Arthur E. Hall papers, 1950-1990, (bulk 1950-1979).

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Arthur E. Hall papers, 1950-1990, (bulk 1950-1979).

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Arthur E. Hall's papers include correspondence, original compositions, arrangements, settings, and harmonizations, as well as audio recordings of his performances. The original composition material includes some of Hall's music manuscripts of compositions, arrangements, settings and harmonizations that reflect his prolific composing skills. Some of the works are arranged alphabetically; other work is separated into Orchestra and parts. There are also scores for quartets and quintets.

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Rice University, Fondren Library

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Rice University, Fondren Library

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