Smith, William C. (William Charles), 1881-1972

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Dates:
Birth 1881-07-22
Death 1972-11-20
Britons
English

Biographical notes:

English music librarian and bibliographer.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (3), dated : Bromley, 3 April, 11 May, and 10 June 1971, to Mr. [James] Fuld, 1971 Apr. 3, May 11 and June 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873749

William Charles Smith was Assistant Keeper of the Department of Printed Books, King's Library, at the British Museum, and was also a Handel expert. Smith published several books on music in general, and about Handel, his life and works in particular. Some of Smith's publications include A BibliographY OF MUSICAL WORKS PUBLISHED BY THE FIRM OF JOHN WALSH DURING THE YEARS 1721-1766; GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, HIS LIFE AND WORKS; ESSAYS (1948); GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL : HIS PERSONALITY AND HIS TIMES (1947), with Newman Flower; HANDEL: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE EARLY EDITIONS (1970); A HANDELIAN'S NOTEBOOK (1965); and RECENTLY-DISCOVERED HANDEL MANUSCRIPTS (1937).

From the description of William Charles Smith correspondence, 1935-1971. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 166637392

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Subjects:

  • Composers
  • Composers
  • Music
  • Music
  • Music & musicians
  • Musicologists
  • Composers
  • Music

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  • England (as recorded)
  • Germany (as recorded)