PA12A Arthur J. Gaines Photograph Collection Finding aid created by Leslie Czechowski University of Minnesota Libraries 6 June 2003

University of Minnesota Libraries Minneapolis, MN 55455

EAD encoding by Leslie Czechowski, 6 June 2003 English Arthur J. Gaines Arthur J. Gaines Photograph Collection 1918-48 University of Minnesota Libraries. Performing Arts Archives, Manuscripts Division [paa] 2 boxes (10 linear inches) Collection includes inscribed photographs from performers who worked with Arthur J. Gaines, manager of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. PA 12 A English Zone B, R6, D4, S15 Restrictions on Access

Materials are open to research without restriction. Permission to examine this collection will be granted to any qualified researcher upon completion of an application form. The original documents do not circulate and may only be used in the Reading Room of the Manuscripts Division.

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Arthur J. Gaines Photograph Collection (PA 12 A), Minnesota Orchestra Archives, Performing Arts Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis.

Acquisition

Transferred from the Orchestra in the 1990s.

Processing Information

The collection was processed and the finding aid written by Leslie Czechowski in February 2001.

Organization of the Collection

The photographs are arranged alphabetically.

Biographical History

Arthur J. Gaines was the first professional business manager of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra from 1923-30. After managing the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, he returned to Minnesota in 1938 and again became manager.

Scope and Content Note

The collection includes photographs of noted performers and conductors inscribed to Arthur Gaines.

Index Terms

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Gaines, Arthur J. Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Photographs Detailed Contents

The following section contains a detailed list of the materials in the collection.

Arthur J. Gaines Photograph Collection 1918-48

The photographs in Box 1 are generally 8"x10" and the photos in Box 2 are 9"x12", 12"x14" or larger.

Althouse, Paul 1932 1

Inscribed: "For my dear friend Arthur Gaines. Most cordially,"

Behymer, L.E. 21 June 1940 1

Inscribed: "To friend Arthur. Kindest regards, Bee"

Bloomfield-Zeisler, Fannie 11 December 1920 (Chicago) 1

Inscribed: "To Mr. Arthur J. Gaines with sincere appreciation of his unusual qualities. Most cordially,"

[Countet?, D.L.?] 1941 1

Inscribed: "To one of the finest orchestra managers this country will ever see--Arthur Gaines--dealing with him is a privilege and a pleasure"

Crooks, Richard 1927 1

Inscribed: "To my friend Arthur Gaines, Sincerely"

Cullen, Jenny 1

Inscribed: "To Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Gaines in kindest greeting"

Gabrilowitsch, Ossip March 1932 1

Inscribed: "To Arthur Gaines in appreciation of many pleasant meetings and stimulating chats"

Ganz, Rudolph August 1921 1

Inscribed: "To my friend Arthur J. Gaines with my best wishes for our success. Most cordially,"

Glenn, Carroll Christmas 1941 1

Inscribed: "To Arthur Gaines in appreciation and with warm good wishes"

Henrotte, Pierre (concertmaster) 15 May 1926 1

Inscribed: "To Mr. Arthur Gaines in remembrance of a most happy season."

Hess, Myra ca. 1922 1

Inscribed: "To Arthur Gaines With all my very best wishes"

Hilsberg, Alexander 28 November 1948 1

Inscribed: "To Arthur J. Gaines in kind remembrance of my first visit to Minneapolis"

Johnson, Edward 1940? [New York] 1

Inscribed: "To Arthur Gaines--with keen appreciation and affectionate greetings. Cordially yours,"

Menuhin, Yehudi 8 March 1929 1

Inscribed: "To my friend, Arthur J. Gaines

(This is the famous photograph of Menuhin as a child, looking pensively at a violin.)

Munch, Charles 5 December 1947? 1

Inscribed: "Pour Monsieur Arthur J. Gaines en souvenir [?} a good time in Minneapolis"

Reiner, Fritz November 1948 1

Inscribed: "For my good friend Arthur Gaines with great admiration and sincere affection."

Rethberg, Elizabeth 1928 1

Inscribed: "To Arthur J. Gaines with all good wishes."

Rosenthal, Moriz 2 April 1929 1

Inscribed: "To a true friend of art and artists -- Mr. Arthur J. Gaines, very cordially"

Singher, M. 1946 (Minneapolis) 1

Inscribed: "To Arthur J. Gaines, very cordially and with all my best wishes"

Steber, Eleanor 1

Inscribed: "To Mr. Arthur J. Gaines with all good wishes."

Thomas, John Charles 1

Inscribed: "For Mr. Gaines, most sincerely"

Tibbett, Lawrence 5 June 1927 1

Inscribed: "For Arthur Gaines remembering a most pleasant visit in Minneapolis, sincerely"

Tibbett, Lawrence April 1929 1

Inscribed: "To sweet Gladys--always the most pleasant memories of you and Minneapolis--always anticipating the next time."

Tinlot, Gustave May 1925 1

Inscribed: "To Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Gaines in kind remembrance of my to [sic] short sojourn in Minneapolis"

Traubel, Helen 1

Inscribed: "To Arthur with my affection"

Verbrugghen, Henri May 1926 1

Inscribed: "To THE manager in remembrance of some strenuous and eventful campaigns"

Verbrugghen, Henri 1930 1

Inscribed: "In very cordial remembrance of our seven year's association and in the hope that our paths will cross again somewhere soon"

Walter, Bruno 1

Inscribed: "To Mr. Arthur J. Gaines in remembrance of the 3rd January 1941. Very cordially,"

[Whiting/Whitney?, Sid] 1

No inscription

[Yungland?, Frances] 1

Inscribed: "To Arthur Gaines, it was a thrill to sing with your wonderful orchestra. My deepest appreciation. Cordially"

[Unknown] 20 March 1921 1

Inscribed: "With heartiest regards and appreciation for all our pleasant time."

[Unknown] 1

Photograph of two men standing in front of a billboard for the Fred Gee concert (a pianist with the M.S.O.) in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

[Unknown] 1939 (Minneapolis) 1

Inscribed: "To Mr. Arthur Gaines the boss from the Minneapolis Orchestra with kind regards. Jay"

Photograph of Dimitri Mitropoulos with friends, Arthur J. Gaines included 1 List of Gaines' photographs by C. Moon February 1981 1 Davenny, Hollis 17 October 1923 2

Inscribed: "To my good friend Arthur Gaines with regards and best wishes from "Music Round Table"--"Buddy"--Hollis Davenny as Franz Schubert in "Blossom Time"

[Gozonga?, Gilliande?] February 1918 2

Inscribed: "To A. J. Gaines in remembrance of my appearance in St. Louis and with sincere regards"

Iburbi, Jose 1938? 2

Inscribed: "To Mr. Arthur J. Gaines with my best wishes"

Menuhin, Yehudi 1944? 2

Inscribed: "To Arthur J. Gaines, in memory of our third premiere and in anticipation of many more. Devotedly"

Tibbett, Lawrence 1929 2

Inscribed: "To my good friend Arthur Gaines with the admiration and all the best wishes in the world"

Vreeland, Jeannette 2

Inscribed: "Wishing Arthur and Gladys much happiness in their new home affectionately"