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Music -- Manuscripts

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:

William King Driggs scores and other material

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7832
Scope and Contents

This collection contains handwritten and published scores, narrative scripts, production programs, and other materials for "The Liahona" dramatic contata by William King Driggs. It also includes scores and scripts for "This is the Place", "The Spirit of God", and "Snow Job," 1952-1962.

Dates: 1952-1962

Ulrich Drüner microfilms

 Collection — Carton 1
Identifier: MSS 7880
Scope and Contents

This collection contains microfilms of viola music, viola tutors, and performance problems from the Ulrich Drüner private collection of 18th and 19th century viola music.

Dates: undated

George H. Durham manuscripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7967
Scope and Contents

The George H. Durham manuscripts consist of manuscripts both arrangements and original compositions including religious or sacred music, patriotic songs, and many others done by George H. Durham throughout his life as a composer, conductor and teacher. Collection also contains printed scores owned by George H. Durham, and LP and 78 recordings of Durham's works.

Dates: 1904-1970

Eleanor Fell Christmas set list, approximately 2010-2012

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233650180], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 8310 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains a set list of Christmas harp music. Includes music and a program where this set list was performed. Music is in the form of manuscript arrangements, photocopies of her manuscripts, and photocopies of sheet music. The program indicates that she performed this on December 24, 2011 at her Methodist church in Bloomington, Indiana. Dates approximately 2010-2012.

Dates: approximately 2010-2012

Eleanor Fell complete arrangements, Approximately 1980-2000

 Series — Box 3: Series 4; Series 6; Series 5; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197233650206], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 8310 Series 6
Scope and Contents

This series contains full arrangements of songs by Eleanor Fell. Materials include handwritten and photocopied manuscripts. These arrangements differ from her other repertoire, with both hands fully developed, dynamics, and pedals. They look very similar to drafts of Fell's published works. Based on the paper used, the dates are approximately 1980-2013.

Dates: Approximately 1980-2000

Eleanor Fell correspondence with Robert Maxwell , 1948-2001

 Series — Box 3: Series 4; Series 6; Series 5; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197233650206], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8310 Series 4
Scope and Contents

This series includes the correspondence and works of Robert Maxwell, a harpist, client of Eleanor's publishing company, and friend. Materials include published works by Maxwell, a tape recording of his composition and the manuscript. Dated 1948-2001.

Dates: 1948-2001

Eleanor Fell Exercises, Approximately 1980-2000

 Series — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233650198], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 8310 Series 3
Scope and Contents

This series include harp exercises that were created by Eleanor Fell. Materials include pedal drills, a left hand workout, and chord progressions. These materials are in the form of handwritten manuscript, photocopied manuscript, and computer generated, but all unpublished. The chord progressions are printed on the back of an advertisement flyer for Eleanor as a wedding harpist. Dates are approximately 1980-2013.

Dates: Approximately 1980-2000

Eleanor Fell funeral set list, approximately 2010-2012

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233650180], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8310 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Subseries includes a funeral set list of harp music, funeral program, and an outline of a talk to be given regarding the harp in the Bible. She performed this setlist on July 18, 2012 at her Methodist church in Bloomington, Indiana. It's probable that this was performed many other places as well. The music is a combination of her manuscript scores, photocopied manuscripts, sheet music and photocopied sheet music. Dates approximately 2010-2012.

Dates: approximately 2010-2012

Eleanor Fell manuscript scores and sheet music for harp, Approximately 1980-2013

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8310 Series 2
Scope and Contents

This series contains of Eleanor Fell's repertoire that wasn't arranged into one of her set lists. Materials include manuscript arrangements of classical, popular, ethnic, seasonal, and event related pieces. There is a combination of hand written and photocopied manuscripts, as well as photocopies and prints of sheet music. The arrangements include a treble clef with the melody and chords. Dates are approximately 1980-2013.

Dates: Approximately 1980-2013

Eleanor Fell papers on Vanderbilt Music Company , Approximately 1985-2000

 Series — Box 3: Series 4; Series 6; Series 5; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197233650206], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 8310 Series 7
Scope and Contents

This series contains materials associated with Vanderbilt Music Company. This is the publishing company started by Eleanor Fell. Materials include correspondence, publishing agreements, published works, and Fell's drafts of her published works. Most of the materials include Eleanor or are regarding her work. Other people mentioned are: Reinhardt Elster, Jack Nebergall, Vince Scuderi, Jen Elliott, Cheryl Swack, and Jerry Lesniak. Dates are approximately 1985-2000.

Dates: Approximately 1985-2000