William Elliott papers, 1965-1985, 1972-1984 (bulk)

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William Elliott papers, 1965-1985, 1972-1984 (bulk)

The William Elliott papers consist primarily of scores and production materials that document his work creating or arranging music for several Off-Broadway and Broadway productions during the 1970s and early 1980s.

15 linear ft. (42 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8201299

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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