Alec Wilder papers, 1939-2000.

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Creator

Wilder, Alec.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .7 linear foot (2 boxes)

Access Restrictions

Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref

Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence and printed matter concerning Wilder. Correspondence includes incoming letters to Wilder, 1947-1972, from friends and acquaintances; and his letters, 1939-1979, to his friend and collaborator William Engvick. Also, Engvick's correspondence and other materials he collected about Wilder, including copies of vols. 1-6 of newsletter "Friends of Alec Wilder."

Biographical/Historical Note

Alexander LaFayette Chew Wilder (1907-1980) was an American composer and songwriter. He composed sonatas forthe bassoon, flute and tuba; works for the piano; a concerto for saxophone and chamber orchestra; five operas;and a ballet. He wrote several hundred popular songs and was the author of a memoir and the co-author of a book about popular music.

Controlled Access Terms

• Wilder, Alec.
• American drama.
• American literature -- 20th century.
• Music -- United States.
• Popular music -- Writing and publishing.
• Popular music -- United States.
• Composers.

Additional Creator Names

• Albee, Edward, 1928-
• Balaban, Emanuel, 1895-1973.
• Baker, Dorothy, 1907-1968.
• Benét, Laura.
• Blechman, Marcus.
• Brooks, Stella, 1915-
• Cheever, John.
• Churchill, Sarah, 1914-1982.
• De Vries, Peter.
• Diamond, David, 1915-2005.
• Engvick, William.
• Herlihy, James Leo.
• Hill, Jerome, 1905-1972.
• Holliday, Judy.
• Holman, Libby.
• Krumgold, Joseph, 1908-1980.
• Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965.
• Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998.
• Taylor, Harold, 1925-
• Thurber, James, 1894-1961.
• Watson, James S. (James Sibley), 1894-
• Westlake, Donald E.
• Welty, Eudora, 1909-2001.
• Wilder, Thornton, 1897-1975.
• Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983.