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Drums of Sacrifice: a Three Act Mayan Music-Drama of the Eleventh Century
MS.615  
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  • Contributing Institution: Library and Archives at the Autry
    Title: The Drums of Sacrifice: a Three Act Mayan Music-Drama of the Eleventh Century
    Creator: Moore, Laura Sweeney
    Creator: House, Mildred Sanger
    Identifier/Call Number: MS.615
    Physical Description: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
    Date: undated
    Abstract: This is a typed manuscript of a play entitled The Drums of Sacrifice self-described as a "three act Mayan music-drama of the eleventh century." Book and lyrics by Laura Sweeney Moore; music by Mildred Sanger House. Also included is a flier for the performance of the play at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, May 17th-18th. No year is listed.
    Language of Material: English .

    Scope and Contents

    This is a typed manuscript of a play entitled The Drums of Sacrifice, self-described as a "three act Mayan music-drama of the eleventh century." Book and lyrics by Laura Sweeney Moore; music by Mildred Sanger House. Also included is a flier for the performance of the play at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, May 17th-18th. No year is listed.

    Preferred Citation

    The Drums of Sacrifice: a Three Act Mayan Music-Drama of the Eleventh Century, undated, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.615.

    Processing History

    Processed by Glenna Schroeder, circa 1977-1981. Finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012 October 23, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).

    Acquisition

    Donation by Mrs. T. A. Willard as part of the Willard Memorial Collection, 1943 May 22.

    Conditions Governing Use

    Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit https://theautry.org/research-collections/library-and-archives  and fill out the Researcher Application Form.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Drums of Sacrifice
    Mayas -- Drama
    Mayas -- Operas
    Typescripts
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    Operas -- Librettos