Arthur Billings Hunt papers, 1750-1947

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0636
Bib ID:
4078924 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Hunt, Arthur Billings, 1890-1971
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
13 boxes (13 boxes 14 volumes)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/25_HOY-I_13.pdf
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Music manuscripts, letters, and related items collected by Hunt. Most of the items are of American origin, and reflect Hunt's wide-ranging interests in sacred and secular music. The music manuscripts include sheet music for vocal and instrumental scores, part-books, bound orchestral scores, and miscellaneous music volumes. The collection is particularly strong in hymn scores, verses, and studies. Also, a box of material relating to Stephen Foster.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged remainder listed and arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Arthur Billings Hunt papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Berol, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1966. Accession number--M-66.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

Baritone, musical director, broadcaster.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Scores (documents for music) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Broadcasters CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Church music CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Hymns CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Instrumental music CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Music -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Musicians CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Singers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Vocal music CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID