Harris (Roy E.) Papers, 1934-1942

Summary

Title:

Roy Ellsworth Harris Papers,

Dates:

1934-1942

Creators:

Harris, Roy Ellsworth

Extent:

.25 linear ft.

Language:

English.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Roy Ellsworth Harris Papers, M0233, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence between Roy Harris and Hans Barkan concerning the commissioning of Harris to write an orchestral work for Stanford's 50th anniversary celebration (1934-1942). Harris describes the process of composition and decisions made at every step. Also includes articles and photographs.

Custodial history:

Transferred from the Music Library, 1971

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:

Processed by JTJ; machine-readable finding aid created by C. Del Anderson

Date Prepared:

© 1998

Date Encoded:

Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word.. Date of source: 1973 March.

Restrictions:

None.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Roy Ellsworth Harris Papers, M0233, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:

Stanford University, Manuscripts Division

Department of Special Collections, Green Library

557 Escondido Mall

Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US

Contact:

(650) 725-1022

specialcollections@stanford.edu

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