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Leo Sowerby papers

 Collection
Identifier: Sowerby

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  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

Chiefly music manuscripts of original compositions.

Dates

  • 1911 - 1995
  • Other: Majority of material found within 1911 - 1967
  • Other: Date acquired: 07/11/1994

Creator

Extent

53.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Chiefly music manuscripts of original compositions by the American composer and church musician Leo Sowerby (1895-1968).

Arrangement Note

Arranged in four series: 1. Music manuscripts (alphabetical) ; 2. Sketches (alphabetical) ; 3. Sketchbooks ; 4. Miscellaneous materials.

Method of Acquisition

Donated by Ronald Stalford and the Leo Sowerby Foundation beginning in 1993.

Title
Guide to the Leo Sowerby papers
Status
Completed
Author
Morris S. Levy
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
und

Library Details

Part of the Music Library Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
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Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635