Jane B. Hendrick papers relating to James G. Barnett
Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 1530
Scope and Contents
The Jane B. Hendrick papers relating to James G. Barnett contain sacred vocal music and other vocal music by Barnett, 1859-1886 and undated, including autograph manuscript scores, scores and parts copied by Hendrick and unidentified copyists, and published music. Some music is accompanied by autograph manuscript notes by Hendrick about performance, editing, and publication, or by printed performance programs. Also present are additional autograph manuscript notes by Hendrick about Barnett’s music, undated; music notebooks written by Hendrick while a student of Barnett, 1873 and undated; concert programs and newspaper clippings about performances of music by Barnett, 1860-circa 1885; and an autograph letter signed, from Hendrick to Eva Judd O’Meara, Yale University music librarian, presenting manuscript music by Barnett, 1923 June 13.
Dates
- 1859 - 1923
- Majority of material found within 1859 - 1886
Creator
Language of Materials
In English; some vocal music texts in Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research
Conditions Governing Use
The Jane B. Hendrick Papers Relating to James G. Barnett are the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Jane B. Hendrick, circa 1923.
Arrangement
Organized into three series: I. Writings and Related Papers, 1860-1923. II. Music by James G. Barnett, 1859-1886. III. Music by Others, undated.
Extent
4.21 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
The Jane B. Hendrick papers relating to James G. Barnett contain sacred vocal music and other vocal music by Barnett, 1859-1886 and undated, including autograph manuscript scores, scores and parts copied by Hendrick and unidentified copyists, and published music. Some music is accompanied by autograph manuscript notes by Hendrick about performance, editing, and publication, or by printed performance programs. Also present are additional autograph manuscript notes by Hendrick about Barnett’s music, undated; music notebooks written by Hendrick while a student of Barnett, 1873 and undated; concert programs and newspaper clippings about performances of music by Barnett, 1860-circa 1885; and an autograph letter signed, from Hendrick to Eva Judd O’Meara, Yale University music librarian, presenting manuscript music by Barnett, 1923 June 13.
Biographical / Historical
James G. Barnett (died 1885) (Yale 1867 PhD Hon) composer, conductor, and organist, emigrated from England to Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1845. Barnett was organist at Center Church, Hartford, Connecticut, circa 1845-1867, and conductor of the Beethoven Society, Hartford, Connecticut, 1857-1874. After moving to New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1875, Barnett was organist at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, New Haven, and later at Second Congregational Church, Fair Haven, Connecticut.
Biographical / Historical
Jane B. Hendrick studied music with James G. Barnett in the 1870s and later edited his music for publication.
Processing Information
Former call number: ZZ117 28.
- Barnett, James G. (James George), 1815 or 1816-1885
- Composers -- Connecticut
- Composers -- Connecticut -- New Haven -- 19th century
- Hendrick, Jane B.
- Music -- Connecticut -- Hartford
- Music -- Connecticut -- New Haven
- Music -- Instruction and study -- Connecticut -- New Haven
- O'Meara, Eva Judd, 1884-1979
- Sacred vocal music -- Scores and parts
- Sacred vocal music -- United States -- 19th century
- Vocal music -- Scores and parts
- Vocal music -- United States -- 19th century
- Title
- Guide to the Jane B. Hendrick papers relating to James G. Barnett
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Karen Spicher
- Date
- 2019 September
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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