Papers, 1904-1978.

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Papers, 1904-1978.

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This collection is comprised of correspondence, musical scores, and manuscripts by Harrison Kerr, a composer and Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Fine Arts. It includes correspondence (1904-1976) with wife Jeanne Kerr and colleague George Exline; musical scores (1916-1977) written by Kerr and other composers, both printed and manuscript form, including Kerr's 1960 opera, "The Tower of Kel;" manuscripts (1932-1978) of writings by Kerr on music, including his 1967 monograph, "The Musical Experience," as well as articles from his tenure as editor of Trend Magazine; teaching and class materials (1964-1968) reflecting his work as Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Fine Arts; and newspaper clippings (1920-1972) regarding Kerr's career and interests.

32.33 ft.

University of Oklahoma, Bizzell Memorial Library

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University of Oklahoma, Bizzell Memorial Library

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Kerr, Harrison, 1897-1978

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Dance Sonata composed 1938, for 2 pianos, timpani and percussion; first performed at Bennington College Festival, August 1938. Orchestrated 1940 as Dance Suite; first performed Rochester, 27 October 1942, Eastman-Rochester Symphony Orchestra, Howard Hanson conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Dance suite / Harrison Kerr. [1940] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52569871 Material derived from the opera The Tower of Kel, composed 19...

University of Oklahoma. School of Music

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Exline, George.

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Kohlenberg, Randy B.

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University of Oklahoma. College of Fine Arts

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Kerr, Jeanne.

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