Nelle Richmond Eberhart papers 1894-1943

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Nelle Richmond Eberhart papers 1894-1943

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Nelle Richmond Eberhart, poet, writer and lyricist teamed with the composer Charles Wakefield Cadman to create songs, musical pieces and operas, many on the theme of Native Americans. The papers contain handwritten notebooks by Eberhart for some of these songs and operas as well as scores of many of their compositions. Included as well are scores by other composers, most, though not all, with lyrics by Nelle Richmond Eberhart.

2 linear feet; 7 boxes

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6316418

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