Box 43

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Much of the material to this subseries could be considered d'Harnoncourt's miscellaneous working papers and ready reference materials, such as the several versions of her curriculum vitae sporadically tracking her career over a 30-year period. There are also a few folders that document memorable moments in her career. For example is the reproduction of an editorial cartoon that appeared in a local newspaper the day before Christmas of 2006.To counter an offer made by museums out of state,...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: d'Harnoncourt's contributions to the arts and education, to the city of Philadelphia, and to the empowerment of professional women did not go unnoticed. According to these records, she received six honorary doctoral degrees, including one in music. Both France and Mexico awarded her their country's highest cultural honors in 2002 and 2007, respectively. In recognition of their partnership, both personal and professional, d'Harnoncourt and her husband Joseph Rishel were honored by the...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: d'Harnoncourt's contributions to the arts and education, to the city of Philadelphia, and to the empowerment of professional women did not go unnoticed. According to these records, she received six honorary doctoral degrees, including one in music. Both France and Mexico awarded her their country's highest cultural honors in 2002 and 2007, respectively. In recognition of their partnership, both personal and professional, d'Harnoncourt and her husband Joseph Rishel were honored by the...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: d'Harnoncourt's contributions to the arts and education, to the city of Philadelphia, and to the empowerment of professional women did not go unnoticed. According to these records, she received six honorary doctoral degrees, including one in music. Both France and Mexico awarded her their country's highest cultural honors in 2002 and 2007, respectively. In recognition of their partnership, both personal and professional, d'Harnoncourt and her husband Joseph Rishel were honored by the...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Most of the photographs come under the category of "Events," which include those held at PMA as well as other venues, and capture formal as well as informal gatherings. Documented here are exhibition openings, receptions, and special events at which d'Harnoncourt was the guest of honor, as well as commencement ceremonies at which she received honorary degrees. A special occasion for PMA was in 1997 when First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton came for a personal tour of two special exhibitions...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Most of the photographs come under the category of "Events," which include those held at PMA as well as other venues, and capture formal as well as informal gatherings. Documented here are exhibition openings, receptions, and special events at which d'Harnoncourt was the guest of honor, as well as commencement ceremonies at which she received honorary degrees. A special occasion for PMA was in 1997 when First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton came for a personal tour of two special exhibitions...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Many of the photographs identified as "Portraits" were taken for various publication purposes. The earliest appeared on the cover of the May 1965 Radcliffe Quarterly, showing a young d'Harnoncourt at work in the library, pencil in hand and a flower in her hair. The credit line does not identify the sitter or the photographer, but simply states "Spring at Radcliffe." However, written on the verso of the photo is "Olive Pierce Photo 1965." Although a line is drawn through the name, so too is...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: As the amount of third-party correspondence makes evident, d'Harnoncourt received many inquiries and publishing requests in regard to her father. His expertise of Mexican and Native American art as well as his tenure at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) were points of interest with many scholars. While she could not always answer the inquiries, d'Harnoncourt would at the least steer scholars to more appropriate sources--from MoMA's archives to her own mother. Occasionally, correspondents would...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The material pertaining to Radcliffe College offers the most comprehensive documentation of d'Harnoncourt's formal education, from freshman orientation to graduation. Although few in number, the correspondence reveals that d'Harnoncourt received honors from start to finish. In recognition of her "outstanding academic achievement" and "unusual promise" as a student and citizen, the college named her an honorary Ann Radcliffe Scholar for 1961-1962. Four years later, d'Harnoncourt graduated...