Scope and Contents
William McBrien's papers pertain chiefly to Cole Porter, and arise mainly from the research for his book Cole Porter: A Biography (New York: Knopf, 1998). They include research materials, sound recordings, and other items. McBrien's original arrangement has largely been preserved, so some topics are covered in more than one series. A few items have been re-labeled or re-filed for the sake of clarity.
Dates
- Circa 1985-1998
Creator
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The William McBrien Papers are 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 William McBrien Papers were established in the Music Library of Yale University by William McBrien in 2003.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into five series, as follows: I. Notecards. II. Glossary of Names. III. Porter Chronology. IV. Research Topics. V. Sound Recordings.
Extent
5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
Research materials and sound recordings pertaining to Cole Porter
Biographical / Historical
William McBrien (1930-2009) was a professor of English at Hofstra University. He wrote biographies of Cole Porter and Stevie Smith.
- Title
- Register to the William McBrien papers
- Author
- Compiled by Catherine Holland, with Richard Boursy
- Date
- 2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
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