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Pieter Tas fonds
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Fonds
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RC0202
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1908-1925 (Creation)
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25 cm of textual records and graphic material
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Name of creator
(1868-1947)
Biographical history
Pieter Tas (1868-1947) was born in Holland but became best known as a musician in England. From 1907 to 1910 he was resident conductor of the private orchestra of the Duke of Devonshire. His son Pierre Tas (1902-1971) was a well-regarded violinist and teacher.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of approximately 360 letters to Tas from composers and musicians, 4 letters from Tas, printed materials such as programmes and news clippings, and photographs.
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Immediate source of acquisition
Fonds was purchased at Bloomsbury Book Auctions on 30 November 1983 by Bertram Rota Ltd. for McMaster University.
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RC0202
