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Samuel Edwin Heyward papers

Title
Samuel Edwin Heyward papers, 1917-1982.
Author
Heyward, Sammy, 1904-
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Box 1Moving imageUse in library Sc MG 160 Box 1Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 2Moving imageUse in library Sc MG 160 Box 2Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 3Moving imageUse in library Sc MG 160 Box 3Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 4Moving imageUse in library Sc MG 160 Box 4Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 5Moving imageUse in library Sc MG 160 Box 5Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives

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Description
1.8 lin. ft.
Summary
Collection reflects Heyward's professional life and activities, particularly his career as a performer; a significant portion of the collection consists of music manuscripts arranged and/or composed by him. Heyward's personal papers contain biographical data, sketches and programs, performance materials, contracts, family papers, and financial records, 1917-1982. Correspondence consisting of letters received from organizations concerning programs, acknowledgements and solicitations reflecting Heyward's involvement in charitable affairs, organizations, and musical events. Heyward's writings and music consisting of manuscripts of his compositions, lyrics and arrangements, as well as music and lyrics which Heyward copied, and musical arrangements for guitar. Organizational records consisting of Heyward's files from his membership in the New Amsterdam Musical Association, Duke Ellington Society, Overseas Jazz Club, and Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Alumni. Also, programs of Heyward's performances, and programs of other artists, along with news clippings.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Theater programs.
  • Scores.
Note
  • Photographs transferred to Photographs and Prints Division.
Source (note)
  • Heyward, Samuel E.
Biography (note)
  • Violinist, guitarist, composer.
Processing Action (note)
  • Surveyed
  • Processed
  • Cataloging updated
Call Number
Sc MG 160
OCLC
NYPW89-A108
Author
Heyward, Sammy, 1904-
Title
Samuel Edwin Heyward papers, 1917-1982.
Biography
Violinist, guitarist, composer.
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Occupation
African American composers.
African American musicians.
Research Call Number
Sc MG 160
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