George Crumb papers, 1956-2011 (bulk 1965-2003).

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George Crumb papers, 1956-2011 (bulk 1965-2003).

The collection contains music manuscripts, business papers, and scrapbooks. The music materials include holograph manuscript scores and sketches, inked score paste-ups for publication, pencil scores and sketches, drafts, annotated photo-reproductions, and several score transparencies. The business papers chiefly consist of letters and telegrams; contracts; programs; correspondence from universities and publishers, particularly C.F. Peters; student inquiries; letters from various colleagues and friends, such as David Burge; and other documents. The scrapbooks comprise seven custom bound volumes of clippings, programs, photographs, interviews, posters, and other materials that detail Crumb's musical accomplishments. In addition, they include hundreds of performance reviews from both American and international newspapers.

6,300 items (35 boxes, 25 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8205189

Library of Congress

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Crumb, George, 1929-

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George Crumb (b. Oct. 24, 1929, in Charleston, W.V.) is an American composer. From the description of George Crumb papers, 1956-2011 (bulk 1965-2003). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 778991658 Composer. From the description of Autograph note signed, dated : Philadelphia, to George Watras, 1979 Mar. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270911566 American composer. From the description of "VOX BALAENAE / FOR THREE MASKED PLAYERS / (Electric Flute, ...

Burge, David, 1930-2013

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C.F. Peters (Firm)

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