The Last of the Mohicans (Act I) - Music Score., 01/01/1976-12/31/1976

File — Box: 6, Folder: 14

Identifier: 56499

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

[Boxes 5 - 9] Contains both original and xerox copies of printed music scores for operas. Scores are primarily vocal scores. All scores include production annotations unless otherwise noted. Arrangement is alphabetical by title.

Dates

01/01/1976-12/31/1976

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 16 Cubic Feet (20 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains xerox copy of manuscript score (Act I). An opera in three acts: music by Alva Henderson, libretto by Janet Lewis, based on the novel by James Fenimore Cooper. Commissioned by the Wilmington Opera Society to celebrate the American Bicentennial 1976, and the gala reopening of the Wilmington Delaware Grand Opera House.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LAST OF THE MOHICANS, THE (ACT I) - MUSIC SCORE (1976) - COPY: Printed Item

COOPER, JAMES FENIMORE - SEE: LAST OF THE MOHICANS (OPERA): Printed Item

HENDERSON, ALVA - SEE: LAST OF THE MOHICANS, THE: Printed Item

LEWIS, JANET (LIBRETTIST) - SEE: LAST OF THE MOHICANS, THE: Printed Item

WILMINGTON OPERA SOCIETY - PRODUCTION: LAST OF THE MOHICANS: Printed Item

LAST OF THE MOHICANS, THE (WILMINGTON OPERA SOCIETY, 1976) - SCORE: Printed Item