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Darling family papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.D22

Biographical / Historical

Nelson P. Darling ran a musical academy in Lyons and Frank N. Darling was an orchestra conductor for musical comedies.

Scope and Contents note

The collection includes correspondence, photographs, genealogical data, diaries, programs, clippings, legal and financial papers, and memorabilia of Nelson P. Darling and his son Frank Nelson Darling. There are letters from Billie Burke, Anton Long, Gustav C. Luders, Leopold Stokowski, and Florenz Ziegfield.

Letters from the following have been indexed:

Burke, Billie

Claire, Ina

Lang, Anton

Luders, Gustav Carl

Stokowski, Leopold

Ziegfeld, Florenz

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1804-1943

Language of Materials

English

Extent

3 box(es)

Restrictions on Access

The Darling Family Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Restrictions on Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Purchased from Mrs. E. D. Bollinger, Lyons, NY, September 1947.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Darling Family Papers, A.D22, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Darling family papers A.D22
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

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Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA