William H. Walter and George W. Walter Papers, 1844-1912; 1957-1967
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1558
- Bib ID:
- 6915590 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Walter, William H. (William Henry), 1825-1893
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 2 linear feet (4 document boxes)
- Language(s):
- Material is primarily in English with some Latin and Italian.
- 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.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
The collection primarily contains music manuscripts and music related publications. It also contains a bibliography and genealogical information compiled by David Palmer (grandson of George W. Walter) pertaining to James Cheetham (grandfather of William H. Walter), an early 19th Century author, journalist and political activist.
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Series I: William H. Walter, 1844-1903
This series contains music manuscripts, publications, business accounts and other papers created by William H. Walter.
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Series II. George W. Walter, 1865-1913
This series contains music manuscripts, publications and other papers created by George W. Walter.
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Series III: David Palmer and James Cheetham, 1957-1967
This series contains a subject bibliography about James Cheetham (grandfather of William H. Walter), an early 19th Century author, journalist and political activist. It also contains genealogical information on the Walter and Cheetham families, excerpts from books by James Cheetham, correspondence, and newspaper clippings as well as a single piece of music arranged by David Palmer.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in 3 series.
- Series I: William H. Walter, 1844-1903
- Subseries I.1: Music Manuscripts, 1844-1885
- Subseries I.2: Publications, 1854-1886
- Subseries I.3: Business Accounts and Miscellaneous Papers, 1845-1866
- Series II. George W. Walter, 1865-1913
- Subseries II.1: Music Manuscripts, 1865-1913
- Subseries II.2: Publications, 1875-1900
- Subseries II.3: Miscellaneous, 1870-1873
- Series III: David Palmer and James Cheetham, 1957-1967
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 off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
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); William H. Walter and George W. Walter Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Selected Related Material-- at Columbia
Walter, W.H. (1886). Mass in C, or Communion service, with Latin and English words.
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--Walter Family. Method of acquisition--Gift.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Papers processed Ellen Reece, Pratt 2011 03/--/2011.
Finding aid written Ellen Reece, Pratt 2011 03/--/2011.
Revision Description
2011-05-10 File created.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
William H. Walter was a composer, writer and musician born in Newark, NJ 1825 July 1 to James Hahn Walter and Mary Cheetham, the daughter of journalist, author and British radical, James Cheetham. William H. Walter served as organist and music director to St. John's Chapel and St. Paul's Church, in succession, from 1847-1856. In 1856 Walter was hired as the music director and organist for Trinity Church and Trinity Chapel where he remained until his retirement in 1869. Walter received an honorary doctorate in music from Columbia University in 1865. The majority of William H. Walter's work is composed of hymns, canticles and other forms of service music. William H. Walter died in 1893.
George W. Walter was a composer and musician born in New York City, NY 1851 December 16 to William H. Walter and Elizabeth Wooley Ham. George W. Walter moved to Washington D.C. in 1869 and there he received a doctorate in music from Columbian University. He went on to serve as the music director and temple organist for Ascension Church in Washington, D.C. The majority of George W. Walter's work is composed of hymns, canticles and other forms of service music. George W. Walter died in 1911.
Subject Headings
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