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Mortimer Browning papers and music manuscripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 427

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, manuscripts for publication, newspaper clippings, concert programs, pamphlets, composition materials, mementos, class exercises, and photographs. Also included are correspondence with Browning's wife, Pauline, and his son, Richard, while Browning served overseas during World War II from 1942 to 1945. Also included are other family correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1884-1963

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Papers and music manuscripts must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Organist, pianist, composer, and teacher in New York City.

Extent

12 boxes (6 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

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