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Selected Compositions of Elliot Griffis

 Collection
Call Number: Misc. Ms. 53

Scope and Contents

This collection consists primarily of published piano music, songs, and the violin sonata by Elliot Griffis. The collection also holds a holograph score of the composer's Intrata for piano, as well as photocopies of holograph scores for 7 other compositions. The last folder of the collection contains a small amount of biographical material, including portraits, programs, and reviews.

Dates

  • 1919-1964

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials chiefly in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Griffis's compositions are open to researchers by appointment. There are no restricted materials in the collection. Please contact the Special Collections staff to schedule an appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

The collection is the physical property of the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library of Yale University. Copyrights belong to the composers and authors, or their legal heirs and assigns.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was established in the Music Library of Yale University by Ellsworth Grumman, Roland Tiemann, and Luther Noss.

Arrangement

In 2 series as follows: I. Music. II. Miscellaneous.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.misc.0053

Additional Description

Overview

Published and unpublished music and other materials by and about the American composer Elliot Griffis (1893-1967)

Biographical / Historical

Elliot Griffis was born on January 28, 1893 in Boston. He was educated at Ithaca College, the Yale School of Music (where he studied with Horatio Parker), and the New England Conservatory. He taught at numerous schools and performed widely as a pianist, before moving to Los Angeles to compose film music. He died there on June 8, 1967.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Selected Compositions of Elliot Griffis
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Compiled by Jean Elizabeth Roberts
Date
1996-2007
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared According To Local Music Library Descriptive Practices
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Gilmore Music Library Repository

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