"Lament for the Stolen" - Cosmopolitan Club, Philadelphia., 12/20/1938-12/20/1938

File — Box: 44, Folder: 28

Identifier: 73638

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

12/20/1938-12/20/1938

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

Autograph and typed drafts and notes relating to Katherine Biddle's address to the Cosmopolitan Club of Philadelphia regarding the upcoming premiere performance of her poem for chorus, "Lament for the Stolen" (performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music, December 30-31, 1938. Composed by Harl McDonald and inspired by Sophie H. Drinker). Includes printed announcement cards for the address.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BIDDLE, KATHERINE - "LAMENT FOR THE STOLEN" ADDRESS: COSMO CLUB, PHILA: Manuscript

DRINKER, SOPHIE H. - REFERENCE BY BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1938: Manuscript