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Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore
Collection
Identifier: MSS 8507
Scope and Contents
Contains materials pertaining to Gordon Childs’ research on, experience with, and study of, the viola d’amore. It includes his personal collection of viola d'amore music, his research on the viola d'amore, and other materials related to well-known contemporary viola d’amore players and composers. Dated 1602-2014 with the bulk being from 1935-1997.
Dates:
Publication: 1602-2014; Publication: Majority of material found within 1935-1997
Gordon Childs collection on other violists, 1782-2014, bulk: bulk 1900-2014
Series
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 2
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials Gordon Childs collected and received from several prominent contemporary viola d'amore players and composers. The collection includes a rare piece of music given to him by the well-known composer, Vaclav Nelhybel, to perform. Dated 1782-2014 with the bulk being from 1900-2014.
Dates:
Publication: 1782-2014; Majority of material found within 1900-2014