Alexandria, VA. Russell relates that the record will come out the end of March. Would Bonade please send a "glowing letter" to be used for the cover and publicity, December 31, 1971

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Daniel Bonade papers

Correspondence, 1927-1979

Professional Correspondence, 1927-1979

Anonymous ("a music lover"). A copy of a letter written by an anonymous music lover to Leopold Stokowski on the difficulty of old age in relation to work, and the dismissal of older players from The Philadelphia Orchestra, February 17, 1930

Bain, Wilfred C. Dean of Indiana University's School of Music. Letter about the possibility of Bonade teaching at IU, however, the University has a rule about hiring faculty over the age of 70 that may make such an appointment impossible, November 21, 1967

Bradfield, Edna Turner. Wilmington, DE. Letter of praise for Bonade's student, Jack Leoye, who filled in for the 1st clarinetist at the last minute, May 11, 1927

Cailliet, Lucien, 1968, 1972

Camarda, Antonio J. Salem, MA. Former pupil sends news of his family and professional life, May 19, 1960

Camp, Wayne H. Bay Shore, NY, 1972

Collis, James [former student], 1972, 1974

Faulhaber, Michael C, 1972, 1974

Gennusa, Ignatius. York, PA. Christmas card--remembrance of the great years together and "the great class at Curtis in 1940", December 26, 1974

Glover, Clifton. New York, NY. Letter from the Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 of the AF of M, concerning Bonade's request to make a beneficiary change to his insurance policy, June 30, 1971

Hahn, Frederick E. Philadelphia, PA. Request for Bonade's services to help celebrate the Zechwer-Hahn Philadelphia Musical Academy's 60th Anniversary as a School of Music, February 28, 1930

Hofmann, Josef. Philadelphia, PA. Bonade's services may not be needed the following year due to the Curtis Institute's financial situation, February 8, 1933

International Clarinet Clinic. Denver, CO. Copy of a "wish you were here" note to Bonade from members of the International Clarinet Association at Clinic. Signed by clarinetists: Jimmy Abato, Jerry Pierce, Bob Luyben, Leon Russianoff, Gerard Errante, etc, August 9 1973

Kireilis, Ramon J. Denver, CO. Mass mailing for the upcoming International Clarinet Clinic requesting teachers hand-out brochures for the event, May 8, 1975

Koushevitzki, Serge. Boston, MA. Bonade's letter to the Conductor recommending Anthony Gigliotti for the principal clarinet position of the Boston Symphony, August 13, 1948

Krueger, Karl. Kansas City, MO. Conductor of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, 1935-1941

Landgrabe, Russell [Solo clarinet, U.S. Navy Band; b. 1932], 1968-1977

Arlington, VA. Russell is pleased that Bonade enjoyed his recording and would be happy to send more, March 26, 1968

Alexandria, VA. Russell has finished his "big recital" in Washington at the Phillips Collection and has sent a program and reviews to Bonade. A recital program from January 22, 1967 at The Corcoran Gallery of Art is also included, November 4, 1969

Alexandria, VA. Russell is rehearsing for his first recording session of Bonade's Sixteen Solos de Concours, November 25, 1969

Alexandria, VA. Russell has finished recording the first section of the solos. A copy of the recording will be sent to Bonade soon, December 16, 1969

Alexandria, VA. Russell has sent a copy of the recording to Bonade. He also proposes a business agreement with Bonade to share the cost and split the profits 50-50, December 18, 1969

Program of the United State Navy Band, Russell Landgrabe soloist playing the Fantasie Italienne by Eugene Bozza, July 27, 1970

Cannes. Written for Bonade by Maud. Bravo's for Landgrabe's recording and acceptance of a business agreement, February 17, 1970

Alexandria, VA. Russell writes of his struggle to find a record label, February 23, 1971

Alexandria, VA. Russell says he is still working on the record, August 8, 1971

Alexandria, VA. Russell writes to Bonade about all the problems with the recording company, Coronet and requests information about the composers, October 29, 1971

Alexandria, VA. Russell relates that the record will come out the end of March. Would Bonade please send a "glowing letter" to be used for the cover and publicity, December 31, 1971

Draft of Bonade's letter to be sent to Coronet praising Russell's playing and stressing the importance of the recording. Letter in Bonade's hand with editing changes and additions by Maud, January 1, 1972

Recording contract between Russell Landgrabe and The Coronet Recording Company. [See June 23, 1973 letter], February 1, 1972

Alexandria, VA. Urgent letter from Russell requesting assistance because the Navy wants to stop his recording project because they feel he is in violation of their no competition with civilians rule, June 10, 1972

A letter addressed "To whom it may concern" written on behalf of Russell to the Navy. Letter was begun by Bonade and finished by Maud, June 12, 1972

Alexandria, VA. Russell successfully made his record and was sending a copy to the Bonades, September 13, 1972

Cannes. Maud writes and says that the Maestro "has been deeply touched by your long and patient efforts to get this record edited finally", October 4, 1972

Alexandria, VA. Russell is happy with Bonade's "acceptance of the letter", November 16, 1972

Alexandria, VA. Russell has sent contracts to Bonade. One from Coronet and the other for their agreement. Copies of the contracts were included with this letter, June 23, 1973

Change of address postcard from Russell to the Bonades, September 20, 1973

U.S. Department of State, Consular Cash Receipt to Daniel Bonade. Witnessing of the signing of the contract with Russell. [See January 20, 1974 letter], January 11, 1974

Short note from Russell. "...have not heard from you since I sent the contracts for the record", January 12, 1974

Letter from Maud that the Maestro had been ill, however, he was finally able to go the Consulate in Nice to sign the contract and have it witnessed, January 20, 1974

Russell sent Bonade an update of the record sales. He suggests that Bonade make a recording about the clarinet and related subjects and he would "take care of it all", September 22, 1975

Letter to Russell from Vito Pascucci, President of Leblanc. Vito writes to thank Russell for the copy of his recording and praises his performance, October 13, 1975

Maud writes to say that Bonade cannot comply with Russell's request because he is very sick--heart disease, and "nearly blind." The reverse side of this letter is to Martini, in French and crossed out, October 31, 1975

Russell writes back to tell her of his "sadness" on hearing of Bonade's condition. Russell sends money for "some fine wine for the maestro for Christmas", November 20, 1975

Russell writes to Maud to convey his grief on hearing of the death of Bonade and says that Bonade had a great influence on his life, April 6, 1977

Leblanc, Leon, 1958, 1972

Lerner, Jeff. Houston, TX. Former Bonade student sends thanks to Bonade for coming to the University of Houston and giving a master class, April 29, 1958

Lotz, Paul. Philadelphia, PA. On behalf of The Philadelphia Orchestra, 1943

Luyben, Robert. Kansas City, MO. Former student sends greetings, March 22, 1974

Marcellus, Robert. Evanston, IL, 1974

Mariella, Patricia. Madison, WI, 1971

Martinet, George. Genève. To Louise Bonade (Bonade’s Mother)., May 9, 1933

May, Wesley C. Midland, TX. Thank you for coming to Midland and giving a clarinet clinic, March 20, 1958

Mazzeo. Boston, MA. Bonade's letter to the Personnel Manager recommending Anthony Gigliotti for the principal clarinet position of the Boston Symphony, August 13, 1948

McGinnis, Robert. Philadelphia, PA. Letter from former student and principal clarinetist of The Philadelphia Orchestra on his experiences with the Orchestra -- See also Series VI: Scrapbook for other letters and telegrams, July 15, 1931

McGlothin, Paul S. "Sandy", 1971-1974

Milnes, Lynne [former student], 1971, 1975

Nash, Gordon A. Lexington, KY. Letter enclosed with checks for honorarium and expenses for Bonade's appearance at the KMEA [Kentucky Music Educators Association] Convention, December 15, 1958

Nice, Elleel. Philadelphia, PA. Acknowledgment of Bonade's interest in teaching at The Curtis Institute of Music, April 4, 1940

Nye, Robert E. Eugene, OR. Letter of appreciation for Bonade's "fine contribution" at the Conference on Music Education at the University of Oregon, February 5, 1959

Ormandy, Eugene. Philadelphia, PA. Ormandy requests that Bonade let The Philadelphia Orchestra know whether or not he is interested in filling in as first clarinetist if his former student, Bernard Portnoy, has to do military service, July 26, 1943

Pierce, Jerry. Anderson, IN, 1958-1979

Poissenot, Esther, undated

Rapson, John. Paris, France. Former student from Toronto asks Bonade if he would like to sell his B-flat and A clarinets. Notation on the back of one of the pages: "price wanted $150.00", November 25, 1972

Richardson, Arlie H. Oakland, CA. Chairman of the Western MENC Instrumental Clinics sends thanks to Bonade for his fine clarinet clinic in Salt Lake City the previous month, April 7, 1959

Rodzinski, Artur. New York, NY, 1945, 1947

Roosevelt, Eleanor. New York, NY. Form letter requesting a contribution to the United Jewish Appeal of Greater New York. Letter and signature have been duplicated, July 22, 1946

Rosen, Marc, 1971

Royal, John F. New York, NY. A request for photographs for a book of the NBC Symphony Orchestra's trip to South America with Toscanini, July 26, 1940

Schmachtenberg, Emil. Cincinnati, OH. Christmas card from a former student, 1974

Teasdale, David. London, England. Former student and principal clarinetist of the Marine White House Orchestra would like to visit the Bonades when he is in Europe, April 22, 1972

Vosburgh, C.J. Cleveland, OH, 1939, 1942

Waller, Dick. Cincinnati, OH. Christmas greetings from a former student, 1974

Woods, Johnny. Stockholm. Sweden, 1970-1971

Zetzer, Alfred. Shaker Heights, OH. Christmas card from a former student, December 10, 1974

Personal Correspondence, 1933-1971

Writings, undated

Teaching Materials, 1931-1974

Programs and Performance, 1893-1948

Diaries, 1916-1944, 1946-1964

Scrapbook, 1913-1930

Personal Documents, 1917-1977

Photographs, 1830-1978

Recording, ca. 1947

Reeds and Reed Cases, undated

Gifts and Personal Items, 1896-1908

Oversized Items, 1889-1977

Miscellaneous Items, undated

Alexandria, VA. Russell relates that the record will come out the end of March. Would Bonade please send a "glowing letter" to be used for the cover and publicity, December 31, 1971

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