Collection Information
Collection
Edna Phillips Rosenbaum Collection
Location
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Provenance
Personal collection of Edna Phillips Rosenbaum (1908-2003), donated to the library by her daughter Joan Solaun, of Urbana
When acquired
January 2004
Description
Edna Phillips Rosenbaum was principal harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1930 to 1946. The collection consists primarily of scores (in manuscript or facsimile) of works for harp and orchestra commissioned by Ms. Rosenbaum. Many of the scores include her markings.
Access
See the Edna Phillips Papers, 1930-1970 Finding Aid in the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music.