Daniel Bonade papers

Collection 0010-SCPA

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Daniel Bonade papers

Collection 0010-SCPA

The professional and personal papers, photographs, reed cases, personal items, and recording of Daniel Bonade (1896-1976), clarinetist, pedagogue, and writer fill 10 boxes. The collection consists of correspondence; writings; published programs, newspaper articles, brochures; contracts; itinerary; copyright and patent certificates; photographs; recording; reeds and reed cases; personal and gift items, and brochures and sketches relating to Maud Bonade La Charme and her family.

Use and Access to Collection: The collection is open for research use.
Dates: Creation: 1813-1979; Creation: Majority of material found within 1917-1960
Extent: 6.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials: English
Script: Latin

Correspondence, 1927-1979

Series 1

This series consists of professional and personal correspondence arranged alphabetically and then chronologically. Correspondence can also be found in Series VI: Scrapbook.

Dates: Creation: 1927-1979
Extent: 0.50 Linear Feet

Professional Correspondence, 1927-1979

Sub-Series

Dates: Creation: 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1.0

Dates: Creation: 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2.0

Dates: Creation: 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3.0

Dates: Creation: May 11, 1927

Cailliet, Lucien, 1968, 1972

File — Box: 1, Folder: 4.0

Dates: Creation: 1968, 1972

Kenosha, WI. Family and professional news with an obituary for conductor, Artur Rodzinski. In French on Leblanc stationery, November 13, 1968

Item — Box: 1, item: 1.0

Dates: Creation: November 13, 1968

Kenosha, WI. Colleague sends greetings, comments on Bonade's student Landgrabe's recording and his own work at Leblanc for the past 15 years. In French, April 12, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 2.0

Dates: Creation: April 12, 1972

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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 5.0

Dates: Creation: May 19, 1960

Camp, Wayne H. Bay Shore, NY, 1972

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6.0

Dates: Creation: 1972

Telegram. "Will be in Paris...like to visit", March 3, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 1.0

Dates: Creation: March 3, 1972

Cannes. Maud writes to Camp, we are looking forward to your seeing you, will inform Leon Leblanc of your visit, March 8, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 2.0

Dates: Creation: March 8, 1972

Camp writes that he must reschedule his visit until May. While in Paris he would like to see Leon Leblanc, March 28, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 3.0

Dates: Creation: March 28, 1972

Itinerary set for Camp's visit to Europe, which includes a stop in Nice to see the Bonades, April 24, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 4.0

Dates: Creation: April 24, 1972

Collis, James [former student], 1972, 1974

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7.0

Dates: Creation: 1972, 1974

Garrison, NY. After-Christmas note inquiring about the Bonades. A list of his publications for clarinet and a request that Bonade review them, January 8, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 1.0

Dates: Creation: January 8, 1972

Garrison, NY. Thank you for your letter, so sorry to hear of the Maestro's bad health. Working on more publications, March 7, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 2.0

Dates: Creation: March 7, 1972

Carmel, NY. Christmas card, December 1974

Item — Box: 1, item: 3.0

Dates: Creation: December 1974

Addresses of editors of publications including James Collis, Editor of Woodwind World, undated

Item — Box: 1, item: 4.0

Dates: Creation: undated

Faulhaber, Michael C, 1972, 1974

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8.0

Dates: Creation: 1972, 1974

Arlington, VA. Faulhaber is traveling to Europe with the Army Band and would like to visit the Bonades in May, April 1, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 1.0

Dates: Creation: April 1, 1972

Maud writes that the Maestro is feeling better although he still needs to have "perfect quiet for the general good of his health". The Bonades were interested in Faulhaber's recording and proposal to collect more information and write a book, November 10, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 2.0

Dates: Creation: November 10, 1972

Cannes. Maud writes that they are looking forward to his visit. Written on the back of fund-raising letter for the Louis Braille Foundation for Blind Musicians, signed by Lukas Foss, April 8, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 3.0

Dates: Creation: April 8, 1972

Middleton, WI. Christmas card, December 13, 1974

Item — Box: 1, item: 4.0

Dates: Creation: December 13, 1974

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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 9.0

Dates: Creation: 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 10.0

Dates: Creation: 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 11.0

Dates: Creation: 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 12.0

Dates: Creation: 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 13.0

Dates: Creation: 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 14.0

Dates: Creation: 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 15.0

Dates: Creation: August 13, 1948

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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 16.0

Dates: Creation: 1935-1941

A response to Bonade's letter recommending Gigliotti for the position in Kansas City, May 12, 1935

Item — Box: 1, item: 1.0

Dates: Creation: May 12, 1935

A response to a Bonade letter, "...when I return to New York I shall communicate with the gentleman whom you mention", April 22, 1940

Item — Box: 1, item: 2.0

Dates: Creation: April 22, 1940

There is trouble with the bass clarinet, where could one be rented immediately, November 5, 1941

Item — Box: 1, item: 3.0

Dates: Creation: November 5, 1941

Still looking for a bass clarinet, November 17, 1941

Item — Box: 1, item: 4.0

Dates: Creation: November 17, 1941

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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 17.0

Dates: Creation: 1968-1977

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 1.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 2.0

Dates: Creation: November 4, 1969

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 3.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 4.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 5.0

Dates: Creation: December 18, 1969

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 6.0

Dates: Creation: July 27, 1970

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 7.0

Dates: Creation: February 17, 1970

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 8.0

Dates: Creation: February 23, 1971

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 9.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 10.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 11.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 12.0

Dates: Creation: January 1, 1972

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 13.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 14.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 15.0

Dates: Creation: June 12, 1972

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 16.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 17.0

Dates: Creation: October 4, 1972

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 18.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 19.0

Dates: Creation: June 23, 1973

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 20.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 21.0

Dates: Creation: January 11, 1974

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

Item — Box: 1, item: 22.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 23.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 24.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 25.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 26.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 27.0

Dates: Creation: 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

Item — Box: 1, item: 28.0

Dates: Creation: April 6, 1977

Leblanc, Leon, 1958, 1972

File — Box: 1, Folder: 18.0

Dates: Creation: 1958, 1972

Paris. Received the cable confirming that a check was sent to Bonade's solicitor. In French, May 29, 1958

Item — Box: 1, item: 1.0

Dates: Creation: May 29, 1958

Bonade tells Leblanc that one of his old students, Wayne Camp, will be visiting Paris and is a Leblanc "fan", May 2, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 2.0

Dates: Creation: May 2, 1972

Paris. Looking forward to Wayne Camp's visit. In French, May 5, 1972

Item — Box: 1, item: 3.0

Dates: Creation: May 5, 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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 19.0

Dates: Creation: April 29, 1958

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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 20.0

Dates: Creation: 1943

Offer to play 1st clarinet and teach at Curtis again while Bernard Portnoy is off at war, July 19, 1943

Item — Box: 1, item: 1.0

Dates: Creation: July 19, 1943

Telegram. "Did you receive letter of offer?", July 24, 1943

Item — Box: 1, item: 2.0

Dates: Creation: July 24, 1943

Regretfully the Orchestra cannot pay Bonade's requested salary, August 8, 1943

Item — Box: 1, item: 3.0

Dates: Creation: August 8, 1943

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

File — Box: 1, Folder: 21.0

Dates: Creation: March 22, 1974

Marcellus, Robert. Evanston, IL, 1974

File — Box: 1, Folder: 22.0

Dates: Creation: 1974

Newspaper clipping providing praise for Marcellus's performance of the Rachmaninoff Second Symphony with the National Symphony Orchestra, undated

Item — Box: 1, item: 1.0

Dates: Creation: undated

Christmas card from Robert and his wife, Marion, December 12, 1974

Item — Box: 1, item: 2.0

Dates: Creation: December 12, 1974

Mariella, Patricia. Madison, WI, 1971

File — Box: 1, Folder: 23.0

Dates: Creation: 1971

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