"And They Lynched..." - Samuel Barber., 06/02/1940-09/20/1940

File — Box: 41, Folder: 1

Identifier: 73538

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence, manuscripts and other material relating to major works by Katherine Biddle. Arranged alphabetically by title of the work.

Dates

06/02/1940-09/20/1940

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Access to this collection is by permission from the Biddle family. Please contact Booth Family Center for Special Collections for further information.

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: 34 Linear Feet (65 Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence to Katherine Biddle re her poem, "And They Lynched Him from a Tree," from Samuel Barber: ALS 6/2/1940 (1 page); ALS 9/20/1940 (2 pages/1 sheet). Reference to the premiere performance of the work set to music by William Grant Still, with the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra conducted by Artur Rodzinski, and performed by contralto soloist Louise Burge, at the Lewisohn Stadium, New York (June 25, 1940).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BIDDLE, KATHERINE - "AND THEY LYNCHED..." REF. BY BARBER, SAMUEL 1940: Autographed Letter

BARBER, SAMUEL - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1940: Autographed Letter

RODZINSKI, ARTUR - REFERENCE BY BARBER, SAMUEL 1940: Autographed Letter

CHAPIN, KATHERINE GARRISON - SEE: BIDDLE, KATHERINE: Manuscript