Giuseppe Ferrata papers, 1884-1952 | Louisiana Research Collection

By Jazmin Smith

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Collection Overview

Title: Giuseppe Ferrata papers, 1884-1952

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 773

Primary Creator: Ferrata, Giuseppe, 1865-1928.

Extent: 8.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged as follows:biography, correspondence (first chronologically, then alphabetically by correspondent, and then family correspondence), programs, booklets, pamphlets, clippings, other notes and works by Ferrata, Il Bardo Dell 'Alpe, recital books, and notes. The collection is made up of 8 boxes and 6 volumes. It is 5 linear feet

Date Acquired: 07/09/1982. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Composers -- United States., Ferrata, Giuseppe, 1865-1928., Musicians -- United States., Music teachers -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., New Orleans (La.) -- History., Pianists -- United States., Tulane University -- History.

Forms of Material: Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence., Pamphlets., Programs (documents)., Research notes.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of personal and professional correspondence, biographical information, scores, music manuscripts, concert programs, handwritten and typed notes, printed material, and clippings regarding the life and career of music professor and composer, Giuseppe Ferrata. Ferrata founded the Newcomb College Piano Department in 1909 and taught there until his death in 1928.

Biographical Note

Giuseppe Ferrata (1865-1928), Italian-born composer and pianist, taught in New Orleans at Newcomb College, Tulane University, from 1909 until 1928. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in Rome, and later studied with Sgambati and Liszt. Upon his arrival to the United States in 1892, he taught at several conservatories, including Beaver College of Music in Pittsburgh. He composed songs, compositions for piano, organ, and violin, as well as choral and orchestral works. He married Alice LaGarde in 1893.

Subject/Index Terms

Composers -- United States.
Ferrata, Giuseppe, 1865-1928.
Musicians -- United States.
Music teachers -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
New Orleans (La.) -- History.
Pianists -- United States.
Tulane University -- History.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Accruals: Additional items donated in 2004 by Pat Boothby for Peter Hansen.

Alternate Extent Statement: 5 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ferrata of Metairie, Louisiana. Giuseppe Ferrata was the father of Ernest Ferrata.

Preferred Citation: Giuseppe Ferrata papers, Manuscripts Collection 773, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Finding Aid Revision History: Revised by LAC Group 4/11/11

Other Note: OCLC Number: 435496421

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Biography and correspondence],
[Box 2: Correspondence],
[Box 3: Correspondence],
[Box 4: Correspondence],
[Box 5: Correspondence],
[Box 6: Correspondence and other printed material],
[Box 7: Pamphlets, clippings and other documents],
[Box 8: Il bardo Dell 'Alpe],
[Volume 1: Recital notes, 1910 October 20],
[Volume 2: Notes on the Festal Play and Bridal Chorus],
[Volume 3: Music essentials],
[Volume 4: Address book],
[Volume 5: Notes on music],
[Volume 6: Notes on Bach-Liszt],
[All]

Box 6: Correspondence and other printed material

Folder 1: Correspondence - "L"
Folder 2: Correspondence - "M"
Folder 3: Correspondence - "N"
Folder 4: Correspondence - "P"
Folder 5: Correspondence - "R"
Folder 6: Correspondence - "S"
Folder 7: Correspondence - "T"
Folder 8: Correspondence - Family
Folder 9: Correspondence - Family
Folder 10: Correspondence - Family
Folder 11: Correspondence - Family
Folder 12: Correspondence - Author unknown
Folder 13: Poems
Folder 14: Correspondence, undated
Folder 15: Programs and booklets, 1901-1910
Folder 16: Programs and booklets, 1911-1912
Folder 17: Programs and booklets, 1914
Folder 18: Programs and booklets, 1914
Folder 19: Programs and booklets, 1912-1929
Folder 20: Programs and booklets, 1930-1931
Folder 21: Programs and booklets, 1949-1952
Folder 22: Programs and booklets, undated
Folder 23: Programs and booklets, undated
Folder 24: Programs and booklets, undated
Folder 25: Pamphlets, 1901-1920

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