George Bela Kehler Papers
Collection — Box: 1-29
Identifier: UnivRec-574
Scope and Contents
The George Bela Kehler Papers consist of the research files Dr. Kehler compiled over the course of many years in the writing of his two-volume study of piano composers, pianists, and piano concerts titled "The Piano in Concert" (Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1982). This has become a standard music reference work. The files contain copies of newspaper clippings, concert programs, notes, and other miscellaneous printed ephemera documenting the lives and concert performances of pianists, primarily of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Dates
- 1794-1978
Creator
- Kehler, George (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
14.5 linear feet
Arrangement
The files are arranged in alphabetical order by artist surname.
Method of Acquisition
The George Bela Kehler Papers were donated to the University Archives by Dr. Kehler's wife, Rachel Eatherly Kehler, and his son, Dr. George Bela Kehler, II, Johnson City, Tenn., on December 4, 2000.
Processing Information
David Litteford, Jessica Ball, Chris Ball, Alyssa Williams, and Ned Irwin processed the collection, which was completed in November 2011.
- Concert programs. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- East Tennessee State University--Faculty
- East Tennessee State University. Dept. of Music Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pianists--Biography Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- Kehler, George (Person)
- Author
- Ned Irwin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of Appalachia Repository
Contact:
PO Box 70295
344 J.L. Seehorn Jr. Rd.
Johnson City TN 37614 USA
423-439-4338
archives@etsu.edu
PO Box 70295
344 J.L. Seehorn Jr. Rd.
Johnson City TN 37614 USA
423-439-4338
archives@etsu.edu
