Series IX: Writings, 1821-1928
Series
Call Number: MSS 35, Series IX
Scope and Contents
This series contains two subseries:
A. Writings by Gilbert: Lectures and articles, Diaries and address books (arranged chronologically), Notebooks (arranged chronologically), Texts, synopses, and notes for Henry Gilbert's musical works, Minutes of the New Music Society of America (arranged chronologically), Chronological listing of composers and descriptions of their works, Notes re composers and their music, Miscellaneous jottings.
B. Writings by Others: Librettos and scenarios (arranged alphabetically by author), Poetry (arranged alphabetically by author), Jottings by Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Horton, and others, Published or printed items belonging to Gilbert.
A. Writings by Gilbert: Lectures and articles, Diaries and address books (arranged chronologically), Notebooks (arranged chronologically), Texts, synopses, and notes for Henry Gilbert's musical works, Minutes of the New Music Society of America (arranged chronologically), Chronological listing of composers and descriptions of their works, Notes re composers and their music, Miscellaneous jottings.
B. Writings by Others: Librettos and scenarios (arranged alphabetically by author), Poetry (arranged alphabetically by author), Jottings by Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Horton, and others, Published or printed items belonging to Gilbert.
Dates
- 1821-1928
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials chiefly in English.
Physical Description
6.7' (16 boxes)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The collection is open to researchers by appointment. There are no restricted materials in the collection. Please contact the Special Collections staff to schedule an appointment.
Some of the materials may be stored at the Library's off-campus shelving facility, so researchers should allow at least two business days to have the appropriate boxes paged.
Some of the materials may be stored at the Library's off-campus shelving facility, so researchers should allow at least two business days to have the appropriate boxes paged.
General
Items containing markings, poetry, and school books have been retained. They are arranged alphabetically by author. The remaining items are arranged alphabetically by author in a list housed in box 64.
Creator
- From the Collection: Gilbert, Henry F. B. (Henry Franklin Belknap), 1868-1928
Part of the Gilmore Music Library Repository
Contact:
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New Haven CT 06520 US
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120 High Street
PO Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520 US
(203) 432-0497
musicspecialcollections@yale.edu