Correspondence and papers of Sir George Elvey (1816-93), mainly relating to his duties as organist of St. George's Chapel, Windsor
Single Item
MS. Eng. c. 5370
Held at the Weston Library
Includes:
- (fols. 22-46) letters from William Crotch, 1838-44
- (fols. 134-6) warrant for his appointment at Windsor, 1837, with list of fees payable to the organist
- (fols. 142-3) two pieces of music 'Praise ye the Lord' and 'Gee up Dobbin'
- (fols. 146-70) manuscript verses in various hands, perhaps submitted for musical settings
- (fols. 171-4) copy of a memorial to the Deans and chapters of Cathedral and Collegiate churches concerning the performance of their choirs, with list of many organists, musicians and clergy who signed it, n.d. (watermark 1837)
- (fols. 112-31) letters to Lady Elvey on the death of her husband, 1893-4
Dates
- Creation: 1837-93
Extent
174 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
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Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. c. 5370
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 10277
Abstract
Correspondence and papers of Sir George Elvey (1816-93), mainly relating to his duties as organist of St. George's Chapel, Windsor
Biographical / Historical
Sir George Elvey (1816-1893) was an organist and composer.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from John Wilson, 1995
Topical
- Title
- Correspondence and papers of Sir George Elvey (1816-93), mainly relating to his duties as organist of St. George's Chapel, Windsor
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk