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Box 8

 Container

Contains 13 Results:

Communion In D (anthem for unison choir and organ), 1962, 1932-05-31

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Manuscript copy dated 1962 at the title, 1932 at the colophon. Movements include the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Sursum Corda, and Agnus Dei. Undated draft in pencil in box 8.

Dates: Modified: 1962; 1932-05-31

As The Heart Panteth (choral anthem, SATB, organ), undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Finished manuscript of Psalm 42 for mixed voices with organ, 6 pp. Photocopy in box 8.

Dates: undated

By the Waters of Babylon (choral anthem, SATB), 1940-09-17

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Adapted from the text of Psalm 137, two photocopies of manuscript written in Washington, D.C., 2 pp.

Dates: 1940-09-17

Choric Song (choral anthem, SATB, a capella), undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

2 stapled photocopies with additional copies of page 1. Adapted from Alfred Tennyson's "The Lotus Eaters".

Dates: undated

Anthem for Father's Day: Rise Up O Men of God (SATB with organ), 1969-06-13

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Finished autograph manuscript, sub-titled "A Hymn-Anthem", completed in Durham, N.C. 3 pp. Photocopy in box 8.

Dates: 1969-06-13

Cherry Tree Carol (Soprano, piano), 1955

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Written for Aridell Myrick, original manuscript (box 4) and 3 stapled photocopies (box 8), 7 pp.

Dates: 1955

De Cancion De Otono En Primavera (solo voice), 1967-03-09

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

For José Ferrer-Canales. Poem by Ruben Dario, set to music by Fax. A note by Fax on the front page presents the copy to Mr. Isaiah Lurry "in grateful appreciation of his giving this song its very first performance on Friday evening, March 10th, 1967 in the Ira Aldridge Theatre of Howard University...", 7 pp. 3 stapled photocopies in box 8.

Dates: 1967-03-09

Beneath The Forms Of Outward Rite , undated

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Three photocopies of a vocal sketch for communion service, 1 p.

Dates: undated

Christ Is The Word's True Light (hymn), undated

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Hymn by George W. Briggs, arranged by Fax. Photocopy, 1 p.

Dates: undated

A Christmas Folksong (SATB), 1959-10, 1963-12

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Music by Karlian Alde, text by Lizette Woodward Reese, photocopy, 3 pp.

Dates: 1959-10; Modified: 1963-12

Death of Bessie Smith (solo baritone), 1973-04-01

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Words by Owen Dodson, music by Fax; from the opera "Till Victory Is Won". Written in Washington, D.C. 3 pp. 2 photocopies.

Dates: 1973-04-01

Carry Me Back (middle voice), undated

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Mimeograph, 1 p. Two copies.

Dates: undated