Doane Organ (subject file) | Archives and Special Collections Catalog

Title:

Doane Organ (subject file)

Description:

The William Howard Doane Library contains an organ that originally belonged to W.H. Doane. The organ is located in the Atrium area on level A and is no longer a complete organ, only the facade. The organ was given to Denison by the Doane family and it previously resided in the Doane Academy building in the third floor Assembly Room (Chapel). The organ was dis-assembled in the 1960's during the remodeling of Doane and was moved to storage where it resided until it was installed in the library in 1985. Brayton Stark, University Organist Emeritus, was instrumental in rescuing the organ and having it installed in its present location.

The file contains correspondence between Brayton Stark, Wally Chessman, the University Historian, and William Sharp, Physical Plant, detailing the plan and problems with the organ and its eventual relocation and restoration. Correspondence from organ enthusiasts is also included, along with biographical information about William Howard Doane and his instrument collection.

Phys. Desc:

File contains detailed correspondence pertaining to the discovery and restoration process for the organ, along with correspondence from The Organ Historical Society detailing the value and creation history of the organ along with possible prospects and guidelines for restoration. File also contains an article from the Cincinnati Post, February 2, 1957 edition showing photos of Doane and his instrument collection along with a copy of article on Doane's home in Cincinnati (date unknown). One color photo of the organ after it was installed in the Library.

ID:

SUBJ 026