Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This series contains writings by Lou Harrison as well as by other writers about Harrison. Also included are Harrison's research materials on Charles Ives, Virgil Thompson, Henry Cowell and Korean music.
- Extent:
- 9 Linear Feet 7 document boxes, 6 oversize flats
- Language:
- Languages represented in the collection: English, Korean, Esperanto, Chinese
- Preferred citation:
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Lou Harrison papers: Writings. MS 132 Ser.5. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The first three boxes of this series contain materials written by Harrison and writings by others about Harrison.
The last ten boxes contain research materials written and collected by Harrison. Boxes 4-6 are on Charles Ives, Box 7 on Virgil Thomsom and Box 8 contains both oversize material on Ives and Henry Cowell. Boxes 9-13 contain materials written and collected by Harrison about Korean music. Most of these items are printed in a combination of Chinese and Korean and are not translated into English. Many of Harrison notes are in a combination of English and Esperanto. Where possible a very simple translation has been provided.
- Biographical / historical:
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A short biographical statement about Lou Harrison written by Leta Miller and Federic Lieberman can be found at Lou Harrison Papers: Music Manuscripts - Biography.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Lou Harrison, 1991-2002.
- Processing information:
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Information regarding funding for this collection can be found here at Lou Harrison Papers: Music Manuscripts - Funding.
Initial Processing by Charles Hanson; Final processing by M. Carey, completed April 2006. EAD encoded finding aid by M. Carey.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Composers -- United States
- Names:
- Harrison, Lou, 1917-2003
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection open for research.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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Lou Harrison papers: Writings. MS 132 Ser.5. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.
- Location of this collection:
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Special Collections and Archives, University Library1156 High StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95064, US
- Contact:
- (831) 459-2547