Special Collections Finding Aids

Alexander Cringan Collection - General

Accession: SC1997.2

Location: M2A 3,4

Size: .5 feet

Biography: Alexander Cringan (1860-1931). Cringan was born and educated in Scotland. He was trained in the Tonic Sol-Fa method in London. He immigrated to Candada in 1885 where he was an active promoter Curwen's Tonic Sol-Fa system. Cringan was very active as a teacher and director of many choirs. He was also interested in Native American music and ammassed a large collection of recordings. In later life he was inspector of music for provincial normal and model schools, which post he retained until his death. He was extremely influential in turn-of-the-century Candadian music education and wrote books on the Tonic Sol-Fa system.

Provenance: The collection was donated to Sibley Music Library by Mary McIntyre, granddaughter of Cringan.

Scope and Content: The collection contains mainly biographical information on Cringan's life and professional career. Also included are some of his publications and genealogical material relating to the Cringan family.

Associations: The National Library of Canada holds an Alexander Cringan Collection.

Restrictions: none

Series: 1

Series Name: General

Series Description: This series embraces the entire Cringan Collection and includes biographical information, photographs, publications, and some miscellaneous items.