Series 1. Orchestra and chamber music, 1947 - 1969
Scope and Contents
Music manuscripts of the composer Mark Fax, including choral arrangements and vocal solos, chamber music, piano and organ pieces, operas, orchestral works, studies and sketches. Fax composed music in many genres, classical, popular, and sacred; all are represented in the collection. Of note are Fax's regular collaborations with poet Owen Dodson and composer Hall Johnson. A small file containing miscellaneous papers related to his music (copyright filings and posthumous notes by his wife, Dorothy and others, letters and event programs) provides some minimal context for the collection.
The manuscripts comprise both finished autographs (intended as copy-masters) as well as fragments, drafts, and sketches, with the bulk made up of photocopies, with and without marginal notes, corrections and additions. They have been divided into four main series according to instrument, with a small fifth series of miscellaneous material and published sheet music.
Dates
- 1947 - 1969
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: 3.5 Cubic Feet (10 boxes and 5 oversized folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Fax, Mark (Mark Oakland Fax), 1911-1974 (Composer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu