Guide to the Arthur E. Hall papers, 1814-1990, bulk 1950-1979
MS 454
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Title: |
Arthur E. Hall papers |
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Dates: | 1814-1990, bulk 1950-1979 |
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Abstract: |
Arthur E. Hall (1901-1978), one time Chairman of Rice University's Shepherd School of Music (1953-1973), is known as a composer of orchestral, choral and chamber ensemble music. His papers include correspondence, original compositions, arrangements, settings, and harmonizations by Hall, as well as audio recordings of his performances and materials from the Charles Ives family. |
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Identification: |
MS 454 |
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Identification: |
979 |
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Quantity: |
7 Linear Feet(9 boxes) |
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Language: |
English |
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Repository: |
Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas |
Arthur E. Hall (1901-1978), one time Chairman of Rice's Shepherd School of Music (1953-1973), is known as a composer of orchestral, choral and chamber ensemble music.
He was educated at Yale University and studied at Juilliard, Colorado College and was awarded an M. M. from Baylor University in 1949. He came to Houston after the war (1946) and became organist and music director for Christ Episcopal Cathedral. Hall came to Rice in 1953 as the University's first music instructor and subsequently became associate professor. He became full professor in 1969, going on to become Chairman of the School of Music.
Hall was a prolific composer and won several awards including ones from ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), the Houston Symphony Award, the Charles Ives Award as well as others and was also honored by Yale University and Rice University after his retirement. While at Rice University, he encouraged establishment of the Lyric Art String Quartet and the Woodwinds of Houston, two chamber music organizations. A number of his compositions have been published.
Arthur E. Hall's papers include correspondence, original compositions, arrangements, settings, and harmonizations, as well as audio recordings of his performances and materials from the Charles Ives family.The original composition material includes some of Hall's music manuscripts of compositions, arrangements, settings and harmonizations that reflect his prolific composing skills. Some of the works are arranged alphabetically; other work is separated into Orchestra and parts. There are also scores for quartets and quintets.
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish from the Arthur E. Hall papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
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corrrespondence |
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programs (documents) |
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scores |
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sheet music |
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Composition (Music) |
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Composers |
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audiotapes |
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Arrangement (Music) |
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Shepherd School of Music. |
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Rice University. |
Arthur E. Hall Papers, 1814-1990 (bulk 1950-1979), MS 454, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University
The Arthur E. Hall papers were a gift from Mrs. Arthur E. Hall received in 1996 and 1997.
Additional materials were received in 2018 from Walter (Bill) Bailey of the Shepherd School of Music.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I:Correspondence, 1950-1986
0 .5 linear ft. (1 box) |
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Scope and Contents note |
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Contains letters, copyright registrations, invoices, sheet music and other items that passed between Mr. Hall and music publishers. Other correspondence pertains to organizations, such as ASCAP and Yale's School of Music and Rice's School of Music. There are also Rice-related Christmas cards as well as letters and cards of sympathy on his death. |
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Subseries: Music publishers correspondence/materials, 1950s-70s: |
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Abingdon Press |
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Belwin-Mills |
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Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers |
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Concordia Publishing House |
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Mark Foster Music Co. |
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6 |
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Galaxy Music Corp. |
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H. W. Gray Co., Inc. |
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Leeds Music Corp. |
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9 |
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Oxford University Press |
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10 |
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E.C. Schirmer |
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11 |
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Southern Music Co. |
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12 |
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Western International Music |
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13 |
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World Library of Sacred Music |
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ASCAP |
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Endowment of the Arts Program |
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General, 1963-86 |
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Rice-related Christmas cards, 1960s-70 |
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Symphony North, 1973-81 |
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Yale School of Music, 1975 |
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Sympathy on the death of A.E. Hall, 1978 |
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Series II: General Notes, Programs, and Funeral Items 1953-1979
0.25 Linear Feet |
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This series contains miscellaneous items such as notes, recital and concert programs. Retirement information including some tax documents and funeral memorial book and floral tributes are included. |
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Notes, misc. materials, 1953-79 |
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Misc. recital and concert programs, 1967-71 |
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Retirement, 1970-79 |
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Funeral memorial book and floral tributes, 1978 |
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Series III - Compositions, Arrangements, Settings, Harmonizations by A. E. Hall
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This series includes some of Hall's original music manuscripts of compositions, arrangements, settings and harmonizations that reflect his prolific composing skills. Some of the works are arranged alphabetically; other work is separated into Orchestra and parts. There are also scores for quartets and quintets. |
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Subseries A: Compositions by A.E. Hall |
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"Adeste Fideles" |
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"Adieu, Sweet Amarillis" |
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"Ah, Could My Eyes Behold Thee" |
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"Alterations" |
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"America, the Beautiful" |
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"Annie Laurie" |
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"Arpeggiando" |
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"The Ballad of the Dalarna Coat" |
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"The Bridge at Avignon" |
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"The Christ Child' |
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"The Circle/Reflections" |
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"Come Away Death/O Mistress Mine" |
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"Contemplation" |
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"Divertimente" |
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"Euterpe" |
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"Fantasie for Harp and Strings" |
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"Fum, Fum, Fum" |
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"Gloria" |
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"God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen" |
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"Good Christian Men, Rejoice" |
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"Good-Day, Dear Heart" |
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"Good King Wencelas" |
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"Greensleeves" |
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"Hark! The Herald Angels" |
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"I Know a Maiden Wondrous Fair" |
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"In These Delightful Pleasant Groves" |
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"I Saw Three Ships" |
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"I Will Plant My Own Tree" |
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"Jesu, Joy" |
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"The Kings" |
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"Let Go! Why Do You Stay Me" |
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"Magnificat" |
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"Messe Brevis" |
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"Minuetto" |
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"Modus Operandi 2475" |
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"My Heart Doth Beg" |
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"Novelet" |
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"On Christmas Night/Le Divine Enfant" |
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"One Smiling, Summer Morning" |
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"The Perfect Gift" |
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"Pues Bien, Yo Necesito" |
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"Reflections" |
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"Rest, Sweet Nymphs" |
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"Rice's Honor" |
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"Scherzo III" |
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"The Self Same Star" |
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"Shoot, False Love, I Care Not" |
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"Silent Night" |
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"Sing With the Spirit" |
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"The Sixth Sense" |
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"Sonata for Flute and Harp" |
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"Sonata for Flute and Piano" |
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"Sonata No. 22" |
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"So Well I Know Who's Happy" |
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"Suite for Piano" |
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"Thyrsis, Sleepest Thou?" |
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"Toccata for Harp" |
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"Toccata on C#" |
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"Were I a Poet" |
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Subseries B: Compositions by A.E. Hall; includes scores and orchestral parts: |
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"M.O. 2475" |
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"A Christmas Triptych" |
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"Christmas Joy" |
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"The Sound of Christmas" |
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"Seven Preludes to the Nativity" |
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Subseries C: Compositions by A.E. Hall; includes scores and orchestral parts: |
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"Mobiles" |
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"Eine Woche" |
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"String Quartet #1" |
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'String Quartet #2" |
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"String Quartet #3" |
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"String Quartet #4" |
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"String Quartet #5" |
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"String Quartet #6" |
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Subseries D: Compositions by A.E. Hall; includes scores and orchestral parts: |
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"Sonata for Flute and Piano" |
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"Woodwind Quintet" |
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"Quintet for Clarinet and Strings" |
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"Quintet for Oboe and Strings" |
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"Quintet for Flute and Strings" |
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"Quintet for Piano and Strings" |
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Subseries E: Compositions by A.E. Hall; includes scores and orchestral parts: |
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"Symphony #1" |
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"Symphony #2" |
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"Overture for Chamber Orchestra" |
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"Quintet for French Horn and Strings" |
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"Suite for Flute, Violoncello, Harpsichord" |
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"Concerto in G Minor" (by Vivaldi) |
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"Duett No. XVIII" (by Handl) |
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"Theme and Variations for String Orchestra" |
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"Movement a la Scherzo" |
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"Illyria" or "Twelfth Night" |
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"Iolanthe" |
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Series IV: Audio Recordings of A. E. Hall's Works 1961-1990
0.75 Linear Feet |
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Reel to reel audiotapes and audiocassettes. |
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"Flute Sonata" n.d. |
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"Woodwind Quintet" 1968 |
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"Horn Quintet" 1969 |
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"Quintet for Flute; String/Quartet in C Major, Quartet #2" 1966 |
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"Suite for Flute, Cello and Harpsichord," "String Quartet in E Minor 'From My Life'" 1961; 1962 |
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"Suite for Orchestra 'Die Woche'" 1971 |
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"String Quartet #5" |
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"Mobiles" 1974 |
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"Concord Sonata" |
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"Arthur Hall Retrospective" |
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"Piano Suite" 1963 |
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"Oboe Quintet" 1970 |
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"Circle and Reflections" 1972 |
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"Suite for Piano" 1990 |
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"Overture" 1972 |
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"Quartet #2" |
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"Quartet #5" |
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"Rice's Honor," "Sammy O" |
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Series V: Addendum from Sarane Ives Hall (Charles Ives family) |
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Ives family correspondence/materials 1814-1950 |
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Concert programs 1929-1959 |
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Reviews & publications 1922-1991 |
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Charles E. Ives Compiled References, 1888-1935, Volume I |
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