Correspondence

Marcus J. Smith various writings, 1859-1984

Series

Identifier: MSS 1545 Series 4

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of personal correspondence, background and research materials relating to Dr. Smith's books, articles, histories, and miscellaneous items. The correspondence is primarily between Dr. Smith and his wife, Carol Kander Smith who was also a physician, and spans the years 1943-1954. The letters written during the war years later became the foundation sources for his book on Dachau. The research materials include documentation for Dr. Smith's book "Dachau: the Harrowing...

Dates: Other: 1859-1984

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Marcus J. and Carol K. Smith papers

Marguerite, Countess of Blessington letter

Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232484565]

Identifier: MSS 445

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter. The item is addressed to "My dear Madam" and is dated "Tuesday" of an unknown date and year. Blessington writes to a friend concerning the publication of a work by that friend.

Dates: approximately 1840

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

J. H. Martin pictoral letter

File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230234681]

Identifier: MSS SC 145

Scope and Contents

ALS addressed to friends at home describing a sea journey from the eastern United States to San Francisco, California via Panama by ship. His arrival to San Francisco and a visit to his uncle M.S. Martin's store are described.

Dates: 1855

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John Masefield letter

Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233289468]

Identifier: Vault MSS 380

Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed form letter. Masefield writes as a member of "Conway" from 1891 to 1894. He requests information of former members of the organization to be used in a history of "Conway."

Dates: 1952

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Materials on my background, 1978-1988

File — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 2224 Series 1

Dates: 1978-1988

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Beatrice Sparks papers / Beatrice Sparks biographical and personal papers

Maurice Gardner audio recordings, Approximately 2001

File — Box 12: Series 1; Series 2, Folder: 3

Identifier: MSS 7796 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 File 2

Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence from Maurice Gardner to Emily regarding his trio, "Cantus Hungaricus." He includes the score and parts for "Cantus Hungaricus" and two CD-ROMs of his other works, "String Quartet No. 2" and "Unicinium."

Dates: Approximately 2001

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Maurice Gardner musical works and papers / Maurice Gardner papers / Maurice Gardner photographs, promotional material and other materials

Maurice Gardner Chamber Music America grant application, Approximately 1997

File — Box 12: Series 1; Series 2, Folder: 2

Identifier: MSS 7796 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 File 1

Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence between Maurice Gardner and Dean Stein regarding his Chamber Music America ensemble grant application, which is also included with a letter of intent from Maurice Gardner to Chamber Music America.

Dates: Approximately 1997

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Maurice Gardner musical works and papers / Maurice Gardner papers / Maurice Gardner photographs, promotional material and other materials

Maurice Gardner completed works, Approximately 1940-2001

Sub-Series

Identifier: MSS 7796 Series 1 Sub-Series 1

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains manuscripts, scores and photocopies of Maurice Gardner's completed musical works. It also includes correspondence between Gardner and colleguges regarding his compositions along with newspaper clippings regarding his work. Dates range from approximately 1940-2001.

Dates: Approximately 1940-2001