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Composers -- Correspondence

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

Collection

Additional material from the archive of Gerald Finzi

Part of the archive of the composer Gerlad Finzi consisting mainly of music manuscripts, [mid-18th cent.]-1992, n.d.
Extents: 8.0 Linear metres (92 physical shelfmarks)
Dates: [mid-18th cent.]-1992, n.d.
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Archive of Hugh Ottaway

A collection of Hugh Ottaway's writings on music, including biographies of composers, 1933-1979, n.d.
Extents: 5.5 Linear metres (39 physical shelfmarks)
Dates: 1933-1979, n.d.
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Archive of Ian Kellam

Music manuscripts of Ian Kellam, mostly dyeline copies or photocopies, 1939-2014, n.d.
Extents: 7.0 Linear metres (31 boxes)
Dates: 1939-2014, n.d.
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Archive of Robert Simpson

The archive of the composer Robert Simpson comprising predominantly photocopies of Simpson's music manuscripts, his writings and recordings, together with printed material (concert programmes, published music and books from the composer's library). Material created by the Robert Simpson Society also forms part of this archive.
Extents: 25.0 Linear metres (117 boxes)
Dates: c.1840-2016, n.d.
Collection

Archive of Samuel Kutcher

Collection of material kept by the solo, ensemble and orchestral violinist Samuel Kutcher (1898-1984), comprising his personal papers, promotional material for concerts he performed in and their press reviews.
Extents: 1.7 Linear metres (11 physical shelfmarks)
Dates: 1908-1991, n.d.
Collection

Archive of William Sterndale Bennett acquired from the Odling family

Archive of the composer William Sterndale Bennett previously with the Odling family, 1785-1994, n.d.
Extents: 3.0 Linear metres (90 boxes)
Dates: 1785-1994, n.d.
Collection

Archive of William Sterndale Bennett acquired from the Sterndale Bennett family

Archive of the composer William Sterndale Bennett previously with the Sterndale Bennett family, 1816-[2014], n.d.
Extents: 2.2 Linear metres (93 boxes)
Dates: 1816-[2014], n.d.
Collection

Collection of material relating to George Butterworth, his father Alexander Kaye Butterworth and Lady Butterworth (née Ionides)

Photographs and correspondence between members of the Butterworth family and significant figures from the musical and literary world in England at the turn of the 20th century.
Extents: 0.6 Linear metres (3 shelfmarks)
Dates: 1888?-2014?
Single Item

George Butterworth war diary and letters, with later papers

Diaries, letters and other material related mainly to George Butterworth and the war he fought in. 1914-1942, n.d.
Shelfmark: MS. 6242
Extents: 1 box (5 folders)
Dates: 1914-1942, n.d.
Collection

The John Ella Collection

Archive of the Victorian violinist, concert manager and author John Ella (1802-1888).
Extents: 2.86 Linear metres (162 physical shelfmarks)
Dates: [c 1820]-2002
Single Item

Letter addressed to the Reverend H.J. Ellacombe from William Crotch and a fragment signed by William Crotch

Letter addressed to the Reverend H.J. Ellacombe from William Crotch and a fragment signed by William Crotch, 1822, 1838.
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. c. 8410, fols. 122-124
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 28 Oct 1822, 28 Aug 1838
Single Item

Letter from Charles Hallé to James Sterndale Bennett

Letter from Charles Hallé to James Sterndale Bennett, 24 Feb 1889.
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. c. 8410, fol. 137
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: 24 Feb 1889
Single Item

Letter from Cipriani Potter to William Sterndale Bennett

Letter from Cipriani Potter to William Sterndale Bennett, 21 May 1858.
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. c. 8410, fols. 133-134
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 21 May 1858
Single Item

Letter from Ethel Smyth to Vanessa Bell

Letter from Ethel Smyth to Vanessa Bell
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. lett. c. 493, fols. 115-116
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 1941
Single Item

Letter from Ferdinand David to William Sterndale Bennett

Letter from Ferdinand David to William Sterndale Bennett, 23 Jan 1865.
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. c. 8410, fols. 135-136
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 23 Jan 1865
Single Item

Letter from George Onslow to Carl Friedrich Kistner

Letter from George Onslow to Carl Friedrich Kistner, 14 May 1832.
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. c. 8410, fols. 125-126
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 14 May 1832
Single Item

A letter from Ivy Priaulx Rainier and a postcard from John Alchin to John Manduell

A letter from the composer Priaulx Rainier, 26 August 1967, and a postcard from John Alchin, 26 July 1967, both addressed to John Manduell, the Director of the Cheltenham Music Festival.
Shelfmark: MS. Eng 8410, fols. 153-154
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 26 Jul-26 Aug 1967
File

Letter from Sir Arthur Bliss to C.R.L. Avenell, 2 Dec 1962

Letter from the composer Arthur Bliss to C.R.L. Avenell of Novello and Co. concerning possible collaboration between Novello's and Boosey & Hawkes.
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. c. 8419, fol. 89
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: 2 Dec 1962
File

Letter from Sir Arthur Sullivan to Henry Littleton, [1872?]

Letter from the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan to Henry Littleton of Novello and Co., concerning proofs of hymn tunes, possibly for Joseph Barnby's collection, The Hymnary (1872).
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. c. 8419, fol. 88
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: [1872?]
Single Item

Letter from William Crotch to Sir George Elvey

Letter from William Crotch to Sir George Elvey, 18 Sep 1843.
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. c. 8410, fol. 150
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: 18 Sep 1843