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Catalog Record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2006569284
Collection material in English
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the LC Catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically.
The John Herbert McDowell Papers were received as a gift from McDowell's heirs in 1989. An additional gift consisting of materials pertaining to McDowell's
No further accruals are expected.
Sandie Kinloch organized and identified the audio recordings in the John Herbert McDowell Papers in 2017. Kelli Minelli organized and identified the papers in 2018. Emily Baumgart processed the collection and coded the finding aid for EAD format in 2019.
Sound and video recordings from the John Herbert McDowell Papers will be transferred to the Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division where they are identified as part of the John Herbert McDowell Papers (MAVIS no. 17672). An inventory of this material is available in the Music Division's collection file.
Materials from the John Herbert McDowell Papers are governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.) and other applicable international copyright laws.
The John Herbert McDowell Papers are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Music Division prior to visiting in order to determine whether the desired materials will be available at that time.
Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item, date, container number], John Herbert McDowell Papers, Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
The John Herbert McDowell Papers span McDowell's musical and theatrical career, through his early childhood performances to his mature compositions. The collection consists of holograph scores and sketches, recording notes, personal and professional correspondence, scripts, programs, clippings, and photographs, and is divided into seven series.
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The John Herbert McDowell Papers are organized in seven series:
Catalog Record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2006569284
Holograph manuscript scores and sketches, drafts, annotated scores, sketchbooks, and several transparencies.
Arranged in five subseries by genre and alphabetically by collaborator or title therein.
Information about McDowell's education, military service, and professional organizations and endeavors.
Arranged alphabetically by file.
Information pertaining to McDowell's collaborators and professional work, as well as scripts, recording information, and cues from various projects.
Arranged in two subseries and alphabetically therein.
Programs, flyers, promotional material, and clippings relating to performances of works by McDowell and performances he attended.
Arranged alphabetically by company, location, or performer.
Professional and personal letters and writings to McDowell. Topics include business transactions, performances, teaching engagements, and family and personal letters.
Arranged alphabetically.
Photographs and headshots of McDowell, posed and candid photographs of McDowell and others, and performance photographs.
Arranged in five subseries by subject and alphabetically therein.
Various artwork, including collages, set designs, and doodles by McDowell and others.
Arranged alphabetically.