William McBrien papers

Collection

Call Number: MSS 131

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

McBrien, William

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.

Associated Materials

Researchers interested in Cole Porter may wish to consult MSS 82, the Cole Porter Collection at Yale, and also the Cole Porter Collection in the Music Division of the Library of Congress.