"Plain Chant for America" - Wilbur Evans., 11/03/1941-03/25/1943

File — Box: 48, Folder: 15

Identifier: 73734

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

11/03/1941-03/25/1943

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 from baritone Wilbur Evans who performed Biddle's choral poem "Plain Chant for America," which premiered under the baton of John Barbirolli and the New York Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, October 1941: ALS 11/3/1941 (2 pages w/ envelope) and 2 telegrams dated 3/24/1943 and 3/25/1943 about a recording of a broadcast of a performance of the poem by Evans.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BIDDLE, KATHERINE - "PLAIN CHANT FOR AMERICA" REF. BY EVANS, WILBUR: Autographed Letter

EVANS, WILBUR - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1941-43 RE "PLAIN CHANT": Autographed Letter