Farwell, Arthur to Gilman, Lawrence., 01/01/1900-12/31/1937
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Consists of 28 folders containing correspondence sent to Lawrence Gilman from notable music professionals. Includes correspondence from composers, conductors, music critics, and other notables in the field of music. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.
Dates
- 01/01/1900-12/31/1937
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Elizabeth Gilman Financial Records Series is restricted.
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Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Contains 3 ALS from Arthur Farwell to Lawrence Gilman. 1 ALS dated 9/13/1907, 1 ALS dated 7/10/1907(?) and the other undated. References include the Council of the American Music Society (?) and Farwell's analysis of songs Gilman composed and sent him. Also includes 1 ALS from Gerritt S. Miller, Jr., to Arthur Farwell, with references to Wa Wan publications and praise for two of Lawrence Gilman's compositions.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
FARWELL, ARTHUR - CORRESPONDENCE TO GILMAN, LAWRENCE (1907): Autographed Letter
COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAN MUSIC SOCIETY(?) - REFERENCE (1907): Autographed Letter
MILLER, GERRITT S., JR. - CORRESPONDENCE TO FARWELL, ARTHUR (1903): Autographed Letter
FARWELL, ARTHUR - CORRESPONDENCE FROM MILLER, GERRITT S., JR. (1903): Autographed Letter
WA WAN PRESS - REFERENCE (1903): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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