John Tasker Howard papers 1869-1995

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John Tasker Howard papers 1869-1995

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John Tasker Howard was a composer, pianist and eminent writer on American musical subjects. The collection includes business related correspondence, writings (for radio, books, articles and lectures / speeches), musical compositions (many for piano and string quartets), financial statements (detailing royalty issues), ephemera (pamphlets and leaflets connected to writing topics) and Scrapbooks.

12 linear feet;; 29 boxes

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6316414

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