2. Writings on music, song abstracts, and other materials
Scope and Contents
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
Creator
- From the Collection: Cooper, William B. (William Benjamin), 1920-1993 (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