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Olin Downes papers, Series 13. Sheet and Manuscript Music
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Olin Downes papers, Series 13. Sheet and Manuscript Music | |
| Creator: Downes, Olin, 1886-1955 | |
| Inclusive Dates: circa 1900-1946 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 4.2 Linear Feet (6 oversized boxes, 2 oversized folders) | |
| Collection Number: ms688.series13 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
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.
Organization and Arrangement
The materials have not been arranged.
This finding aid represents just one portion of the Olin Downes papers, which all together consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, printed materials, articles, music manuscripts, and lectures.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Olin Downes papers, Series 13. Sheet and Manuscript Music, ms 688.series13, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.