Guide to the Lou Harrison Papers: realia
Charles Hanson, M. Carey
The Rex Foundation and the Unbroken Chain; Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation of New
York; Richard Faggioli; Charles Hanson.
University of California, Santa Cruz
2016
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz 95064
speccoll@library.ucsc.edu
Contributing Institution:
University of California, Santa Cruz
Title: Lou Harrison Papers: Realia
Creator:
Harrison, Lou, 1917-2003
Identifier/Call Number: MS.132.Ser. 9
Physical Description:
3.5 Linear Feet
3 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1927-2003
Abstract: This series contains three dimensional
artwork and objects made by and given to Harrison.
Physical Location: Stored in Special Collections and
Archives.
Language of Material: Languages represented in the
collection: English, Esperanto
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Advance notice required for access.
Use Restrictions
Copyright for the items in this collection is owned by the Lou Harrison Estate.
Reproduction or distribution of any work protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair
use requires permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to
determine whether a use is fair use, and to obtain any necessary permissions. For more
information see UCSC Special Collections and Archives policy on Reproduction and Use.
Preferred Citation
Lou Harrison Papers: Realia. MS 132 ser.9. Special Collections and Archives, University
Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.
Acquisition Information
Gift from Lou Harrison 1991-2003.
Biography
A short biographical statement about Lou Harrison written by Leta Miller can be found in
Lou Harrison Papers: Music Manuscripts - Biography.
Scope and Content of Collection
This series contains objects given to Harrison including three handmade decorated fans by
Suzuki, Jess Collins & Harry Partch, as well as engraving blocks, linoleum blocks,
Esperanto cards, name seals and ocarinas collected by Harrison.
Funding
Information regarding funding for this collection can be found in Lou Harrison Papers:
Music Manuscripts - Funding.
Processing Information
Initial processing by Charles Hanson; Final processing by M. Carey. Finding aid encoded by
M. Carey.
Other Finding Aids
- Lou Harrison Papers: Music Manuscripts
- Lou Harrison Papers: Notebooks
- Lou Harrison Papers: Correspondence
- Lou Harrison Papers: Personal materials
- Lou Harrison Papers: Writings
- Lou Harrison Papers: Printed Appearances
- Lou Harrison Papers: Photos and Media
- Lou Harrison Papers: Artwork
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Composers -- United States
Harrison, Lou, 1917-2003
Box 1
Handmade fan for Harrison by Suzuki, ms0132_obj_001
undated
Box 1
"Moon over Mon Ami" - handmade fan collage by Jess Collins, ms0132_obj_002
undated
Box 1
Handmade fan with inscription "Nothing could be more futile …" by Harry
Partch,
ms0132_obj_003
undated
Box 1
"Esperanto Elements" cards, ms0132_obj_004
undated
Box 1
Red brocade box with two name seals, ms0132_obj_005
undated
Box 1
Metal engraving block, ms0132_obj_006
undated
Box 1
Cut linoleum blocks, ms0132_obj_007-010
untitled
Box 1
Name seals, ms0132_obj_011-012, 014-015
undated
Box 1
"FFI" 1 - individual name seal, ms0132_obj_013
undated
Box 1
Brass circle with #62 etched on one side, ms0132_obj_018
undated
Box 2
Ocarinas (large red & small green), ms0132_obj_016-017
undated
