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American Musicological Society supplementary records, 1950-2003 (inclusive) 1980-2003 (bulk)

Extent:
66 boxes and 763.7 megabytes
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence and administrative records supplementing the main collection of records, focusing on the 1980s and 1990s, with detailed records on committee activities and publications. Several officers of the AMS figure prominently in the collection. The supplementary records overlap chronologically and should be used in conjunction with Ms. Coll. 221, American Musicological Society Records.

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Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia supplementary records, circa 1820-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:
58 boxes
Abstract:
Correspondence and business records supplementing the main collection of records. These supplementary records include applications for membership; minutes for the committees on admissions and relief and for the Musical Fund Hall; programs and other materials related to the history of Musical Fund Hall (1848-1982), including material relating to performances of soprano Jenny Lind; financial records; correspondence; histories; memorabilia; and late 20th-century records of annual meetings, special and standing committees, and the Musical Fund Society Foundation. The supplementary records cover the same years as and should be used in conjunction with Ms. Coll. 90, Musical Society Fund of Philadelphia Records.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Ray Evans papers, 1921-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
155 boxes
Abstract:
The Ray Evans papers comprise materials documenting his career as the lyricist for the songwriting team of Livingston and Evans. The collection contains correspondence, sheet music, lyrics and scripts, press clippings, audio and visual recordings, photographs, programs, awards, memorabilia, and art work. Also included are personal mementoes, including some from his time as an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania. Researchers will find online access to selected material via the Ray Evans Resource Guide.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Robert Capanna scores, 1972-2019 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear feet (2 record center boxes, 2 oversize flat boxes)
Abstract:
Robert Capanna (1952-2018) was an American composer and Executive Director of the Settlement School, a community school of the arts located within greater Philadelphia. This collection contains scores written by Capanna, both in draft and final, published forms.

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H. Owen Reed papers, 1920-2016 (bulk: 1942-2010) (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear feet (7 boxes) and 1.9 gigabytes
Abstract:
H. Owen Reed (1910-2014) was an American composer as well as a musician, author and music educator, serving as a professor at the Michigan State University College of Music for 37 years. This collection contains music compositions by Reed and other composers, his personal and professional correspondence, and various materials documenting and promoting his work and professional activities.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]