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Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
7 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
4 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
4 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.)
Container:
Box 315, Folder 8
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
15 parts and 1 score
SRNG is contained in one folder consisting of 1 two page short score and 15 parts in f minor concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley?).
Items in 3 groupings -- (i) Short score. Short score indicates parts for alto, tenor, baritone, trombone. Short score appears incomplete. -- (ii) Parts for 5 reeds - Pro, Nor (2), Ashby (2), Paul (2), Carney (2); 1 trumpet - Cat; trombone (2); bass (2). -- (iii) Part for 1 trumpet - Cat. -- Groupings i & iii from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, torn.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270. Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by: Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.20: S
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8c0be6c17-f83f-455a-a15a-6dbfe1dc48c6
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref44571