Randall Thompson papers and family papers

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Randall Thompson papers and family papers

1903-1980

Personal and family papers of American composer, Randall Thompson.

29 linear feet (55 boxes)

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11621130

Houghton Library

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Thompson, Randall, 1899-1984

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Randall Thompson (1899-1984) was an American composer of three symphonies and numerous vocal works, noted for his choral work. He was a 1920 graduate of Harvard University. He became assistant professor of music and choir director at Wellesley College, received a doctorate in music from the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music, and taught at the Curtis Institute of Music (serving as its director, 1941-1942), the University of Virginia, and Harvard University....