Lou Harrison Papers
Scope and Content
The collection contains manuscripts and correspondence concerning the publication of Harrison's About Carl Ruggles: Section Four of a Book on Ruggles (Yonkers, NY: Published by Oscar Baradinsky at the Alicat Bookshop, 1946), with an introduction by Henry Cowell. Included is Harrison's typescript, two versions of Cowell's introduction, and correspondence from Harrison and Ruggles to Baradinsky making significant changes in Cowell's introduction and commenting on the design of the book. Majority of the collection dates from 1946-1952.
Dates
- 1946-1971
Access
The collection is open and available for research.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.
Biography
An American composer, Lou Harrison was born in 1917 and taught at Black Mountain College from 1951 until 1952.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
An American composer, Lou Harrison was born in 1917 and taught at Black Mountain College from 1951 until 1952.
Acquisition Information
Provenance unknown.
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Typescripts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- manuscripts (document genre) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- A Guide to the Lou Harrison Papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Archives & Special Collections staff
- Date
- 2000 April
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository
University of Connecticut Library
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Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
860-486-2524
archives@uconn.edu
