John Sebastian papers
Scope and Contents
Clippings include biographical materials, including obituaries, and materials about concerts. Miscellaneous materials include photographs, travel itineraries, and essays about the harmonica. Contracts include agreements with a variety of music companies. John Sebastian ne Pugliese contains autobiographical essays/talks and essays about Italy. Correspondence is both personal and professional, including letters about performances, thank you notes, and tours. Programs include performances by Sebastian around the world. Scores include solos, cadenzas, Sonata, Hora Staccato, and Adalucia.
Dates
- Creation: 1937 - 1982
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1937 - 1954
Creator
- Sebastian, John (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)
Biographical note
John Sebastian (1914-1980), who graduated from Haverford College in 1936, was a harmonica virtuoso and composer. Born in 1914 in Philadelphia, his original last name was Pugliese. Sebastian helped make the harmonica a classically-oriented instrument and advocated for composers see it as a serious instrument. He performed in many concerts on the harmonica. Sebastian died in France in 1980.
Extent
.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
News clippings, concert programs, correspondence, and scores related to the professional life of musician and composer John Sebastian.
Acquisition
Gift of Mark Sebastian, 2013
Processing Information
Finding Aid created by Sarah Horowitz, completed December 2022. Original processing information unknown
Topical
- Title
- John Sebastian papers
- Author
- Sarah Horowitz
- Date
- December 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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