Finding aid for the Karl Ahrendt papers
Title:
Karl Ahrendt papers
Repository:
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
Creator:
Ahrendt, Karl, 1904-.
Dates:
1936-1971
Quantity:
1 cubic feet (1 record center carton)
Abstract:
 The Karl Ahrendt (KA) papers span from 1936 to 1971 and contain KA's music-related records.
Identification:
UA00379
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Karl Ahrendt

Karl Ahrendt was the Director of the Ohio University School of Music from 1950 to 1967. As an accomplished composer, violinist and conductor, KA composed over sixty scores of music.

Scope and Content

The Karl Ahrendt (KA) papers span from 1936 to 1971 and contain KA's music-related records. The collection is organized into two series: 1. Compositions; and 2. School of Music.

Statement of Arrangement

Organized into two series: 1. Compositions; and 2. School of Music.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Subjects:

Ohio University. College of Fine Arts.

Persons:

Ahrendt, Karl, 1904-.

Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.

Series Descriptions



1. Compositions, 1936-1971

Scope and Content
Series 1. Compositions contains twenty-one of Karl Ahrendt's musical compositions. The series is organized by composition number.


Organized alphabetically.


2. School of Music, 1948-1960

Scope and Content
Series 2. School of Music (SM) contains records from Karl Ahrendt's tenure as Director of the school. The series includes correspondence; memoranda; and SM brochures and flyers.


This series remains in its original arrangement.