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Biographical SketchJohn Alden Carpenter was born Feb. 28, 1876 in Park Ridge, Illinois. His earliest musical studies were with Amy Fay and W.C.E. Seeboeck in Chicago and J.K. Paine at Harvard University, from which he graduated in 1897. Other musical studies included a few lessons with Edward Elgar in Rome in 1906 and four years of study with Bernhard Ziehn in Chicago (1908-1912), with subsequent studies under Ziehn disciple Julius Gold in the years that followed. Like his father, Carpenter was by profession in the shipping business, serving as vice-president of the family firm George B. Carpenter & Co. until he retired in 1936 to devote himself entirely to music. Carpenter's musical compositions include both songs and orchestral concert and stage works. His earliest orchestral work, Adventures in a Perambulator, was written in 1914 and was the first of many successes. The ballet Skyscrapers (1923-1924), performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1926, was one of the first attempts at a literal depiction of modern American urban life, and thus has been accorded a certain historical significance. Other stage works include a "jazz pantomime" entitled Krazy Kat (1921), based on the comic strip by George Herriman, and a ballet-pantomime with Spanish overtones, The Birthday of the Infanta (1917). Carpenter was also considered an outstanding composer of songs; of particular note are the song cycles Gitanjali (1913, orchestrated 1934), a setting of a collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, and Water-colors (1916, orchestrated 1918), based on the writings of Confucius and other Chinese poets. Carpenter's commissions include Song of Faith (1932) for the George Washington Bicentennial in 1932, and the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge commissions of his String Quartet (1927) and Piano Quintet (1934). Carpenter was a highly successful composer in his day, being named a Knight of the French Legion of Honor (1921) and receiving such honors as the Gold Medal of the National Institute of Arts and Letters. He also received honorary degrees from Harvard University, Northwestern University, the University of Wisconsin, and the American Conservatory of Music. Carpenter died Apr. 26, 1951, in Chicago. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Content NoteThe John Alden Carpenter Collection spans the years 1891 to 1961 and contains music materials, correspondence, writings, photographs and artwork, certificates and honors, programs, clippings and scrapbooks. The bulk of the collection consists of musical materials, primarily holograph manuscripts of Carpenter's songs, orchestral pieces, and dramatic works. The holograph manuscripts of Carpenter's songs are perhaps the most remarkable feature of the collection, as they include not only his better-known works but also many that have never been published. Notable among these are numerous unpublished youthful works, such as "Brother," "My Red Hair," and "My Horror," as well as several songs from the cycles Gitanjali and Water-Colors. Carpenter's chamber and orchestral works are well represented also. For many works that Carpenter later arranged or revised, the collection contains both the original and at least one revision. The materials for Birthday of the Infanta, for example, consist of three full scores, including both the 1918 original and a revised version from 1949, as well as holograph changes to the 1949 revision; a holograph arrangement for piano, 4 hands (1938); the composer's reduction of the first movement vocalise, with harp and piano accompaniment; and numerous sketches. A number of the printed scores of Carpenter's music in the collection feature holograph annotations or alterations. Carpenter's musical compositions include both songs and orchestral concert and stage works. His earliest orchestral work, Adventures in a Perambulator, was written in 1914 and was the first of many successes. The ballet Skyscrapers (1923-24), performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1926, was one of the first attempts at a literal depiction of modern American urban life, and thus has been accorded a certain historical significance. Other stage works include a "jazz pantomime" entitled Krazy Kat (1921), based on the comic strip by George Herriman, and a ballet-pantomime with Spanish overtones, The Birthday of the Infanta (1917). Carpenter was also considered an outstanding composer of songs; of particular note are the song cycles Gitanjali (1913, orchestrated 1934), a setting of a collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, and Water-colors (1916, orchestrated 1918), based on the writings of Confucius and other Chinese poets. Carpenter's commissions include Song of Faith (1932) for the George Washington Bicentennial in 1932, and the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge commissions of his String Quartet (1927) and Piano Quintet (1934). Selected scores are cataloged and shelved under ML96.C274, ML96.5.C33, ML96.N22c, ML29c.C3, and ML96.D42 and are indicated as such in this finding aid. The bulk of the correspondence in the collection consists of letters from Carpenter to Ellen Borden (Mrs. John Borden, also addressed as Mrs. Waller Borden), who became Carpenter's second wife in 1933. This twenty-five year correspondence dates from approximately 1910 to 1935, and although the letters are largely personal in nature, they do contain mention of various compositions and productions. The remaining correspondence contains items to Carpenter by various colleagues and friends, including George Whitefield Chadwick, Percy Grainger, Frederick Stock, Leopold Stokowski, and Walter Damrosch. There is also considerable correspondence from the 1940's between Carpenter and his publisher, G. Schirmer. Carpenter's writings in the collection consist primarily of his program notes for works such as Adventures in a Perambulator, Skyscrapers, The Seven Ages, and the song cycle Gitanjali, as well as the stage works Krazy Kat and The Birthday of the Infanta. Many of the typescript texts for songs and dramatic works include emendations in Carpenter's hand. Other writings include a typescript entitled The Art of the Theatre by designer Robert Edmund Jones, who worked with Carpenter on a number of his stage productions, and a humorous illustrated book by Deems Taylor entitled Moments Mousical (1949), with drawings by Walter Kumme. Of particular note are the numerous photographs and watercolors of the sets and costumes of Carpenter's stage productions. These include photographs of the shadow puppets from Krazy Kat and of both stage designs and stagings for the Birthday of the Infanta. In addition, there are numerous ink and watercolor sketches of costume designs by Robert Edmund Jones for the Birthday of the Infanta. Two charcoal drawings of Carpenter in the collection are also by Jones. The remainder of the collection consists of certificates and honors, a variety of biographical materials, programs, and clippings. Three large scrapbooks include not only clippings and programs but also photographs from stage productions and letters received by Carpenter. Claudia J. Widgery, March 1993 Return to the Table of Contents Selected Search TermsPeople
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Return to the Table of Contents Organization of the John Alden Carpenter CollectionThe John Alden Carpenter Collection is organized in nine series:
Return to the Table of Contents Container ListPersonal Papers, 1891-1961Biographical materials from the life of John Alden Carpenter. Biographical data (manuscript and typed), including dates of compositions and data on first performancesSchool report cards, 1891-1892Family papers, including both manuscript and typescript descriptions of Carpenter's ancestors, family histories, as well as relevant correspondence and clippingsCoat of arms, family portraitsWritings, circa 1913-1951Carpenter's program notes for various productions, typescript texts for songs and dramatic works that include emendations in Carpenter's hand, and writings by others, including a typescript entitled The Art of the Theatre by designer Robert Edmund Jones, who worked with Carpenter on a number of his stage productions, and a humorous illustrated book by Deems Taylor entitled Moments Mousical (1949), with drawings by Walter Kumme. Writings of John Alden Carpenter"A Foreword to the Wise" (manuscript)"Words of Wisdom" (typescript)Program notes on Adventures in a PerambulatorProgram notes on The Birthday of the InfantaProgram notes on GitanjaliProgram notes on Krazy KatProgram notes on The Seven AgesProgram notes on SkyscrapersWritings of OthersJones, Robert EdmundThe Art of the TheatreKoo, T. Z. (compiler)Songs of Cathay: An anthology of songs current in various parts of China among her peopleShanghai, China: The Association Press, undatedPierson, Thomas C.John Alden Carpenter. Dissertation proposal, Eastman School of Music, Nov. 1951Taylor, DeemsMoments Mousical.Chicago: Ziff-Davis Publishing Co., 1949Young, StarkSomebody's SaintBirthday of the Infanta, text excerpts Manuscript and typescriptHyacinth, incomplete text TypescriptKhaki Sammy Typescript with pencil emendations in hand of CarpenterSong of Faith, text Typescript with title and attribution in hand of CarpenterMiscellaneous poetry texts Manuscript and typescriptCorrespondence, 1910-1940sIncludes correspondence from Carpenter to his second wife Ellen Borden and correspondence to and from Carpenter by various colleagues and friends, including a considerable amount between Carpenter and his publisher, G. Schirmer. Letters from John Alden Carpenter to Ellen CarpenterArranged either by category or chronologically. Letters by CategoryArranged according to categories devised by Ellen Carpenter (formerly Mrs. Waller Borden). "Imagery and Humor""Interest and Ideas""Referring to Music"Letters by YearArranged chronologically. 1910-19221923192419251926192719281929-19301931-1935undatedLetters to John Alden CarpenterArranged alphabetically by name. American Institute of Arts and Letterssee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Barrère, Georgessee: Scrapbook, 1943-1961Benedek, Theodore AlfredBiancolli, [?]Bloch, JosephCadman, Charles Wakefieldsee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Cameron, Basilsee: Scrapbook, 1914-1942Chadwick, George Whitefieldsee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Chasins, AbramCoolidge, Elizabeth Spraguesee: Scrapbook, 1914-1942Copland, AaronDamrosch, WalterSee also: Scrapbook, 1943-1961De Lamarter, Ericsee: Scrapbook, 1914-1942Dumesnil, MauriceEngel, Carlsee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Fisher, Renée B.Flagler, Harry H.G. Schirmer, Inc.Gilman, Lawrencesee: Scrapbook, 1914-1942Gold, Juliussee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Golschmann, VladimirSee also: Scrapbook, 1914-1942Grainger, Percy AldridgeSee also: Scrapbook, 1943-1961Gunn, Glenn Dillardsee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Harvard Universitysee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Hasselmann, C.see: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Hurlbut, Byron SatterleeJanssen, Wernersee: Scrapbook, 1914-1942see: Scrapbook, 1943-1961Jones, Robert EdmundKernochan, Marshallsee: Scrapbook, 1914-1942Kindler, HansKoussevitzky, Sergesee: Scrapbook, 1943-1961Lewis, [John?] Hamiltonsee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933MacKinnon, Douglas A.Massine, LeonideMueller, HerbN., "Hump" T.Piatigorsky, Gregorsee: Scrapbook, 1943-1961Rodzinski, Artursee: Scrapbook, 1943-1961Roosevelt, Franklin DelanoSchirmer, G. see G. Schirmer, Inc.Serkin, RudolfSousa, John Philipsee: Scrapbook, 1943-1961Stock, Frederick A.See also: Scrapbook, 1914-1942Stokowski, LeopoldSee also: Scrapbook, 1943-1961See also: Degree certificates from: American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, ILStone, John Timothysee: Scrapbook, 1914-1942Swarthout, GladysU. S. George Washington Bicentennial Commissionsee: Scrapbook, 1914-1942University of RochesterSee also: Scrapbook, 1943-1961Walter, Brunosee: Scrapbook, 1914-1942Young, Stevesee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Ziehn, Bernardsee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Ziehn, Emmasee: Scrapbook, 1900-1933Music, 1904-1951Includes primarily holograph manuscripts of Carpenter's songs, chamber and orchestral pieces, and dramatic works. Many of his printed scores feature holograph annotations or alterations. Selected scores are cataloged and shelved under ML96.C274, ML96.5.C33, ML96.N22c, ML29c.C3, and ML96.D42 and are indicated as such in this finding aid. Manuscripts, 1913-1949Arranged alphabetically by title. About my garden Holograph score ; [2] p.Ad domnulam suam Holograph score, incomplete ; [1] p.Adventures in a perambulator Holograph score, revised version ; 105 p.Adventures in a perambulator Holograph piano score, incomplete ; [8] p.Aged woman Holograph score ; [2] p.America the beautiful Holograph score ; [1] p.The anxious bugler Holograph full score ; 26 p.Berceuse Holograph piano score, incomplete ; [4] p.Berceuse Holograph full score ; 32 p.The birthday of the infanta Holograph full score, with emendations in red and blue pencil ; [184] p.The birthday of the infanta Holograph sketch, condensed score ; [20], 44, [6] p.The birthday of the infanta ; arr. Holograph score for piano, 4 hands, in ink and photocopy ; 44 p.The birthday of the infanta ; arr. Holograph piano score ; 45 p.The birthday of the infanta. Suite, no. 2 Holograph full score ; 60 p.The birthday of the infanta. Suite, no. 2See also: Sketches of the symphony no. 1, The birthday of the infanta, and an unidentified instrumental piece. 191- ] (Mfm.# 3/34) Holograph full score, in ink and part photocopy ; 60 p.Blue gal Holograph piano-vocal score ; 3 p.Blue gal ; arr. Holograph full score ; 16 p.Bright truth is still our leader Holograph piano-vocal score ; [1] p.Brother Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; 3 p.Canterbury bells Holograph piano-vocal score ; 1 p. (oversize)Carmel concerto Holograph, in ink, with corrections in pencil ; 45 p.Chanson d'automne Holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Les cheminées rouges Holograph piano-vocal score ; [10] p.Les cheminées rougesSee also: Le petit cimetière Holograph piano-vocal score ; 6 p.Chevaux de bois Holograph piano-vocal score, incomplete ; [4] p.Le ciel Holograph piano-vocal sketch ; 2 p.The cock shall crow Holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Cold song Holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Come Copyist's piano-vocal score ; 6 p.Concertino, piano Holograph full score, in ink, with blue and red pencil additions and corrections ; 80 p.Concertino, piano Holograph two-piano score, incomplete ; p. 17-58Concertino, piano. New York: G. Schirmer, 1920 Printed two-piano score, with emendations in red ink ; 65 p.Concertino, pianoSee also: Unidentified sketches, miscellaneous (Mfm.# 5/66) Holograph short score of cadenza (optional) ; [4] p.Concerto, violin Holograph full score ; 52 p.Concerto, violin ; arr. Holograph score, with corrected sections (partly photocopy), pasted in ; 23 p.The cryin' blues see: Jazz boyssee: Shake your brown feet, honeyDance suite Holograph full score ; 13, 18, 28 p.Dansons la gigue! Holograph piano-vocal sketch (fragment) : [1] p.Danza Holograph piano score ; 5 p.Danza Photocopy of holograph piano score ; 5 p.Dawn in India Holograph piano-vocal score ; [2] p. (2 copies)Discontent Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [2] p.Ditty Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [2] p.Don't ceäre Copyist's piano-vocal score ; 7 p.Dutch dance Copyist's piano score ; 4 p.En sourdine Holograph piano-vocal score ; 4 p.En sourdine Holograph piano-vocal sketch ; [4] p.Endlose Liebe Holograph piano-vocal score ; [2] p.Endlose Liebe Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [2] p.Endlose Liebe Copyist's piano-vocal score ; [2] p.Fanfarette - Berceuse for Richard Holograph full score ; [1] l.The faun. Act II, p. 36; Act III, p. 32; Suffragette March Holograph piano score ; 13 p.The faun. Act II, p. 36; Act III, p. 32; Suffragette March Holograph piano score ; 20 p.The faun. Act II (Page 36) Holograph full score ; [13] p.The faun. Suffragette March Holograph full score ; 4 p.The faun. [Untitled] Holograph full score ; 11 p.The faun. Act III (Page 32) Holograph full score ; 11 p.The faun. [Untitled] Holograph full score, incomplete ; [1], 83 p.The faun. [Untitled] Copyist's first violin part ; [3] p.Fog wraiths Holograph piano-vocal score ; 3 p.Four seasons Holograph sketches ; [23 p.]From hill and plain Holograph sketches ; [4] p.From a tree-top Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; 3 p.Gentle Jesus, meek and mild Holograph piano-vocal score ; [2], [1] p.Gitanjali; arr. Holograph full score ; [72] p.Gitanjali; arr. Copyist's manuscript of full score, with emendations in composer's hand; [82] p.Gitanjali; arr. Holograph full score of revised arr.Gitanjali. No. 6 ; fragment Holograph sketch, pencil ; [1] p.Go, lovely rose Holograph piano-vocal score ; [4] p.The green river Holograph piano-vocal score ; [4] p.The green river Holograph piano-vocal score, incomplete ; [2] p.The heart's country Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [2] p.Her voice Holograph piano-vocal score ; [5] p.The hermit crab Holograph piano-vocal score ; [2] p.Highwaymen Holograph piano-vocal score ; 2 p.The home road Holograph full score ; 4 p.The home road Arranger's manuscript ; [6] p.How to dance Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [3] p.If Holograph piano-vocal score ; [2] p.Il pleure dans mon coeur Holograph piano-vocal sketch ; [3] p.Il pleure dans mon coeur Copyist's piano-vocal score ; 5 p.Impromptu Holograph piano score ; [3] p.Jazz boysSee also: Shake your brown feet, honey Reproduced from holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Jazz orchestra pieces Reproduced from holograph scores ; bound volumeKhaki Sammy Holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Krazy Kat ; a jazz-pantomime Holograph full score, revised version ; 58 p.Krazy Kat ; arr. Holograph piano-vocal score ; [15] p.Krazy Kat ; arr. Holograph piano-vocal score, revised version ; 15 p.Land of mine Holograph piano-vocal score and sketch ; [1], [1] p.Little fly Holograph piano-vocal score ; [4] p.Little heathen boys Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [2] p.Little heathen boys Printer's proofs ; [4] p.Little nigger Holograph piano score ; [3] p.The little prayers of I Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [2] p.The little turtle Holograph piano-vocal score in blue ink ; [2] p.Love in the valley Holograph score, incomplete (vocal part only) ; [2] p.The marshes of Glynn Holograph piano-vocal score and sketches ; [4] p.May the maiden Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [3] p.Memory Holograph piano-vocal sketch ; [4] p.Menuet Holograph full score ; 4 p.Menuet Holograph instrumental parts ; 1 p., 1 p., 1 p.Midnight NanSee also: Jazz boys Holograph piano-vocal score ; 3 p.Miniature Holograph score for violin & piano ; 3 p.Mistress mine Reproduced from copyist's piano-vocal score ; 2 p.Morning fair Holograph piano-vocal score ; 5 p.Morning fair Ozalid of holograph score ; 5 p.Mountain! Mountain! Copyist's piano-vocal score in blue ink ; [2] p.Mountain! Mountain! Copyist's piano-vocal score in black ink, with typed text ; [2] p.The music doctor's blues Holograph score for violin and piano ; 3 p.Music II Holograph score ; 1 v. (unpaged)My horror Holograph piano-vocal score ; [2] p.My plan Holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.My red hair Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [2] p.The mysterySee also: Unidentified sketches, miscellaneous (Mfm.# 5/66) Holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Night songs. Slumber-song ; arr.see: Slumber song. 1943Norse lullaby Holograph piano-vocal score ; 3 p.The odalisque Holograph piano-vocal score ; 5 p.Oil and vinegar ; for jazz orchestra. 1926 Holograph full score ; 29 p.On a screen Holograph piano-vocal score ; 2 p.Patterns. 1930-1932 Holograph full score ; 41 p.The penitent Holograph piano-vocal score, incomplete ; [1] p.Le petit cimetière Holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Le petit cimetière Holograph piano-vocal score ; 3 p.Le petit cimitière [and] Les cheminées rouges Photocopy of holograph score, with composer's corrections ; 3, 6 p.Petite suite Reproduced from copyist's piano score ; 5 p.A pilgrim vision Holograph full score ; 35 p.Polonaise AmericaineSee also: Unidentified sketches, miscellaneous (Mfm.# 5/58) Holograph piano score ; [3] p.The pools of peace Holograph piano-vocal score ; [2] l.The pools of peace Copyist's piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Prelude and fugue Holograph piano score ; [3] p.A protest Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [2] p.Quintet, piano & strings Holograph score in pencil ; 43 p.Quintet, piano & strings Holograph score in ink (33 p.) and reproduced copyist's manuscript partsQuintet, piano & strings Holograph full score of opening pages ; 4 p.Quintet, piano & strings Ozalid of holograph full score, revised version, with holograph pasteovers ; 33 p.The road that leads me home; arr.see The home roadSchifferlied Copyist's piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Sea drift Holograph full score ; 30 p.Sea drift Photocopy of holograph full score ; 30 p.Sea drift Holograph condensed score ; 12 p.Sehnsucht Holograph piano score ; [1] p.Sehnsucht Holograph piano score ; [1] p.Serenade Reproduced from copyist's piano score ; [4] p.The seven ages Holograph full score ; 74 p.Shake your brown feet, honeySee also: Jazz boys Holograph piano-vocal score ; [4] p.Silhouettes see: Songs (1913) Les silhouettes ; arr.Sketches of an unidentified symphony and Skyscrapers. 1920-1922 Holograph score ; 1 v.Sketches of the symphony no. 1, The birthday of the infanta, and an unidentified instrumental piece. 191- Holograph score ; 1 v.Skyscrapers Holograph full score ; [92] p.SkyscrapersSee also: Sketches of an unidentified symphony and Skyscrapers. 1920-1922 Reproduced from holograph full score, with composer's manuscript emendations ; 2 scores (54 p. each)Sleep ma honey, sleep Holograph sketch (vocal part only) ; [1] p.Slumber-song. 1943 Holograph full score ; 13 p.Sonata, piano, A major Holograph piano score and sketches ; [12] p.Sonata, piano, G minor Holograph piano score ; [23] p.Sonata, piano, G minor Copyist's piano score ; 9 p., 4 p., 6 p.Sonata, violin & piano Holograph score for violin & piano ; 35 p.Sonata, violin & piano Copyist's score for violin & piano, with holograph pasteovers ; 39 p.Sonata, violin & piano Copyist's violin part, with pencilled emendations by the composer ; 14 p.A song for Illinois Holograph full score ; 12 p.Song of David Holograph full score, incomplete ; 2 p.Song of faith Holograph full score ; 39 p.Song of faith Holograph full score ; 40 p.Song of faith Reproduced from holograph, with composer's manuscript revisions and additions, written or pasted in ; 39 p.Song of freedom Holograph full score ; 35 p.Song of freedom Holograph condensed score ; 7, 7 p.Song of freedom ; arr. Holograph piano-vocal score with text underlay ; [2], [2] p.Songs (1913) Les silhouettes ; arr. Holograph full score ; 11 p.Songs of silence Holograph piano-vocal score ; [6] p.Songs of silence Positive photocopy of holograph score ; 2, 3 p.The spider and the ghost of the fly Holograph piano-vocal score, incomplete ; [1] p.Spring joys Holograph score ; [3] p.Suite for small orchestra Holograph full score ; 28, 51 p.Symphony no. 1 Holograph full score, 1916-1917 version ; 1 v. (various pagings)Symphony no. 1See also: Sketches of the symphony no. 1, The birthday of the infanta, and an unidentified instrumental piece. 191- (Mfm.# 3/34) Holograph full score, 1940 revised version ; 72 p.Symphony II Holograph full score, 1941-1942 version (incomplete) ; 46 p.Symphony II Holograph full score, 1947 rev. version, with composer's emendations pasted in ; 86 p.Terre promise Holograph piano-vocal score ; 3 p.That soothin' song see: Shake your brown feet, honeyThoughts Holograph piano-vocal score ; [2] p.The thunderstorm Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil ; [1] p.To a young gentleman Holograph piano-vocal score ; [4] p.To one unknown Holograph piano-vocal score ; [4] p.Treat me nice, Miss Mandy Jane Holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Triste était mon ame Holograph piano-vocal score ; [3] p.Triste était mon ame Holograph piano-vocal sketch ; [4] p.Triste était mon ame Copyist's piano-vocal score ; 4 p.Twilight reverie Holograph piano score ; [4] p.Two little pieces Copyist's score for violin and piano ; 7 p., 9 p.Unidentified harmonic exercises, canons, fugues, etc. Holograph sketches ; various pagingsUnidentified instrumental works Holograph sketches and score fragments for various chamber and orchestral instrumental combinations ; various pagingsUnidentified piano works Holograph scores and sketches ; various pagingsUnidentified sketches, miscellaneous Holograph sketches ; various pagingsUnidentified works for violin & piano Holograph score for violin & piano, incomplete ; 12 p.Unidentified works for violin & piano Holograph scores for violin & piano, incomplete ; [2], [3] p.Die vier Jahreszeiten Holograph piano-vocal score ; [6] p.Die vier Jahreszeiten Holograph piano-vocal score, incomplete ; [2] p.Die vier Jahreszeiten Holograph sketch ; [4] p.Die vier Jahreszeiten Holograph piano-vocal score in purple pencil; [10] p.Die vier Jahreszeiten Copyist's piano-vocal score ; 9 p.Waltz Holograph piano score (primo part only) [purple clefs] ; [5 p.]Water colors Holograph piano-vocal score, incomplete ; 4 p.Water-colours ; Chinese tone poems for small orchestra and mezzo-soprano not present Holograph full score ; 26 p.When the night comes Holograph piano-vocal score, incomplete ; [2] p.When you unfold the red, red rose Copyist's score ; 2 p.Worlds Holograph score ; 2 p.The Wrigley wriggle Copyist's score[?] for violin & piano with holograph signature ; [2] p.Young man chieftan Photostats (positive and negative) of holograph score ; 4 p.Printed Music, 1904-1951Arranged alphabetically by composer name. Alpaerts, FlorJames Ensor suiteBrussels: Huis Schott, . 1951Carpenter, John AldenFrei erfundener Canon Printer's proofs, p. 200-202Sea Drift. New York: G. Schirmer, 1936Skyscrapers. A ballet of modern American life. Orchestral score, condensed concert version. New York: G. Schirmer, 1927Song of faith. New York: G. Schirmer, 1939Song of freedom. New York: G. Schirmer, 1942Carpenter, John Alden and Rue CarpenterWhen little boys sing. Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1904Guilbert, Yvette (compiler)Chansons de la vieille France.Paris: Librairie Félix Juven, undatedHonegger, ArthurRugbyParis: Editions Maurice Senart, 1929Spalding, Walter R.Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house, op. 10. Boston: Arthur P. Schmidt, 1937Photographs and Artwork, 1891-1961Of particular note are the numerous photographs and watercolors of the sets and costumes of Carpenter's stage productions. These include photographs of the shadow puppets from Krazy Kat and of both stage designs and stagings of the Birthday of the Infanta. In addition, there are numerous ink and watercolor sketches by Robert Edmund Jones of costume designs from Birthday of the Infanta. Two charcoal drawings of Carpenter in the collection are also by Jones. Arranged by subject. John Alden Carpenter aloneJohn Alden Carpenter and othersFamily of John Alden CarpenterProductions:Birthday of the Infanta [production stills, set designs]Krazy Kat [production stills]SkyscrapersBirthday of the Infanta - Sketches for costumes (pencil, ink and paint)Robert Edmund Jones. 2 portraits of John Alden Carpenter (charcoal)Santa Claus graphic (in color, printed on board (oversize))Certificates and Honors, 1921-1961Carpenter was a highly successful composer in his day, being named a Knight of the French Legion of Honor (1921) and receiving such honors as the Gold Medal of the National Institute of Arts and Letters. He also received honorary degrees from Harvard University, Northwestern University, the University of Wisconsin, and the American Conservatory of Music. Arranged by genre. Degree certificates from:American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, IL (oversize)Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (oversize)Northwestern University, Chicago, ILUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison, WIMembership certificates from:American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Boston, MANational Institute of Arts and Letters, New York, NYHonors from:French Legion of Honor (oversize)Unidentified (Slavic language) (oversize)Programs, 1913-1961Programs of performances. Arranged chronologically. Programs, (formerly in scrapbooks) 1913-1961Scrapbooks, 1900-1961Scrapbooks (oversize) which include letters, telegrams, programs, photographs, and clippings. Please note: the scrapbook in box 12 is in very fragile condition and cannot be served. Arranged chronologically. 1900-19331914-19421943-1961Clippings, 1891-1961Miscellaneous clippings from newspapers and other periodicals. Arranged by format. Miscellaneous clippings from newspapers and other periodicalsReturn to the Table of Contents |
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