Foster, Myles Birket, 1851-1922

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Epithet: composer and writer on music

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creatorOf THE WESTMINSTER ABBEY CHANT BOOK, edited by The Rev’d J. Troutbeck and J. F. Bridge, with annotations and letters relating to copyright inserted; 1893-1894. Printed Novello, 1894. A copy of the third edition (1894), heavily annotated by Troutbeck wit..., 1893-1894 British Library
creatorOf ‘Original letters’: Fairweather – Gilmer (ff. 245); 1816-1913, n.d.includes:ff. 2-4 Anna Bochkoltz-Falconi, singer: George Hogarth, music critic and composer; Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Letters to [G. Hogarth?] from Anna Bochkoltz-Falconi: 18..., 1816-1913 British Library
creatorOf Foster, Myles Birket, 1851-1922. [Wood block for an unidentified edition of Wild flowers: how to see and how to gather them] Houghton Library
creatorOf New Cathedral Psalter Chants, approximately 1909 British Library
referencedIn Correspondence concerning the library and archives; 1914-15, 1923-62.ff. 258. Various sizes.includes:f. 2 Ludwig van Beethoven, composer: Stanley Hawley, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Arthur T. Cummings, hon. solicitor, Philharmonic Societ..., 1914-1962 British Library
referencedIn EDWARDS PAPERS. Vol. V. Miscellaneous letters, chiefly from musicians; 1876-1909. A few letters, etc., not addressed to F. G. Edwards, include one from Edward Lear, 1881 (f. 315), and two from John Liptrott Hatton to Mrs Ann Shepherd Bartholomew, 187..., 1835-1909 British Library
referencedIn ‘Original letters’: Ritter – Saint-Säens (ff. 279); 1822-1913, n.d.includes:f. 1 Theodore Ritter, pianist: George Hogarth, music critic and composer; Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Letter to George Hogarth from Theodore Ritter: 1860: Fr.ff. 2-4 ..., 1822-1913 British Library
referencedIn Vol. I, ff. 346, A-G.includes:f. 1 Joseph Adams, MD; biographer of John Hunter: Letter to W. Clift: 1817. f. 3 William Davenport Adams, author: Letter to C. D. Sherborn: 1891. f. 4 William Harrison Ainsworth, alias 'Cheviot Ticheburn'; novelist: Le... British Library
creatorOf 1898-1908.ff. i + 270. 231 x 187mm.includes:f. 2 Stanley Lucas, Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Francesco Berger, pianist and composer; Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Letter to Stanley Lucas from Francesco Berger: 1898: Draft. f. 2 et seq Alfred G..., 1898-1908 British Library
creatorOf 1908-20.ff. 263. 232 x 188mm.includes:f. 1v et seq Francesco Berger, pianist and composer; Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Minutes of meetings of the Directors of the Philharmonic Society, signed by: 1877, 1880-1911.f. 4 et seq William Waddingto..., 1908-1920 British Library
creatorOf Recommendations for associateship, with signatures of the applicants and those recommending; 1867-1902, n.d. With two recommendations for fellows, 1916, 1924 (ff. 180-1). All but one are entered on printed forms. Arranged alphabetically by name of pe..., 1867-1902 British Library
creatorOf RPS MSS 403-404. Catalogue of the Society’s papers etc. held in their offices, and of the select scores held in the Society’s bank, compiled by Myles Birket Foster; 1910-12. The greater part of the catalogue is taken up with the entries for original ..., 1910-1912 British Library
referencedIn Variations to Deed of Trust and register of members on incorporation under Articles of Association; 1915-28.ff. 15. Largest size, 380 x 240mm.As follows:—1. ff. 1-10. Deeds of Appointment of new Trustees under the terms of the original trust deed of ..., 1915-1928 British Library
referencedIn WILLIAM MORRIS PAPERS. Vol. VIII (ff. 288). Miscellaneous correspondence of William Morris, mainly with persons of distinction in the world of literature; 10 Feb. 1860-14 July 1896. The names of the writers of letters will be found in the Index to th... British Library
creatorOf 1893-98.ff. 160. 223 x 187mm.includes:ff. 1v-3r, 27-28, 39v-41r Franklin Taylor, pianist and teacher: Minutes of meetings of the Directors of the Philharmonic Society, signed by: 1891-94. ff. 3v-6 Frederick Westlake, composer and pianist: Minutes of ..., 1893-1898 British Library
creatorOf Sullivan, Arthur, Sir, 1842-1900. Autograph letter signed : 1 Queen's Mansions, Victoria Street, S.W., [London], to Myles Birket Foster, 1884 Aug. 22. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Miscellaneous official papers; 1813-1925.ff. 152. Various sizes.As follows:—1. ff. 1-55. Correspondence, notes, etc., chiefly relating to resolutions, hire of rooms, tickets, accounts, investments, the library; 1813-1925, n.d.2. ff. 56-75. Notes rela..., 1813-1925 British Library
creatorOf Original letters: supplementary volume.ff. 265.1. ff. 1-15. Correspondence of William Watts (secretary of the Philharmonic Society 1815-47); 1816-26, n.d. Included are letters from J. H. Griesbach, Henry Smart and Thomas Lindsay Willman. With a lette..., 1816-1976 British Library
creatorOf 1891-1918.ff. 234. 225 x 187mm.includes:ff. 1-2 Charles Edward Stephens, composer, pianist and organist: Minutes of general meetings of the Philharmonic Society, signed by: 1880-91.ff. 1-70r, 86v-149, 169v-204, 209-210r William Hayman Cummings, M..., 1891-1918 British Library
creatorOf 1918-65.ff. ii + 656 + 45* + 45**. 236 x 190mm.includes:f. 14, 15v, 19v Arthur Hinton, composer: Signed as present at general meetings of the Royal Philharmonic Society: 1913, 1918-19.ff. 14, 15, 23, 26v, 35v, 53v, 58v Howard Ellis Carr, composer..., 1918-1965 British Library
referencedIn 40730. MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND PAPERS. Paper and vellum ; ff. 93. Folio., 1300-1918 British Library
referencedIn Recommendations; 1898-1949. All entered on printed forms.ff. 192. 240 x 193mm.As follows:—1. ff. 1-7. For membership; 1923-24, 1949, n.d.2. ff. 8-192. For associateship; 1898, 1902-11, 1916, 1919, 1923-25, 1938, 1943, n.d.includes:f. 1 Theodore Hol..., 1898-1949 British Library
creatorOf MS Mus. 1526. Correspondence A–G.ff. 214.includes:f. 1 Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, barrister and comic writer: J. G. Lewis, autograph collector: Letter to J. G. Lewis from Gilbert Abbott A Beckett: 1857: Autogr. f. 2 E. F. V. About, writer of plays: Si... British Library
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associatedWith Wells, Charles, person
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Menheniot, Cornwall
Stebbing, Essex
Okehampton, Devon
Plympton, Devon
Cornwall, England
Milan, Italy
Southill, Cornwall
Abyssinia, Africa
Linkinhorne, Cornwall
China, Asia
Peking, Chihli, China
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Birth 1851-11-29

Death 1922-12-18

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