Edward H. Margetson Music Manuscripts, 1917-1962
Collection context
- Creator:
- Margetson, Edward, 1891-1962
- Extent:
- 1 linear feet 135 items in 2 boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Manuscripts of musical scores, memorabilia and photograph. Folder 1 of the collection includes a general index (d. March 1945), photograph, awards, 5 citations, and a biographical sketch. His musical compositions (folders 2-26) are divided in three major categories: sacred and non-sacred vocal music, and musical compositions for instruments. His sacred choruses for mixed voices has been highly praised. His non-sacred vocal music seems to deal with children, nature, and poetic topics; also included are arrangements of Stephen Foster's songs for choruses. Among his musical compositions for instruments are some with Caribbean or West Indian themes
- Biographical / historical:
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Black composer and conductor; church organist; choral music specialist; choirmaster. Born in St. Kitts, British West Indies, Margetson came to the Unites States in 1919 and soon became organist and choirmaster of the church of the Crucifixion in Harlem where Dr. Egerton E. Hall was rector. In 1927 he founded the Schubert Music Society "to quietly work through it among his people.".
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- Terms of access:
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Readers must use microfilm.
No material may be photocopied without the written permission of Desmond Margetson or Barbara Margetson Watson.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Edward H. Margetson Music Manuscripts; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu