Laurence Picken Papers 1900-2001 (bulk 1936-1999)

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Laurence Picken Papers 1900-2001 (bulk 1936-1999)

Laurence Picken was a British zoologist and musicologist who specialized in Asian, particularly Chinese, music. The collection primarily contains research materials, correspondence, writings, publications, and other items related to Picken's career and his study of East Asian musical traditions, especially those of the Tang Court. In addition, there are manuscript and published scores for Picken's musical compositions, transcriptions of traditional East Asian music, and some photographs.

approximately 22,400 items; 70 containers; 38.5 linear feet

eng,

chi,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6357906

Library of Congress. Music Division

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Picken, Laurence Ernest Rowland

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Laurence Picken (b. July 16, 1909, in Nottingham; d. March 16, 2007, in Cambridge) was a British zoologist and musicologist who specialized in Asian, particularly Chinese, music. From the description of Laurence Picken papers, 1900-2001 (bulk 1936-1999). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 760178087 Epithet: Dr zoologist and musicologist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001026.0x0000dc ...

Fukushima, Kazuo, 1930-

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