Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Maurice Abravanel papers (1890s-2009) are comprised of various materials that illustrate the personal and professional life of one of the world's most respected and revered conductors. The collection has been divided into eight sections. The first section contains personal materials dealing with Abravanel and his career, such as educational records, personal notes, contracts, and repertoire lists. Biographical sketches detailing the lives of Abravanel's ancestors as well as his...