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John Sebastian papers, 1940-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (7 boxes)
Abstract:
Sebastian's papers consist of musical scores, a number of them in manuscript form, and some letters. Some scores are written for harmonica, some for other instruments, some arranged for orchestra. Many written and dedicated to composer and harmonica virtuoso John Sebastian. Works are arranged first in series, then alphabetically by composer. Composers include: Anthony Burgess, Luciano Chailly, Norman Dello Joio, Alan Hovhaness, Darius Milhaud, Alexander Tcherepnin, Heitor Villa-Lobos and others. Letters included from: Donald Martino, Tom Scott and Alexander Tcherepnin.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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David Proskauer Quaker Music, 1994-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection consists of Quaker music written by David Proskauer. It contains both handwritten and printed works, notably A Young Woman's Quaker Life, which feautures the poem Barbara Fretchie by John Greenleaf Whittier, and Proskauer's Quaker Voices: A Cantata, which features poems such as First Day Thoughts by John Greenleaf Whittier, Draw Breath by Geoffrey Weedon, Psalm 139 v. 1-7, Sonnet for a Quaker Wedding by Kenneth Boulding, and Faith by John Gould Fletcher. He's also included various handwritten works of his, such as A Living Silence, The Pacifist, The Light Within, and At the Foot of Monument Mountain.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Steven Gerber papers, 1945-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:
19.4 linear ft. (46 boxes, 11 volumes)
Abstract:
Steven R. Gerber (1948-2015) was an American classical composer. After studying music at Haverford College and Princeton University, he went on to compose a number of pieces for chamber, orchestra, choir, voice, and solo instruments. He is especially known for the frequency with which his works have been performed in Russia, where he participated in several musical tours in the 1990s. This collection contains materials related to Gerber's musical compositions, business, and personal life. This collection contains five series: "Compositions," "Business," "Personal," "Other Composers," and "Audiovisual." The first series is comprised of many sketches, drafts, and copies of his compositions. The business part of the collection also contains assorted documents such as publishing agreements, publicity documents, and Gerber's own analytical writings related to music. The remainder of the collection contains his personal papers such as letters (often to musical collaborators) and diaries....(see more)

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Harold Boatrite compositions, 1953-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The collection contains music sheet from Boatrite's compositions in choral music, organ music, piano music and string quarter music.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Rolla Foley Papers, 1941-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains photographs, letters, documents, and pamphlets regarding Rolla Foley's musical career in the Near East between 1939-1945. He had various roles throughout music performances and festivals, most often compiling and editting the music, but also conducting on occasion. These festivals include the 1941 Palestine Children's Music Festival, the 1943 Children's Music Festival, the 1943 Syrian Students' Music Festival, the 1944-1945 Near East Music Festival, and the 1945 Folk Music Festival that took place in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and the former Tranjordan. This collection also contains 1979 letters regarding Foley's career and works during his lifetime.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]