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[18-?-1996] (Creation)
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- Mahler, Gustav
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109 cm textual records; 37 volumes of textual records; 105 photographs : 3 col. photos ; 102 b&w photos ; 1 photo wallet : 4 b&w photos; 13 photo negatives; 7 glass negatives; 2 reel-to-reel tapes; 4 etchings; 12 conducting batons; 1 four leaf clover; 1 plate; 1 dried Edelweiss; 1 dried starfish; 1 lock of hair; 1 scrapbook album; 1 bronze bust
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Gustav Mahler was born July 7, 1860 in the City of Jihlava to Bernard Mahler and Marie Mahler-Herrmann. Gustav was educated as a child in Jihlava and Prague. In 1875, Gustav entered the Conservatory of Vienna and eventually the University of Vienna. As the oldest of the many Mahler siblings to survive to adulthood, he eventually became the provider and caregiver of his siblings when his parents passed away in 1889. Gustav Mahler rose in fame and notoriety as he established himself as one of the leading conductors of his generation. He held conducting posts in many opera houses in Europe and was appointed the director of the Vienna Court Opera (Hofoper) in 1897. Throughout his career he collaborated and communicated with other largely known musical contemporaries. On March 9, 1902 Gustav Mahler and Alma Schindler were married in Vienna, Austria. Gustav and Alma had two children, Maria Anna and Anna Justine Mahler. Mahler continued to conduct and compose in New York and Europe until late in his life. Gustav Mahler passed away on May 18, 1911 in Vienna, Austria. His musical compositions gained popularity after his death and his symphonies have stood the test of time.
For more biographical information on Gustav Mahler see "Mahler, Gustav" by Peter Franklin https://doi.org/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.40696
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This sous-fonds contains correspondence, photographs, reel-to-reel tapes, concert programs, notes, scores & manuscripts, recognition, secondary sources, personal documents, various memorabilia, and artifacts relating to the private and professional life of Gustav Mahler.
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Additional material on Gustav Mahler can be found in the Alfred Rosé sous-fonds (AFC 382-SF2), Bruno Walter sous-fonds (AFC 382-SF4), Justine Mahler Rosé sous-fonds (AFC 382-SF6), and Maria Rosé sous-fonds (AFC 382-SF6).
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Materials are primarily in German and English; other languages include French, Hungarian, and Italian
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Some of the files in this sous-fonds are still subject to Canadian copyright law.; Access and reproduction of fragile material may be restricted.