Guide to the Arlan Ralph Coolidge papers , 1929-1986


Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu

Published in 2010

Collection Overview

Title: Arlan Ralph Coolidge papers
Date range: 1929-1986
Creator: Coolidge, Arlan Ralph, 1902-
Extent: Approx. 200 item(s)
Abstract: Includes music Coolidge composed and collected. Also includes concert programs and notes relating to music and musical programs.
Language of materials: English
Repository: Brown University Library, Special Collections
Collection number: Ms. 91.19

Scope & content

Includes music Coolidge composed and collected. Also includes concert programs and notes relating to music and musical programs.

Access Points

Subject Topics

Arrangement

Arranged in one series.

Biographical note

Arlan Ralph Coolidge was a music scholar, especially interested in American music of 19th and 20th centuries. He graduated from Brown University in 1924 and was a member of the Brown Faculty from 1930 to 1950. He prepared a study of Francis H. Brown (1818-1891).

Access & Use

Access to the collection: There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials: Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: Arlan Ralph Coolidge papers, Ms. 91.19, Brown University Library.
Contact information: Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition:
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Staff.
Encoding: Finding aid encoded by Daniel Mejia 2010 January 25
Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

Box 1, Folder 1 24 examination booklets
Contents Note: Booklets are in numbered and chronological order containing a record of items concerning music in the "Providence Daily Journal", 1858 and items from the "Dwight Journal of Music".

 1858
Box 1, Folder 2 27 examination booklets
Contents Note: Booklets are in numbered and chronological order containing a record of items concerning music in the "Providence Daily Journal", 1859.

 1859
Box 1, Folder 3 32 examination booklets
Contents Note: Booklets are in numbered and chronological order containing a record of items concerning music in the "Providence Directory", 1859 and the "Providence Daily Post", 1858-1859.

 1858-1859
Box 2, Folder 1 26 examination booklets
Contents Note: Booklets are in numbered and chronological order containing a record of items concerning music in the "Providence Daily Journal", 1860.

 1860
Box 2, Folder 2 24 examination booklets
Contents Note: Booklets are in numbered and chronological order containing a record of items concerning music in the "Providence Daily Journal", 1861.

 1861
Box 2, Folder 3 21 examination booklets
Contents Note: Booklets are in numbered and chronological order containing a record of items concerning music in the "Providence Daily Journal", 1862.

 1862
Box 3, Folder 1 Manuscripts
2 items

 undated
Box 3, Folder 2 Music in Rhode Island
15 items

 undated
Box 3, Folder 2 Notebooks
2 items

Contents Note: These items are unfoldered.

 undated
Box 3, Folder 2 1968 report on R.I. governor's school
Contents Note: This item is unfoldered.

 1968
Box 3, Folder 3 Muscians: broadsides
19 items

 undated
Box 3, Folder 4 Muscians: clippings
2 items

 undated
Box 3, Folder 5 Miscellaneous items
4 items

 undated
Box 3, Folder 5 Scrapbooks of programs and clippings
Contents Note: These items are unfoldered.

 1929-1930
Box 3, Folder 5 Photograph of Paul Whitman et al.
Contents Note: This item is unfoldered.

 undated
Box 4x, Folder 1 Untitled sheet music in ARC's hand
 undated
Box 4x, Folder 2 Sheet music in various hands
Contents Note: Includes Harrigan (Cohan); Sonata in Dmin (Hitchcock); untitled (anon); Violin Sonata (Hitchcock); Dom: Entomihi (Hiller); Melody (Gardner), with correspondence; Composition for flute, soprano, double bass, percussion (Curran).

 undated