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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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Overview of the Collection |
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| Creator: | Adam, Adolphe, 1803-1856 |
| Title: | Adolphe Adam Manuscript |
| Inclusive Dates: | undated [1803-1856] |
| Quantity: | 1 folder |
| Abstract: | Original manuscript score of a song (unidentified) by French composer Adolphe Adam |
| Language: | French |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Adolphe Adam was a French composer. He wrote primarily for the theatre, composing operas, ballets, light operas and vaudeville during his career. He is best known for some of his ballets, such as Giselle and Le Corsaire.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The collection consists of a single original manuscript (two leaves, written on both sides) for a song, in Adam's handwriting and with his signature at the top. The words are in French. The song is not identified.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
The Belfer Audio Archive at Syracuse University has recordings of a number of Adam's works. For a list, please refer to Libraries Search and search for "Adam, Adolphe" as author.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Adolphe Adam Manuscript,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchased, July 1965
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRR
Date: 24 May 2006
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