The Virgil Thomson collection, 1916-1960.

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The Virgil Thomson collection, 1916-1960.

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Composer's second copies of correspondence, personal files, and genealogical records are in this collection at the University of Colorado. Yale University is the respository for the main collection of Virgil Thomson's papers, including the original correspondence and personal papers.

26 linear feet (20 boxes)

University of Colorado, Boulder

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SNAC Resource ID: 7449680

University of Colorado, Boulder

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Thomson, Virgil

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The hymn is How Firm a Foundation, words and music commonly ascribed to Robert Keene. The melody is also called Geard. Also quoted Yes, Jesus Loves Me and For He's A Jolly Good Fellow. Composed 1926-28. First performance New York, 22 February 1945, New York Philharmonic, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony on a hymn tune / Virgil Thomson. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56078995 Composer. ...