Gustav S. Janossy's Music Books
Scope and Content Note
Jánossy’s music books include photocopies of newspaper clippings, programs, letters, and photographs that document the years he spent with the M.S.O. Also included are similar items about his “family’s progress in the musical field.” The M.S.O. materials document the life of a musician, frequent tours, and the career of Dimitri Mitroupoulos, conductor of the Orchestra during Jánossy’s tenure.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-1977
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1938-1947
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open and available for use by researchers in the Andersen Library Reading Room.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright has been retained by Gustav S. Janossy.
Biographical Note
Gustav S. Janossyplayed string bass with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestrafrom 1938-45 (?). He later played with the Seattle Symphony.
Extent
1 box
Abstract
Jánossy’s music books include photocopies of newspaper clippings, programs, letters, and photographs that document the years he spent with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Organization of the Collection
The collection is arranged in chronological order.
Physical Location
Zone B, R6, D4, S16
Acquisition
Mr. Janossy donated these materials to the Orchestra in 1978.
Processing Information
The collection was processed and the finding aid written by Leslie Czechowski, January 2003.
Subject
- Janossy, Gustav S. (Person)
- Mitropoulos, Dimitri, 1896-1960 (Person)
- Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (Organization)
Topical
- Title
- Gustav S. Janossy's Music Books
- Author
- Finding aid created by Leslie Czechowski
- Date
- 13 May 2003
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Performing Arts Archives Collecting Area
