Subseries E. Music, 1950-1976 (#43.16-45.4, 128FB.8-128FB.11)
Scope and Contents
Subseries E, Music, 1950-1976 (#43.16-45.4, 128FB.8-128FB.11), contains original scores and lyrics for songs written by Doris Stevens, mainly in the 1950s. Most of the lyrics relate to her childhood experiences in Nebraska. She started to compose around 1950, and when others began to have an interest in the songs, she tried to sell them. Radio personality Paul Arnold recorded three of the songs, and sang several others on his radio shows and at other venues. The subseries also includes correspondence with producers, performers, fans and friends, as well as publicity. For more correspondence with Paul Arnold, see Series II. For tapes of Arnold singing the songs, see T-182.5 - T-182.13. Songs are arranged alphabetically by title, followed by supporting material.
Dates
- Creation: 1884-1983
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1920-1960
Language of Materials
Materials in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Series IV and Series V, as well as folders 128FB.2, 129FB.7, F+D.7-F+D.8, and OD.1 are closed, use digital images. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material. The remainder of the collection is unrestricted.
Extent
65.69 linear feet ((116 file boxes, 2 folio boxes, 5 folio+ boxes, 4 oversize boxes, 4 card file boxes) plus 9 folio+ folders, 3 oversize folders, 1 supersize folder, 1 supersize box, 56 photograph folders, 37 folio photograph folders, 3 folio+ photograph folders, 1 supersize photograph folder, 13 audiotapes, 16 memorabilia objects, 1 reel of microfilm)Creator
- From the Collection: Stevens, Doris, 1888-1963 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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