Herbert J. Wrightson musical compositions and papers, 1822-1987, bulk Bulk, 1898-1949

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Summary

Creators:
Wrightson, Herbert J.
Abstract:
This collection consists primarily of manuscript, published and reprinted publications of music. There are also some personal papers.
Extent:
3.0 linear ft. (5 flat boxes, 2 document boxes, and 1 shoe box)
Language:
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Herbert J. Wrightson Musical Compositions and Papers (Collection PASC-M 97). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of manuscript, published and reprinted publications of music by Herbert J. Wrightson, including SATB octavos, sheet music, and anthologies of works for chorus, voice and piano, organ solo and piano solo. There is also a small amount of correspondence with his son Richard, and some personal papers relating to both Herbert and Richard.

Biographical / historical:

Herbert James Wrightson was born on Dec. 20, 1869 in Sunderland, England. After studying in Germany, he emigrated to the United States in 1899 and joined the faculty of Wheaton College. Through the years, he also lived in Philadelphia, Dallas, and Chicago, acting as a teacher and a composer. He created dozens of original works, including several sonatas and piano pieces. He also composed music for pre-existing literary works by figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Baker Eddy. He died on Dec. 24, 1949 in West Lebanon, N.Y.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into the following series:

  • Series 1. Musical compositions by Herbert J. Wrightson
  • Series 2. Correspondence
  • Series 3. Personal material regarding Herbert J. Wrightson
  • Series 4. Personal material regarding Richard Wrightson
  • Series 5. Musical compositions by others
  • Series 6. Audio recordings

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Herbert J. Wrightson Musical Compositions and Papers (Collection PASC-M 97). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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