• IdentificationMidwest MS Sturkow Ryder
  • TitleTheodora Sturkow Ryder Papers, 1890-1962 Midwest.MS.Sturkow Ryder
  • PublisherThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
  • RepositoryThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
  • Physical Description8.1 linear feet (6 cartons and 1 oversize box)
  • Date1890-1962
  • AbstractChicago composer, concert pianist, and teacher who was an important figure in the city's musical scene from the late 19th century into the 1940s. Her papers include her diaries (including full descriptions of the World's Columbian Exposition), letters, musical compositions, programs, photographs, scrapbooks, recordings, and other materials.
  • Location1 31 4-5, 1 43 10
  • OriginationRyder, Theodora Sturkow, 1876-

Chicago composer, concert pianist, and teacher who was an important figure in the city's musical scene from the late 19th century into the 1940s. Her papers include her diaries (including full descriptions of the World's Columbian Exposition), letters, musical compositions, programs, photographs, scrapbooks, recordings, and other materials.

This material is unprocessed, and is available by appointment only.

  • Names
    • Cohen, Mitchell
    • Satovitz, Vicki
  • Subject
    • Chicago
    • Music
    • Women