Collected notes and correspondence, 1889-1917, undated
Scope and Contents
Includes a letter written by Sims Reeves, the 19th-century English tenor whom McCormack admired, to an unidentified correspondent. McCormack purchased this letter for his personal collection. In addition, this subseries includes a note by Slason Thompson about Eugene Fields’ manuscript of “Little Boy Blue,” which McCormack purchased for his personal collection in 1917.
Dates
- Creation: 1889-1917, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: McCormack, John, 1884-1945 (Person)
- From the Collection: Manning, Frederick M., 1938-1999 (Person)
Language of Materials
Primarily English with some French, Japanese, and Chinese.
Access Note
Collection is open for research. Some audio materials may not be available immediately for use as they will require reformatting; please contact the Burns Library in advance for access to audio materials. McCormack's sheet music cabinet is not available for access at this time due to structural instability.
Full Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 container)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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