The fonds contains the professional and working material of Alice Postner in her career as a music teacher and composer. It consists of texual records and music manuscripts used as teaching material; copies of her own compositions; biographical articles; correspondence; recital programmes and invit…
The fonds contains the professional and working material of Alice Postner in her career as a music teacher and composer. It consists of texual records and music manuscripts used as teaching material; copies of her own compositions; biographical articles; correspondence; recital programmes and invitations.
Date
1921-1967 [predominently 1950's]
Fonds No.
1339
Storage Location
JPL
History Biographical
Alice Postner (Dec. 20 1905 - April 16 1967) was a Montreal pianist, composer and music teacher. Born in Montreal, she attended the Montreal Pianoforte School of Music, then MacDonald College to be trained as a teacher. While teaching, Mrs. Postner gave lessons in piano and music theory from her home. At age 35, she attended McGill for a Bachelor of Music, graduating in 1957 and went on to teach Conservatorium of Music at the University. In the late 1940's Mrs. Postner began composing her own choral music. In the 1950's her compositions were published. Alice Postner was married to Jacob Postner with whom she had a son and daughter.
Language
English
Custodial History
The Alice Posner Fonds was donated to the JPL-A by Harry Postner in 1991.
Arrangement
Material was weeded, rehoused and described in 2014. Textual material concerning various musical movements and composers was sampled.
0.3m textual records ; 800 photographs ; 42 items, audio-visual
Fonds No.
1055; 2
Scope and Content
This series consists of that material that provides evidence to additional professional and personal activities in the entertainment industry by Mr. Gesser. This series also includes biographical information supplied through articles featuring Mr. Gesser as well as recognition received including i…
0.3m textual records ; 800 photographs ; 42 items, audio-visual
Scope and Content
This series consists of that material that provides evidence to additional professional and personal activities in the entertainment industry by Mr. Gesser. This series also includes biographical information supplied through articles featuring Mr. Gesser as well as recognition received including induction into the Order of Canada in 1993.
This series consists of textual materials given to Fink by Becky Duchow, relating to her husband Marvin Duchow’s musical career. Includes musical scores, programmes and a letter from Becky Duchow that accompanied the gift.
This series consists of textual materials given to Fink by Becky Duchow, relating to her husband Marvin Duchow’s musical career. Includes musical scores, programmes and a letter from Becky Duchow that accompanied the gift.
This series consists of textual materials that chronicle the history of the recorded concerts, and includes two texts written by Fink, a reproduction of a newspaper clipping, and stationary.
This series consists of textual materials that chronicle the history of the recorded concerts, and includes two texts written by Fink, a reproduction of a newspaper clipping, and stationary.
Date
ca1962-1996
Fonds No.
1237
Series No.
6
Storage Location
Caldwell, Ctn.002
Arrangement
These materials were mixed in with other materials, in no discernable order. They were removed and are filed in chronological order.