Bob Moog's Archives Donated To World-Class Facility at Cornell University
Inventor's Alma Mater to Receive Rich Collection.
- (1888PressRelease) July 20, 2013 - Ithaca, NY - Yesterday, Cornell University announced the archives of Dr. Robert A. Moog have found a home at their Sidney Cox Library of Music & Dance, thanks to a generous donation from his widow, Dr. Ileana Grams-Moog.
Dr. Robert A. Moog is the founder of Moog Music, the world's leading manufacturer of analog synthesizers, and the inventor of the legendary Moog synthesizer. He received his Ph.D. from Cornell in engineering physics in 1965 and was a longtime resident of Trumansburg, N.Y. His personal archive of notes, plans, drawings, recordings and more will be housed in the Library's Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections.
"It was Bob's wish that his archives be preserved and made accessible to other scientists, inven-tors, engineers and innovators," Grams-Moog said. "It has been eight years since my husband's death and I am happy that my gift to Cornell will finally make this rich collection available. Bob would be pleased to know his life's work is finally being properly preserved so that current and future generations may advance upon his work."
Cornell has flourished as a center for research in music since the Sidney Cox Library of Music & Dance was founded in 1929, and its extensive holdings include a special focus on historical key-board instruments. It collects heavily in 20th- and 21st-century music of Europe and the United States, including electronic music and music by Cornell composition alumnae.
"We're thrilled to welcome this donation to Cornell, and we look forward to welcoming resear-chers from all over the world who hope to learn more about Dr. Moog's life and work, " said Anne R. Kenney, Carl A. Kroch University Librarian. "We pride ourselves on not only preserving valuable historical knowledge, but providing access to one-of-a-kind, original materials to as many people as possible."
Dr. Grams-Moog continued, "Cornell is a 150-year-old institution with a long history of steward-ship and dissemination of rare and valuable collections for education and research. Donating Bob's archives to the university is the best opportunity to preserve and protect them so they will finally be accessible to students and scholars worldwide. In addition, they will be available to future generations long after we're all gone."
About Cornell University Library:
Cornell University Library's rich collections, expert librarians, responsive services and welcoming spaces inspire and nourish scholarship and learning throughout the university. Its world-class collection - nearly 8 million print volumes, nearly a million e-books and 5 million journal article downloads per year - covers incredibly diverse fields. The Sidney Cox Library of Music & Dance provides extensive holdings of printed materials and recordings to support the study of music.
About Moog Music:
Moog Music is the leading producer of analog synthesizers in the world. The company and its customers carry on the legacy of its founder, electronic musical instrument pioneer, Dr. Bob Moog. The company hosts Moogfest, a three-day festival celebrating the intersection of music and technology in honor of Moog's innovative spirit. All of Moog's instruments are hand built in its factory on the edge of downtown Asheville, NC.
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