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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Grainger, Percy, 1882-1961 |
| Title: | Percy Grainger Letter |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1960 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Letter written by the Australian and American composer. |
| Language: | English |
| 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
Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882-1961) was an Australian and American composer and pianist. He immigrated to the United States in 1914. He was famous for both his folk music arrangement and his highly experimental compositions, including works for electronic instruments.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Percy Grainger Letter is a handwritten note dated 19 May 1960. It was sent from White Plains, New York and addressed to Leander McCormick-Goodhart. In the letter, Grainger discusses a book by conductor Thomas Beecham.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Percy Grainger Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Commander Leander McCormick-Goodhart, 1963.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: LMD
Date: 21 Apr 2010
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