Académie du Disque Français
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Scope and Contents
From Schubertiade: A highly interesting and significant collection of letters, photographs and documents concerning the history of recordings in France, documenting the history of the Académie du Disque Français founded in Paris in 1951 by Colette, Maurice Yvain, Jean Fayard, and the poet Guy-Charles Cros, son of the inventor of the phonograph. Ninety items in all, various sizes, Paris and elsewhere, c.1878-1983. Its founding president was Arthur Honegger and it included among its ranks other composers, men of letters, such as Cocteau, critics and discophiles.
Dates
- Creation: 1878-1981
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1954-1981
- Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/2021
Creator
- Académie du Disque Français (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to this collection is provided only by special arrangement. Please contact the Music Library for more information.
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Music Library. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Extent
1.00 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Letters, photographs, and documents from members of the Académie du Disque Français.
Physical Access Requirements
Collection is housed in remote storage. Advance notice for use is required. Please contact the Music Library for further information.
Custodial History
The nature of the materials point to prior ownership and collection by Michel de Bry.
Source of Acquisition
Schubertiade
Method of Acquisition
Purchase.
Topical
- Title
- Académie du Disque Français
- Author
- Maristella Feustle
- Date
- 09/13/2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Music Library Repository
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