Finding Aid for the Irene Haupt Photographs of Musicians in Buffalo, circa 1978-1999

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Finding aid written by John Bewley
Finding aid encoded in HTML by John Bewley, 2005; encoded in EAD by John Bewley, July 2007

Collection Overview

Title: Irene Haupt Photographs of Musicians in Buffalo, circa 1978-1999

Collection Number: Mus. Arc. 17

Creator: Haupt, Irene

Extent: 2 boxes (193 photographs)

Language of Material: No textual content in the collection.

Repository: State University of New York at Buffalo.
Music Library

Abstract: The Irene Haupt Photographs of Musicians in Buffalo contains images of composers and performers who have participated in new music events at the University at Buffalo ca. 1978-1999. Composers represented in the collection include Larry Austin, Milton Babbitt, Henry Brant, John Cage, Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland, Jacob Druckman, David Felder, Morton Feldman, Lejaren Hiller, Lukas Foss, Ernst Krenek, Otto Luening, Conlon Nancarrow, Pauline Oliveros, Bernard Rands, Steve Reich, Poul Ruders, Frederic Rzewski, Ralph Shapey, Leo Smit, Virgil Thomason, Nils Vigeland, and Charles Wuorinen. Notable performers include Ursula Oppens, Yvar Mikhashoff, Frances-Marie Uitti, Jan Williams, Diamanda Galas, Miles Anderson, Leroy Jenkins, Malcolm Goldstein, and Carol Plantamura.

Information for Users

Preferred Citation: [Specified item], Irene Haupt Photographs of Musicians in Buffalo, circa 1978-1999, Music Library, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Terms of Access and Use: Materials can be examined by qualified researchers in the Music Library during hours of operation during which Music Librarians are present. In order to insure access, researchers are advised to contact the Music Library in advance of visits.

Copyright: Copyright for the materials in the collection does not reside with the Music Library. Therefore, patrons wishing to publish any item, or part of an item from this collection for any purpose, are responsible for securing requisite permissions.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information: Items purchased by the Music Library or given to the Music Library by various agencies.

Accruals and Additions: No further accruals are expected to this collection.

Processing Information: Processed by John Bewley.

Biographical Note

Irene Haupt, a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, has been documenting the Buffalo arts scene through her photography since 1976. During that time she has worked for, or with, some of the most notable institutions in Buffalo, including the Irish Classical Theatre, Studio Arena Theater, the Kavinoky Theatre, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Theatre of Youth, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, and the State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition to her specialty of theater photography, Irene Haupt has also devoted much of her career to the photography of musicians and musical events. Most notable is her documentation of the contemporary music scene in Buffalo, including coverage of the University at Buffalo's June in Buffalo festival of new music, 1982-1987, and 2005 to the present. Over the course of those years, she has created a visual record that contains images of some of the most significant composers and performers of the last quarter century. The list of names is impressive: Aaron Copland, Morton Feldman, Leo Smit, Virgil Thomson, Steve Reich, Ralph Shapey, Henry Brant, Earle Brown, Ursula Oppens, Jan Williams, Lukas Foss, Philip Glass, Otto Luening, Conlon Nancarrow, Ernst Krenek, Larry Austin, Lejaren Hiller, Elliott Carter, Milton Babbitt, John Cage, Charles Wuorinen, Jacob Druckman, and Yvar Mikhashoff, among others.

Scope and Content Note

The collection of Irene Haupt Photographs of Musicians in Buffalo contains 193 photographs. The collection was compiled from photographs purchased from Irene Haupt as well as photographs that were donated to the Music Library by various musicians or institutions. The composers and performers represented in the collection are contemporary musicians of the last quarter of the 20th century. The list of composers includes Larry Austin, Milton Babbitt, Henry Brant, John Cage, Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland, Jacob Druckman, David Felder, Morton Feldman, Lejaren Hiller, Lukas Foss, Ernst Krenek, Otto Luening, Conlon Nancarrow, Pailine Oliveros, Steve Reich, Poul Ruders, Ralph Shapey, Leo Smit, Virgil Thomason, Nils Vigeland, and Charles Wuorinen. The performers include Ursula Oppens, Yvar Mikhashoff, Frances-Marie Uitti, Jan Williams, Diamanda Galas, Miles Anderson, Leroy Jenkins, Malcolm Goldstein, and Carol Plantamura.

Arrangement

One sequence of images in alphabetical order by principal subject of the image.

Container List

Box

Item

Contents

Series I.

Photographs, circa 1978-1999

H01-001

Miles Anderson, trombonist

1 black and white photograph

H01-002

Larry Austin, composer standing behind large bell

1 black and white photograph

H01-003

Larry Austin, composer standing behind Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-004

Larry Austin, composer standing behind Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-005

Larry Austin, composer with Joel Chadabe and Charles Dodge

1 black and white photograph

H01-006

Larry Austin, composer with Joel Chadabe and Charles Dodge

1 black and white photograph

H01-007

Milton Babbitt, composer talking to Lejaren Hiller

1 black and white photograph

H01-008

Milton Babbitt, composer with Lejaren Hiller

1 black and white photograph

H01-009

Milton Babbitt, composer

1 black and white photograph

H01-010

Baird Piano Trio, ensemble in private home with Nils Vigeland

1 black and white photograph

H01-011

Baird Piano Trio, ensemble

1 black and white photograph

H01-012

John Bergamo, percussionist seated on floor, playing drums

1 black and white photograph

H01-013

John Bergamo, percussionist with Jan Williams, Timothy Moon (left), and Thomas Nanni (right)

1 black and white photograph

H01-014

Henry Brant, composer sitting at desk

1 black and white photograph

H01-015

Henry Brant, composer at chalkboard

1 black and white photograph

H01-016

Henry Brant, composer at organ

1 black and white photograph

H01-017

Colin Bright, composer seated, playing didjeridoo

1 black and white photograph

H01-018

John Cage, composer laughing

1 black and white photograph

H01-019

John Cage, composer having a drink with Morton Feldman

1 black and white photograph

H01-020

John Cage, composer having a drink with Morton Feldman

1 black and white photograph

H01-021

John Cage, composer with Lejaren Hiller and Morton Feldman

1 black and white photograph

H01-022

John Cage, composer with Joseph Celli

1 black and white photograph

H01-023

John Cage, composer preparing piano with Yvar Mikhashoff and Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-024

John Cage, composer preparing piano with Yvar Mikhashoff and Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-025

John Cage, composer preparing piano with Yvar Mikhashoff and Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-026

John Cage, composer speaking into microphone

1 black and white photograph

H01-027

John Cage, composer with David Felder, JÃ¡nos NÃ©gyÃ©sy, and Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-028

John Cage, composer with David Felder, JÃ¡nos NÃ©gyÃ©sy, and Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-029

Elliott Carter, composer sitting at desk, close-up

1 black and white photograph

H01-030

Elliott Carter, composer sitting at desk, lecturing

1 black and white photograph

H01-031

Elliott Carter, composer at chalkboard, lecturing

1 black and white photograph

H01-032

Elliott Carter, composer looking at score

1 black and white photograph

H01-033

Elliott Carter, composer at piano

1 black and white photograph

H01-034

Joseph Celli, oboist with oboe and english horn in front of him

1 black and white photograph

H01-035

Frank Cipolla, conductor with Steven B. Sample, William Ortiz, and Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-036

Frank Cipolla, conductor with musicians, standing behind percussion instruments

1 black and white photograph

H01-037

Frank Cipolla, conductor conducting wind ensemble in performance

1 black and white photograph

H01-038

Aaron Copland, composer lecturing in June in Buffalo seminar, composers' workshop

1 black and white photograph

H01-039

Aaron Copland, composer lecturing in June in Buffalo seminar, composers' workshop

1 black and white photograph

H01-040

Aaron Copland, composer lecturing in June in Buffalo seminar, composers' workshop

1 black and white photograph

H01-041

Aaron Copland, composer in tuxedo, profile

1 black and white photograph

H01-042

Aaron Copland, composer in tuxedo

1 black and white photograph

H01-043

Aaron Copland, composer adjusting bow-tie

1 black and white photograph

H01-044

Anthony De Mare, pianist

1 black and white photograph

H01-045

Jacob Druckman, composer with Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-046

Jacob Druckman, composer with Jan Williams

1 black and white photograph

H01-047

Jacob Druckman, composer

1 black and white photograph

H01-048

Jacob Druckman, composer conducting Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

1 black and white photograph

H01-049

Jacob Druckman, composer

1 black and white photograph

H01-050

Jacob Druckman, composer conducting (ensemble not visible)

1 black and white photograph

H01-051

David Felder, composer with Craig Bove and Bernard Rands

1 black and white photograph

H01-052

David Felder, composer with Yvar Mikhashoff and unidentified musician

1 black and white photograph

H01-053

Morton Feldman, composer with Bunita Marcus and unidentified person

1 black and white photograph

H01-054

Morton Feldman, composer with RenÃ©e Levine

1 black and white photograph

H01-055

Morton Feldman, composer with RenÃ©e Levine, facing each other

1 black and white photograph

H01-056

Morton Feldman, composer having drink with John Cage

1 black and white photograph

H01-057

Morton Feldman, composer at piano, profile

1 black and white photograph

H01-058

Morton Feldman, composer at piano, looking down

1 black and white photograph

H01-059

Morton Feldman, composer at piano, profile

1 black and white photograph

H01-060

Morton Feldman, composer in plaid suit

1 black and white photograph

H01-061

Morton Feldman, composer in plaid suit

1 black and white photograph

H01-062

Morton Feldman, composer examining rug

1 black and white photograph

H01-063

Morton Feldman, composer examining rug

1 black and white photograph

H01-064

Morton Feldman, composer with cat

1 black and white photograph

H01-065

Morton Feldman, composer with cat

1 black and white photograph

H01-066

Morton Feldman, composer with cat

1 black and white photograph

H01-067

Morton Feldman, composer with cat

1 black and white photograph

H01-068

Morton Feldman, composer with cat

1 black and white photograph

H01-069

Morton Feldman, composer with composer Terry Riley

1 black and white photograph

H01-070

Lukas Foss, composer with Monte Hoffman, Yvar Mikhashoff and Charles Haupt

1 black and white photograph

H01-071

Lukas Foss, composer with Bernard Rands

1 black and white photograph

H01-072

Lukas Foss, composer with Bernard Rands

1 black and white photograph

H01-073

Lukas Foss, composer with Bernard Rands

1 black and white photograph

H01-074

Lukas Foss, composer, profile

1 black and white photograph

H01-075

Lukas Foss, composer in rehearsal

1 black and white photograph

H01-076

Lukas Foss, composer in rehearsal

1 black and white photograph

H01-077

Lukas Foss, composer with Yvar Mikhashoff

1 black and white photograph

H01-078

Lukas Foss, composer, profile

1 black and white photograph

H01-079

Lukas Foss, composer with Nils Vigeland and David Felder

1 black and white photograph

H01-080

Lukas Foss, composer with Nils Vigeland and David Felder

1 black and white photograph

H01-081

Jean Charles FranÃ§ois, composer with Carol Plantamura

1 black and white photograph

H01-082

Jean Charles FranÃ§ois, composer with Carol Plantamura and Frederic Rzewski on stage

1 black and white photograph

H01-083

Jean Charles FranÃ§ois, composer with Carol Plantamura on stage

1 black and white photograph

H01-084

Diamanda Galas, vocalist holding two microphones

1 black and white photograph

H01-085

Diamanda Galas, vocalist crouching

1 black and white photograph

H01-086

Philip Glass, composer at piano accompanying Jon Gibson, soprano saxophone

1 black and white photograph

H01-087

Philip Glass, composer at piano

1 black and white photograph

H01-088

Philip Glass, composer at piano

1 black and white photograph

H01-089

Malcolm Goldstein, violinist

1 black and white photograph

H02-001

Irene Haupt, photographer

1 color photograph

H02-002

Irene Haupt, photographer

1 black and white photograph

H02-003

Lejaren Hiller, composer with Barry Truax

1 black and white photograph

H02-004

Lejaren Hiller, composer with Elizabeth Hiller

1 black and white photograph

H02-005

Lejaren Hiller, composer with Elizabeth Hiller, kissing

1 black and white photograph

H02-006