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Edward Hagelin Pearson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Pearson

Scope and Contents

Writings and research materials of this music historian. Focused on American opera in the early 1900s, the bulk of the collection concerns the soprano Edith Mason, with some material on composer Hamilton Forrest and soprano Mabel Garrison. Research materials include clippings, photographs and illustrations, correspondence, programs, and other documents.

Dates

  • Creation: 1899-1973

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research: printed inventory is available in the library's Modern Manuscript Collections notebooks.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

Writings and research materials of this music historian. Focused on American opera in the early 1900s, the bulk of the collection concerns the soprano Edith Mason, with some material on composer Hamilton Forrest and soprano Mabel Garrison. Research materials include clippings, photographs and illustrations, correspondence, programs, and other documents.

Physical Location

1 27 2

Source

Subject

Title
Edward Hagelin Pearson papers, 1899-1973
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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