p. 21.5 X 26.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll.

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MNY-[A~1ER. [Lea7ue of Composers] league - Box 1

[BlitzsteinJ, ~are

Typewritten letter, si~nnd. Dec~ 2, 194? To Cl~ire [?eisJ.

1 ). It;.Lt X 22.9 em •

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League of Composers [Blitzstein, l~rcJ

• MNY !mtH'o League - Box

Typed letter signed to Claire (Mrs. Reis) • Feb. 9, 1955 "Will this do?" ••• tt

Speaks of the 'Airborne Symphony' which was composed by Mr. Blitzstein in London during the bombings of '43 and '44

1 p. 18.5 X 26.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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League of Composers [B1itzstein, Marc]

L.tlCl9Utl - DU.... I

* MNY Allie l' •

Autographed letter signed to Claire (¥~s. Reis). Feb. 12, 1960 '~ow that was a distinguished and beautifully appointe party!"

1 p. 18.5 X 26.5 em. Mrs. Heis ColI •

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Leagu~ of Composers [B!itzstein, Marc]

L.

• MNY /,;,.,_.-:;1'. League of Composers League - Box

[Blitzstein, Marc] Autographed letter signed to Clatre (Mrs.

Reis). ~lay 29, 1962 "Go ahead, I approve your using my letter •••• "

1 p. 14 X 22 em. I-lrs. Reis Coll •

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• MNY !me:r. League of Composers League - Box 1

[Blitzstein, ¥~re] Autographed letter signed to Claire (Mrs.

Reis). June 5, 1962 ttMany thanks for your note •••• "

Says he's off to Israel to work on his opera.

1 p. 18.5 X 26.5 em. Nrs. Reis ColI.

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• MNY J;.iller,

League of Composers League - Box [Blitzstein, Marc]

Typed letter signed to Claire (Nrs. Reis). Dec. 8, 1962 nyou are charming to send me

a Christmas - New Year's card •••••• ,,·

1 p •.. 15 X 20 em. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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M,NIY-AMER'. [I,ea~ue of Com:oosersJ league - Box 1

RIoeh, Ernest

'1'y})e'J.rritt.en letter, siTned. ,Tune 1, 1Q23. To Mrs. Art~lr Reis.

1 p. 21.6 X 27.9. em •

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Leagut!! - BOX • MNY !mer,

League Of Composers ric ')

[ Bloch, Ernest] it (t .. '-t.(;.. K-. . Typed letter signed to Mrs~Reis. Oct. 28,

1924 ttl am only too glad to give you my support for the splendid work you are doing •• "


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• MNY ',liie w.. League of Composers League - Box 1

[Bloch, Ernest] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reim. Dec. 11,

1926 III received your little note of November !1 ....

Bloch expresses his happiness that his 'Quninte Has been chosen to be submitted to the international jury meeting

1 p. 21 X 27.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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• MNY !mer. League of Composers League - Box

[Bloch, Ernest] Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Aug. 10, 1933 ItI have had such a frightfully Hectic life, ••••• 1t

Talks about the possible performance of his Sacred Service

4 pp. 21.5 X 28 em. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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* MNY AmeD~ League - Box League of Composers

fBloch, Ernest] Autographed

Sept. 12, 1933 letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

"Only a terribly hectic life It

About the performance of his Sacred Service

2 pp. 20 X 25.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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• MNY !;..f,Jor. League of Composers League - Box

[Bloch, Ernest] Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Jan. 9, 1938 "Please excuse me for not having acknowledged sooner your kind letter •• "

Talks abouthis opera Macbeth and returning to the violin after 37 yrs. of being away to perform his vln. concerto

2 pp. 21 X 27 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI • •

[Lea sue 0 f Composers] M:NJY-AM ER. league - Box 1 Bloch, Ernest

TYIlewritten letter, si,,:'ned. December 12, 1942. To ~1rs. Claire R. Heis.

1 p. 18.5 X 27.5 cm •

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aeague of Composers [Bloch, ErnestJ

Autographed letter Jan. 4, 1946 "Please delay •••• "

Aln$r. * MNY League - Box

signed to Hrs. Reis. excuse me for the

Bloch speaks of "correcting a fes descrepan-cies in this strange biography" (Mrs. Reis' biography of him & other composers?)

2 pp. 21.5 X 28 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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M,NIY -AM ER'. [J,ea,,,ue of C':;om:90sers] league - Box 1

Bloch, Ernest

Auto::Tarih letter, siJ;ned. April 5, Iql~7. To Mrs. [Claire] Reie.

1 p. 20.0 X 28.0 cm •

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• MNY Amer. League of Composers League - Box

fBloch, Ernest] Typed letter signed to M'~s. Reis. Feb. 11

1955 "I was very much moved by your little note ••••• "

Says Mrs. Reis can use his (Bloch's) autogra~ for the cover of her book

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll.

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* MNY Amer. League of Composers League - Box

[Bloch, Ernest] Typed letter signed. n.d.

"The sympathetic support of the public should be extended to the League of Comnosers

" ..... Bloch is praising the League


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[League of Composers] MNY-A~i~ ER'. Bok, Mary

League - Box 1

Typewritten letter, signed. April 2, 1937. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 17.5 X 25.5 em •

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League - DU.I\ , '''''MNy [League of Composers] ••••••••••••• blER.

Boosey and Hawkes, Inc.

Typewritten letter, signed, by David S. Adams. April 12, 1957. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm •

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• MNY J;.r;.>e r • League of Composers League - Box

[Bornschein, Franz C.] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Sept.

23, 1932 "Let me thank you cordially for the attention •••••••• "


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[League of Composers] MNY-AMEI1 Boulanger, Nadia league - Box 1

Autograph note, signed. Sept. 27, 1932. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 11.5 X 14 em •

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[League of Composers] M:N1Y-AMER, League - Box 1

Boulanger, Nadia

Autograph note, signed. Paris. To Claire Reis.

One page 9 X 13 em •

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League of Composers [Cage, John]

Typed letter signed 1965 "Enclosed are the in Life Magazine ••••• "

... MNY _r,},

league - Box ~

to Mrs.- Reis. March 8, pictures that appeared

Talks about pictures taken of the percussion concert given for the League of Composers and Museum of Modern Art

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm. ~lI"s. Reis ColI • •

[Lea~ue of Composers] M.NIY -AM ER'. League - Box 2

Cage, Johr'

Ty:pewritten letter, si.cned. AYJril IO, 1965. To NrR. [Claire] Reis.

l~. 21.5 X 28.1 ern •

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The Canadian Government Trade Commissioner, N.Y.

Typewritten letter, signed by the Assistant Canadiar Trade Commissioner at New York. Jan. 15, 1942. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.2 X 27.5 em. MNY-AMER' .

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League of Composers [Carpenter, John AldeI\J

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Nov. 9 1929 "Please pardon my failure to reply more promptly to your letter ••••• "

Carpenter wants a repeat performance of the "Sacre du Printemps"(which the League is preparing for the next spring) dpme ia Chicago

1 p. 18.5 X 27 Mrs. Reis ColI •

cm. •

* MNY per~ League of Composers League -' Box 2

[Carpenter, John Alde~] Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Nov. 1, 1942 "I was so sorry to haMe to tele-graph you the other day •••••• "

1 p. 13.5 X 17.5 em. Hrs. Reis Coll •

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League of Composers [Carpenter, John AIdeD]

• MNY Amer. League - Box 2

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. 1942 "Many thanks for your letter ••• tt

Dec.

1 p. 18.5 X 27 em. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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[Lea,7:ue of Ccmposers] M,NrY ·AM ER. League - Box 2

Car~enter, .John Alden

.tHJ.to,~rp'Jh letter, si:""e(l. G. 6. '4,"). To ?':rs. [Claire] :"{eis.

1 p., v and r. 13.5 X 17.2 cm •

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League of Composers [Carpenter, John Alde~

League - Box 2 * MNY Amer.

Autographed letter siGned to ~~s. Reis. March 2, 19i.t 6 "Your thoughtful and ancouragin~ bithday greeting ••••• n

1 p. 15.5 X 21 cm. Mrs. Reis Cmll •

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[Lea~ue of ComposersJ M:N~-AMER League - Box 2

Carter, Elliott

Autogra~h letter, si~ned. Nov. 1, 1942. To Mrs. [Claire] Reis.

1 p. 18.4 X 26.5 em •

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League of Composers [Carter, Elliott]

lEia9U~ - BOX c * MNY lmer.

Typed letter signed to Claire (Mrs. Reis). Feb. 8, 1955 "You have my permission to quote the letter I wrote you in your book and may also have my permission to use my auto-

graph, ••••• "

Bernard Greenhouse to play Carter's cello sonata at Baden-Baden

lp. 18.5 X 26.5 em. 'Mrs. Reis Coll • •

League of Composers [Casella, Alfredo)

• MNY ~er.

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Rpril 22, 1932 "Depuis longtemps deja je n'ai plus eu Ie plaisir de vous revoir ••• a"

Speaks of his La Donne Serpente

1 p. 22.5 X 28.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll.

• In French

League of Composers [Casella, Alfredo]

League .. Box 2 ... MNY !mer.

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. ~pril 22, 1932 "Depuis longtemps deja je n'ai plus eu Ie plaisir de vous revoir ••• ~11

Speaks of his La Donne Serpente

1 p. 22.5 X 28.5 cm. Nrs. Reis ColI •

• In French


League - BO)( 2 • MNY Amtn·.

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Aug. 15, 1932 "J'ai bien rec:;u votre premiere lettre ••••• "

Casella .ants to perform for the League his opera La Favela di Orfeo

1 p. 22.5 X 28.5 cm. Mrs. Reis CoIl •

• In French


Typed letter signed 1932 "L'Oeuvre que j'ai

" ....

* MNY Am~r. League - Box 2

to Mrs. Reis. Oct. lj , , . commence a ecr1re ••

Casella speaks of his Ouverture for piano. cello, clarinet and trumpet '3ays he is sending it soon to Mrs. Reis


• In French

[League of Composers] MNY-AMER. Casella, Alfredo.

League - Box 2

Typewritten letter, signed. Nov. 5, 1932. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 22 X 28 em. In Italian •

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League .. Box 2 • MNY ALer.

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Aug. 6, 1935 "I am answering your letter, which I found here on my return •••••• tt

¢asella says he spoke of Mrs. Reis' projec' to the Italian Minister of Propoganda (the project being an exchange of Musical Programs)

1 p. 21.5 X 13 cm. Translation from French Mrs. Reis ColI • •


League .. ISOX c • MNY ,liner.

_ Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Aug. 18, \.1935] "Apres avoir confere avec notre Minister de la Propagande ••••• tt

Casella says that he accepts Mrs. Reist proposition of a Musical Exchange (exchange of concerts) between New York and Rome

1 p. 17 X 25 ca. Mrs. Reis Coll • •

In French

League of ~omposers [Casella, Alfredo]

League ... DOX c:. * MNY Amer •

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Nov. 29, 1935 "Je reponds en retard a votre derniere lettre ••••• "

Speaks again of the excange of musical programs - a change in the works to be performed

l pp. 14.5 X 18.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Call •

• In French

• MNY Amer. League of Composers League - Box 2

[Casella, Alfredo] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. April

22, _ !tEn meme temps que votre lettre •• "

1 p. 22 X 28 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI •

• In French


• MNY Amer. league - Box 2

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. June "Votre lettre m'est parvenue tres

18,

en retarti •••••• ,.

In French 1 p. 12.5 X 20 cm. Hrs. Reis Coll •

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[League of Composers] « M'NY Apter. League - Box 2

Castro, Juan Jose Typewritten letter, signed. November 3, 1941.

To Claire Reis.

2 p. 21.5 X 28 cm. In French

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(League of Composers] * WINY;

Amer. League - Box 2

Castro, Juan Jose Typewritten letter, signed. March 16, 1955.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm •

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League of Composers [Castro, Juan Jose]

League - Box 2 • MNY Ain8r~

Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Claire R. Reis. April 5, 1963 "Of course I authorize you to dispose of my letters and to publish them - in all or partially ••• "

1 p. 18.5 X 27 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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Castro, Juan Jos' Autograph letter, signed. July 23.

To Claire Reis.

2 p. 13.5 X 17 cm. In French

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* M'NY Amer. League - Box 2

M§ MNI [League of Composers] Amer.

League - Box 2

Chavez, Carlos Autograph letter, signed. August 27, 1928.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.3 X 27.8 em •

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Chavez, Carlos Typewritten letter, signed. Oct.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.3 X 27.8 cm •

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* MNY AIDer.

league - Box 2

26, 1928.

[League of Composers] league - Box ~* M.~V Amer.

Chavez, Carlos Typewritten letter, signed. November 25, 1929.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 24 em •

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[League of Composers] - ""' I, '- Amer.

League - Box 2

Chavez, Carlos Typewritten letter, signed. December 6, 1932.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.3 X 28 cm •

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[Lea~ue of Composers] M'Nr{-AMER League - Box f

rp:rfJ8V..!rit t en" 1 ~tt~r c; :'I. _ _ _ L~; ~ ,~ , ,,_,,::~lle(',. Octoher 27 th, 1936. To Mrs. ~rt~ur P. Reis.

1 _ 21.0 X 27.5 cm •

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(League of Composers]

Chavez, Carlos

.. U'NTl "'Kiner-

League - Box 2

Typewritten letter, signed. March 18, 1942. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 11.1 X 24.3 cm •

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[League ot Composers] " MNY Chavez, Carlos

Typewritten letter, signed. August 20, 1954.

Afller. League - Box 2

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.4 X 27.8 em •

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[League of Composers] • MNv, League - Box 2 I,

l'lIaer.

Chavez, Carlos Typewrittten letter, signed. May 23, 1957.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 27.5 om •

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League of Composers [Clifton, Chalmers)

League .. DOX c:::

• MNY ,lmer.

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Nov. 30, 1942 til shall be very happy •••••• "

1 p. 15 X 24 em. t-irs. Reis Coll •

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L~a9u~ .. BOX G *MN~ [League of Composers] •••••••••••• "MER.

The Conference on Inter-American Relations in the Field of Music.

Typewritten letter, signed by the Chairman. May 31, 1940. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 27.8 cm •

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Lt:d~Ut: - gUJ\ Co '"'MN, [League of Composers] ..................~

Conference on Inter-American Relations in the Field of Music. Organizing Committee.

Typewritten letter, signed by the Secretary. Feb. 1, 1940. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 27.8 cm • ~!INY . A\'v1 E H<

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League of Composers [Converse, Frederick S.]

League - Box 2 • MNY Amer.

1utographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. f.'IalP123, 1932 "The enclosed list is not altogether complete but I think it is per-haps more than you will want ••• "

2 pp. 14.5 X 17 cm. r-1rs. Reis ColI.

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League of Composers [Converse, Frederick S.]

L~a9U~ - Box ~ • MNY AnlSr.

Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Nay 25, 1937 "I send you a partial list of my works composed between 1912 - 37 ..... "

2 pp. 16 X 23 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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[League of Composers] MNY-AMEI Coolidge, Elizabeth Sprague

league - Box 2

Typewritten letter, signed Sept. 17, 1932. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 18.5 X 26.3 em •

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[League of Composers] MN!Y-A~A£R League - Box 2

Coolidge, Elizabeth Sprague

Typewritten letter, signed. Jan. 27, 1940. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

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[league of Composers] M.NI1-AMbK. league - Box 2 Copland, Aaron

Letter, (1932] New York, to Claire (Reis] (n.p.].



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[League of Composers] M:NIY-AMER League - Box 2

Copland, Aaron

Letter, 1951 Feb. 21 Rome to Claire [Reis] [n.p.].

One page 21 X 21.5 em.


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[Leac':ue of Composers] M.NIY-AMER League - Box 2

Tv .. -.. )ewritte~ letter, si ~ ... e~ .• Cet ~~t' __ . J • ,·~.)"o, 1925. To Mrs. [Claire] Reis.

1 ~ 20.5 X 25.1 em •

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League - Box 2 Cowell, Henry Typewritten postcard, signed. September 23, 1932.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 14.8 X 10.4 em •

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" II'" fl l\ II r' ') [League of Composers] I vH\; ~A;:}: [. h'. League - Box 2

Cowell, Henry Autograph letter, signed. Nov. 27, 1954.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

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Lea~';ue of Composers [Cowell, Henry]

• MNY i- :','~r-League - B'~~ 2

Autographed letter signed to Claire (Mrs. Reis). Feb. 13, 1955 "By all means use any material you wish from me •••• "

1 p. 16 X 18 em. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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Cowell t Henry

League - BOX c ~n~!V'}l;~n ~R IVI _ .' •

Autograph letter, signed. Nov. 13, 1959. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15.3 X 24 em •

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[League of Composers] M NY -A~1 E R. League - Box 2

Cowell, Henry Typewritten letter, signed. No date.

To Claire Reis. lY\t.o~~~~. ~~. ~ o~.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

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[League of Composers] "* MNYJ Amer. League - Box 2

Daniels, Mabel Autograph note, signed. November 4, 1945.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15 X 17.5 em •

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[League of Composers] MNY-AMER. League - Box 2

Davison, Archibald

Typewritten note, signed. May 5, 1931. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 12.7 X 20 cm •

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League of Composers [Delaney, Robert]

• MNY ~ •• : League - Box 2

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. 1939 "This is a somewhat belated but

March 8,

nevertheless sincere appreciation of the write-up you gave us in 'Composers in America',

1 p. 21.5 X 27.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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* MNY Uar. League of Composers League - Box 2

[Delaney, Robert] Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Dec. 19, 1940 "This is to wish c.'ou a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us both and may the clipping appended which may show that your generous boost of us in 'Composer's in America' was not in vain •••• 1t


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League .. Box 2 [League of Composers] ............. .

Department of State, Washington, D.C.

Typewritten letter, signed by the Chief of the Division of Cultural Relations. Oct. 10, 1939. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.5 X 26.5 cm. M NY ~A~~ ER'.

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U!!~gue .. BO~ 2 ,. M'Nl

[League of Composers] _____ - .. __ MER


Typewritten letter, signed by the Acting Chief of The Division of Cultural Relations. Oct. 27, 1939. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.5 X 26.5 cm • MNY~A~~ER.

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League - "OX I:! -.- 111111 T [League of Composers .............. AMER.


Typewritten letter, signed by the Acting Chief of Division of Cultural Relations. Jan. 27, 1940. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20 X 26.5 em • M NY -Aivl E R.

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[League of Composers •••••••••••• _AMe'


Typewritten letter, signed by the Acting Chief of Division of Cultural Relations. April 26, 1940. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20 X 26.5 cmi' M NY -Aiv1 E H,

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League • DOX C MN~

[League of Composers] ________ .ltAMat•


Typewritten letter, signed by the Acting Adviser of the Office of International Information and Cultural Affairs. May 14, 1946. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.2 X 26.5 cm •

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League ... DOX':::: ......

[League of Composers] .Z .. '. ______ .,II!!S_ •• AMER.


Typewritten letter, signed by Lee Fairley, Music Specialist, Div. of Libraries and Institutes. June 23, 1948. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.3 X 26.5 cm •

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[Lea!ue of Comnosers] M:N~-AMEf League - Box ~

Diamond, David

!\uto~"~raTJh letter, sj 'ned. Septemher), 1937. To jvTrs. ;~ClatreJ T?eis.

1 n. v And r. 21.5 X 27.1 em •

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[League of Composers] M:Nr{-AMER League - Box 2

Dolbin, B. F.


With catalog, Portrait of an Epoch, drawings by B. F. Dolbin.

1 p. 2l.5 X 28 cm •

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League of Composers [DUtelsky, Vladimir]

League ... BOX ~ * MNY A.wer.

Typed letter signed to League of Composer Inc. Feb. 14, 1946 "I am glad to have your letter of January 29th, somewhat anony-mously addressed to 'Flash' •••• !!

1 p. 17 X 25 em. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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League of COml)OSerS [Dunn, James P.J

League - Box 2 * MNYAmer,

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Sept. 20, 1932 "Thank you for sending me the copy of your splendid book, 'American Composel

tI .... 2 pp. 22 X 28 em. Mrs. Reis Call.

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• MNY Amer • League of Composers League - Box 2

[Einem, Gottfried von] Autographed signed letter to ¥~. Reis.

NQv. 2, 1953 "The reason for not writing and thanking ••• "

1 p. 29.5 X 21 em. Mrs. Beis ColI •

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League of Composers [Eisler, Hanns]

• MNY Amar.1 League - Box 2

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. 1942 "Thank. you very much for your

Jan. 20, letter •• "

Eisler says he'll be delighted to join the League of Composers

1 p. 18.5 X 26.5 em. Mrs. Reis CoIl.

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* MNY Later. League of Composers League -' Box 2

[Elwell, Herbert) Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Nov. 30, 1942 "I am very sorry I cannot accept your kind invitation to be an honor guest at the League of Composers reception

" ..... 1 p. 21.5 X 28 em. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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Emergency Relief Bureau. Works Div., N.Y.

Typewritten letter, signed by the Director of the Concert Division. Feb. 20, 1935. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 2l.8 X 28 cm •

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League ~ DUX,':;: . 1fl1V1

[League of ComposersJJ4.Z •••••••• , ... AMER

Emergency Relief Bureau. Works Div., N.Y.

Typewritten letter, signed by the Director of the Concert Div. March 13, 1935. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 27.8 cm •

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[Lea5~e of Composers] MN,Y-AMER. Engel, Lehman League - Box 2


1 p. 18.3 X 26.5 em •

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League of Composers [Engel, Lehman]

Typed letter signed to 29, 1942 "Thank you very . . t.:l t' " ~nv~ ~a ~on ••••••

1 p. 18.5 X 26.5 em. lilrs. Reis ColI.

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* MNY Am~'.)l·. League - Box 2

Hrs. Reis. Nov. much for your kind


Erskine, John

fl Ii r IV .~r.J\ F P vlN, ,t,)·._.\. League - Box 2

Typewritten letter, signed. January 29, 1938. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 ern •

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[1.ea('·1Je of Composers] M:N\Y -AMtK'. league - Box 3

Falla, r

[League of Composers] MNY-~Ar~ER, League - Box 3

Falla, Manuel de.

Photostat of autograph letter, signed. Feb.6, 1924. To Claire Reis.

2 p. 14 X 18 cm. In French

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Falla, Manuel de Typewritten letter, signed. May 4, 1925.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 18.5 X 27 em. Spanish with English translation

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Falla, Manuel de Typewritten letter, signed. June

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 27 em. Spanish with English translation

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!lW',"! ~.~""~'R· In /; ;' .. ,'I {, !.' ... /; ... '.'. ' ' II' l,··g If ·,1-.1"'1 ,-' , vi '.,1 1l:'V;;'~ • League - Box 3

24, 1925.


Falla, t4anuel de Typewritten letter, signed. July 15, 1925.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 27 cm. French

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M'Nrf-AMER [Leap:ue of Com-posers] League - Box 3

Falla, Hanuel de.

Typewritten letter, si"~ned. September 22, 1925. To t':rs. Claire R. Reis.

2 p.: r.. 1, V; p. 2, v. p. 1: 21.0 X 25.4 cr..; p.2: 21.0 X 26.9 em. In Spanish

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[League of Composers] M:N~-AMER League - Box ~

Falla, Manuel de Carbon copy of translation. Sept. 22, 1925.

To Claire Reis.

2 p. 21 X 27.5 cm. In English

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[League of Composers] M:N~·AMER League - Box 3

Falla, Manuel de

Letter, 1925 Dee. 16, Granada to [Claire] Reis [n.p.] •

One page 21 x 26.6 em.

Typewritten, signed. Spanish with English translation •

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[League of Composers] rvl NY ~AN;E R. League - Box 3

Falla, Manuel de Typewritten letter, signed. Feb. 2, 1926.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 26.8 em. Spanish with English translation

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[League of Composers] M rd,\! 1\ tu: r i) , l!. W ~,q.,," l~ i'\ I III J~;'!l-,'.

League - Box 3 Falla, Manuel de


1 p. 21 X 25 cm. Spanish with English translation

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Falla, Manuel de Typewritten letter, signed. May 10, 1926.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 26.8 em. Spanish

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(League of Composers] iVlf\JY -Af'v1 E R', League - Box 3

Falla, Manuel de Typewritten letter, signed. March 24, 1930.

Card attached. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.4 X 25.9 em. Spanish

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k.w0r'.

• MNY Le~gue of Composers League - Box 3

[Farwell, Arthur] Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Nov. 28, 1956 "Now that I have a New York representation (Galaxy, 17 W 46th st.) where these things ean be s'~en, I am sending you •••• "

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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[League of Composers] MNY-AMER'. league - Box 3

Ferroud, P. o.

Typewritten letter, signed. May 13, 1935. To Clair Reis.

2 p. 20.9 X 26.8 cm. In French

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[League of Composers] M'N:Y -Afv1 ER. League - Box 3

Ferroud, P. O.

Typewritten letter, signed. June 25, 1935. To Claire Reis.


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* MNY i!"~ur. League of Composers league - Box 3

[Filippi, Amedeo de) Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

April 18, 1939 "May I bring to your kind attention that one of my works (the Prelude, Passacaglia & Toccata for Piano) was included on one of the three programs of American Composers for the Piano given by Jeanne Behrend at the Barbizon Plaza •• "

1 p. 18 X 26.5 cm. Mrs. Reis CoIl • •

• MNY Amer,· League of Composers League - Box 3

[Fine, Irving] Typed letter to~~iaire (Mrs. Reis).

Jan. 30, 1958 "Just arrived back at Brandeis tt ......

Is sending Mrs. Reis a list of operatic or '.,!ou1d-be operatic composers around Boston

1 p. 21.5 X 27 cm. Mrs. Reis CoIl •

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~a5wc u. vvw~vov.o

[Fitelbers, Jerzy] -l}MNY Amer. League - Box 3

Autograph letter signed to Mrs. Reis.Dated Nov. 27, 1936.

[in German]

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[League of Composers] M NY "J~i~1 E r: League - Box 3

Foldes, Andor

Typewritten letter, signed. Sept. 18, 19~. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 18 X 25.7 em •

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[League of Composers] MNY-A~~ER League - Box 3

Foss, Lukas

Typewritten letter, signed. July 28, 1966. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 27.8 em •

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.. MNY i,}!!"',. League of Composers league - Box 3

[Franco, JohanJ Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Sept. 19

1947 "I must congratulate you on the long awaited publication of your book on Composers in America ••• "

Franco says that some of the information on himself is inexact in r.1rs. Reis t boo~,

1 p. 14 X 21.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll • •

* MNY ArJ1lf;l' , League of Composers League - Box 3

[Freed, Isadore] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Jan. l~

1952 "Just a brie' word to thank you for f.1onday evening. Your talk was splendid; it told the story ••••• "

1 p. 18.5 X 27 em. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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[League of Composers] MNY-A~1ER. Fujita, F.

League - Box 3

Typewritten letter, signed. Jan. 22, 1949. To Claire Reis.

2 p. 21 X 27.8 em. In English •

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Gabri1owitseh, Ossip

league - Box 3 * MNY Auaurl

Autograph note, signed. April 15, 1930. To Mr. Judson, of Hurok Enterprises [1J.

1 p. 13.5 X 17 em •

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[League of Composers] M.NIY-AMbK League - Box 3

Gabri1owitseh, Ossip

Letter, 1930 Sept. 5 Detroit to Claire Reis New York.

21.5 x 27.8 em.


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[League of Composers] Gabri1ow1tsch,Ossip

*MNY Amer. league - Box 3

Typed letter signed totlMiss Reis." Dated Sept. 16, 1932.

2l.5 X 28 em. 1 p • •

Le~gue of Composers [Ganz, Rudolph]

League - 80;( 3 • MNY Uer.

Typed letter signed to Mr. Emerson Whithom, April 21, 1923 ttl am delighted to have been advanced into the Advisory Board of the ,: 'Radicals of the Sound', and accept th~ nomina-tion with a twinkle in my eye ••• although I'm not saying which eye."

1 p. 18.5 X 26.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI • •

League of Composers [Ganz, Rudolph]

league - Box 3 • MNY,~l"l

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. April 22, 1926 itT hank you for your lines. I have followE the concerts of the League wihh great interest ••

It


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• MNY b.c'Gr. League of Composers league - Box 3

[Ganz, Rudolph] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Oct. 3,

1930 "Your letter of September 25th reached me just before I left for New York and I am dreadfully sorn •••• It

Ganz compliments Mrs. Reis on her completioI of her catalogue of composers

l pp. 21.5 X 27.5 em. Mrs. Reis C.

• MNY kmsr. League of Composers League - Box 3

[Ganz, Rudolph] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Oct. 1

1932 "Thank you very much for sending me the new edition of the American Composers ••• "

Ganz says he has just finished the "orchestr. garb" of his Twenty Animal Pieces.


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* MNY "" x" League of Coiposers league Box 3

[Ganz, Rudolph] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Oct.

26, 1938 "1 just heard that the new catalog of American composers is out but 1 have not received a copy •••• "

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em. Mrs. Reis Co11.

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[League of Composers] MNY-Aw1ER' League - Box 3

Gauthier, Eva.

Autograph letter, sj.gned. Undated. To Claire Reis.

Attached explanation by Claire Reis.

1 p.15.l X 22.5 cm •

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[League of Composers] MNY-AN1EH. League - Box 3

Gieseking, Walter

Autograph letter, signed. Oct. 10, 1928. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.8 X 25.6 cm •

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* MNY /A:'J8r. League of Composers league - Box 3

[Gilbert, Henry F.] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Sept. 13,

1927 "I have received your questionaire, and also your letter , and am somewhat in doubt as to just what you wish, ••• 1t


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League of Composers [Ginastera, Alberto]


Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. 1960 "Thank you for your nice letter

Nov. 1, n

1 p. 22 X 28 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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• MNYAr,er. League of Composers [Goldman, Edwin Franko] League - Box 3

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. June 26,1943 "Just a few lines to say I have arranged a program in honor of The League of Composers."

Goldman sr;ys he is enclosing a program of the works to be played at the concert.

1 Page 21.5 X 28 em •

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[Leapue of Composers] M:NIY-AMER'. League - Box 3

l~. 18.4 X 25.4 C~ •

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League of Composers [Goldman, Richard Franko]

League - Box 3 • MNY.la8 •• ~

Typed letter signed to Claire (Mrs. Reis). April 29, 1964 lilt is always so good to see you, gala or no gala •••• "


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[League of Composers] league - Box. 3 * MNY Arner.

Golsehrnann, Vladimir Typewritten letter, signed. March 4, 1937.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

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[League of Composers] ~~N:Y-AMER Goodman, Benny

League - Box 3

Typewritten letter, signed. Nov. \8, 1948. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15.2 X 20.2 em •

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[League of Composers] Goossene,Eugene

Typed letter signed Sept. 15,1930.


signed to Mrs. Reis.Dated

Goossens thanks Mrs. Reis for sending him a catalogue of living American composers.

21.5 X 28 cm. 1 p •

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[League of Composers] Goossens ,Eugene

*MNY Amer. League - Box 3

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated Oct. 3t193~

2l.5 X 28 cm. 1 p •

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League of Composers [Goossens ,Eugene]


Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis Feb. 24,1937 "Please accept these few words of congratulations ••• n

1 Page 21.5 X 28 cm •

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League of Composers [Goosens, Eugene]

league - Box 3

• MNY

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Claire R. Reis. Dec. 4, 1942 "I am dreadfully disappointed to have to let you know ••• It

Goosens says that he can't attend the Birthday Concert. Says he has just written to Ydss Lederman telling her he will write an article for the 20th vol. of MODERN MUSIC

1 p. 21.5 X 28 1-1rs. Reis ColI •

cm. •

League of Composers [Goosens, Eugene]

• MNY f,;:;jeri league - Box 3

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Sept. 15 1943 "I am enclosing a short letter which

If

Enclosed is a letter expressing Goosens' support of the Le~gue

1 p. ~l X 27.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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League of Composers [Gradenwitz,P.J

.• MNY Amer. League - Box 3

Typed letter signed to The League of Composers.Nov. 16,1944 n I have been wanting to write you for a long time now ••••. "

Gradenwitz asks for help in setting up a PalestinianuLeague of Composerstt

1 Page enclosed in plastic. 6.25 X 8.1 cm • •

• MNY hilf;)r e League of Composers league - Box 3

[Gretchaninoff, Alexandre] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Oct. 30

1944 "Please accept my sincere thanks for •• u , ...


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• MNY '

* MNY Amer. League of Composers League - Box 3

[Griffis, Elliot] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. April 8,

1940 UIn this country the composer of serious music os rapidly coming into his own, ••• "

Griffis is getting a violin sonata of his published, and solicits Mrs. Reist support of this project.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI • •


Gruenberg, Louis Autograph letter, signed. June 8, 1926.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.8 X 32 em •

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Gruenberg, Louis Autograph letter, signed. April 15, 1927.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.9 X 26 em •

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[League of Composers] league - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Autograph note, signed. Aug. 31, 1934.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 13 X 16.5 em •

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League of Composers [Gruenberg, Louis]

* MNY Ameto. League - Box 3

Autograph letter signed to Claire Reis. Jan. 8,1935 "Thanks for the fiftY' dollars ••

1 Page 21.5 X 28 em •

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[League of Composers] ~I1'Nry -A~n Ell l'Jague - d~x 3 Gruenberg, Louis

Autograph letter, signed. March 21, 1938. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 14.3 X 17.3 cm •

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[League of Composers] MNiY-iAMER'. Gruenberg, Louis

league - Box 3

Typewritten letter, signed. July 15, 1940. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 14.2 X 17.4 em •

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[League of Composers] ~Ii NY ~J-Hv ii.~ . Gruenberg, Louis.

League - Box 3

Autograph letter, signed. Feb. 1, 1942. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 12.8 X 16.5 em •

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[League of Composers] MN:Y-AMER. League - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Typewritten note, signed. Jan. 19, 1941.

Tb Clair Reis.

1 p. 12.6 X 20 em •

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[League of Composers] IVIN:Y -AIVI tit League - Box 3 Gruenberg, Louis

Typewritten note, signed. Feb. 12, 1942. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 12.8 X 16.5 em

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[League of Oomposers] M.N;Y -AM ER'. League - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Typewritten note, signed. June 5, 1942.

To 01aire Reis.

1 p. 16 X 19.5 em •

•


Gruenberg, Louis Typewritten letter, signed. Jan. 5, 1943.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

•

[League of Composers] MNI:Y -AM ER. League - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Typewritten letter, signed. March 27, 1945.

To Clair Reis.

1 p. 18.5 X 23 em •

•

[League of Composers] MNY ·,Ai'" ER. League - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Typewritten letter, signed. Oct. 26, 1951.

To Claire Reis. Autograph note added.

2 p. 20 X 26 cm •

•

M.NIY ·AIVlt~ league - Box 3

Ty~ewritte~ letter, 8i~ne~. ~cce~ber lst1 1Q51.- To 818ire rReisJ.

1). 21.0 X 27.0 em •

•

[League of Composers] M NY ~AIV1 E Ri. League - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Autograph note, signed. Jan. 27, 1955.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15.2 X 24 em •

•

[League of Composers] MNiY-AMER. League - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Autograph note, signed. Oct. 22, 1955.

To Clair Reis.

1 p. 15.2 X 17.6 em •

•

[League of Composers] MNiY -ArVl ER'. League - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Autograph letter, signed. Nov. 2, 1955.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15.2 X 17.5 em •

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[League of Composers] MN:Y-AMEf League - Box

Gruenberg, Louis. Autograph letter, signed. April 11, 1959.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

•

[League of Composers] M NY ~A1V1 E R". League - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Autograph letter, signed. Dee., 1959.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15.8 X 26.6 em •

•


Gruenberg t Louis Autograph note, signed. Dec., 1960. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15 X 17.5 em •

•


Gruenberg, Louis League - Box 3

Autograph note, signed. Dee. 14, 1961. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15 X 17.5 em •

•

[League of Composers] MNiY-IAMER. Gruenberg, Louis

League - Box 3

Autograph letter, signed. March 18, 1962. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 18.5 X 26.7 em •

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* MNY LLi::,r. League of Composers League - Box 3

[Gruenberg, Louis] Autographed letter signed to Claire (Mrs.

Reis). Sept. 29, 1962 !II'm sending this •••••• Of course you can publish what

you •••• of mine any time ••• "

Ip. 15 X 17.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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[League of Composers] MN~{ -J\iv'l Eft League - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Typewritten letter, signed. Oct. 5, 1962.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm •

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[League of Composers] r/iNiY·A~~ ERI, League - Box 3 Gruenberg, Louis

Autograph letter, signed. Feb. 9, 1963. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

•

[League of COmposers]

Gruenberg t Louis Autograph note, signed. Dec., 1963.

M NlY-AM [R'. League - Box 3

To Claire Reis •

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Gruenberg, Louis Autograph letter, signed. Jan. 3, 1964.

To Claire Reis.

2 p. 15.2 X 17.5 em •

•

[League of Composers] M NiY -A~~ ERI. league - Box 3

Gruenberg, Louis Autograph letter, signed. May 25, 1964.

To Chire Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

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* MNY her. League of Composers League - Box 3

[Guarnieri:, CarmargoJ Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

March 9, 1943 "May I ask you to consider these flowers a modest ••••• "

1 p. 20 X 26.5 cm. Mrs. reis ColI.

•

League of Composers [Guarnieri, Camargo]

• MNY .&.mer.

league - Box 3

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Arthur M. Reis. March 26, 1943 "Wlien I left New York City to go to Rochester ••• "

Guarnieri tc.lks about going to Brazil & about the forthcoming performance of his "Abertura Concertante".

lOp. 20,5 X 25.5 em. Mrs. Reis Co11 • •

• MNY Amell, League of Composers League - Box 3

[Guarnieri, Carmargo] Typed letter ~utographed to Mrs. Reis.

April 12, 1949 "Etant hors de Sao Paulo, realisant une tournee •••••• "


• In French

[League of Composers] tl ,*lbert, Yvette

MNY~AMER league - Box 3

~Autograph letter, signed. No date. To Claire Reis. With attached comment by Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.25 X 25.5 cm •

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[League of Composers] ll-

• MNY Amer. League of Composers League - Box 4

[ Haba, Alois] No~. ~,~)~Autogr~phed letter sigued to League of

Composers. "Some months ago, I promised to send some names of new Czecheslovakian and other composers and their works, which could be performed in your concerts ••• 1l

! pp. 21 X 28 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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* MNY Amar.' League of Composers League - Box ~

[Hanson, Howard] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. April 2<

1930 "lam very much interested in your letter of the 22nd •••• "

Hanson speaks of his opera "Merry Mouht'

1 p. 21.5 X 27.5 Mrs. Reis ColI •

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League of Composers [Hanson, Howard]

• MNY !mer. League - Box 4

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Oct. 31, 1935 "Thank you for your thought-fulness in sending me a copy of the survey of the Leag'Ue IS acti vi ties. If

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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• MNY ADler. Lgague of Composers League - Box 4

[Hanson, Howard] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Sept.

17, 1942 ItI would like to add my word of commendation for the important work which the League has done •••• "


•

• MNYAmer League o' Composers league ~ Box 4

[Harmati, Sandor] Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Mv 20, 1930 "May I enclose a personal line into the quwstionair and express my admiration

of your work in behalf of Music in America & Europe ••• "

2 pp. 15 X 17.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Co11 • •

• MNY per. League of Composers League - Box 4

[Harmati, Sandor] ullutographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Oct. 21, 1932 "To measure historic progress, in this case musical history, is usually posterity s task; •••••• "

~

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm. Mrs. Heis ColI.

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• MNY !mer, League of Composers League - Box 4

[Harris, Roy] I:utographed letter to !'lrs. Reis 1926

Itl just want to assure you that 1 often think of your work and interest in modern music •• II "'"


•

• MNY Amer. League of Composers League - Box

[Harris, Roy] Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

19291 "I want to thank you most heartily for your kind thoughts •••• "

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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4 ,

I I I I I

I I

I

I I I I

[Lea3ue of C0I1'1!JosersJ M:NIY-AM ER'. League - Box 4

r-Iarris t Ro:r

~utQsr,,,

• MNY ALler.

League of Composers league - Box ~ [Harris, Roy]

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Jan. 2C 1942 "Of course I am delighted that you have counted me in on your Birthday party ••• "

He wants to write a Birthday piece for piano


•

• 'MNY Arne~. League of Composers league - Box 4

[Harris, Roy] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dec. 1,

1942 "I am very pleased to be invited as a guest of honor to the League of Composers reception ••••• "

1 p. 20 X 27 em. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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League of Composers [Harris, Roy]

Amer. * MNY league - Box L,

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. 19lJ.B "Your letter has been forwarded

Sept. lE to

me out here "

Talks about his composition "March in Time of ':Jar"


•

League of Composers [Harris, Roy]

Autographed letter signed n.d. "Just arrived back from find your letter •••• "

• MNY Amar. League - Box 4

to Mrs. Reis. Colorado to

Says he has 3 pieces to peesent at League of Composers Birthf~ program ("Three pieces mn Folk Idioms")

1 p. 21.5 X 27 cm. Mrs. Reis Co11 • •

• MNY A;;nIH, League of Composers League - Box 4

[Helm, Everett) Typed letter signed to Claire (Mrs. Reis)

Sept. 5, 1956 "I must apologize for not having written sooner to tell you how very much I liked your book •••• "

1 p. 21 X 27 cm. Jvlrs. Reis ColI.

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* MNY p~l'. League of Composers league - Box 4

[Herrmann, Bernard] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Sept. 20, 1943 "I am sorry that my piece ':for the Fallen,' has not yet arrived ••••• "

1 p. 18 X 26.5 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll.

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League of Composers [Hi11,Edward B.]

* MNY Amer. League - Box 4

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Jan. 8,1937 tt! have your letter of Jan. 7.

1 Page 13.5 X 20.5 em •

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League of Composers [Hill,Edward B.]

*MNt Amer.· , League - aox

Autograph letter signed to Mrs. Reis. April 29(no year) "Your kind note arrived today."

Hill accepts a position on the advisory board of The League of Composers.

1 Page 20 X 25 cm •

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Typ 8 \-lr:_ -t 1-: (~n 'To ~tCorr Y'_'or'; yo' ,C5 Hei.s .. "

M:N~·AMI:N league - Box 4

J. ett,er 'i ~:r~.:Y")ec; ~ 0.:-' ~ 2_-:; I..ien:~le," an (1. ,t;·,::::-,c' c1"L,~q T

[Lea-pue 0 f Composers] IVU\JIY -AIVII:,h League - Box '

, t . 1 +-..j.. ..;,., e -, "T. '~' .. ·.r'.. 10. tv' 1 .... -"': .. _ h._ ? ...• ~tl __ :ogr.?,:-_·:r; __ 8,_- -.... 0:(', S-L.~n _f"'l.. .... ";". ! ~ . __ To . [Claire~ ~eis .

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• MNY Aae1"lI

League of Composers league - Box 4 [Hindemith, Paul]

Autographed signed letter to the League of Composers. n.d. "FUr ihren freundlichen Brief ••• "

In German

1 p. 22 X 14 em. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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[League of Composers] M.NiY -AM,r:,J?

League - 8~4 Hoogstraten, Wi11em van

Letter, 1925 April 3 [n.p.] to [Claire Reis] [n.p.].

2 pp. 20.5 x 26.5 cm.

Autograph, signed. French

•

[League of Composers] Hoogstraten,Wi11em van

-•• Amerl League - Box 4

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.Dated Jul1 21, 1937.

21.5 X 28 em. 1 p •

•

[League of Composers] jVU~IY ·AIVlbK League - Box 4

Hull, Cordell

Letter, 1939 Oct. 3, Washington D.C., to Claire Reis, New York.

Two pages 20 x 26.5 cm.


•

League ot Composers [Buss, Henry Holden]

• MNY AIDer League - Box 4

Autograph letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Sept. 12,1927 "Your kind note and questionaire have just been recieved."

1 Page 12.5 X 27.5

•

League • DOX '+ ml1' [League of Composers] . MER.

Instituto de Estudios Superiores del Uruguay Fr~(.Q~\. \o.~

Typewritten letter, signed by the ~e~' May 24, 1935. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 22 X 28.6 em. In English

• r\~NY ~Arvl E R,

[League of Composers] ... gCl~""Q - W"'A -. _____ .. ___ fA· MER

Instituto de Estudios Superiores del Uruguay \= ",0.f\(.\":>(.1) Cu.,,\ l

Ulfl

[League of Composers] _________ ,- AMEf

Instituto de Estudios Superiores del Uruguay l=f"~~C:\\U) t.~t-t \..o...n.~

Typewritten letter, signed by the direetor.~ • Sept. 29, 1935. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 22 X 28.6 em. In Spanish

• MNY-AMER

"'c;'a~"'1i;l - '"''''"'' ....

[League of Composers] ••••••••••••• AMEI Instituto de Estudios Superiores del Uruguay. Lange, FrEplcisco Curt . r ...

~c..\,(.o Ul.n, \..o.,,~

Typewritten letter, To Claire Reis.

signed. Nov. 14, 1939.

1 p. 21.5 X 27.7 cm. In German

• MNY-AMER

---~- ..... .- "u

[League of Composers] _________ lAME

International Society for Contemporary Music. Japanese Section.

Typewritten letter, signed. Feb. 7, 1936. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 28.3 om • MNY-AMER.

•

...... , League .. ~ox '+ [League of Composers] ••••••••••••• AMER.

International Society for Contemporary Music. Japanese Section.

Typewritten letter, signed. r~rch 31, 1936. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 28.3 cm • M NY ·J\fvl E R.

•

[League of Composers] league .. Box 4 . Ill"., ________ rIIIMEH•

International Society for Contemporary Music.

Typewritten letter, signed by Alois H!ba, from Czechoslovakia. May 19, 1936. To the League of Composel

1 p. 21 X 27 cm. In English

• IVl NY ~Ari~ ER.

[League of Composers] lellgue ... Box 4 .) MN~ ________ .-.ER.

International Society for Contemporary Music.

TYPewritten letter, signed. From Andre Sas, representative in Peru for the I.S.C.M. May 28, 1936. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 22.7 X 29 cm • M NY -Afvi ER.

•

[League of Composers] League .. ~ox '+ _________ atMER.

International Society for Contemporary r'iusie.

Typewritten letter, signed by Andr~ Sase June 10, 1936. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 27 em •

•

Ives, Char10s ~~.

r:~~.:r:;p~."n""~ t +. ~~'r, l n32. To I\Yrr:5.

1 ~.

1 >?1: +. er, 81- -'":V~ r-;rl. '~l:: ire :~. :E~eis.

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MNIY -AM 1:.1-(' league - Box 4


[Ives, Charles E.]

M,NIY-AMER League - Box 4

Letter, 1942 Nov. 29, Conn. to [Claire] Reis [n.p.]. (Letter written by Edith lves Tyler for her father.)

Two pages 15.1 x 17 em.

Autograph, signed (by Edith Ives Tylerl

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[Lea~ue of Co~posersJ M'NIY-AM tK', league - Box 4

J"1,cob:i" Frp.('lerick

r.r\''':'1e\

League of Composers [Jacobi, Frederick]

Typed letter signed 22, 1948 tilt wa.s sweet

" ..... 1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI •

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• MNY Amer~ League - Box ~

to Mrs. Reis. March of you to have sent me

[League of Composers] •••

Joint Army and Navy Committee on Welfare and RecreatioI

Typewritten letter, signed by Harold Spivacke, Music Adviser.;January 27, 1943.

Includes questionaire and summary of returns sent by the League of Composers to men eligible for the draft.

1 p. 20.2 X 26.5 cm. Enclosures: 3 items

• M N··y ·.A' .!'\I1 It- R) ·1 V I I.

(League of Composers] * MNY Aroer~

League - Box 4 Kindler, Hans

Typewritten letter, signed. May 9, 1934. To Clair Reis.

1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

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[League of Composers] Kindler,Hans

*MNYAmer. league - Box 4

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated Oct. 25, 1948.

21.5 X 28 em. 1 p •

•


King, W. L. MacKenzie.

1l'MNY ~MER.

Telegram. Jan. 5, 1936. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.2 X 25.3 em • M NY -ArJl ER.

•

[League of Composers] K1emperer, Otto

*MNY Amer •. League - Box 4

Autograph letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated July 6 1 1937.

20 X 25 em. 1 p •

•

[League of Composers] lVI NY -:AIVI t 1-( League - Box 4

Klemperer, Otto

Photostat of autograph letter, signed. July 6, 1937. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.5 X 25 em •

•

[League of Composers] League Ii 1r.Lf. Klemperer, Otto j If 37..-

Autograph letter, signed. lIe _"''''. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20 X 25 em.

-¥- ~~~I~ +e> f~.:kr ~~,.",~)l;l ;~ .. -;;

•

[League of Composers] KlemperertOtto

.MNY Amer. League - Box 4

Autograph letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated Nov. 18. 1~31-"-

18 X 26 em. 1 p •

•

League of Composers [Kodaly, aoltan]

* MNyAmec. League - Box 4

Autographed letter signed to l1adame (Mrs. Reis). May 31, 1927 "En iteponse de votre bienv question ••• "

Kodaly speaks of his composition "Psalmus"


• In French

[League of Composers] ~nN;Y-Arv~ER l~ague - Box 4

Kodaly, Zoltan

Photostat of autograph letter, signed. May 31, 1927. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15 X 19 em •

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League of Composers [Kodaly, Zoltan]

• MNY per. League - Box 4

Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. July 5, 1927 nEn reponse de votre aimable 1ettre ••••• n

Talks about his Psalmus for 12-15 instruments

1 p. 21 X 25 cm. Mrs. Reis Co11.

• In French

[Leagae or wompoaeraJ KOU8aeTitslq ,Serge

40Mtfy Amer.' I League- Box 4

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated April 20, 1925.

2l X 27 em. 1 p •

•

t,Q$ltz i4A .t, hA

[Leasue of Composera] Koussevit~,Serge


Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated Nov. 13, 1933.

KoussevitSky turns down an offer by the League to campaign for the commissioning of new works by American composers.

20.5 X 26.5 im. 1 p •

•

(League of Comp'lsersJ Koussevit8k.1,Serge

*MNY Amer. ' League - Box 4

Telegram signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated Feb. 1,1938. Koussevitsky says how valuable he thinks

Mrs. Reist book on contemporary American composers is.

16.5 X 20 cm. 1 p •

•

[League of Composers] Koussevitsky.Serge


Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated Sept. 25, 1942.

Koussevitsky offers his congratulations on the 20th anniversary of the League of Composers.

20 X 27.5 cm. 1 p •

•

[League of Composers] Koussevitsky,Serge


Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated May 22, 1943.

20.5 X 27.5 em. 1 p •

•

[League of Composers] Koussevitsky,Serge


Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated Sept 17. 19'+3.

20 X 27.5 em. 1 p •

•


Koussevitsky, Serge. Typewritten letter, signed. Sept. 20, 1946.

To Claire Reis.

1 p 20.5 X 27 em •

•

[Leazue of Com:posers] M'NiY·AMER' teague - Box 4

Koussevit7ky, Ser~e

TY'Je'Jrit:ten letter, si:~·ped. February 10, lq47: ~ ":'0 ~Ilrs. Arthur r;. Fleis.

l:p. 20.5 X 27.5 em •

•

[League of Composers] Koussevitsky, Serge


Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated April 20, 1948.

Koussevitsky apologizes for not being able to do any of the works of Composers on the League's list,but says he hopes to perform these works at the student concerts which will take place at the Berkshire Muiic Center.

20.5 X 27.5 cm. 1 p. •

[League of Composers) Koussevitsky,Serge


Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Dated Oct. 11, 1948.

Koussevitsky says how touched he is by Mrs. Reis' idea of celebrating his 25 anniversary.

20 X 27.5 cm. 1 p •

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• MNYtJa··· League of Composers League - Box 4 [Koussevitsky, Serge]

Typed letter il~d. "From those oel us who feel that the pioneers, the young talents in music should not suffer or be made unfruit-ful through neglect, an organization like th League ......

1 p. 21.5 X 28 cm. Mrs Reis Coil •

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*MNY !mer. League of Composers League - Box 4

[Kramer, Walter], . Typed letter signed to Claire (Mrs. Reis)

Jan, 28, 1963 ttI have just finished reading your letters article in 'Musical America' ••• "


•

League of Composers [Krenek, Ernst]

• MNY bJne~. League - Box l.j

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. June 1936 "\ve have to apologize for the long delay ••••• il

Krenek says he has enclosed with the letter a li~t'~sf"representative Austrian composers

1 p. 21.5 X 29 cm. Mrs. Reis Coli •

•

16,

. Amar. • MNY . League of Composers League - Box Lt

[Krenek, Ernst) Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Dec. 28, 1937 "Naturally I would be very glad if your chorus could sing the whole work 'JahresJeitenlt

1 p. 15 X 24 cm. Mrs. Reis Coll •

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MN:Y-AMtt [Lea:..::ue of Composersj League - Box .

Auto~r2)h letter, si ~ed. Febr. 2°, 19~8. s:() I'~'~,rs. "Rei,s.

1 u. 15.4 X 24.2 eM •

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* MNY AmsrJ.' league - Box 4 League of Composers

[Krenek, Ernst] Autographed

Dec. 26, 1942 for the party

letter signed to Mrs. Reis. "I found your kind invitation

on Dec. 27th today •••••• n


•

League of Composers [Krenek, Ernst]

Autograuhed letter Jan. 6, 195ft "It was

tt ......

* MNY Amar. League - Box 4

signed to Mrs. Reis. nice to hear from you

Krenek gives a sketch of his activities after coming to this country

2 pp. 20 X 25.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI • •

(League of Composers] M:NIY-AM6F League - Box 4

Kreuger, Karl

Typed letter, signed. To Claire Reis. Dated Sept. 2, 1930.

One p~ge 21.5 x 28 em.

•

[League of Composers] Krueger ,Karl

Typed letter signed 1935.

21.5 X 28 em. 1 p •


to "Gentlemen." Dated Oct. 29,

•

[League of Composers] Krueger ,Karl.


Typed letter signed tp Mrs. Reis. Dated Nov. 23, 1948.

18.5 X 26.5 em. 1 p •

•

Amer,' • MNY

League of Composers League - Box 4 [Kubik, Gail]

Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Nov. 24, 1955 rtAlong with the blurb contained on the London Philharmonic program

It ..... 2 pp. 12.5 X 20 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI.

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*' MNY !:;Jer, League of Composers league - Box 4

[Kubik, Gail) Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Nov. 31, 1964 "Mary and I loved our luncheon yesterday with you ••..• "

Kubik reminiGes;, and talks about the new composers and their new music (Kubik refers to it as "anguished ••• concrete bleeps and blurpst,)

3 pp. 21.5 X 27.5 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI • •

[League of Composers] M:Nrf·AME~ League - Box 4

La Guardia, F.

Letter, 1935 Jan. 9, New York, to Claire Reis, New York.

One page 20.3 x 26.5 em.


•

[League of Composers] " .

Lange, Francisco Curt League - Box 4

S~:

[League of Composers] Letters from Organizations Instituto de Estudios Superiores del Uruguay •

•

(League of Composers] M:NIf-AMER League - Box 4

The Library of Congress

Letter, 1956 Nov. 9, Washington, D.C., from Harold Spivacke to Claire Reis, New York.

Two pages 20.3 x 26.4 cm.


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[League of Composers] M,Nri-AMbK League - Box 4 The Library of Congress

Letter, 1956 June 7, Washington, D.C., from Harold Spivacke to Claire Reis, New York.

One page 20.2 x 26.5 cm.


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[League of Composers] M:Nrf ·J\M ERA League - Box 4 The Library of Congress

Letter 1944 Jan. 21, Washington, D.C. from Harold Spivacke to Claire Reis, New York. With two attached letters.


Typewritten, signed

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(league of Composers] IVU~)Y -AlIVJ oK. league - Box 4 library of Congress.

letter, 1931 Feb. 10, Washington, D.C. from Percy lee Atherton to International Society for Contemporary Music, New York.

One page 13.2 x 20 cm.'


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[League of Composers] M:Nrf-AMER League - Box 4

The Library of Congress

Letter, 1930 Oct. 4 , Washiogton D.C. from Aileen Shea to Claire Reis, New York.

One page 20.3 x 26.6.cm.

Ty~ewritten signed •

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uagua - BOX 4 [League of Composers]

Lindsay, John V.


1 p. 21.5 X 28 em •

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* M'NY Al\1ER.

• MNY ,A;;ner" League of Composers League - Box 4

[Lockwood, Normand] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Nov. 2,

1945 "Please accept this composers congratu-l~tions on your plan to bring out a second edition of "Composers in America' ••• "


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[League of Composers] League - Box 4. MNY Amer.

Loeffler, Charles Martin Autograph note, signed. July 14, 1932.

To Claire Reis.

17.4 X 11.4 em •

•

• MNY !mer. League of Composers League - Box q

[Lopatnikoff, Nikolai] Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Sept. l~

1955 "I have just finished reading your book 'Composers, Conductors and Critics' ••••• "

Wants to know about a performance of his opera Danton by the New York City Opera

1 p. 18.5 X 26.5 em. Mrs. Reis Coll • •


McBride, Robert League - Box 5 Autograph letter, signed. June 9, 1936.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 15.8 X 24 cm •

•

League of Composers [McPhee, Colin)

• MNY Ame~. league - Box 5

Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. n.d. "Thank you so much for sending me a copy of Composers in America~' •••• 1t

1 p. 18 X 26.5 cm. };Irs. Reis ColI.

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* MNY !.:JJj C r." League of Composers League - Box 5

[Maganini, Quinto) Autographed letter signed to Mrs. Reis.

Nov. 6, 1'129 "On my return from Europe a few days ago I found among my mail an announce-ment of the plans of the League for the coming season •••• "

~1aganini wants his trio for flute, violin & cello preformed a~ the League

l pp. 16.5 X 20 cm. Mrs. Reis ColI • •

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[League of Composers] M:N~-AMffi. League - Box 5

Mag i 11, W. R.

Typewritten letter, signed. Dee. 23, 1938. To Claire Reis.

1 page 16.5 x 25.5 em.

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League of Composers [Malipiero,Gian Francesco]

* MNY Allier. league - Box 5

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Aug. 4,1924. HI thank you for your telegram •••• "

Discusses the possible production of his SETTE CANZONI.

1 Page 21 X 28 cm •

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MNIY-AMER. [Leae:ue of Composers] League - Box 5

Malipiero, G[ian]. Fr3ncesco

Ty~ewritten letter, si3ned. ~ovember Bth, 1924. '1'0 r~rs. [Claire] Reis.

3 p. 21.6 X 30.6 em •

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Ma1ipiero, G. Francesco League - Box 5


4 p. 21 X 28 cm •

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League of Composers [Ma1ipiero,Gian Francesco)

.MNY Amer •. League - Box 5

Typed letter signed to Mrs. Reis. Feb. 17,1927. "It seems a long while since I had any news of you ••• "

Asks if The League of Composer. has decided to produce his SETTE CANZONI or not.

1 Page 22 X 29 cm •

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league - Box 5

Typewritten letter, signed. Aug. 8, 1927. To Claire Reis. Carbon copy.

2 p. 20., X 27 cm. French

[League of Composers] MN,Y·Ai~~ER. league - Box 5

Malipiero, G. Francesco Typewritten letter, signed. Aug. 8, 1927.

To Claire Reis. Carbon copy.

2 p. 20.5 X 27 em. French

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[League of Composers] IVI NiY -AIVI t tt League - Box 5

Malipiero, G. Francesco Typewritten letter, signed. Aug. 8, 1927.

To Claire Reis.

2 p. 21 X 27 cm •

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Malipiero, G. Francisco League - Box 5

Autograph letter, signed. July 20, 1931. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 22 X 27.7 cm •

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Ma1ipiero, G. Francesco

League - Box 5 M 1\1\1 1\ l'I ~ r:- D\', ' di I-f\;;![ L

Typewritten letter, signed. May 10, 1932. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 23 X 28 cm •

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[League of Composers] MNIY-AMER'. League - Box 5

Ma1ipiero, G. Francesco Typewritten letter, signed. July 2, 1932.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 23 X 28 cm •

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[League of Composers] League .. cox ;)

MNY-AMER'. Malipiero, G. Francesco

Typewritten letter, signed. August 17, 1946. To Claire Reis.

With accompanying autograph letter, signed. From Anna Malipiero to Claire Reis.

2 p. 22 X 29 cm •

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Malipiero, G. Srancisco Mo..rc..h

Letter, ...... 28, 1962 Asolo Re i s [n. p. ] •

M:N~Y -AM~R. League - Box 5

(Treviso) to Claire


Autograph, signed. French

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[League of Composers) M:N~ -AiM ER'. Malipiero, G. Francisco

League - Box 5

Autograph letter, signed. July 16, 1963. To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 27 em •

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[League of Composers] ~"N,{ -A~~ ER. League - Box 5

Malipiero, G. Francesco Autograph letter, signed. Aug. 11, 1963.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 21 X 29.5 em. French

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[League of Composers] MNiY-AMER League-Box)

Malipiero t G. Francesco Autograph letter, signed. Feb. 4, 1964.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20 X 25 cm. French

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(League of Composers] MNi~-AMER. League - Box 5

Malipiero, G. Francesco Autograph letter, signed. January, 1965.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.1 X 25.1 cm. French

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[League of Composers] MN;Y-A~~ER'. League - Box 5

Malipiero, G. Francesco Autograph letter, signed. January, 1965.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 20.1 X 25.1 cm. French

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[League of Composers] M.k~NJU. e. - Boxi 5 I~,Y -AMER. Malipiero, G. Francesco

Typewritten letter, signed. n.d. (p.l missing). To Claire Reis. Stage design sketch enclosed.

4 p. 21 X 28 cm •

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IVINIY -AIVI tK'. League - Box 5

~Blipiero, S~ianJ. ?ra~cescn

j\.u-s()~">!"a.~ ... ·!t rote, s:5~ "1'1Pil. :r.d. CO~'1.cer~i!t.:=-; t'le im:;::ortRY'Ce of th.e T,eA"uP of (~oY~'-,oser8.

22 • ~ X 27. a C' •

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[League of Composers] M;NlY -AMtJ< league - Box 5 Hannes, David

letter, 1935 Oct. 31, New York, to Claire Reis, New York.

One page 21.5 x 27 cm.


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[League of Composers] MNiY-AMER. League - Box 5

Markevitch, Igor Autograph letter, signed. Oct. 11, 1934.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 2l X 2.7 em. French

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[league of Composers] M,Nrf-AMER League - Box 5

Marrow, Macklin

letter, 1943 Sept. 20, New York, to Claire Reis, New York.



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[League of Composers] M:Nrr·AM~ League - Box I Marrow, Macklin

Letter, 28 Sept. [no year] New York, to Claire Re is, New York.



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[League of Composers] MNiY-AM ER'. league - Box 5

Martinu, Bohus1av Autograph letter, signed. Jan. 31, 1941.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 18.4 X 26.5 em •

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[League of Composers] M,N!Y -AMER. League - Box 5 Martinu, Bohuslav

Autograph letter, signed. April 27, 1942. To Claire Reis.


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Martinu, Bohuslav Autograph letter, signed. May 13, 1942.

To Claire Reis.

1 p. 18.4 X 26.5 em. French

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IVU~\Y -AIVI t.K. [Lea~ue of Composers] League - Box 5

}-~arti!lu, Bohuslav

Autogra"Dh letter, Ai:=;ned. AUGust 8, 1943. To Mr

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