Burt, Nathaniel, 1913-2003

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Composer, poet, and novelist, Burt taught music at Princeton University and the Westminster Choir College before becoming a writer full-time.

From the description of Nathaniel Burt papers, 1923-1986. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 84336171

The title is derived from the elegaic poem by John Milton. Composed 1952. First performance Princeton, New Jersey, 16 January 1954, Nicholas Harsányi conductor. Dedicated to Henry A. Page III.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of The elegy of Lycidas, Op. 4 / Nathaniel Burt. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205511

Son of Maxwell Struthers Burt; poet and member of Princeton University's music department.

From the description of Princetonia's pastorels : typescript, [n.d.]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 122381797

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referencedIn Burt, Katharine Newlin, 1882-1977. Reminiscences of Katharine Newlin Burt and Nathaniel Burt : oral history, 1966. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Burt, Nathaniel, 1913-2003. Nathaniel Burt papers, 1923-1986. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Atteberry, Julia Burt, 1915-. Julia Burt Atteberry papers, 1829-1979 (bulk 1911-1973). Princeton University Library
referencedIn Theodore Roosevelt Collection: Books, pamphlets, periodicals, 18-- - <ongoing> Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Burt, Nathaniel, 1913-2003. Princetonia's pastorels : typescript, [n.d.]. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Magill, James Phineas, 1885-1974. Papers, 1911-1974. Haverford College Library
creatorOf Burt, Nathaniel, 1913-2003. The elegy of Lycidas, Op. 4 / Nathaniel Burt. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
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associatedWith Atteberry, Julia Burt, 1915- person
associatedWith Burt, Katharine Newlin, 1882-1977. person
associatedWith Magill, James Phineas, 1885-1974. person
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Birth 1913-11-21

Death 2003-07-01

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