General, 1998-2018
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials produced by and about Richard Ortner during his twenty-year career as President of the Boston Conservatory (1998-2017), primarily records pertaining to the merger between the Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, formalized in 2016. Merger records include strategic planning records, meeting minutes, correspondence, Ortner’s personal notes and annotations, and official document drafts. A small portion of the collection also comprises inauguration materials, clippings, photographs, and correspondence.
Dates
- Creation: 1998-2018
Creator
- From the Collection: Ortner, Richard (1948-2019) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research by appointment, with the exception of Series 2 (Berklee/Boston Conservatory merger files), which is restricted until 2046 except to executive officers or by special permission by the Associate Director of the Archives. Advance notice is required for access because materials are stored offsite. Use of audiovisual materials may require production of listening or viewing copies.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Berklee Archives Repository