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Arthur E. Hall papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0454
Abstract

Arthur E. Hall (1901-1978), one time Chairman of Rice University's Shepherd School of Music (1953-1973), is known as a composer of orchestral, choral and chamber ensemble music. His papers include correspondence, original compositions, arrangements, settings, and harmonizations by Hall, as well as audio recordings of his performances and materials from the Charles Ives family.

Dates: 1814-1990, bulk 1950-1979

Arthur Gottschalk Academic and Professional Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0091
Abstract

This collection contains copies of autograph scores, lecture notes, articles, and programs from composer Arthur Gottschalk's academic and professional files. The materials in the collection date from 1964 through 2019.

Dates: 1964 - 2019

Carlos Salzedo Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0679
Abstract

This collection includes autograph music manuscripts, annotated and signed published scores, articles, photos, and notebooks of harpist, composer, and teacher Carlos Salzedo. There are also materials about Alice Chalifoux, Salzedo's student and an influential harpist and teacher in her own right.

Dates: 1930 - 2002

Francis Poulenc archive

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0937
Abstract The Francis Poulenc archive contains two autograph autograph musical manuscripts by Francis Poulenc, dedicated and inscribed to operatic singer Denise Duval. In August 1960 he composed a series of melodies, based on various poems by Maurice Carême, titled La Courte-Paille (The Shortest Straw). The following year, Poulenc composed a soprano and piano (or orchestra) piece, La Dame de Monte-Carlo (The Lady of Monte-Carlo), after a poem by Jean Cocteau. Both works are on music paper from a...
Dates: 1960 - 1962

W. Wortmann / Robert Schumann collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0637
Abstract

The central item in this collection is a remarkable contemporary manuscript report of Robert Schumann's conducting at Dusseldorf, written by W. Wortmann, deputy mayor of Düsseldorf and a leading member of the administration of the Allgemeiner Musikverein (of whose orchestra and chorus Schumann had been appointed director in 1850).

Dates: 1853-1939 (bulk 1853)

Igor Stravinsky Archive

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0753
Abstract The Igor Stravinsky Archive contains annotated proofs, autograph and copyist manuscripts, and associated material of the works of the revolutionary Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky. The majority of the proofs contain significant corrections, alterations, and annotations in Stravinsky’s hand, some of which include quite extensive autograph musical manuscript additions in the hand of the composer in addition to autograph textual notes. A number of the proofs are present in successive...
Dates: 1908 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1908 - 1938

Karim Al-Zand papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0632
Abstract

This collection contains various concert programs, posters, and cards from composer Karim Al-Zand's professional files.

Dates: 2001 - 2015

Lambiotte Family/Francis Poulenc archive

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Identifier: MS 0623
Abstract

The Lambiotte Family/Francis Poulenc archive contains materials that document Poulenc's life and career during his long friendship with the Lambiotte family, a Belgian family with close ties of friendship to the composer. The collection includes autograph musical manuscripts, signed and inscribed printed musical scores, letters, photographs, publications, and ephemera. Dates for the collection range from 1920 to 1994, with bulk dates from 1920 to 1963.

Dates: 1920-1994; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1963

Paul Cooper papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0463
Abstract

Paul Cooper’s papers document his professional career as a composer, music critic, author and teacher, at Rice University, University of Michigan, and University of Cincinnati. Formats include correspondence, compositions (scores), course notes and outlines, photographs, notes, performance, programs, and sound recordings; dates range from 1943-1995.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1943-1995

Pierre Jalbert Academic and Professional papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0092
Abstract

This collection contains copies of autograph scores, lecture notes, articles, and programs from composer Pierre Jalbert's academic and professional files. The materials in the collection date from 2001 through 2014.

Dates: 2001 - 2014