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Hyman Howard Taubman papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2885

Scope and content

Includes letters from performers commenting on reviews by Taubman; legislation concerning the arts; correspondence from colleagues; and a 600 page typescript of Taubman's THE MAKING OF THE AMERICAN THEATER.

Dates

1950-1980.

Creator

Taubman, Howard, 1907-1996. (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Howard Taubman was music editor of THE NEW YORK TIMES from 1935 to 1955, when he was appointed music critic. He was named drama critic in 1960 and became critic-at-large in 1966. He wrote OPERA FRONT AND BACK; MUSIC AS A PROFESSION; MUSIC ON MY BEAT; THE MAESTRO, a biography of Arturo Toscanini; HOW TO BUILD A RECORD LIBRARY; and THE MAKING OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE. He has also lectured, made radio appearances, and written many articles for national magazines.