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A selection of musick

 Collection — Volume: MS.1998.032
Identifier: MS-1998-032

Dates

  • Creation: probably between 1790 and 1800

Scope and Contents

Collection of 26 hymns, with hymn tunes and meter indicated. Words and music in manuscript, with hand-ruled staves. Words credited to Alexander Pope, T.M. Harris, and George Richards; composers and lyricists otherwise anonymous.

Language of Materials

Words in English. Staff notation.

Restrictions on access

Open for research.

Restrictions on use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Extent

1 Volumes (72 pages) ; 11 x 20 cm

Provenance

Gift from T. Frank Kennedy in 1998. Originally owned by Alexander Peloquin.

Materials Specific Details

Title from title page. Date and place of production conjectured from periods of activity of T.M. Harris and George Richards. Bound in contemporary full leather. Inscribed on rear pastedown: Mary Harry.

Title
A Selection of Musick
Status
Marc Only
Subtitle
probably between 1790 and 1800
Author
Noah Sheola
Date
2019
Description rules
Dcrmm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

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