Reuven Kosakoff Music Collection, 1938-2000, Date acquired: Oc/to/2011
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 0.30 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Collection Title including series, if any; Box and item number; Special Collections; Florida Atlantic University Libraries, Boca Raton, Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
Reuven Kosakoff was an American composer of Jewish liturgical music. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut on January 8, 1898. Mr. Kosakoff graduated from Yale University Music School and the Institute of Musical Art, the predecessor of the Juilliard School of Music. He died on May 6, 1987. The Kosakoff Collection was donated by Mr. Kosakoff's son, Gabriel, and includes sheet music and manuscript music.
- Acquisition information:
- Gabriel Kosakoff
- Processing information:
In 2011, this collection was processed by Elizabeth Fairall.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Access Policies:
Collections are available for supervised use in the University Archives during regular hours or by appointment. Users are required to complete a registration form and to comply with regulations governing use. Research assistance may be available but please email or phone first to set up an appointment.
Photocopies or electronic copies of material in the collections may be provided within copyright limits but may not be ready immediately. In addition, selected materials are digitized and available electronically through the Digital Library, and through PALMM.
- Terms of access:
Materials in the collections are to be used for private study, scholarship, or research in accord with the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code). FAU Libraries adhere to all conditions specified in the law when providing reproductions of copyrighted material. Any subsequent use of a reproduction in excess of " fair use," may result in the user's liability for copyright infringement.
When using electronic copies or images, please keep in mind that copyright law applies. Permission from the Special Collections Department is required when downloading, printing, reproducing or copying items for our digital collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright permission from the rights holder when copying material in excess of fair use. Restriction in the copying of materials may be imposed if the researcher does not have written permission from the rights holder.
Should the researcher use or reproduce special collections material when submitting or publishing his or her own writing or research, the author should credit Florida Atlantic University Libraries Special Collections. If research at FAU Special Collections results in publication, we would appreciate citation information that would allow us to reference that work to future researchers. Also, If the researcher desires to reuse material for commercial use, please contact Special Collections.
- Preferred citation:
Collection Title including series, if any; Box and item number; Special Collections; Florida Atlantic University Libraries, Boca Raton, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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S. E. Wimberly Library777 Glades RdBoca RatonFL33431USA
