Overview
Printed sheet music of Arthur Sullivan compositions.
Dates
- Creation: 1868-1993
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English. Some materials in French and Italian.
Extent
2.5 linear feet (10 portfolio boxes)Collection includes printed sheet music composed by Arthur Sullivan, arrangements of Sullivan's compositions by other composers and musicians, and sheet music related to Arthur Sullivan.
Biographical / Historical
Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) was an English composer well-known for his collaborations with W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series:
- I. Songs
- II. Anthems, choruses, hymns, instrumental music, marches, and part-songs
- III. Arrangements
- IV. Instrumental parts, excerpts and selections
- V. Arthur Sullivan related sheet music.
Items within series and subseries arranged alphabetically by composition title.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2010MT-11. Gift of Thomas Garrett; received: 2010 October 9.
Forms part of the Fredric Woodbridge Wilson Collection of Gilbert and Sullivan (Harvard Theatre Collection).
General note
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. See access restrictions below for additional information.
Processing Information
Processed by: Ashley M. Nary
- Title
- Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900, composer. Arthur Sullivan sheet music, 1868-1993: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02219
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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