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Women composers -- United States -- History -- Sources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

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 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 These materials are in the form of handwritten manuscript, photocopied manuscript, and computer generated, but all unpublished.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 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

Eleanor Fell scores, manuscripts, and other materials

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8310
Scope and Contents

Collection includes materials that resulted from Eleanor Fell's career as a profesisonal harpist. Materials are in the form of handwritten manuscripts, photocopied manuscripts, sheet music, photocopied sheet music, published works, a tape and CD's. There are correspondence between Eleanor and other harpists regarding Vanderbilt Music Company - her music publishing company. Also, there are a few pieces of music from members of Eleanor's family. Dates range from 1936-2011.

Dates: 1936-2012