The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents. The library was founded in 1983 by California real estate magnates, David and Marsha Karpeles, with the goal of stimulating interest in learning, especially in children. All of the Karpeles Manuscript Library services are free.
In Buffalo, the Karpeles Museum consists of two separate former century-old churches: (1) Porter Hall at 453 Porter Avenue at Jersey Street and Plymouth Avenue and (2) North Hall at 220 North Street at Elmwood Avenue. The Porter Hall was originally the Plymouth Methodist Church, while the North Hall was originally First Church of Christ, Scientist, built in 1911.
Inside the former Methodist Church the vast floor is slanted down toward the podium as in a historical stage.
A letter written by Benjamin Franklin to King George.
Mr. Franklin's nice handwriting.
Like most famous composers the notation was difficult to read.
While I was in this grand old Scientist Church, a local retired professional organist came in to play the pipe organ, and the place came alive with music. The organ remains there for weddings and other ceremonies. The price for rental of the building is very reasonable.
Chopin's signature on a bill of sale of a composition.
There are several other Karpeles Manuscript Museums around the country.
Alvin, Texas
Buffalo, New York
Charleston, South Carolina
Duluth, Minnesota
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jacksonville, Florida
Newburgh, New York
Rock Island, Illinois
Santa Barbara, California
The world's largest private holding of important original documents and manuscripts is located at 21 W. Anapamu St. Santa Barbara CA 93101
Shreveport, Louisiana
Tacoma, Washington
Puccini' wrote this angry letter when his new opera, Madam Butterfly, was not received well at the premiere.
Model of Elizabeth I, 1587, the ship that was used to battle the Spanish Armada.
Model of the ship of Admiral Lord Nelson's H. M. S. Victory. The Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, confirmed British supremacy of the seas for the next century.
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