Billy Strayhorn master editions collection, 1933-1966 (inclusive).

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Billy Strayhorn master editions collection, 1933-1966 (inclusive).

The Billy Strayhorn Master Editions Collection contains finale scores and parts generated by music editing software, derived directly from his handwritten manuscripts. There are also reprints of a signed photograph of Strayhorn.

10.5 linear ft. (7 boxes)

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 7784308

University of Chicago Library

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Strayhorn, Billy, 1915-1967

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Turner, Lana, 1921-1995

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