Comprises the manuscript notebooks, musical compositions, and associated printed works written and compiled by James Brown between the years 1933 and 2000, along with miscellaneous personalia and an autobiographical fragment. Included in the archive are manuscripts of his 'Baptism of Christ' (1978), 'Piano Concerto' (1993), the cantata 'Ad Incestum Lucernae' (1974), 'Serenade for Orchestra' (1968), 'Symphony' (1956), 'Miniature Symphony' (1964), 'Cello Concerto' (1979), as well as organ works and many songs for various occasions, The manuscript notebooks largely derive from his early years, the earliest being dated 1933-1934. The printed works reflect his particular interests in music over many years.
