Identity area
Reference code
CA OTUFM 27
Title
Date(s)
- 1932-2002 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
6.5 cm of textual records (1 box) + 1 photograph
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Boyd Neel was born in London, 19 July 1905, and died in Toronto, 30 September 1981. In 1932 he formed his own orchestra, performing and recording baroque music, and works by contemporary English composers. From 1953 to 1971 he was Dean of the RCMT, and also founded and conducted the Hart House Orchestra at the University of Toronto.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Acquired by the Music Library in 1989.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Fonds includes catalogues of the libraries of Neel Boyd's orchestras, and of his personal scores and recordings collections. Also includes correspondence.
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Accruals
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Conditions governing access
No conditions on access
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Notes area
Note
Previously titled "Archives Collection 27 : Boyd Neel." Reference code removed from the title of the fonds July 30, 2019.
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Description identifier
Archives Collection 27
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OTUFM