| 5221 |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 13. Sheet and Manuscript Music
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Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
circa 1900-1946 |
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The Sheet and Manuscript Music consist of published sheet music and music manuscripts collected by Olin Downes from approximately
1900-1946. The manuscripts include proofs; advance copies; and printed music of symphonic scores, operatic scores, sheet music
for piano; and original handwritten manuscripts of songs by Georgia Gossler (most of which can be found in box 1). Many of
the items were printed outside of the United States; Russian and Finnish music are highlighted.
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ms688.series13 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5222 |
Title: |
Olin Downes papers, Series 2. Correspondence
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
circa 1909-1955 |
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The Correspondence consists of correspondence of Olin Downes from approximately 1909-1955. Correspondence is professional
in nature and contains both incoming letters to Downes and copies of his outgoing letters documenting Downes' career as a
music critic and lecturer as well as his involvement with such organizations as the Berlioz Society, the Bohemian Club (N.Y.),
the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, Columbia Artists Management, Metropolitan Opera Company, National Council of
American-Soviet Friendship, National Council for the Arts, Sciences, and Professions, the New York Times, Rachmaninoff Fund,
and the World's Fair of 1939. Major correspondents include Richard Aldrich, Ernest Bloch, Alec Hammerslough, Charles Hubbard,
Serge Koussevitsky, Stuart Montgomery, Kenneth Murray, Walter Naumburg, and Henry A. Wallace.
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ms688.series2 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5223 |
Title: |
Olin Downes papers, Series 3. Lectures
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
1932-1953 |
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The Lectures consist of lectures of Olin Downes from 1932-1953. Lectures include handwritten manuscripts, typed drafts with
corrections, and final copies. The lectures document Downes' knowledge in the field of music and discuss various composers;
types of music including classical, folk songs, blues, and opera; music and society; music history and theory; and music interpretation.
Many of the lectures were produced for the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences lecture series, broadcasts for the CBS
Music Hour, or for speeches and talks for various societies and musical organizations.
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ms688.series3 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5224 |
Title: |
Olin Downes papers, Series 4. Articles
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
circa 1900-1964 |
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The Articles consist of articles written by Olin Downes from approximately 1930-1952. In manuscript form with some corrected
copies, the articles relate to criticism of American music in general and to specific composers, conductors, musicians, and
productions. Includes articles on Serge Koussevitsky, Vladimir Horowitz, and Jean Sibelius and radio scripts of the CBS Symphony
Broadcasts.
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ms688.series4 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5225 |
Title: |
Olin Downes papers, Series 5. Manuscripts
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
circa 1926-1957 |
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The Manuscripts consist of manuscripts of Olin Downes from approximately 1926-1957. The manuscripts contain notes, research
material, drafts, outlines, typescripts, and galleys of several of Downes' major published and unpublished works including
The Eternal Spring of Music, Treasury of American Song, Men of MusicTen Operatic MasterpiecesChopin, and Olin Downes on Music,
a compilation of Downes' writings from 1906-1955 edited by Irene Downes. The series also contains materials for a memoir of
Downes.
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Identifier: |
ms688.series5 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5226 |
Title: |
Olin Downes papers, Series 6. Reviews by Other Critics
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
1901-1919 |
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The Reviews by Other Critics consist of newspaper clippings of music reviews by other critics collected by Olin Downes from
1901-1919. Reviews are mainly from New York and Boston newspapers, and are written by Philip Hale, James Gibbons Huneker,
and H.E. Krehbiel.
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Identifier: |
ms688.series6 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5227 |
Title: |
Olin Downes papers, Series 7. Personal and Family Papers
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Creator: |
Downes family |
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Dates: |
1908-1962 |
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The Personal and Family papers consist of personal papers of the Downes and Miles families from 1908-1962. Includes family
correspondence, financial records (1916-1962), newspaper clippings, notebooks and engagement books, and some personal effects
such as gloves. The bulk of the series is comprised of the family correspondence of Olin Downes (1906-1955), his wife Irene
Miles Downes (1936-1946), his mother Louise Courson Downes (1908-1940), his sisters Dorothy Downes Culthe (1909-1956) and
Frances Downes Behre (1911-1962), and his daughter Nancy Downes Smith (1922-1955). Also includes correspondence between Irene
Miles Downes and her mother Laura M. Miles and her brothers and sisters.
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Identifier: |
ms688.series7 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5228 |
Title: |
Olin Downes papers, Series 8. Programs
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
1920s-1950s |
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The Programs consist of programs from various performances during the 1920s-1950s. Performance groups highlighted include
the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the Brooklyn Institute.
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Identifier: |
ms688.series8 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5229 |
Title: |
Olin Downes papers, Series 9. Photographs and Sketches
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Creator: |
Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 |
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Dates: |
ca. 1910-1955 |
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The Photographs and Sketches consists of photographs of the Olin Downes and the Downes and Miles families from approximately
1910-1955. Includes photographs of Olin Downes; his wives Marion Davenport Downes and Irene Miles Downes; children Dorothy
Downes Williams, Nancy Downes Smith, and Edward Downes; Raymond Miles and the Miles family; and various public figures or
friends. The series also contains postcards of various locales in the United States and Europe.
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ms688.series9 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5230 |
Title: |
The Wayfarer collection
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1919-1920 |
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The collection consists of materials pertaining to the production of the passion play The Wayfarer from 1919-1920 and includes
the playbook of director Lawrence H. Rich containing autographs of performers, a typed program, sheet music, and hand written
notes on stage directions, sound effects, and lighting. A scrapbook contains photographs of Walter Hampden, Blanche Yurka,
Helen Newitt, Theo Karle, and scenes of the pageant; clippings; a poster; programs; and brochures relating to The Wayfarer.
The collection also includes a booklet of the musical score and photographs, probably from D.W. Griffin's unreleased film
production of The Wayfarer.
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ms689 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5231 |
Title: |
Georgia Lottery collection
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S. Swan & Company (Augusta, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1858-1859 |
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The collection consists of documents relating to the Georgia lottery from 1858-1859 including advertisements, receipts, and
certificates issued by S. Swan & Company (Augusta, Georgia) and Wood, Eddy & Company (Augusta, Georgia).
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ms690 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5232 |
Title: |
General William W. Buchanan oral history transcript
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Creator: |
Frank, Benis M. |
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Dates: |
after 1969 |
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The collection consists of the transcript of a taped interview with retired Brigadier General William W. Buchanan, conducted
by Mr. Benis M. Frank, for the Marine Corps Oral History Program (1969). The interview concerns Buchanan's career in the Marine
Corps, including his World War II experiences at Tarawa, Saipan, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima. Also included is a typewritten letter
(dated February 22, 1971) from F.C. Caldwell, explaining the transcript and the Oral History Program established by the United
States Marine Corps.
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Identifier: |
ms691 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5233 |
Title: |
Jack J. Spalding and Judson L. Hand letters
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Spalding, Jack Johnson, 1856-1938 |
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Dates: |
1906 January |
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The collection consists of three letters between Jack J. Spalding and Judson L. Hand in January 1906. Letters regard politics
in Georgia; Spalding's opinions of several leading Georgia politicians, including Clark Howell, Hoke Smith, and Richard Russell;
and the 1906 election for Governor.
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Identifier: |
ms693 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5234 |
Title: |
Richard T. Goodwyn appointments
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1913, 1918 |
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The collection consists of two appointments: appointing Richard T. Goodwyn a Captain of the University of Georgia Corps, Georgia
Cadets, dated June 18, 1913, signed "W. R. Kendrick" and "David C. Barrow"; appointing Richard Tuggle Goodwyn, Jr., Second
Lieutenant Engineer Section, Officers' Reserve Corps of the Army of the United States, December 11, 1918.
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Identifier: |
ms694 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5235 |
Title: |
William Wooten arrest warrant
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Creator: |
Mack, James |
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Dates: |
1856 May 27 |
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The collection consists of one order to arrest William Wooten for debt owed to James Simmons. The order is dated State of
Georgia, Pickens County, May 27, 1856, and is signed "James Mack, J. P."
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Identifier: |
ms696 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5236 |
Title: |
Logan Edwin Bleckley papers
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Creator: |
Bleckley, Logan Edwin, 1827-1907 |
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Dates: |
1853-1887 |
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The collection consists of Logan Bleckley's discharge for service of the Confederate States of America, December 3, 1861;
exemption from Conscript Act, December 15, 1862; President's Warrant of Pardon, 1865, certified 1866; and a copy of an address
Bleckley delivered before the Alumni Society of the University of Georgia, July 20, 1886. The oversized folder contains Bleckley's
appointment as Solicitor General of Coweta Circuit, November 12, 1853; license as member of Bar of Supreme Court of Georgia,
January 12, 1855; appointment as Reporter of the Supreme Court of Georgia; appointment as Judge of Supreme Court of Georgia,
January 15, 1876; and appointment as Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia, January 17, 1887.
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Identifier: |
ms698 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5237 |
Title: |
Morton and Snelling family papers
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Morton family |
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Dates: |
1877-1939 |
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The collection consists of miscellaneous papers regarding the Morton and Snelling families from 1877-1939. Included are newspaper
clippings, Sunday school cards, and two pages of family records listing births, marriages and deaths from 1860-1909.
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Identifier: |
ms699 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5238 |
Title: |
H. W. Harvey papers
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Creator: |
Harvey, H. W. |
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Dates: |
1919-1948 |
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The collection consists of the papers of H.W. Harvey relating mainly to his work as an extension horticulturist from 1919-1948.
The papers include county files comprised of applications for assistance of the landscape specialist, landscape drawings,
some photographs, and Harvey's index card file which includes brief descriptions of projects in each county. The collection
also includes membership lists (1926-1932) of the Georgia Horticultural Society.
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Identifier: |
ms70 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5239 |
Title: |
John B. Gordon letter to Miss Frierson
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Creator: |
Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904 |
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Dates: |
1890 November 25 |
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The collection consists of one typewritten letter: dated Atlanta, Georgia, "My Dear Miss Frierson," signed "J. B. Gordon,"
regarding Frierson's support during Gordon's campaign.
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Identifier: |
ms700 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5240 |
Title: |
Mary Givens Bryan Georgia State Archives collection
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Creator: |
Bryan, Mary Givens |
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Dates: |
1953-1966 |
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The collection consists of correspondence to and from Mary Givens Bryan, dating 1953-1966. Correspondence regards reference
questions and archival resolutions between Georgia State Archives and University of Georgia, Hargrett Library. The collection
also includes personal letters, greeting cards, and newspaper articles regarding the life and death of Bryan.
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Identifier: |
ms701 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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