W. Edwin Moffett papers

Collection

Identifier: PIMS-0148

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Scope and Contents

The W. Edwin Moffett papers, approximately 1889-1953, contain correspondence, programs, and other documents related to Moffett's activities as a musician in Baltimore. The bulk of the postcards and letters are from other musicians or arts administrators in Baltimore in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Many of the concert programs list Moffett as one of the performers. Ensembles and organizations represented include the Florestan Club, the Johns Hopkins Musical Association, the Baltimore Music Club, the Women's String Symphony Orchestra, and the Haydn Musical Association.

Dates

Creation: 1889 - 1953

Creator

Moffett, W. Edwin, 1871-1957 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for use at the Arthur Friedheim Library Archives of the Peabody Institute. Contact peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu for more information.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright. All requests for permission to publish or perform materials in this collection must be submitted in writing to the archivist of the Arthur Friedheim Library.

Biographical / Historical

W. Edwin Moffett (1871-1957) was a double bass player in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from its inaugural season in 1916 until 1948. He performed in numerous musical ensembles in Baltimore and was a member of the Baltimore Music Club, the Musical Union of Baltimore, and the Saturday Night Club.

Extent

0.38 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

W. Edwin Moffett (1871-1957) was a double bass player in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and other Baltimore area music ensembles. The W. Edwin Moffett papers, approximately 1889-1953, contain correspondence, programs, and other documents related to Moffett's activities as a musician.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Recorded as accession 1996.7A. Based on an accession log, this collection was apparently included in a gift from Dorothea Ortmann-Seletzky in 1996. The gift included the family papers of Otto Ortmann.