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PITTSBURGH MUSIC - ARCHIVAL MATERIAL
RUSSELL G. WICHMANN (1912-1987)
Contents Three binders of correspondence , photos, news clippings and programs
Time period 1936-1987
Subject
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His life as musician in Pittsburgh for 51 years as organist and director
of music at Shadyside Presbyterian Church (1936-1987); professor and head
of music department at Chatham College (1946-1978); director of the Mendelssohn
Choir (1952-1966); first university organist at the Heinz Chapel , University
of Pittsburgh (1938-1945); composer and recitalist
Location
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Oliver Room,
Pittsburgh Music Archive #35
See
- Baynham, Edward G. A History of Pittsburgh Music, 1758-1958 - rqML200.8 .P6 B39 1970x
- Pittsburgh Music Information File
- Correspondence to and from Pittsburgh Musicians
- Oral History of Music in Pittsburgh #255
FINDING LIST
Binder #1
A narrative account of early days in Appleton, WI, graduate work in New
York City, his arrival in Pittsburgh in 1936, and the celebration of his
50 years at the Shadyside Presbyterian Church as director of music and organist.
Binder #2
Letters of tribute from colleagues, written for his 50th anniversary celebration
on June 1, 1986
Binder #3
A selection of photos, news items, and correspondence - including letters
from William Steinberg, Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson and Marcel Duprč.
