Henry Cowell collection of noncommercial recordings [sound recording], 1940-1953.

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Creator

Cowell, Henry, 1897-1965.

Location

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound

Extent

• 315 sound recordings : analog.
• 203 sound discs : analog.
• 103 sound tape reels : analog.
• 9 sound cassettes : analog.

Access Restrictions

Access to acetate discs restricted ; advance notification required.

Scope/Contents Note

These noncommercial music and spoken word recordings were collected by Henry Cowell and primarily consist of his owncompositions and lectures, as well as numerous field recordings of folk and ethnic music. Additional recordings contain music by modern Western composers, including unique recordings of works by John J. Becker.

Biographical/Historical Note

American composer and writer on music.

Controlled Access Terms

• Composers -- United States.
• Composition (Music)
• Folk music.
• Music -- United States -- 20th century.
• Sound recordings.

Additional Creator Name

• Becker, John J. cmp