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Daniel Bonade Papers

Abstract

Title:
Daniel Bonade Papers
Author/Creator:
Bonade, Daniel
Collection number:
95-95-ICA
Size:
6.00 Linear Feet
Bulk dates:
1917-1960
Inclusive dates:
1813-1979
Collection Area:
Special Collections in Performing Arts
Repository:
Special Collections in Performing Arts, Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Contact the curator: http://www.lib.umd.edu/scpa/contact
Abstract:

Daniel Bonade, Swiss-born American clarinetist, teacher and writer, was born in 1896 in Geneva, Switzerland and began playing the clarinet at the age of eight. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire and in 1913 won the prestigious Premier Prix. In 1917 while touring the United States, Bonade was offered the principal clarinet position of the Philadelphia Orchestra. In 1930 he left the Philadelphia Orchestra and continued his orchestral career with positions in the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, the Columbia Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra, and the NBC Orchestra. As a faculty member of the Curtis Institute of Music, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Juilliard School of Music Bonade trained many successful clarinetists in the United States from 1920 to 1960. This collection consists of written, photographic, recorded materials, reeds and reed cases, and personal items created or collected by Bonade; brochures, programs and photographs of his wife, Maud Bonade La Charme; and programs, photographs and memorabilia of his parents, Louis and Esther Bonade.

Important Information for Users of the Collection

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred citation:

Daniel Bonade Papers, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1218
Publication rights:

Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Contact the curator for an appointment: http://www.lib.umd.edu/scpa/contact

Status:

This collection is PROCESSED.

Historical Note

Daniel Bonade, Swiss-born American clarinetist, teacher and writer, was born in 1896 in Geneva, Switzerland. He was the son of two prominent musicians: Louis and Esther Bonade. He began studying the clarinet at the age of eight with Ferdinand Capelle in Geneva. After Louis Bonade's death, the family moved to France where Bonade studied with Henri Lefebvre, outstanding pupil of Cyril Rose. Bonade's sister, Marie, later married Lefebvre. In 1910, Bonade entered the Paris Conservatoire and in 1913 won the prestigious Premier Prix while studying with Proper Mimart.

In 1916 while touring the United States with Diaghileff's Ballets Russes, Bonade played for Leopold Stokowski who offered him the principal clarinet position of the Philadelphia Orchestra. In 1930 Bonade left the Philadelphia Orchestra and continued his orchestral career with positions in the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, the Columbia Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra, and the NBC Orchestra.

As a faculty member of the Curtis Institute of Music, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Juilliard School of Music he trained many successful clarinetists in the United States from 1920 to 1960. His students became members of top-ranked American orchestras and included Robert McGinnis, Robert Marcellus, Mitchell Lurie, Ignatius Gennusa, Anthony Gigliotti, and Bernard Portnoy.

Through Bonade's affiliation with the G. Leblanc Corporation, a leading-clarinet manufacturer in Paris, France and Kenosha, Wisconsin, he developed and marketed his mouthpiece, ligature, and reeds. He also published several books on clarinet playing and wrote articles for The Leblanc Bandsman and Symphony magazine. Called the "Dean of American Clarinet Teachers," Bonade's legacy continues through his students and his students' students; many who are teaching at major U.S. conservatories and universities today.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The professional and personal papers, photographs, reed cases, personal items, and recording of Daniel Bonade (1896-1976), clarinetist, pedagogue, and writer fill 10 boxes. The collection consists of correspondence; writings; published programs, newspaper articles, brochures; contracts; itinerary; copyright and patent certificates; photographs; recording; reeds and reed cases; personal and gift items, and brochures and sketches relating to Maud Bonade La Charme and her family.

Custodial History and Acquisition Information

Daniel Bonade gave some of these materials to his student, Jerry Pierce. After Bonade's death in 1976, Maud Bonade, gave the remaining materials to Pierce. When Pierce died, his wife, Linda Pierce, gave all the Bonade papers to the library

Processing Information

Processed by:

Processed by Phyllis Crossen-Richardson and Bonnie Jo Dopp, July 2000. Revised by Vin Novara, May 2003

Processing note:

This finding aid, and work on processing this collection, was done under the direction of the Curator of the Special Collections in Performing Arts (SCPA) of the Performing Arts Library of the University of Maryland, Bonnie Jo Dopp. The Supervisor of Operations of SCPA, Vin Novara, supervised all the processing. Processors who worked on this collection were (in chronological order) Vin Novara and Phyllis Crossen-Richardson. Phyllis Crossen-Richardson organized the finding aid and wrote its biography of Daniel Bonade

Encoded by:

EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Colleen McKnight, January 2007.

Detailed Description of the Collection

Series 1: Correspondence, 1927-1979 (0.50 Linear Feet)

This series consists of professional and personal correspondence arranged alphabetically and then chronologically. Correspondence can also be found in Series VI: Scrapbook. The letters written by Bonade are drafts, many of which were written by Maud Bonade for Daniel. Very few are actually in his hand. Maud refers to Bonade often as Maestro or the Maestro in her letters, as do some of his students.

Subseries 1.1: Professional Correspondence, 1927-1979 (46 Folders)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
Anonymous ("a music lover"). A copy of a letter written by an anonymous music lover to Leopold Stokowski on the difficulty of old age in relation to work, and the dismissal of older players from The Philadelphia Orchestra, February 17, 1930series 1.1box 1folder 1
Bain, Wilfred C. Dean of Indiana University's School of Music. Letter about the possibility of Bonade teaching at IU, however, the University has a rule about hiring faculty over the age of 70 that may make such an appointment impossible, November 21, 1967series 1.1box 1folder 2
Bradfield, Edna Turner. Wilmington, DE. Letter of praise for Bonade's student, Jack Leoye, who filled in for the 1st clarinetist at the last minute, May 11, 1927series 1.1box 1folder 3
Cailliet, Lucien, 1968, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 4
Kenosha, WI. Family and professional news with an obituary for conductor, Artur Rodzinski. In French on Leblanc stationery, November 13, 1968series 1.1box 1folder 4item 1.0
Kenosha, WI. Colleague sends greetings, comments on Bonade's student Landgrabe's recording and his own work at Leblanc for the past 15 years. In French, April 12, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 4item 2.0
Camarda, Antonio J. Salem, MA. Former pupil sends news of his family and professional life, May 19, 1960series 1.1box 1folder 5
Camp, Wayne H. Bay Shore, NY, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 6
Telegram. "Will be in Paris...like to visit", March 3, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 6item 1.0
Cannes. Maud writes to Camp, we are looking forward to your seeing you, will inform Leon Leblanc of your visit, March 8, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 6item 2.0
Camp writes that he must reschedule his visit until May. While in Paris he would like to see Leon Leblanc, March 28, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 6item 3.0
Itinerary set for Camp's visit to Europe, which includes a stop in Nice to see the Bonades, April 24, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 6item 4.0
Collis, James [former student], 1972, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 7
Garrison, NY. After-Christmas note inquiring about the Bonades. A list of his publications for clarinet and a request that Bonade review them, January 8, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 7item 1.0
Garrison, NY. Thank you for your letter, so sorry to hear of the Maestro's bad health. Working on more publications, March 7, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 7item 2.0
Carmel, NY. Christmas card, December 1974series 1.1box 1folder 7item 3.0
Addresses of editors of publications including James Collis, Editor of Woodwind World, undatedseries 1.1box 1folder 7item 4.0
Faulhaber, Michael C, 1972, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 8
Arlington, VA. Faulhaber is traveling to Europe with the Army Band and would like to visit the Bonades in May, April 1, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 8item 1.0
Maud writes that the Maestro is feeling better although he still needs to have "perfect quiet for the general good of his health". The Bonades were interested in Faulhaber's recording and proposal to collect more information and write a book, November 10, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 8item 2.0
Cannes. Maud writes that they are looking forward to his visit. Written on the back of fund-raising letter for the Louis Braille Foundation for Blind Musicians, signed by Lukas Foss, April 8, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 8item 3.0
Middleton, WI. Christmas card, December 13, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 8item 4.0
Gennusa, Ignatius. York, PA. Christmas card--remembrance of the great years together and "the great class at Curtis in 1940", December 26, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 9
Glover, Clifton. New York, NY. Letter from the Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 of the AF of M, concerning Bonade's request to make a beneficiary change to his insurance policy, June 30, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 10
Hahn, Frederick E. Philadelphia, PA. Request for Bonade's services to help celebrate the Zechwer-Hahn Philadelphia Musical Academy's 60th Anniversary as a School of Music, February 28, 1930series 1.1box 1folder 11
Hofmann, Josef. Philadelphia, PA. Bonade's services may not be needed the following year due to the Curtis Institute's financial situation, February 8, 1933series 1.1box 1folder 12
International Clarinet Clinic. Denver, CO. Copy of a "wish you were here" note to Bonade from members of the International Clarinet Association at Clinic. Signed by clarinetists: Jimmy Abato, Jerry Pierce, Bob Luyben, Leon Russianoff, Gerard Errante, etc, August 9 1973series 1.1box 1folder 13
Kireilis, Ramon J. Denver, CO. Mass mailing for the upcoming International Clarinet Clinic requesting teachers hand-out brochures for the event, May 8, 1975series 1.1box 1folder 14
Koushevitzki, Serge. Boston, MA. Bonade's letter to the Conductor recommending Anthony Gigliotti for the principal clarinet position of the Boston Symphony, August 13, 1948series 1.1box 1folder 15
Krueger, Karl. Kansas City, MO. Conductor of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, 1935-1941series 1.1box 1folder 16
A response to Bonade's letter recommending Gigliotti for the position in Kansas City, May 12, 1935series 1.1box 1folder 16item 1.0
A response to a Bonade letter, "...when I return to New York I shall communicate with the gentleman whom you mention", April 22, 1940series 1.1box 1folder 16item 2.0
There is trouble with the bass clarinet, where could one be rented immediately, November 5, 1941series 1.1box 1folder 16item 3.0
Still looking for a bass clarinet, November 17, 1941series 1.1box 1folder 16item 4.0
Landgrabe, Russell [Solo clarinet, U.S. Navy Band; b. 1932], 1968-1977series 1.1box 1folder 17
Arlington, VA. Russell is pleased that Bonade enjoyed his recording and would be happy to send more, March 26, 1968series 1.1box 1folder 17item 1.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell has finished his "big recital" in Washington at the Phillips Collection and has sent a program and reviews to Bonade. A recital program from January 22, 1967 at The Corcoran Gallery of Art is also included, November 4, 1969series 1.1box 1folder 17item 2.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell is rehearsing for his first recording session of Bonade's Sixteen Solos de Concours, November 25, 1969series 1.1box 1folder 17item 3.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell has finished recording the first section of the solos. A copy of the recording will be sent to Bonade soon, December 16, 1969series 1.1box 1folder 17item 4.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell has sent a copy of the recording to Bonade. He also proposes a business agreement with Bonade to share the cost and split the profits 50-50, December 18, 1969series 1.1box 1folder 17item 5.0
Program of the United State Navy Band, Russell Landgrabe soloist playing the Fantasie Italienne by Eugene Bozza, July 27, 1970series 1.1box 1folder 17item 6.0
Cannes. Written for Bonade by Maud. Bravo's for Landgrabe's recording and acceptance of a business agreement, February 17, 1970series 1.1box 1folder 17item 7.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell writes of his struggle to find a record label, February 23, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 17item 8.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell says he is still working on the record, August 8, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 17item 9.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell writes to Bonade about all the problems with the recording company, Coronet and requests information about the composers, October 29, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 17item 10.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell relates that the record will come out the end of March. Would Bonade please send a "glowing letter" to be used for the cover and publicity, December 31, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 17item 11.0
Draft of Bonade's letter to be sent to Coronet praising Russell's playing and stressing the importance of the recording. Letter in Bonade's hand with editing changes and additions by Maud, January 1, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 17item 12.0
Recording contract between Russell Landgrabe and The Coronet Recording Company. [See June 23, 1973 letter], February 1, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 17item 13.0
Alexandria, VA. Urgent letter from Russell requesting assistance because the Navy wants to stop his recording project because they feel he is in violation of their no competition with civilians rule, June 10, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 17item 14.0
A letter addressed "To whom it may concern" written on behalf of Russell to the Navy. Letter was begun by Bonade and finished by Maud, June 12, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 17item 15.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell successfully made his record and was sending a copy to the Bonades, September 13, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 17item 16.0
Cannes. Maud writes and says that the Maestro "has been deeply touched by your long and patient efforts to get this record edited finally", October 4, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 17item 17.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell is happy with Bonade's "acceptance of the letter", November 16, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 17item 18.0
Alexandria, VA. Russell has sent contracts to Bonade. One from Coronet and the other for their agreement. Copies of the contracts were included with this letter, June 23, 1973series 1.1box 1folder 17item 19.0
Change of address postcard from Russell to the Bonades, September 20, 1973series 1.1box 1folder 17item 20.0
U.S. Department of State, Consular Cash Receipt to Daniel Bonade. Witnessing of the signing of the contract with Russell. [See January 20, 1974 letter], January 11, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 17item 21.0
Short note from Russell. "...have not heard from you since I sent the contracts for the record", January 12, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 17item 22.0
Letter from Maud that the Maestro had been ill, however, he was finally able to go the Consulate in Nice to sign the contract and have it witnessed, January 20, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 17item 23.0
Russell sent Bonade an update of the record sales. He suggests that Bonade make a recording about the clarinet and related subjects and he would "take care of it all", September 22, 1975series 1.1box 1folder 17item 24.0
Letter to Russell from Vito Pascucci, President of Leblanc. Vito writes to thank Russell for the copy of his recording and praises his performance, October 13, 1975series 1.1box 1folder 17item 25.0
Maud writes to say that Bonade cannot comply with Russell's request because he is very sick--heart disease, and "nearly blind." The reverse side of this letter is to Martini, in French and crossed out, October 31, 1975series 1.1box 1folder 17item 26.0
Russell writes back to tell her of his "sadness" on hearing of Bonade's condition. Russell sends money for "some fine wine for the maestro for Christmas", November 20, 1975series 1.1box 1folder 17item 27.0
Russell writes to Maud to convey his grief on hearing of the death of Bonade and says that Bonade had a great influence on his life, April 6, 1977series 1.1box 1folder 17item 28.0
Leblanc, Leon, 1958, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 18
Paris. Received the cable confirming that a check was sent to Bonade's solicitor. In French, May 29, 1958series 1.1box 1folder 18item 1.0
Bonade tells Leblanc that one of his old students, Wayne Camp, will be visiting Paris and is a Leblanc "fan", May 2, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 18item 2.0
Paris. Looking forward to Wayne Camp's visit. In French, May 5, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 18item 3.0
Lerner, Jeff. Houston, TX. Former Bonade student sends thanks to Bonade for coming to the University of Houston and giving a master class, April 29, 1958series 1.1box 1folder 19
Lotz, Paul. Philadelphia, PA. On behalf of The Philadelphia Orchestra, 1943series 1.1box 1folder 20
Offer to play 1st clarinet and teach at Curtis again while Bernard Portnoy is off at war, July 19, 1943series 1.1box 1folder 20item 1.0
Telegram. "Did you receive letter of offer?", July 24, 1943series 1.1box 1folder 20item 2.0
Regretfully the Orchestra cannot pay Bonade's requested salary, August 8, 1943series 1.1box 1folder 20item 3.0
Luyben, Robert. Kansas City, MO. Former student sends greetings, March 22, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 21
Marcellus, Robert. Evanston, IL, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 22
Newspaper clipping providing praise for Marcellus's performance of the Rachmaninoff Second Symphony with the National Symphony Orchestra, undatedseries 1.1box 1folder 22item 1.0
Christmas card from Robert and his wife, Marion, December 12, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 22item 2.0
Mariella, Patricia. Madison, WI, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 23
A request for assistance in finding a clarinet teacher in Rome, May 3, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 23item 1.0
Bonade couldn't recommend an Italian clarinetist, however, if she could make it to Cannes, he would be happy to teach her, May 17, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 23item 2.0
Patricia replied that she could possibly study with Bonade during her vacations, August 3, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 23item 3.0
Bonade was willing to teach her during her breaks, however, he suggested that she take more than one lesson during each visit. The fee per lesson, $25.00. Letter written on a map to the Bonade's chateau, August 19, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 23item 4.0
May, Wesley C. Midland, TX. Thank you for coming to Midland and giving a clarinet clinic, March 20, 1958series 1.1box 1folder 24
Mazzeo. Boston, MA. Bonade's letter to the Personnel Manager recommending Anthony Gigliotti for the principal clarinet position of the Boston Symphony, August 13, 1948series 1.1box 1folder 25
McGinnis, Robert. Philadelphia, PA. Letter from former student and principal clarinetist of The Philadelphia Orchestra on his experiences with the Orchestra -- See also Series VI: Scrapbook for other letters and telegrams, July 15, 1931series 1.1box 1folder 26
McGlothin, Paul S. "Sandy", 1971-1974series 1.1box 1folder 27
Knoxville, TN. Former student writes of his success in getting into Tangelwood, June 27, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 27item 1.0
Knoxville, TN. Won the 1st clarinet in the American Symphony with Stokowski, September 27, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 27item 2.0
New York, NY. Sandy and all the other first chairs were fired by Stokowski. He asks Bonade to send a letter to Stokowski inquiring how he, Sandy, was doing, January 4, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 27item 3.0
New York, NY. Bonade writes to Sandy and explains that Stokowski fired the first chair players to "engage new young musicians to give them a chance." Bonade will send a letter of inquiry to Stokowski, January 8, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 27item 4.0
New York, NY. Bonade writes a letter to Stokowski inquiring about Sandy. Letter is a draft, written on an envelope, January 8, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 27item 5.0
New York, NY. Sandy thanks Bonade for his "heartening letter" and also for sending a letter to Stokowski. Also, he plans to find a recording of Bonade playing Ravel's Introduction and Allegro, February 14, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 27item 6.0
Richmond, VA. Success, Sandy has found a recording of the Ravel and has sent it to Bonade. The American Symphony folded because Stokowski decided to stay in England, November 4, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 27item 7.0
Shrub Oak, NY. Christmas card, December 26, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 27item 8.0
Milnes, Lynne [former student], 1971, 1975series 1.1box 1folder 28
Ontario, Canada. Lynne sends her best wishes for the Bonade's anniversary, March 4, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 28item 1.0
London, Ontario. Lynne requests a letter of recommendation for a Master's program. Reverse side of this letter is a draft Bonade's letter of recommendation, April 7, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 28item 2.0
Season greetings card with daughter, Kamini's, "art" on the front, New Year 1975series 1.1box 1folder 28item 3.0
Nash, Gordon A. Lexington, KY. Letter enclosed with checks for honorarium and expenses for Bonade's appearance at the KMEA [Kentucky Music Educators Association] Convention, December 15, 1958series 1.1box 1folder 29
Nice, Elleel. Philadelphia, PA. Acknowledgment of Bonade's interest in teaching at The Curtis Institute of Music, April 4, 1940series 1.1box 1folder 30
Nye, Robert E. Eugene, OR. Letter of appreciation for Bonade's "fine contribution" at the Conference on Music Education at the University of Oregon, February 5, 1959series 1.1box 1folder 31
Ormandy, Eugene. Philadelphia, PA. Ormandy requests that Bonade let The Philadelphia Orchestra know whether or not he is interested in filling in as first clarinetist if his former student, Bernard Portnoy, has to do military service, July 26, 1943series 1.1box 1folder 32
Pierce, Jerry. Anderson, IN, 1958-1979series 1.1box 1folder 33
Letter to Jerry. Bonade had tried clarinets at the Leblanc factory in Paris and had selected an A and B-flat for Jerry to try at the Leblanc factory in Kenosha, WI, June 18, 1958series 1.1box 1folder 33item 1.0
Jerry writes about his summer schedule, plans for a trip to Denver to the National Clarinet Clinic, successful performances of Stravinsky's Soldier's Tale. Program included, July 22, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 33item 2.0
Program for Jerry's Faculty Recital at Anderson College with newspaper article, October 17, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 33item 3.0
Cannes. Letter to Jerry from Bonade and Maud, written by Maud. She sends their thanks for the cassette recording of Jerry's recital. She mentions that the Maestro is ill and nearly blind, December 20, 1975series 1.1box 1folder 33item 4.0
Cannes. Letter to Jerry from Maud. The Maestro has gone to the hospital and she does not expect him to return home again, November 4, 1976series 1.1box 1folder 33item 5.0
Cannes. Maud writes to thank Jerry for the "good words for my dear dear Daniel," check and flowers, December 18, 1976series 1.1box 1folder 33item 6.0
Cannes. Maud sends her praise for the book and "very good drawing" of Bonade on the cover. Letter is incomplete--only one page remains, January 12, 1977series 1.1box 1folder 33item 7.0
Cannes. Maud writes of her ill health and feelings of despair because of the loss of her husband. She has reviewed Jerry's article, "The Bonade Legacy, Part I and II," and includes her corrections, March 13, 1977series 1.1box 1folder 33item 8.0
Cannes. Maud thanks Jerry for the photographs of Bonade and wants to be buried with "the large one, on my breast", August 23, 1977series 1.1box 1folder 33item 9.0
Maud's letter to Jerry, sent with the commemorative booklet celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Harmonie Nautique. The Booklet and a copy of this letter are in Series IV, Programs and Performance, September 1, 1977series 1.1box 1folder 33item 10.0
Maud tells Jerry about her lonely holidays and included many photographs of Daniel, Tabuteau, Lefebvre, etc, January 1978series 1.1box 1folder 33item 11.0
Maud writes to Jerry with news of selling her apartment, January 29, 1979series 1.1box 1folder 33item 12.0
Three informal notes from Maud that were used to label and send materials to Jerry, undatedseries 1.1box 1folder 33item 13.0
Rapson, John. Paris, France. Former student from Toronto asks Bonade if he would like to sell his B-flat and A clarinets. Notation on the back of one of the pages: "price wanted $150.00", November 25, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 34
Richardson, Arlie H. Oakland, CA. Chairman of the Western MENC Instrumental Clinics sends thanks to Bonade for his fine clarinet clinic in Salt Lake City the previous month, April 7, 1959series 1.1box 1folder 35
Rodzinski, Artur. New York, NY, 1945, 1947series 1.1box 1folder 36
The Musical Director of the Philharmonic Society of New York writes to ask for clarification about what Mr. Fendler actually does, January 16, 1945series 1.1box 1folder 36item 1.0
Rodzinski had sent the statement Bonade needed for his book and was interested in auditioning the young clarinetist recommended, April 20, 1947series 1.1box 1folder 36item 2.0
Roosevelt, Eleanor. New York, NY. Form letter requesting a contribution to the United Jewish Appeal of Greater New York. Letter and signature have been duplicated, July 22, 1946series 1.1box 1folder 37
Rosen, Marc, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 38
Cleveland Heights, OH. Marc requests lessons with Bonade in France, January 10, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 38item 1.0
Maud replies yes. Lesson fee $25 per lesson or two lessons per week at $20 each, February 9, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 38item 2.0
Royal, John F. New York, NY. A request for photographs for a book of the NBC Symphony Orchestra's trip to South America with Toscanini, July 26, 1940series 1.1box 1folder 39
Schmachtenberg, Emil. Cincinnati, OH. Christmas card from a former student, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 40
Teasdale, David. London, England. Former student and principal clarinetist of the Marine White House Orchestra would like to visit the Bonades when he is in Europe, April 22, 1972series 1.1box 1folder 41
Vosburgh, C.J. Cleveland, OH, 1939, 1942series 1.1box 1folder 42
Manager of the Cleveland Orchestra says that "it will be most satisfactory for you to arrive here in time for the evening performance....", June 9, 1939series 1.1box 1folder 42item 1.0
Thank you letter to Bonade for joining the Orchestra on tour and the remaining balance due for his services, November 16, 1942series 1.1box 1folder 42item 2.0
Waller, Dick. Cincinnati, OH. Christmas greetings from a former student, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 43
Woods, Johnny. Stockholm. Sweden, 1970-1971series 1.1box 1folder 44
Johnny asks Bonade for information about taking lessons and ordering books, June 25, 1970series 1.1box 1folder 44item 1.0
Draft of a Bonade letter to a prospective student. Written on the back of the map-directions for Tour au Cognons, Château de Civaux. Not dated and salutation is: "Dear Sir". Probably written to Johnny, undatedseries 1.1box 1folder 44item 2.0
Johnny replies that lessons will have to wait until Summer 1971, July 4, 1970series 1.1box 1folder 44item 3.0
Johnny will be able to come for lessons the end of July and early August. Does he need any special literature?, May 13, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 44item 4.0
Bonade's requests that Johnny contact him early about his arrival date. Included is a list of repertoire on separate sheet in Maud's hand, May 28, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 44item 5.0
Johnny will be unable to come this summer because his wife must have an operation, June 18, 1971series 1.1box 1folder 44item 6.0
Zetzer, Alfred. Shaker Heights, OH. Christmas card from a former student, December 10, 1974series 1.1box 1folder 45

Subseries 1.2: Personal Correspondence, 1933-1971 (8 Folders)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Boekmeyer, Claire. Staten Island, NY. A letter from Maud's cousin, February 19, 1971series 1.2box 1folder 46
Bonade, Esther Poissenot Letters from Daniel Bonade's mother are in French, 1933, 1937, 1938series 1.2box 1folder 47
Bonade, Maud. New York, NY Letters are all in French; most were written on Maud's blue stationery with the letter M, 1936-1937series 1.2box 1folder 48
Bouvet, Jacqueline. Vienne, France. An invitation to her wedding, June 7, 1971 to Bernard Marchand. In French, 1971series 1.2box 1folder 49
de Bremond d'Ars, Yvonne. Paris, France. Antiques and art dealer solicits business, June 12, 1971series 1.2box 1folder 50
Fouché, Armand, 1970-1971series 1.2box 1folder 51
Lefebvre, Marie Bonade -- Daniel Bonade's sister, 1953-1954series 1.2box 1folder 52
Neveu, Etienne. Coulombiers, France. Letter from a realtor concerning La Tour au Cognum. In French, September 9, 1970series 1.2box 1folder 53

Series 2: Writings, undated (1 Folder)

Writings include Daniel Bonade and Henri Lefebvre's revisions to the Celebrated Method for the Clarinet by Hyacinthe-Éleonore Klosé

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Manuscript: Bonade and Henri Lefebvre's revisions for the Klosé Celebrated Method for Clarinet. Eighteen typed-written pages, in French, with eight handwritten-manuscript pages of clarinet exercises -- A piece of paper wrapped around the revisions says: "D. Bonade et Mr. Lefebvre notés pour revision Klosé. 24/VI/1920 AL", ca. 1920 series 2box 2folder 1

Series 3: Teaching Materials, 1931-1974 (21 Folders)

This series includes teaching contracts, articles about Bonade, promotional materials by G. Leblanc Corporation, information about his students, copyright and patent registrations and his Solfège book.

Subseries 3.1: Contracts, 1944-1969 (3 Folders)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
Teaching contracts from The Juilliard School of Music, New York, NY: 1948, 1951, 1954, 1956 and 1958. With the 1948 contract is a Gas Ration card and 1944 train schedule from New York to Philadelphia to Washington Philadelphia to Washington -- A schedule of Bonade's students is included with the 1958 contract, 1944-1956series 3.1box 2folder 2
A confirmation letter to Bonade for teaching at the National Youth Orchestra, Toronto Canada, July 7-August 2, 1969. Signed by W.T. Bailey Bird, January 9, 1969series 3.1box 2folder 2item 1.0
Maud writes to Bird--unfortunately Bonade is too ill to make the trip to Toronto, May 24, 1969series 3.1box 2folder 2item 2.0
National Youth Orchestra, Toronto, Canada, 1969series 3.1box 2folder 3
University of Toronto, Royal Conservatory of Music. Confirmation letter to Bonade for teaching at the Conservatory, February 10, 1969series 3.1box 2folder 4

Subseries 3.2: Articles, 1934-1974 (5 items)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Articles, 1934-1974series 3.2box 2folder 5

Subseries 3.3: G. Leblanc Corporation, 1955-1964 (9 Folders)

For many years Bonade was affiliated with G. Leblanc Corporation. In this subseries materials used to promote Bonade's products, publications, and his services as a clinician are included.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Contracts with G. Leblanc Corporation, Kenosha, Wisconsin: 1955 (original and copy) and 1957. Three-year contracts for Bonade's services as a clinician, lecturer, and consultant as well as sales agreement for distributing and selling Bonade's products, 1955, 1957series 3.3box 2folder 6
Promotional, undatedseries 3.3box 2folder 7
Articles in The Bandsman, Newspaper of the G. Leblanc Corporation, Kenosha, WI, 1957-1960series 3.3box 2folder 8
Exhibitor badge from the Music Industry Council of the Music Educators National Conference: "DANIEL BONADE, G. Leblanc Corp. Kenosha, Wisconsin", undatedseries 3.3box 2folder 9
Invitation to a reception honoring Daniel Bonade following the A.A.B.B. concert. Given by G. Leblanc Corporation at the Hotel Sherman (U.S.A. 1958) Invitation is a white business card with black printing, 1958series 3.3box 2folder 10
"BONADE Dean of American Clarinet Teachers". Eight copies of these 4 x 6 inch white glossy advertising aid. Appear to be on photographic paper, probably used by the Leblanc Corp. in promoting Bonade's products, undatedseries 3.3box 2folder 11
Program from a Leblanc sponsored clarinet clinic at The Wilkes College, Department of Music, Wilkes-Barre, PA, May 9, 1960series 3.3box 2folder 12
Article about Leblanc products and performers. From France Soir, 17 Janvier 1964. "300 musiciens noirs de Harlem en pèlerinage dans un bourg normand..." In French. Léon Leblanc is quoted, January 17, 1964series 3.3box 2folder 13
Instructional Pamphlets: Art of Adjusting Reeds (2), Method of Staccato, undatedseries 3.3box 2folder 14

Subseries 3.4: Students, 1931-1976 (5 Folders)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
Students, 1931-1976series 3.4box 2folder 15
Robert McGinnis Public Ledger--Philadelphia. "Young Musician Wins High Honor After Year's Work with Orchestra." Promotion to principal clarinetist with The Philadelphia Orchestra, 1931series 3.4box 2folder 15item 1.0
"Daniel Bonade With Some of His Successful and Renowned Pupils". The cover of Symphony magazine features Bonade and some of his students with half-tone pictures and professional affiliations, undatedseries 3.4box 2folder 15item 2.0
Schedule for the All-State (Eastern Division Band Clinic) at East Carolina College, February 8-9, 1957series 3.4box 2folder 15item 3.0
Bonade gave a lecture-demonstration for "directors and clarinet players". Brochure for the International Clarinet Clinic, sponsored by the International Clarinet Society, August 9-13, 1976series 3.4box 2folder 15item 4.0
Earl Bates. Obituary. No date or newspaper citation included, undatedseries 3.4box 2folder 15item 5.0

Subseries 3.5: Copyright and Patent Information, 1947, 1957 (2 Folders)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
Copyright and Patent Information, 1947, 1957series 3.5box 2folder 16
Copyright Registration for Orchestra Studies for Clarinet, submitted September 10, 1947; date of receipt: November 4, 1947, 1947series 3.5box 2folder 16item 1.0
Patent for Bonade's clarinet ligature. Included are drawings and description, May 14, 1957series 3.5box 2folder 16item 2.0

Subseries 3.6: Solfège, 1910 (1 Folder)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Solfège by Albert Lavignac. Volume 1A published by Henri Lemoine & Cie, 1910, Paris. Two copies. One is marked as the property of Simone Lefebvre [relationship unknown, perhaps a brother of Henri] -- Additional partial copy, pages 9-52, different printing, is stamped "D. Bonade" on page 18, 1910series 3.6box 2folder 17

Series 4: Programs and Performance, 1893-1948 (23 Folders)

This series includes orchestral and chamber music programs and related newspaper articles, brochures, and itinerary arranged chronologically. Programs and related items can also be found in Series VI: Scrapbook.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
La Sociétè de Musique de Chambre, pour instruments à vent, Paris. Bonade's teacher, Proper Mimart, performed, May 4, 1893 series 4box 2folder 1
Nos Artistes aux Théatres de Genève et Lausanne, Saison 1897-98 [theatre publication pertaining to Bonade's parents]. Half-tone pictures and biographies of prominent artists, including Bonade's parents, 1897-1898 series 4box 2folder 2
The Philadelphia Plectrum Symphony Orchestra, Bonade was a member of the orchestra, May 13, 1920 series 4box 2folder 3
New York Mozart Society. No orchestra roster was included, February 20, 1923 series 4box 2folder 4
Personnel list of The Philadelphia Orchestra for 1924-25. Bonade is listed as first clarinetist, 1924-1925 series 4box 2folder 5
Chamber Music Concert. Bonade performed the Mozart Quintet with the Schmidt String Quartet, March 16, 1926 series 4box 2folder 6
Photocopy of an advertisement for The Philadelphia Orchestra from The Saturday Evening Post. Bonade is highlighted in the picture of the Orchestra, October 5, 1929 series 4box 2folder 7
The Philadelphia Orchestra. "Stokowski and The Philadelphia Orchestra". Advertisement for the Orchestra and their sponsor RCA Victor, undated series 4box 2folder 8
The Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York. Bonade substituted for Simeon Bellison, 1931 series 4box 2folder 9
Program, January 15 and 16, 1931 series 4box 2folder 9item 1.0
Program, January 18, 1931 series 4box 2folder 9item 2.0
Old Farm Summer Concerts. Bonade performed Mozart's Allegretto con Variazioni, from the Quintet in D major and Two Minuets from Brahms's Serenade in D major, Op. 11, August 12, 1931 series 4box 2folder 10
Newspaper clipping announcing the Old Farm Summer Concerts, The Rye Chronicle, August 1, 1931 series 4box 2folder 11
The Beethoven Association's concert at The Town Hall. Bonade performed, November 16, 1931 series 4box 2folder 12
New York World-Telegram. Reference to Bonade's performance at the Beethoven Association concert in Town Hall, November 17, 1931 series 4box 2folder 13
Harmonie Nautique, Harmonie Municipale de la Ville de Genève, Cinquantième Anniversaire, 1883-1933. A booklet published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary with references to Bonade's parents -- Included is a two-inch wide, cream and navy blue striped, ceremonial ribbon, 1933 series 4box 2folder 14
The Cleveland Press, "Rodzinski Starts symphony Rehearsals in Sweater". Half-tone picture of Rodzinski and a few members of the Cleveland Orchestra, including Bonade, October 23, 1933 series 4box 2folder 15
New York Mirror. "Music" column by Julian Seaman mentions Bonade as the new clarinetist of the Cleveland Orchestra, November 19, 1933 series 4box 2folder 16
The Cleveland News. "Artist to Appear Here This Spring." Notice of Bonade's upcoming concert, March 30, with the Cleveland String Quartet, March 20, 1934 series 4box 2folder 17
Cleveland. "Higher Notes of the Clarinet Are a Real Test of Players Artistry." "...14th in a series on orchestral instruments used in the symphony concerts." Featured instrument and performer: Daniel Bonade, clarinet, January 5, 1935 series 4box 2folder 18
Newspaper clipping showing Bonade's hands. The Cleveland Plain Dealer Art Gravure Section, December 17, 1939 series 4box 2folder 19
NBC Symphony Orchestra. No orchestra roster is included, March 2 & 9, 1940 series 4box 2folder 20
Itinerary for NBC Symphony Orchestra South American Tour, with Toscanini, 1940 series 4box 2folder 21
The Cleveland Orchestra, 1941 series 4box 2folder 22
A concert presented by the British War Relief Society, January 5, 1941 series 4box 2folder 22item 1.0
"The Cleveland Orchestra on Tour". A photograph of Bonade and reviews, March 22, 1941 series 4box 2folder 22item 2.0
Program, April 10 and 12, 1941 series 4box 2folder 22item 3.0
List of Bonade's recorded performances. Handwritten on a page from a November 1948 datebook, 1948 series 4box 2folder 23

Series 5: Diaries, 1916-1944, 1946-1964 (1.00 Linear Feet)

There are 48 diaries/datebooks, 1916-1944, 1946-1964, and a telephone/address book in this series. The diaries are small leather or cloth covered, assorted colors, and are approximately 3" by 5", in size. Short entries, a name, place or one line, are written in pencil (black, red or blue) or ink. Some of the writing is faded and old cellophane tape has damaged some of the pages. Paper clips, which held business cards and newspaper clippings, have been removed; however, the rust from some have already caused discoloration.

The datebooks contain both professional and personal information. For example a list of Bonade's students each year (Curtis, Juilliard and private); their lesson times; rehearsal, performance and recording dates; clinic dates; dentist and doctor appointments; travel plans; birthdays; and deaths are recorded. In addition, Bonade used his diaries to keep track of his earnings. Extra items left in the diaries include business cards, newspaper clippings, maps, train schedules, address books, and dried flowers (1932, 1952, 1958). Most of the writing is in English with an occasional comment in French.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Forty-eight Diaries/Datebooks starting at 1916 and continuing through 1964 -- The 1945 diary in not present, however, there is an account book for that year. For 1946, there is a separate address book also used as a diary, 1916-1964 series 5box 3folder 1
A small telephone/address book, undated series 5box 3folder 2

Series 6: Scrapbook, 1913-1930 (5 Folders)

This scrapbook (and copy) includes newspaper clippings, programs, letters, telegrams, brochure, and an article by Bonade from his years in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1913-1930, and is titled Bonade Livre de Critiques

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
Newspaper clippings. Many of the clippings are missing dates and the name of the newspaper, ca. 1913-1931 series 6box 4folder 1
Programs -- Chamber concerts, undated series 6box 4folder 2
The Curtis Institute Music, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 1.0
Chamber Music Association, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 2.0
Philadelphia Orchestra Ensemble, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 3.0
Chamber Music Association of Philadelphia, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 4.0
Orgontz School [The Woodwind Quintet Ensemble from The Philadelphia Orchestra], undated series 6box 4folder 2item 5.0
Witherspoon Hall, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 6.0
Harvard Club of New York City, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 7.0
Old Farm School [Rye, NY], undated series 6box 4folder 2item 8.0
Beethoven Association [New York, NY], undated series 6box 4folder 2item 9.0
Programs -- Orchestral concerts: The Philadelphia Orchestra, undated series 6box 4folder 2
The Curtis Institute Music, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 1.0
Chamber Music Association, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 2.0
Philadelphia Orchestra Ensemble, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 3.0
Chamber Music Association of Philadelphia, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 4.0
Orgontz School [The Woodwind Quintet Ensemble from The Philadelphia Orchestra], undated series 6box 4folder 2item 5.0
Witherspoon Hall, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 6.0
Harvard Club of New York City, undated series 6box 4folder 2item 7.0
Old Farm School [Rye, NY], undated series 6box 4folder 2item 8.0
Beethoven Association [New York, NY], undated series 6box 4folder 2item 9.0
Letters, 1921-1931 series 6box 4folder 3
McGinnis, C.S. Wyncote, PA. Letter to Wanamaker Radio, Philadelphia, PA. "Thank you for the pleasure of hearing Mr. Daniel Bonade play clarinet last Friday", January 24, 1926 series 6box 4folder 3item 1.0
Judson, Arthur. Manager of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Confirmation that Bonade would not be playing with the Philadelphia Orchestra the following year, April 25, 1922 series 6box 4folder 3item 2.0
Tabuteau, Marcel. Ocean City, NJ. Tabuteau is taking refuge in Ocean City. In French, August 27, 1921 series 6box 4folder 3item 3.0
McGinnis, Robert. Bonade's student, Philadelphia, PA. Letter postmarked February 17 1931: McGinnis reports on his audition with Stokowski. Letter dated March 3, 1931: McGinnis says that he has gotten the job in The Philadelphia Orchestra, 1931 series 6box 4folder 3item 4.0
Included with the letter is a program of The Curtis Institute artists performing for the Moorestown Woman's Club, Moorestown, NJ, December 7, 1931. Bonade's student, James Collis, is one of the performers, 1931 series 6box 4folder 3item 4.0
Bundy, George M. Selmer, Inc., December 4th [1930]. Publicity about Bonade's endorsement of the Selmer clarinets, c. 1930 series 6box 4folder 3item 5.0
Moor, Weyert A. Personnel Manager of The Cleveland Orchestra. Moor requests Bonade to contact him if he is "...at liberty for next winter season", February 6, 1931 series 6box 4folder 3item 6.0
Telegrams, 1920-1931 series 6box 4folder 4
Monteux, Pierre. In French. Offer for 4500 for three weeks service, April 20, 1922 series 6box 4folder 4item 1.0
Monteux, Pierre. In French. Request for official response to offer of 5000, April 25, 1922 series 6box 4folder 4item 2.0
Monteux, Pierre. [spelled Monteuse] In French--4000 is all I have for you, April 29, 1922 series 6box 4folder 4item 3.0
Schugens, E.M. "Would you consider position as first clarinet with Minneapolis Orchestra next season..." Received when the news of Bonade's departure from the Philadelphia Orchestra became known, May 17, 1922 series 6box 4folder 4item 4.0
Hughes, Adella Prentiss. Manager Cleveland Orchestra. "Can you call on me.." Received when news of Bonade's departure from the Philadelphia Orchestra became known, January 19, 1923 series 6box 4folder 4item 5.0
Leifels, Felix F. "...understand you have cancelled contract with Philadelphia Orchestra---please communicate with me at once regarding New York Philharmonic engagement." Received when news of Bonade's departure from the Philadephia Orchestra became known, March 24, 1920 series 6box 4folder 4item 6.0
The Philadelphia Orchestra. Offer of the first clarinet position, May 31, 1924 series 6box 4folder 4item 7.0
Bonade, Maud La Charme to James Collis, The Curtis Institute of Music. "Please see that husband don't [sic] miss four oclock [sic] train...", January 10, 1931 series 6box 4folder 4item 8.0
McGinnis, Robert. Request for an extra lesson, February 11, 1931 series 6box 4folder 4item 9.0
Moor, Weyert A. Cleveland Orchestra. Offer for six thousand for thirty weeks, 1931 series 6box 4folder 4item 10.0
From Bonade to Moor, handwritten reply,"...cannot afford to accept less than seventy-five hundred three years contract", February 14, 1931 series 6box 4folder 4item 11.0
Brochure from The Old Farm School and Music for the Westchester Community, Rye, NY. Under Outside Instruction:--Woodwinds, Bonade is listed and a short biography is included, undated series 6box 4folder 5
Article by Bonade: "The Clarinet Mouthpiece", Philadelphia. Written for The Musical Enterprise, November 16, 1921 series 6box 4folder 6

Series 7: Personal Documents, 1917-1977 (20 Folders)

This series includes biographical and financial information, U.S. naturalization certificate, art and music related materials of Maud Bonade La Charme, and the marriage certificate of his sister, Marie Bonade and Henri Lefebvre.

Subseries 7.1: Biographical Information, 1954, c. 1976 (2 Folders)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Who is Who in Music Foundation: Membership Certificate. Original and photocopy. A photocopy of Bonade's biography listed in Who is Who in Music is also included (oversized, now located in Box 9), July 1, 1954series 7.1box 4folder 1
Obituaries for Bonade. There are two different versions; one in English and one in French, ca. 1976series 7.1box 4folder 2

Subseries 7.2: Financial Information, 1948-1977 (10 Folders)

This subseries contains student payment letters, investments, real estate information, and death benefits.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
Payment request from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ottawa, Canada for instructing Bernard C. Temoin, a veteran, May 3, 1948series 7.2box 4folder 1
Stock certificate, Playhouse Inn, Inc., New Hope, Pennsylvania, November 10, 1954series 7.2box 4folder 2
Bond certificate, Playhouse Inn, Inc., New Hope, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1954series 7.2box 4folder 3
An estimate for painting Bonade's house, La Tour au Cognum, Civaux, from Enterprise de Peinture. In French, September 17, 1964series 7.2box 4folder 4
A Parisian realtor, La Prévoyance, has an interested buyer for Bonade's house in La Tour au Cognum, Civaux. In French, November 16, 1966series 7.2box 4folder 5
Payment requests from Joubert, Andrée. Paris, France. Commission Franco-Americaine d'Echanges Universitaires et Culturels for the lessons of Michael Faulhaber, 1969series 7.2box 4folder 6
Premier Shipping Company, Inc. Linden, NJ, 1974-1975series 7.2box 4folder 7
A monetary claim for a lost shipment, June 14, 1974series 7.2box 4folder 7item 1.0
The shipment was not found, however, a check was being sent, December 6, 1974series 7.2box 4folder 7item 2.0
Bonade requests information about his claim. Draft written by Bonade, March 20, 1975series 7.2box 4folder 7item 3.0
Draft of a letter to the Department of the Treasury providing information about Bonade's shipping of ligatures from France to the United States, October 6, 1975series 7.2box 4folder 7item 4.0
Death benefit payment for Sunny Bank Anglo-American Hospital, Cannes, France. Letter enclosed with the death benefit payment to Maud with Avec les Compliments de la Directrice card from Rosemary Stubbs, January 28, 1977series 7.2box 4folder 8
Thank you note from Stubbs to Fisher, for the receipt of the death-benefit, February 9, 1977series 7.2box 4folder 9
Royalties, 1977. Correspondence between Leblanc and Mrs. Bonade after Bonade's death concerning a royalty check, 1977series 7.2box 4folder 10

Subseries 7.3: U.S. Naturalization Certificate, 1920 (1 Folder)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Original certificate of Bonade's naturalization. Issued November 5, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA, 1920series 7.3box 4folder 1

Subseries 7.4: Art and Music of Maud Bonade La Charme, 1939-1953 (8 Folders)

This subseries concerns Bonade's wife, Maud Bonade La Charme. It contains art gallery brochures of her exhibits; magazine articles about her work; her musical booking brochure; and her sketch of Toscanini.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Pencil sketch of Toscanini on the back of an envelope. Signed: Bonade La Charme, undatedseries 7.4box 4folder 1
Cardboard sign advertising painting lessons, undatedseries 7.4box 4folder 2
Brochure for her exhibit at Guenther's Art Galleries Co, March 5 - 20, 1939series 7.4box 4folder 3
Instructor's Exhibition, Art Students League of New York, 1944-45series 7.4box 4folder 4
Exhibit brochure: Argent Galleries "Pictorial Allegories" New York, NY, March 7-19, 1949series 7.4box 4folder 5
L'Heure Française. Cover photo of Maud's painting, "Le Bruse." Also, in the magazine is an article about Daniel Bonade, "Une Famille D'Artistes," on page 4, October 1953series 7.4box 4folder 6
Booking brochure with critical acclaim for "Mme Maud La Charme, Lyric Coloratura Soprano", undatedseries 7.4box 4folder 7

Subseries 7.5: Marriage Certificate of Marie Bonade and Henri Lefebvre, 1917 (1 Folder)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
"Livret de Famille" for Henri Casimir Lefebvre (b. 23 Avril 1867) and Marie Louise Bonade (b. 7 Juilliet 1892), married 6 Aout 1917. Included in this booklet are places for names of children and medical instructions, 1917series 7.5box 4folder 1

Series 8: Photographs, 1830-1978 (1.00 Linear Feet)

Photographs of Bonade, his friends and family as well as autograph photographs are two boxes. Box 5: 5x7 or larger and Box 6: 3 x 5 or smaller. See also Box 10 for oversized photographs of the Bonade and Grenier families.

Subseries 8.1: Daniel Bonade, 1913-1969 (67 Items)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
Portrait of a young Daniel, age 18. (5 x 7) (3 copies), undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 1
Portrait of young Bonade -- Photographer: Kubey-Rembrandt, Philadelphia, PA, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 2
Portrait, profile, 8 x 10 "Property of and please return to Jerry Pierce, 4611 Mounds Road, Anderson, Indiana 46013 U.S.A." Signed in pencil: "Daniel Bonade", undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 3
Portrait--head shot, 8 x 10. Cleveland, Ohio 1938 "D. Bonade - Cleveland 1938", 1938series 8.1box 5folder 4
Standing portrait with his clarinet, 8 x 10. "D. Bonade - Cleveland, O. 1938", 1938series 8.1box 5folder 5
Portrait. The Cleveland Symphony, 1938. With the negative -- This photograph is also part of the three-composite poses of the different periods in Bonade's life, 1938series 8.1box 5folder 6
Bonade's hands. Originally published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer Art Gravure Section. Part of a series on the musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra [3 copies] -- See Box 1: Biographical, for the newspaper clipping, December 17, 1939series 8.1box 5folder 7
Portrait: Signed: "Daniel Bonade 1947", 1947series 8.1box 5folder 8
Two informal photographs of Bonade -- Possibly taken in New Hope, PA, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 9
Sitting in his living room inspecting one of clarinets. 6x8. "Daniel Bonade suffering as to watch me?", undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 9item 1.0
Playing in his living room. "at work Daniel Bonade", undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 9item 2.0
Negative of Bonade sitting at the piano with his clarinet. "Daniel Bonade comments on the Symphonie 3". This photograph was used in a promotional brochure for the Leblanc "Symphonie 3" clarinet. New Hope, PA -- A copy of this brochure is in Box 2, 1958series 8.1box 5folder 10
Negative of the photograph of the Bonade Clinic for The Leblanc Bandsman, October 1958 issue -- The photograph and article are in Box 2, 1958series 8.1box 5folder 11
Promotional photograph for Leblanc "Leblanc Recording Star Daniel Bonade 'Dean of American Clarinet Teachers', Juilliard School of Music, Mr. Bonade plays the Leblanc clarinet exclusively", undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 12
Portrait, full front, 8 x 10 [stained], ca. 1950'sseries 8.1box 5folder 13
Fuzzy and fading photograph of Bonade. "Maestro Daniel Bonade" written by Maud on the back, ca. 1950'sseries 8.1box 5folder 14
Photographs taken at the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Toronto, July 1967series 8.1box 5folder 15
Standing outside, July 1967series 8.1box 5folder 15item 1.0
Seated in his striped shirt, July 1967series 8.1box 5folder 15item 2.0
Seated and gesturing with his hands, July 1967series 8.1box 5folder 15item 3.0
Negatives of three photographs of Bonade from different periods, 1916-1948series 8.1box 5folder 16
The Philadelphia Orchestra, 1916-30series 8.1box 5folder 16item 1.0
The Cleveland Symphony, 1948series 8.1box 5folder 16item 2.0
The Juilliard Institute of Music, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 16item 3.0
Remembrance display of Bonade's life. "Memorium dans salon -- 3 rue du 14 Juillet 1978 à Cannes" -- After Bonade's death, in 1976, Maud displayed photographs and other memorabilia to honor her husband, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 17
One landscape-style photograph, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 17item 1.0
One portrait-style photograph, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 17item 2.0
Early school photographs, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 18
A posed group shot, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 18item 1.0
The children at their desks, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 18item 2.0
Les Premiers Prix du Conservatoire. Winners of the first prizes at the Paris Conservatoire, including Daniel Bonade. 3 copies. Given to Jerry Pierce from Daniel Bonade, 1913series 8.1box 5folder 19
Guarde Republicaine Band. San Francisco. Pictured are Bonade, Lucien Cailliet and four other unidentified men. All but Bonade are in military uniforms, 1915series 8.1box 5folder 20
The Philadelphia Orchestra Chamber Ensemble. Identified: Joseph La Monaca, flute [autographed]. Marcel Tabuteau, oboe [autographed]. Daniel Bonade, clarinet [not autographed]. Anton Horner, French horn [autographed]. Thadeus Rich, violin [autographed] -- David Dubrùsky, violin. Anton Torelló double bass, April 1926series 8.1box 5folder 21
The Philadelphia Orchestra Woodwind Quintet -- Including William Kincaid, flute. Marcel Tabuteau, oboe. Daniel Bonade, clarinet. Joseph Wolfe, English horn. J. Walter Guetter, bassoon. Photographs by Kubey-Rembrandt Studios, Philadelphia, PA -- Autographed by all except Wolfe, 1929-1930series 8.1box 5folder 22
Formal pose of the Quintet, 1929-1930series 8.1box 5folder 22item 1.0
Comic pose of the Quintet, 1929-1930series 8.1box 5folder 22item 2.0
Longines Symphonette. Bonade was a member of this radio orchestra under the direction of Michael Piastro, 1944series 8.1box 5folder 23
Autographed photograph of the Symphonette, "Michael Piastro", 1944series 8.1box 5folder 23item 1.0
Larger Symphonette pictured in this dark photograph, undatedseries 8.1box 5folder 23item 2.0
Bonade with Vince Abato, Henri Druart, Augustin Duques -- Photographer: Alderson, New York, 1954series 8.1box 5folder 24
Somewhat serious poses, 1954series 8.1box 5folder 24item 1.0
Somewhat serious poses, 1954series 8.1box 5folder 24item 2.0
Relaxed comic pose, 1954series 8.1box 5folder 24item 3.0
Bonade and friends in a souvenir photograph from Hackney's "World's Largest Seafood Restaurant - Home of Purified Lobster", Atlantic City -- Autographed by: Maud and Daniel Bonade, Vito Pascucci, Don McCathren, Jack Flowers, Angelo Rizzo, Donald B. Morton, John H. [Jagrishe], 1956series 8.1box 5folder 25
Bonade, Maud and student, Michael Faulhaber, 8 x 10. "au château de la Tour au Cognum", 1969series 8.1box 5folder 26
Bonade with student, Lynne Miles, at the University of Toronto, National Youth Orchestra, July 1967series 8.1box 5folder 27
Bonade as a schoolboy. Geneva, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 1
Bonade as an older schoolboy. Geneva, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 2
Outside by a tree, 1916series 8.1box 6folder 3
Tiny photograph of Daniel and Maud with the woods behind and grass in the foreground, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 4
Tiny photograph of Bonade standing at the waters edge. Signed by him in blue ink. In another hand (black ink), probably Maud's: "Mon Daniel renaut au bord d'une rivière", 1918series 8.1box 6folder 5
With Maud in a canoe. Asbury Park 21-7-18, 1918series 8.1box 6folder 6
A mustached Bonade holding his hat. "...Daniel est beau...", 1918series 8.1box 6folder 7
Rowing a boat. "Daniel en train de rouwer", undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 8
Lounging at a picnic. "voyez vous les radis et le gateau", undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 9
Bonade with his dog Prince. Philadelphia, undated undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 10
With his dog Prince [8-4-18], 1918series 8.1box 6folder 11
Prince alone, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 12
With Prince in Central Park, NY [8-4-18], 1918series 8.1box 6folder 13
Prince , 1918series 8.1box 6folder 14
"Daniel U.S.A." no place; in winter attire standing in a city park, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 15
"1919 Prince et Daniel Bonade" going for a walk. "c'est tout juste si on voit Prince", 1919series 8.1box 6folder 16
Bonade standing by a tree, "New York 23 Mars 1919." "Mon Daniel et son sourire", 1919series 8.1box 6folder 17
In rolled up shirt sleeves--part of a post card by "Caggiula Studio, Philadelphia", undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 18
Bonade, Maud and [?] taking a boat ride. "Nous voilá dans notre bateau sur la baie á Ocean City", undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 19
Bonade, Maud, and Vergnaud (violist, Philadelphia Orchestra) and Prince, Ocean City--a rowboat in the reeds, 1919series 8.1box 6folder 20
Bonade, Maud, and Vergnaud in Ocean City, leaning against a railing in the wind, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 21
Bonade at the beach with Maud, Marcel Tabuteau, and Lucien Cailliet. Ocean City, New Jersey. Maud's comment: "J'ai l'air d'un geant", ca. 1919series 8.1box 6folder 22
Taking a walk in Philadelphia. "Daniel Bonade promenade Philadelphia", undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 23
Bonade and his mother at Baythaire, PA., 1926-1927series 8.1box 6folder 24
"Bonade Backstage at Cleveland 1934-[36]" Bonade in his tails backstage with three other men--unknown except another entry says: "Paul Gershwin, vln", ca. 1934-1936series 8.1box 6folder 25
Bonade and an unknown man outside [probably Cleveland]. In Bonade's hand: "un musician qui nous a 'snap' dans le pack au fau de Severance autour...", undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 26
Bonade, Maud and Musique, their dog. Comment: "Daniel Bonade 'The Clarinets' 'Musique' the dog & Maud Bonade 'On Tour' ", undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 27
Color photograph of Bonade by the shore. "To my dear friend Jerry [Pierce] with my best thoughts. Daniel Bonade", June 1963series 8.1box 6folder 28
Bonade seated in his home, La Tour -- Taken by Jerry Pierce, 2 copies, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 29
Bonade standing in his home -- Taken by Jerry Pierce, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 30
Bonade standing on the city street -- Taken by Jerry Pierce, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 31
Maud and Bonade standing arm-and-arm on the city street -- Taken by Jerry Pierce, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 32
Maud and Bonade seated and holding hands on the sofa in their home, La Tour -- Taken by Jerry Pierce, 2 copies, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 33
Maud and Bonade standing with the mountains and valley in the background -- Taken by Jerry Pierce, 4 copies, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 34
Maud and Bonade standing in front of her paintings at their home, La Tour -- Taken by Jerry Pierce, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 35
Photographs of Jerry and Bonade with the backdrop of the mountains -- 4 copies, one has had the top cut off, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 36
Jerry and Bonade standing on the street, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 37
Jerry and Bonade on the street talking -- 2 copies of one pose; 1 of another, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 38
Jerry and Bonade standing inside the Bonade's home, La Tour au Cognum, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 39
Bonade's gold union card: Senior Musicians Association of Local 802, Daniel Bonade, good until May 1969, undatedseries 8.1box 6folder 40

Subseries 8.2: Family and Friends, 1880 -1978 (75 Items)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
Bonade, Emile -- Brother of Daniel, undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 1
Portrait. "Bonade's brother, Emile, who died very young, DB never knew him", undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 1item 1.0
Bonade, Esther Poissenot -- Mother of Daniel, 1897-1935series 8.2box 5folder 2
Early portrait of Esther. "Mme Bonade mother of Daniel Bonade -- young and beautiful. Geneva", undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 2item 2.0
Portrait of Mrs. Bonade. Publicity photograph used in Nos Artistes aux Théatres de Genève et Lausanne, Saison 1897-98, ca. 1897-1898series 8.2box 5folder 2item 3.0
In Geneva, Switzerland, undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 2item 4.0
Passport photograph. 2 copies, undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 2item 5.0
Portrait, undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 2item 6.0
Negative of profile portrait, undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 2item 7.0
In 1926, "Mother Bonade 67 stairs high --", 1926series 8.2box 5folder 2item 8.0
Bonade and his mother, Esther Bonade. Philadelphia. Maud's comment on the back, "Philadelphia--Daniel Bonade and his mother who came over from France in 1926 to visit us. She left for home -- France in 1927", 1926series 8.2box 5folder 2item 9.0
Negative of Mrs. Bonade, alone, seated, ca. 1937series 8.2box 5folder 2item 10.0
Negative of Mrs. Bonade, seated, with Daniel -- Refer to correspondence with Esther Bonade for more information regarding these negatives, ca. 1937series 8.2box 5folder 2item 11.0
At about 85 years old in France, ca. 1930'sseries 8.2box 5folder 2item 12.0
At about 88 years old in France, ca. 1930'sseries 8.2box 5folder 2item 13.0
At about 88 years old in France with the adopted child at their home at Beynes, June 1935series 8.2box 5folder 2item 14.0
Bonade, "Grandmother", undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 3
Old woman seated. "at Xmas at 73 years old in France", undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 3item 15.0
Bonade, Louis -- Father of Daniel, 1897-1907series 8.2box 5folder 4
Portrait of Mr. Bonade. Publicity photograph used in Nos Artistes aux Théatres de Genève et Lausanne, Saison 1897-98. Negative included, ca. 1897-1898series 8.2box 5folder 4item 16.0
Military portrait of Mr. Bonade. Genève. "a son Frère Ernest" [to Louis Bonade's brother, Ernest]. Photographer, Emile Pricam, May 19, 1880series 8.2box 5folder 4item 17.0
Photocopy of a Mr. Bonade's permit to use a bicycle, including his photograph. Geneva, 1907series 8.2box 5folder 4item 18.0
Bonade, Maud La Charme, 1920-1941series 8.2box 5folder 5
Young portrait of Maud in a striped dress with hat, undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 5item 19.0
Portrait of Maud in a full-length sequined black evening gown with turban and feather. Photographer, Kurey-Rembrandt Studios - Philadelphia, PA, ca. 1920'sseries 8.2box 5folder 5item 20.0
"La Charmette - Maud and Gallaut, 1941". [Maud with her two dogs, Gallaut and Porthos], 1941series 8.2box 5folder 5item 21.0
"Maud et Gallaut et Porthos - June 1941 à la Charmette -" [Maud with her dogs], June 1941series 8.2box 5folder 5item 22.0
Portrait with negative. Black magic maker was used to edit the photograph. [This was with a negative of Daniel Bonade, Cleveland 1938], undatedseries 8.2box 5folder 5item 23.0
Bonade, Maud La Charme, 1916-1978series 8.2box 6folder 1
Maud at 16 years old in a boat holding a parasol, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 24.0
At age 19, Maud with her dog in Philadelphia, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 25.0
Seated on the edge of a fountain in Philadelphia, at age 20, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 26.0
In Central Park, New York, 1916series 8.2box 6folder 1item 27.0
In Central Park, New York, 1916series 8.2box 6folder 1item 28.0
Lying in the grass, 1918series 8.2box 6folder 1item 29.0
In winter attire on city street, 1918series 8.2box 6folder 1item 30.0
Standing on a street, 1918series 8.2box 6folder 1item 31.0
With her dog in Philadelphia. "Ça c'est ma poulette", undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 32.0
Outside her bungalow in Ocean City, 1919series 8.2box 6folder 1item 33.0
Sitting on a bench in the woods, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 34.0
Standing in the woods, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 35.0
Seated by a tree in the woods, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 36.0
New York, on a park bench, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 37.0
Lying down on a divan, Philadelphia,, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 38.0
"a dark winter in Philadelphia - Maud", undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 39.0
Standing in a fur-collared velvet coat, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 40.0
In Hartsville, PA, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 41.0
At the beach in a striped bathing suit and hat--"Maud at Annadale USA", 1921series 8.2box 6folder 1item 42.0
In a striped swimsuit and hat at the beach, 1921series 8.2box 6folder 1item 43.0
"Maud to France verso 1921-[?]" [Maud on board ship], ca. 1921series 8.2box 6folder 1item 44.0
"Maud on board ship to France - verso 1921 -[?]", ca. 1921series 8.2box 6folder 1item 45.0
Maud and Madame Bonade. USA, 1926series 8.2box 6folder 1item 46.0
"Maud country home of the Bonades France" Part of a postcard, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 47.0
Seated in trousers on a retaining wall at a beach, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 48.0
Standing in her home, La Tour, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 49.0
Walking toward the entrance to [La Tour], undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 50.0
Outside gardening, November 1978series 8.2box 6folder 1item 51.0
Seated in her home with her display in honor of Bonade in the background, November 1978series 8.2box 6folder 1item 52.0
Standing in her home with her paintings in the background, November 1978series 8.2box 6folder 1item 53.0
Standing on the street with Jerry Pierce. 2 copies, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 54.0
Standing with Jerry Pierce in the Bonade's home, La Tour, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 55.0
Postcard of "Saint Cécile the muse of the musiciens", undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 1item 56.0
Leblanc, "Mama and Papa", 1957series 8.2box 6folder 2
Photograph of Monsieur et Madame Leblanc leaving a church after renewing their wedding vows on their 60th anniversary. Guests made a "roof" of clarinets over their heads, April 24, 1957series 8.2box 6folder 2item 57.0
Close-up photograph of Monsieur and Madame Leblanc, 1957series 8.2box 6folder 2item 58.0
A panoramic view of the Noblet Plant, Moulins, France in a collage with the Leblancs and their son, Leon Leblanc, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 2item 59.0
Postcard of "Noblet Instruments de Musicaue" from Georges, Clèmence, Leon and Vito, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 2item 60.0
Lefebvre, Henri -- Brother-in-law of Daniel and Teacher, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 3
Tiny framed portrait. "Mister Lefebvre -- opera of Paris -- well-known clarinetist -- husband of Marie Bonade", undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 3item 61.0
Lefebvre, Marie Bonade -- Sister of Daniel, ca. 1920, 1955series 8.2box 6folder 4
Faded picture of Marie standing with a bouquet, ca. 1920-1925series 8.2box 6folder 4item 62.0
"Marie Bonade, Daniel Bonade's sister, now dead in 1955", undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 4item 63.0
Lefebvre, Simone -- [Possibly of Henri], undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 5
Man and a girl with bicycles. "Simone euf aut -- Beynes S.O.", undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 5item 64.0
Pierce, Jerry, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 6
Standing on the city street, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 6item 65.0
Jerry seated with the Bonade "memorial display" in the background, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 6item 66.0
Jerry photographed in his studio, standing by the piano, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 6item 67.0
Holding a score of Lamento et Tarantelle par Gabriel Grovlez, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 6item 68.0
Standing by the pond. [Same resort as the unidentified older gentleman], undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 6item 69.0
Uknown Friends and Miscellaneous, ca. [19]84series 8.2box 6folder 7
Unidentified male clarinetist. Seated wearing his glasses and putting his clarinet ligature on his mouthpiece. Development date, Nov 84. 2 copies, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 70.0
Same unidentified male clarinetist. Standing in his office, holding glasses. Development date, Nov 84. 2 copies, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 71.0
Same unidentified male clarinetist. Picture of [his] work bench. Development date, Nov 84. 2 copies, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 72.0
Same unidentified male clarinetist. Picture of [his] studio set-up. Development date, Nov 84. 2 copies, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 73.0
Same unidentified male clarinetist. Clarinet in display case. Development date, Nov 84, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 74.0
Unidentified older gentleman. Standing with his camera. Development date, Nov 84, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 75.0
Same unidentified older gentleman. Resort/villa where the photographs were taken. Development date, Nov 84, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 76.0
Same unidentified older gentleman. Seated in a folding lawn chair by sliding glass doors. Development date, Nov 84. 2 copies, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 77.0
Same unidentified older gentleman. Standing by the resort pond [?] Development date, Nov 84, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 78.0
Unknown portrait of a clarinetist. From Jerry Pierce. Development date, Nov 84, ca. 1980'sseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 79.0
Joseph Haydn's Die Schöpfung und Die Jahreszeiten, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 80.0
Schubert's Sterbezimmer, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 81.0
Alphonse Leduc storefront, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 82.0
Dog and cat in confrontation, with legs of people in the background, undatedseries 8.2box 6folder 7item 83.0

Subseries 8.3: Autographed Composers/Conductors/Performers, 1830-1940 (10 Items)

The signed photographs are of famous composers, performers, and conductors. Only Heifetz and Toscanini's photographs were given to Daniel Bonade. The rest of them were given to Louis Bonade, Daniel's father

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Colonne, Edouard. "á mon cher ami [Louis] Bonade [?] Genève 2 [?] [18]97, Edouard Colonne" -- Photographer: Brodowsky, Moscow, 1897series 8.3box 5folder 1
Heifetz, Jascha. "To Daniel Bonade--Best wishes--Jascha Heifetz 1940", 1940series 8.3box 5folder 2
Leoncavallo, Ruggerio. "à Mr. Louis Bonade bien (amicalement) Genève 14.10.1905 R. Leoncavallo." Signed by the photographer: M. [Aordocoef]. 2 copies -- Embossed coat of arms is identical to the one on the unidentified photograph in number 10, 1910series 8.3box 5folder 3
Massenet, Jules. "à Monsieur et Madame Louis Bonade, très fervent souvenir. Massenet. (è [ravis?]) 1898" -- Photographer: Prof. Eb[the rest has been ripped off], Frankfurt A.M, 1898series 8.3box 5folder 4
Moszkowski, Moritz. "á mon cher Camarade Louis Bonade, a un vrai artiste --à un joyeux compagnon, en très affechieuse amitié." [signed?]. Genève -- Embossed coat of arms is the same as the one on the photograph of Leoncavallo, 1906series 8.3box 5folder 5
Paderewski, Ignace. "Au vaillant chef de l'harmonie Nautique à Genève, L. Bonade, très amicale souvenir. I J Paderewski" -- Photographer: W. Crooke, Edinburgh, December 18, 1830series 8.3box 5folder 6
Saint-Säens, Camille. "á Monsieur Louis Bonade, Souvenir 1897. C. Saint-Säens." Also signed by the photographer: Reutlinger, Paris, 1897series 8.3box 5folder 7
Tchaïkovsky, Piotr. "á Monsieur Louis Bonade, souvenir de la [?] 8 Mars (1889). P. Tchaïkovsky" -- Photographer: E. Bieber, Hamburg, 1889series 8.3box 5folder 8
Toscanini, Artur. "To Daniel Bonade with cordially in remembrance. Artur Toscanini. 7-23-1940" -- Toscanini is leaning against a railing on a ship. His wife, Carla Toscanini, is seated in the foreground and another person or persons standing next to him have been "removed" from the photo by black magic marker, 1940series 8.3box 5folder 9
Widor, Charles Marie. "á mon ami Bonade [Louis]. 2 Dec. [18]94, Ch M Widor" -- Photographer: Touranshet, Paris, 1894series 8.3box 5folder 10

Series 9: Recording, ca. 1947 (1 Item)

This series consists of a 5-inch reel-to-reel tape recording of Bonade playing with the RCA Victor Orchestra.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Information on the box. Track 1, Speed 7.5, Mono. Jan Pierce, RCA Victor Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf. Recorded at Manhattan Center. Daniel Bonade, 1st clarinet -- Contents: La Giocanda Act II [CIELO e MAR]; I Pagliacci Act I [VESIT La Grubbs]; La Joive Act IV [Rachel Quand du Seigmeur]; La Tosca Act IV [E Licevan le Stella]; and La Tosca Act IV, "repeated higher volume to bring out solo clarinet", ca. 1947 series 9box 7folder 1

Series 10: Reeds and Reed Cases, undated (7 Items)

This series consists of two boxes of Bonade-brand reeds and five reed cases. The cases are in various shapes and sizes. Some cases still contain reeds.

Subseries 10.1: Reeds, 1959, undated (2 Items)

Two boxes of Bonade-brand clarinet reeds

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Empty box with Jerry Pierce's name and a date on the bottom, December 28, 1959series 10.1box 7folder 1
Box with many reeds, most are discolored and moldy, undatedseries 10.1box 7folder 2

Subseries 10.2: Reed Cases, undated (5 Items)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Black leather, wallet-style reed case, brass edges and latch, with stick-on monogram: DB. There are 9 Vandoren reeds, in good condition, in the case. Case has tan leather pockets to hold a dozen reeds (Approximately: 4" x 3.25"), undatedseries 10.2box 7folder 1
Black leather, wallet-style reed case, with glass plates and internal latch. Silver elastic bands make it possible to hold up to six reeds. Contains 3 reeds: "Handmade Probeirt R. Pflaumer Ce, SINU8" (Approximately: 3.5" x 2.5"), undatedseries 10.2box 7folder 2
Small black leather reed case, suitcase style, with silver metal latch and a purple felt interior with glass plates (Approximately: 2.5" x 1.25"), undatedseries 10.2box 7folder 3
Small black leather reed case with a lift top. There are six compartments to slide reeds in from the top. A small file is in one compartment (Approximately: 2.5" x 1.25"), undatedseries 10.2box 7folder 4
Black leather reed case, silver metal latch and a blue felt interior. It has a detached piece of black elastic, which was used to hold the reeds in place (Approximately: 3.5" x 2.5"), undatedseries 10.2box 7folder 5

Series 11: Gifts and Personal Items, 1896-1908 (9 Items)

The items in this series are made of silver, silver plate, stainless steel, or tortoise shell and includes a serving bowl, pen knife, match box, flask, and lighter.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
A sterling silver ornate match box holder has a hidden compartment with a small photograph of a woman [probably Maud] in a bathing suit. Monogrammed, DB -- Inside engraving: Sterling 120 and PATMARCH 3 1896, 1896 series 11box 7folder 1
Small silver pen knife with an etched blade and black wooden handle, undated series 11box 7folder 2
Engraved tortoise shell lighter has a brass bottom compartment with money clips. Black case has two overlapping sides with the letters, DB, undated series 11box 7folder 3
Stainless steel flask with inner glass bottle. Engraved: LB, undated series 11box 7folder 4
Leather wallet with silver etched decorative design attached. Small address book inside belonged to Bonade's sister, Marie Bonade Lefebvre, undated series 11box 7folder 5
Very small score (2.25" x 2") of Bartók's Quartetto I, op. 7; Centenary Edition, 1881-1981; Editio Musica Budapest -- Inscription: "To Jerry Pierce...visit to Paris possible with gratitude..." Signed [?], undated series 11box 7folder 6
L'Orgue de Jean-Sebastien Bach by A. Pierro, with a preface by Charles Marie Widow. Paris: Librairie Fischbacher 1895 -- Signed by Widor: "á son ami Bonade, Ch M Widor, 3 Dec. 94", 1894 series 11box 7folder 7
La Musique Actuelle II by Eugene d'Harcourt. Paris: Librairie Fischbacher 1908 -- Unidentified manuscript song lyrics tucked inside front cover, ca. 1908 series 11box 7folder 8
Silver plate serving bowl and lid, Baroque styling. Given to Bonade's father to commemorate his role with l'Harmonie Nautique and Victoria Hall (1883-1903) in Geneva -- Inscription: "Offert par les Membre Exécutants de l'Harmonie Nautique de Genève à leur Directeur Louis Bonade", undated series 11box 8folder 1

Series 12: Oversized Items, 1889-1977 (18 Items)

Subseries 12.1: Contract, 1896-1897 (1 Item)

This subseries contains the Académie de Musique orchestra contract of Henri Lefebvre, teacher and brother-in-law of Daniel Bonade.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Henri Lefebvre's contract for engagement in the Académie de Musique orchestra. In French (oversize), April 1896-May 1897series 12.1box 9folder 1

Subseries 12.2: Musical Scores, 1889, undated (5 Items)

Four manuscript vocal scores copied by Esther Bonade and photocopied parts for one woodwind chamber music piece are in this subseries.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Sanctus de H@#228;endel. Vocal score of Esther Marie Bonade for soprano solo, 2 sopranos, tenor and bass with organ or piano accompaniment. One copy was printed by Richault et Cie; the other was copied by Madame Bonade (oversize), August 19, 1889series 12.2box 9folder 1
Collection of vocal scores from Richard Wagner's Tannhäuser. Copied in the same hand as the Sanctus. Signed by Mme Bonade (oversize), undatedseries 12.2box 9folder 2
Ave Maria by G.F. Handel for soprano with piano or organ accompaniment. Signed by Esther Marie Bonade. Geneva (oversize), August 17, 1889series 12.2box 9folder 3
Sigurd by E. Reyer. Vocal score of Esther Bonade (oversize), undatedseries 12.2box 9folder 4
Photocopied manuscript of André Caplet's Suite Lesane for double woodwind quintet. There are five parts, one for each pair of instruments (e.g., clarinets 1 and 2), and no score (oversize), undatedseries 12.2box 9folder 5

Subseries 12.3: Prints and Drawings, 1936-1978 (4 Items)

An ink drawing of the Bonade's home in Pennsylvania, two coat of arms, and a signed print, by Nedobeck, are in this subseries.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Les Artistes d'Aujourd'hui. Maud Bonade La Charme's painting "Canal à Bruges" is on the cover along with a write up about her on page 9 with another of her works: "Pont à Bruges" (oversize), March 15, 1936series 12.3box 9folder 1
Autographed print of Russian looking fellow with a goose and a clarinet. Title: "Nas Drouid" by Nedobeck (oversize), undatedseries 12.3box 10folder 1
Ink drawing of Maud and Daniel Bonade's home, "La Charmette Manor," in Aquetong, PA by Maud's brother, Laurent Grenier Junior. Includes lengthy inscription in French by Maud (oversize), 1939series 12.3box 10folder 2
Coat of Arms for "Turris Cognum" [Tour au Cognum], "1035 Bonade"--chateau of the Bonades in France. Coat of arms is a recreation on cardboard, which is damaged. Fleur de lis shield has come unglued -- Inscription: "given to Jerry Pierce by Maud Bonade this 1st of September 1978. A souvenir of far away and gone years. Bless you Jerry, Maud" (oversize), undatedseries 12.3box 10folder 3
Unfinished, unknown coat of arms: "Don't Tread on Me", "Je Porte Tout en Moi." Damaged and fading, black on glossy cream photographic paper with some gold and silver paint (oversize), undatedseries 12.3box 10folder 4

Subseries 12.4: Portraits and Photographs, ca. 1890's - 1977 (8 Items)

In this subseries there is a pencil portrait of Daniel Bonade at age 10; photographic portraits of Esther Bonade and Louis Bonade; and photographs of Maud Bonade La Charme's father, Baron Laurent Grenier and her brother, Laurent Grenier.

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / FrameItem
Who is Who in Music Foundation: Membership Certificate, July 1, 1954. Original and photocopy. A photocopy of Bonade's biography listed in Who is Who in Music is also included (oversize), July 1, 1954series 12.4box 9folder 1
Pencil portrait of Daniel Bonade at the age of 10 -- Artist: "J. Estyrade Bx -- 97" Geneva, Switzerland (oversize), ca. 1906series 12.4box 10folder 1
Photograph of Louis Bonade dressed in formal attire. Photograph has damaged edges and is fading. Maud inscription: "Louis Bonade, father of Daniel Bonade, both musicians of reputation" (oversize), ca. 1890'sseries 12.4box 10folder 2
Formal photograph of Esther Poissenot Bonade, Geneva. Maud's inscription: "Was a fine opera singer--first price [sic] of piano and 1st price [sic] of voice -- Conservatory of Music -- Paris" -- Photographer: L.L. Pricam (oversize), 1907series 12.4box 10folder 3
Portrait of Maud's father, Baron Laurent Grenier, Bruxelles. Photograph has been mounted on cardboard and is faded and worn -- Front inscription: "Mon pere chéri Bruxelles 1910 Décédé Bruxelles 1927. Il était peintre décorateur Maud sa fille" Additional inscription on the back of the photograph (oversize), 1910series 12.4box 10folder 4
Photographs of Laurent Grenier, brother of Maud (oversize), 1953-1962series 12.4box 10folder 5
Seated looking at a book about Van Gogh [2 copies]. Maud's inscription, "mon frére peintre Laurent Grenier vert 1962 Haut de Cagnes (A.M.)...", 1962series 12.4box 10folder 5item 1.0
Seated painting at his easel [2 copies]. "le peintre Laurent Grenier 1962," Maud, 1962series 12.4box 10folder 5item 2.0
Seated looking at the camera. Cognes (s/m) France "Le Peintre Laurent -- my brother--Maud", 1953series 12.4box 10folder 5item 3.0
Photograph of Beynes [Seine et Oise] France. Lengthy inscription by Maud begins: "A most charming village...where 'la famille' Bonade - Lefebvre had a cemetary place..." (oversize), 1930-1955series 12.4box 10folder 6
Aerial photograph of the Bonade's home, Le ChĊteau de la Tour au Cognum by Robert Poissenot, related to Daniel Bonade through his mother. Cannes. In the inscription, in French, Maud gives family background information -- Additional information is on the large envelope with this photo (oversize), September 14, 1977series 12.4box 10folder 7

Series 13: Miscellaneous Items, undated (2 Folders)

This series contains the personal newspaper and magazine clippings of Daniel and Maud Bonade and envelopes and scraps of paper used by Maud Bonade to label and send items to Jerry Pierce.

Subseries 13.1: Personal Clipping File, undated (1 Folder)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Personal Clipping File (oversize), undatedseries 13.1box 9folder 1

Subseries 13.2: Packing Envelopes, undated (1 Folders)

DescriptionSeriesBox / ReelFolder / Frame
Packing Envelopes (oversize), undatedseries 13.2box 9folder 1

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