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1. Music by William B. Cooper

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection primarily consists of music manuscripts created by William B. Cooper, dating from around 1945 to 1987. In addition to the music manuscripts, it also includes lyrics, a list of compositions by Cooper, abstracts of compositions, a manuscript on modern church music, programs, clippings, and other related documents.

The collection includes one phonograph (LP) recording titled "We Praise Thee O Lord." It features music played by Cooper, William Farley Smith (conductor), and the Congregation of Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Sheepshead Bay (1984).

Dates

  • From the Collection: 1945 - 1993

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections for more information on access to this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.55 Cubic Feet (6 boxes, 1 oversized folder, and 1 phonograph record)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: German

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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