Arthur C. Edwards papers, 1840s-1989, bulk Bulk, 1941-1989

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Summary

Creators:
Edwards, Arthur C.
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of ethnomusicologist Arthur C. Edwards. It consists of collected folk music scores, manuscript notes, and, to a lesser extent, original compositions by Edwards, as well other material relating to his professional career.
Extent:
6.0 linear ft. (14 document boxes and 1 flat box)
Language:
and Materials are in multiple languages.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Arthur C. Edwards Collection of Musical Compositions and Research (Collection PASC-M 91). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists largely of collected folk music scores and songbooks from around the world, Edwards' manuscript notes and music sketches, typescripts for various essays, seven original compositions, and a few materials relating to Edwards' professional career.

Biographical / historical:

Arthur C. Edwards was a music teacher, composer, and ethnomusicologist. He taught on the faculty of the University of Illinois School of Music, Urbana, from 1928 to 1945, and at UCLA from 1950 until his retirement in 1966. As an ethnomusicologist, he extensively studied folk music from around the world. His book, The Art of Melody, was pubished in 1956. He lived in Los Angeles and pursued various research projects until his death.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Miriam Edwards, 1990.
Arrangement:

This collection has been arranged into the following series:

  • Series 1. Original compositions
  • Series 2. Research material
    • Subseries 2.1. Collected scores
    • Subseries 2.2. Notes
  • Series 3. Professional material

Physical / technical requirements:

COLLECTION CONTAINS AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL: Use of materials requires production of access copies. Please notify the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk in advance of your visit.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Arthur C. Edwards Collection of Musical Compositions and Research (Collection PASC-M 91). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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