Box 1
| folder 1 | Recessional Tape sent to Wilder from Joe Galante of Rochester Reel-to-reel tape, 3″ Box marked âOrgan?â Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 2 | Suite for solo flute in 7 movements Tidewater Music Festival. St Maryâs College of Maryland, July 13, 1974 Virginia Nanzetta, flute Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Note included in box âDear Alec, Sorry for the delay, but here finally are the unaccompanied flute pieces as performed here last July. Hope all is well. Very Best â Bobâ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 3 | Dance, dream, frolic For solo harp Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Quarter-track stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 4 | Bassoon sonata no. 2 1.Lottridge and T. Barrows, December 1969 Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 5 | Sonata for baritone horn and piano University of Tennessee, April 12, 1974 Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 6 | Horn and bassoon duets Dick Lottridge & Nancy Beckwell, May 13, 1974 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Half-track mono Provenance: Wilder tapes. |
| folder 7 | Sonata no. 3 for French horn and piano Performed by John & Tait Barrows; Madison, Wisconsin, spring 1968. Box marked âFaculty chamber music concert Pt Iâ Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 8 | Flute sonata no. 2 Bonnie Boyd, flute; Mieko Nakagami, piano Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 9 | Sonata for baritone; and several other selections by different composers University of Wisconsin, School of Music Senior Euphonium Recital 2/29/72 Barry M. Kilpatrick, baritone; Arnold Koch, piano Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ One side; 3.75 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes Concert program attached to box In ink on program, âFor Alec Wilder â Barry Kilpatrickâ |
| folder 10 | Sonata for English horn and piano 1966 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 11 | Clarinet Sonata  reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 12 | Flute Sonata 1.Cole and A. Beckwell, October 1, 1967 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Full-track; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 13 | Bass trombone sonata Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 14 | Trio for clarinet, horn and piano; and several selections by different composers The University of Wisconsin School of Music 1973 Woodwind Festival Chamber Music Concert â June 24, 1973 Glenn Bowen, clarinet; Nancy Becknell, horn; Ellen Burmfister, piano. reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Accompanied by a copy of the printed concert program Provenance: Wilder tapes |
Box 2
| folder 15 | Suite for Flute, Clarinet, Piano 1968? Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 16 | Suite for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano Janet Weiss, flute; Mitchell Weiss, Clarinet; Lalanne Parrott, piano; March 4, 1970 Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Home recording : the Weiss apartment, NYC Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 17 | Trio for tuba, guitar, and flute 1971 Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Quarter-track stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 18 | Suite for oboe, horn and harp 1971 Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 19 | Suite for oboe, horn and harp June 29, 1969 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Quarter-track stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 20 | Suite no. 2 for clarinet, bassoon, and piano Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Full-track mono; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 21 | Trio Performed by Barrows, Bowen, Barrows ; Madison, Wisconsin; February 26, 1968 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Box marked âFaculty chamber music concert Pt IIâ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 22 | Woodwind Quintet No. 11 Wingra Quintet, September 22, 1974 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Quarter-track stereo; 7.5 ips Note: Long lead tape before 1st movement. Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 23 | Woodwind Quintet No. 11; and several other selections by different composers Faculty Chamber Music Series. Arizona State University, May 10, 1972 Gammage Wind Quintet: Edwin Putnik, flute Frank Stalzer, oboe Jack Ratterree, clarinet John Barrows, horn Jack Rausch, bassoon Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Concert program included in box In ink on program, âAlec â this was originally recorded on 3 ž – I copied it on 7 ½ – somewhat better. Jackâ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 24 | Woodwind Quintet No. 7 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 25 | Trio for clarinet, horn, and piano; Woodwind Quintet No. 10 reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Full-track; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 26 | Suite for non-voting quintet Arizona State University student woodwind quintet. Coached by: Mr. John Barrows Kathy Luhr, flute; Rhonda Beauchamp, oboe; Dan Seiker, clarinet; Beth Mazur, horn; Lyle Dockendorff, bassoon. Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapesBuxtehude/Wilder sonata (Jesu, joy and treasure) Phoenix Woodwind Quintet Billy Watt, flute; Rhonda Beauchamp, oboe; Beth Fogle, clarinet; Jeanette Willis, horn; Lyle Dockendorff, bassoon Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 27 | Suite for baritone sax (French horn?) and woodwind quintet Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Half-track. Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 28 | Septet New York Woodwind Quintet Barrows & Bowen Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Last movement incomplete Provenance: Wilder tapes |
Box 3
| folder 29 | Septet for woodwind quintet, French horn, and baritone saxophone. Tommy Newsom, flute; Phil Bodner, oboe; Walt Levinsky, clarinet; Earl Chapin, French horn; Wally Kane, bassoon; Gerry Mulligan, baritone saxophone; Jim Buffington, French horn. April 9, 1971 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Compiled from rehearsal tapes Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 30 | [Unidentified]. â [5/27/71]. Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Box marked âRehearsal Reel #1â Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 31 | [Unidentified]. â [5/27/71]. Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Box marked âRehearsal Reel #2â Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 32 | [Unidentified]. â [5/27/71]. Reel-to-reel tape, 7″. 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Box marked âRehearsal Reel #3â Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 33 | [Unidentified]. â [5/27/71]. Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Box marked âRehearsal Reel #4â Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 34 | Concerto for tenor saxophone and chamber orchestra Zoot Sims, soloist. University of Miami Orchestra; Frederick Fennell, conductor. November 20, 1968 Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Mono; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 35 | Horn concerto Performed August 1961, Norfolk Connecticut. Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 36 | Sonata for tuba Ralph Childs, tuba. Eastman – Rochester Symphony Orchestra; Walter Hendl, conductor. February 22, 1968 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 4-track stereo Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 38 | Concerto for oboe Kim Youngblood. May 23, 1972 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 4-track stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 39 | Tenor sax concerto  Zoot Sims, soloist. Box marked âRehearsal tapeâ; âFrederick Fennel conducting?â Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 40 | Concerto for clarinet and chamber orchestra World premiere – Glenn Bowen, clarinet. Madison Symphony orchestra. Roland Johnson, conductor. January 27, 1974 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Stereo 5 track; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 41 | Concerto for clarinet and chamber orchestra World premiere – Glenn Bowen, clarinet. Madison Symphony orchestra. Roland Johnson, conductor. January 26, 1974 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Stereo 2 track; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
Box 4
| folder 42 | Entertainment #4 for French horn and chamber orchestra Verne Reynolds, soloist; Walter Hendl, conductor; December 11, 1971 2-track stereo; 7.5 ips Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 43 | Entertainment II Symphonic band â 1 movement Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 44 | Entertainment #1 For wind ensemble 7.5 ips Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 45 | [Unidentified] Pelleriteâs flute class, Indiana University, December 4, 1972 Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 47 | Suite for trombone choir Students of the University of Wisconsin â 19 trombones, 12 voices Reel-to-reel tape. 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 48 | Music of Alec Wilder [Full concert] St. Maryâs College of Maryland, July 15, 1973Sonata No. 2 for flute and piano Virginia Nanzetta, flute; Arthur Tollefson, piano.Sonata No. 3 for French horn and piano Diana Marx, horn; Amy Lou Levy, piano.Sonata for clarinet and piano Robert Umiker, clarinet; Arthyr Tollefson, piano.Piano piece for pupils, vol. 2 No. 2: Melanie Fuller No. 1: John Drymon SIDE 2Brass Quintet No. 4 Jim Olcott, Bob Levy, trumpet; Diana Mrx, French horn; Brian Sherline, trombone; Gary Maske, tuba.Brassininity (same players as Brass Quintet No. 4)The Popular Songs Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes. |
| folder 49 | Flute sonata no. 2; and, Horn Sonata, Op. 36 (Paul Turok) Virginia Nanzetta, flute; Arthyr Tollefson, piano, St. Maryâs College of MD Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ â(made a few days after you left St. Maryâs City)â per typed note on box. Performance of Turokâs Horn Sonata dated July 18, 1973 â St. Maryâs College Summer Music Camp. Provenance: Wilder tapes |
Box 5
| folder 55 | Entertainment No. 3 Ohio State University Wind Ensemble, May 9, 1975 Quarter-track stereo; 7.5 ips  âHas drop outs!â and âLeft channel too low!â per note on box Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Provenance: Wilder tapes. |
| folder 56 | Saxophone Quartet Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 57 | Brass Quintet Iowa Brass Quintet Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes. |
| folder 58 | Childrenâs plea for peace Reel-to-reel tape, 4″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 59 | [Unidentified piece for wind ensemble and soprano, possibly Five Vocalises] Indiana University Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Eileen Farrell, soprano; Wilbur England-conductor, January 31, 1974 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 60 | Together with Love, containing; 137th Psalm; Did you ever cross over Snedenâs; In the morning, at the end of side II Eileen Farrell with CBS Orchestra â August 1946. Arrangements by AW Eileen Farrell and AndrĂŠ Previn, Columbia Records 1962 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Mono; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes. |
| folder 61 | Childrenâs plea for peace Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Two-track stereo; 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 64 | Chicken Little Pt. I Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 65 | Chicken Little Pt. 2 Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 66 | Pantagleize Music (All cues) Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 76 | Stan Getz at Tanglewood Stan Getz, soloist; Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler conducting â October 25, 1966.
Arrangements by AW |
| folder 78 | Kittiwake island [track four]; and, How do you do, I love you [track one] Music by Wilder, book and lyrics by Arnold Sundgaard. 1960 original cast Cast: Joe Lautner, Kathleen Murray. G. Wood, Lainie Kazan Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ 7.5 ips Provenance: Wilder tapes |
Box 6
| folder 85 | The creative world of Alec Wilder, song writer with a difference Produced written and narrated by Ken Barnes for the Frank Sinatra Appreciation Society, London, England 1969. Half-track; 7.5 ips Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 86 | Alec Wilder Memorial Program (Alec died on Dec. 24, 1980) Alec Wilder in conversation with Willis Conover; Wilderâs music. [tape 1 of 2] 7.5 ips Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Note included in box, â13 January 1981 Dear Mr. Schuller, Willis thought you would like a copy of this program. Best regards, Joy K. Martin, Assistant to Willis Conover, Music USAâ Provenance: Wilder tapes. Alec Wilder in conversation with Willis Conover about his music. [tape 2 of 2] 7.5 ips Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes. Both reels transferred to hard disk as of 7/8/2010, Eng: M7 |
| folder 87 | Suite for 2 clarinets #2 Stereo; 7.5 ips Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 88 | Quintet #12 Wingra Quintet, University of Wisconsin, 1975. Composed: spring, 1975 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes. |
| folder 89 | Concerto for flute and chamber orchestra  Bonita Boyd, flute; Joseph Werner, piano – 1977 Quarter-track stereo; 19.05cm/s; 1.5 mil polyester tape Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 90 | [Wilder Octets] SIDE 1 (recorded in 1945)                        Theme & Variations (4:09)                        Air for bassoon (4:31)             Air for flute (4:30)                        Air for English horn (3:55)             Slow dance (4:06)                        Air for oboe                                    [WW Octet, College String Orchestra conducted by Frank Sinatra] SIDE 2 (recorded in 1939-40)                        Seldom the sun (3:19)                        Her old man was suspicious (2:26)                        His first long pants (2:37)                        Itâs silk, feel it (2:33)                        Pieces of eight (2:35)                        Such a tender night (3:06)                        Sheâll be seven in May (3:00) Octet personnel: Jimmy Carroll, Eddie Powell, Mitch Miller, Harold Soltzer, Reggie Merrill, Walter Gross, Gerry Wills, Frank Carroll and Toots Mondello.                        1. Baker, H. Goltzer and M. Miller also noted on box. Quarter-track stereo; 7.5 ips; dub. Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes. |
| folder 91 | Oboe Sonata  Marc Fink, oboe; University of Wisconsin, Madison  âA rough readingâ per note on box Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 92 | Suite for flute choir University of Wisconsin, students of Robert Cole, 1974 recital Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 93 | Jazz suite for four horns; and Sing our song of love (Shapiro-Wilder) Quarter-track stereo; 7.5 ips; dub â Columbia Records. Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 94 | A conversation with Alec Wilder With Arrand Parsons, Rochard Freed and George Stone Stereo; 3.75 ips P.b. date: July 20, 1969; Rec. date: May 17, 1969 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
Box 7
| folder 1 | Alec Wilder Concert Series at Ohio State University 1st in the series of concerts at Ohio State University: Athens, OH Musical director, Ron Socciarelli â May 12, 1976 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 2 | Alec Wilder Concert Series at Ohio State University 2nd in the series of concerts at Ohio State University: Athens, OH May 13, 1976 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 3 | Alec Wilder Concert Series at Ohio State University 3rd in the series of concerts at Ohio State University: Athens, OH May 14, 1976 Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 4 | The truth about windmills Tape is recorded on both sides Contains enclosed note addressed to Bill from AWQuarter-track stereo; 7.5 ips Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 5 | Childrenâs plea for peace Quarter-track stereo; Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 6 | âI remember Alecâ A tribute to Alec Wilder on the occasion of his 74th birthday Presented by Milford Fargo, professor of music education Host: Robert Freeman, director Eastman School of Music – Howard Hanson Hall, February 16, 1981
Half-track monaural; 3.75 ips |
| folder 7 | [Unknown recording] Labeled âFor A.W.â Reel-to-reel tape, 7″ |
| folder 8 | Sonata for viola and piano Karel Blaas, viola; Jane Abbott, piano. Full-track monaural; 7.5 ips Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ |
| folder 9 | Suite for unaccompanied French horn From the 12 pieces W209 – Margun Music Reel-to-reel tape, 5″ |
| folder 1 | David Allyn sings Harold Arlen Program #8 of American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week 11/21/76 Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Remastered 10/14 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 58:53 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 2 | David Allyn sings Jerome Kern Program #2 of American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of Oct. 10 Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips; tail out Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Remastered 9/7 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 59:05 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 3 | Tony Bennett sings Tony Bennett From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Stereo Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 59:00 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 4 | Jackie Cain sings Tommy Wolf & Alec Wilder From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Return date: April 15, 1977 Stereo Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 59:00 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 5 | Jackie Cain sings Jimmy Van Heusen & others From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Return date: March 25, 1977 Stereo Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 59:01 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 6 | Anita Ellis sings Burke and Van Heusen  From Series II, Program #2 of American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips; tail out Reel-to-reel tape, 10″                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 7 | Anita Ellis sings Burton Lane Program #7 of American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For week of 2/12/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Contains handwritten note on contents of reel Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 8 | Johnny Hartman sings Cole Porter Program #10 of American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 12/5/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 Remastered 11/1 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 9 | Johnny Hartman sings Cole Porter [copy 2] Program #10 of American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 12/5/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 Remastered 11/1 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 10 | Johnny Hartman sings Billy Strayhorn Program #6 of American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 11/7/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 Remastered 9/22 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 11 | Dick Haymes sings Harry Warren Program #14 of American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 1/2/77 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″  Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 Corrected show tape Remastered 11/18 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 12 | Dick Haymes sings Gershwin From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Return date: January 15, 1977 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 59:00 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 13 | Woody Herman sings mostly blues Series II, program #4 of American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 1/22/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                         Time: 59:00 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 14 | Teddi King sings Rodgers & Hart Program #3 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 10/17/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                         Time: 58:53 Remastered 9/9/76 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 15 | Teddi King sings Mildred Bailey Program #3 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 11/28/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 Remastered 10/12/76 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 16 | Bernie Knee sings vintage pop songs Program #5 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 1/29/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 17 | Bernie Knee sings vintage pop songs [copy 2] New copy 2/2/87 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ |
| folder 18 | Irene Krall sings Coward and Legrand Program #8 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 2/19/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Radio Network Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 19 | Irene Krall sings swinging songs of the 70s Series III, program #3 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Two-track stereo; 7.5 ips; tail out             Time: 59:00 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 20 | Barbara Lea sings Willard Robison from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends August 19, 1976 – 2:30pm Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:04 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 21 | Barbara Lea sings Lee Wiley Program #7 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 11/14/76 Remastered 10/7/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 58:59 South Carolina Educational Radio Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 22 | Barbara Lea sings Willard Robison [copy 2] New copy 2/2/87 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 23 | Mary Mayo sings Vernon Duke from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Return date: 2/4/1977 Stereo, Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 58:57 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 24 | Mary Mayo sings Stephen Foster and early American songs from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Return date: 1/22/1977 Stereo, Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 59:02 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 25 | The artistry of Mabel Mercer (Part I) Program #12 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air the week of 12/19/76 Remastered 11/11/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips; tail out                        Time: 58:57 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 26 | The artistry of Mabel Mercer (Part II) Program #13 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air the week of 12/26/76 Remastered 11/11/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:02 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 27 | Ed Monteiro sings Joe Mooney Series II, program 12 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air the week of 3/19/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips             Time: 59:00 South Carolina Radio Network Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 28 | Mark Murphy sings Dorothy Fields Program #6 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air the week of 2/5/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Radio Network Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 29 | Mark Murphy sings Cy Coleman Series II, program #1 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips; tail out                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Educational Radio Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 30 | Portia Nelson sings Bart Howard Program #9 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 2/26/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Educational Radio Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 31 | Hugh Shannon sings saloon songs Program #10 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 3/5/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Radio Network Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 32 | Carrie Smith sings Billie Holiday from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 33 | Carrie Smith sings Hoagy Carmichael From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 59:00 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 34 | Marlene Verplanck sings Hugh Martin Program #4 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 10/24/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; tail out                        Time: 59:00 Remastered 9/16/76 South Carolina Educational Radio Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 35 | Marlene Verplanck sings one-shot songwriters Program #11 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 12/12/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips; tail out                        Time: 59:00 Remastered 11/3 South Carolina Educational Radio Net Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 36 | Margaret Whiting sings Richard Whiting and Arthur Schwartz From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Return date: 4/22/77 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Stereo                        Time: 59:00 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 37 | Margaret Whiting sings Johnny Mercer From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Return date: 4/1/77 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Stereo                        Time: 59:01 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 38 | The artistry of Bobby Short (Part II) From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 39 | The songs of Tony Bennett (Pt. II) From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends Return date: 4/29/77 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Stereo                        Time: 59:00 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 40 | Thelma Carpenter sings musical comedy and film song Program #5 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 10/31/76 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; tail out             Time: 58:50 Remastered 9/16 South Carolina Educational Radio Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 41 | Memorable moments â review of series Series II, program #13 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 3/26/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips; tail out                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Radio Network Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 42 | Songs of George Shearing Program #11 from American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends For air week of 3/12/78 Reel-to-reel tape, 10″ Half-track stereo; 7.5 ips                        Time: 59:00 South Carolina Radio Network Contains NPR quality control report form stating that entire program is out of azimuth and has various mix problems, but will pass for air (dated 2/6/78) Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
| folder 43 | The artistry of Bobby Short (Part I)  From American popular song with Alec Wilder and friends  Stereo Reel-to-reel tape, 10″                        Time: 59:00 Provenance: Thomas Hampson |
Box 1
| folder 1 | Suite for horn and strings Entertainment No. 2 Â 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing A&R: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller |
| folder 2 | Songs Rain, rain donât go away Itâs getting awful lonely out tonight The first time weâre alone again Slow waltz Fast waltz Endings Tree into girl Tree into girl long Tree into girl long with accel.33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing Fine Recording, Inc. â Noel Productions: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller |
| folder 3 | Saxophone suite Songs for Patricia 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing A&R: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller |
| folder 4 | Saxophone quartet Hollywood Sax 4 1/25/1965 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing A&R: New York, NY Provenance: Margun Music |
| folder 5 | Side 1:
Suite for string bass and piano Side 2: Suite for string bass and guitar (continued) Gary Karr, bass; Bernard Leighton, piano; Frederick Hand, guitar |
| folder 6 | Suite No. 3 for tuba Harvey Phillips, tuba33 1/3 rpm Special pressing Audiodisc: New York, USA Provenance: Gunther Schuller |
| folder 7 | Pantagleize [sic] Suite Introduction Bamboulaâs dance Bamboulaâs song Lullaby March Oboe solo â lullaby Clarinet solo â Un petit vin blanc Minuet from quintette in B flat, composer â Franz Danzi Love music Soldierâs song French taps March suite Performed by the New York Woodwind Quintette 33 1/3 microgroove, stereo Produced by Noel Productions Provenance: Margun Music |
| folder 8 | Songs [copy 2] Rain, rain donât go away Itâs getting awful lonely out tonight The first time weâre alone again Slow waltz Fast waltz Endings Tree into girl Tree into girl long Tree into girl long with accel. 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing Fine Recording, Inc. â Noel Productions: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller |
| folder 9 | Music composed by Jerome Hill; Orchestrated by Alec Wilder; Conducted by Samuel Baron  Side 1:
 Side 2:
 33 1/3 rpm |
| folder 10 | Kittiwake island By Alec Wilder and Arnold Sundgaard 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing Adelphi sound studios: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller |
| folder 11 | âPeacock Feathersâ Conducted by Samuel Baron Side A:
Side B:
33 1/3 rpm |
| folder 12 | Songs
Side 3: Side 4: 33 1/3 rpm |
| folder 13 | Albert Schweitzer Side #4 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing Fine sound, Inc.: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller/Margun |
| folder 14 | Albert Schweitzer Side #5 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing Fine sound, Inc.: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller/Margun |
| folder 15 | Albert Schweitzer Side #6 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing Fine sound, Inc.: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller/Margun |
| folder 16 | Albert Schweitzer Side #7 & 8 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing Fine sound, Inc.: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller/Margun |
| folder 17 | Albert Schweitzer Side #9 33 1/3 rpm Special Pressing Fine sound, Inc.: New York, NY Provenance: Gunther Schuller/Margun |
| folder 18 | Alec Wilder octets
33 1/3 rpm |
| folder 19 | The songs of Alec Wilder Side 1:
Side 2:
On all other selections â Loonis McGlohon, piano; Terry Lafferty, fender bass; Jim Lackey, drums |
| folder 20 | Alec Wilder [featuring] Eastman School of Music Faculty Members
Side 1: Cynthia Folio, flute Side 2: Suite for flute and marimba Suite for guitar and bass 33 1/3 rpm |
| folder 21 | Childrenâs plea for peace                      Â
Side 1: Side 2: |
| folder 22 | Demsey plays Wilder David Demsey, soprano, alto and tenor saxophones Lillian Garwood â piano (side one) Bob Charest â piano (side two) Tom Hoffman â guitar John Hunter â bass Bill Reeve â drums Side one: Air for saxophone Sonata for alto saxophone and piano Suite no. 1 for tenor saxophone and piano Sempre libero e rubato With passion, sempre rubato Flowingly Side two: Iâll be around If someday comes ever again Summer is a-cominâ in Itâs so peaceful in the country A long night 33 1/3 rpm Side one recorded January 7-8, 1985 Side two recorded April 13, 1985 Golden Crest RE 7109: Ancora, NJ Liner note by Gunther Schuller |
| folder 23 | Harvey Phillips plays Alec Wilderâs tribute to the Phillipâs family
Side 1:
Side 2:
33 1/3 rpm |
| folder 24 | Itâs so peaceful in the country Percy Faith and his orchestra featuring Mitch Miller on English horn and oboe Itâs so peaceful in the country While weâre young Goodbye, John Iâll be around It could happen to you Imagination Love among the young Moonlight becomes you Who can I turn to? So help me Darn that dream Itâs always you 33 1/3 rpm Columbia Records LP â CL779 |
| folder 25 | Mostly Wilder – Music for flute alone and flute and piano Virginia Nanzetta, flute; Milton Kaye, pianoSide 1: Sonata No. 2 for flute and piano (1965) Small suite for flute and piano BalladeSide 2: Suite for unaccompanied flute (1975) 33 1/3 rpm Golden Crest recital series RE-7054: Huntington Station, NY Cover by Phil Nanzetta Liner notes by Robert Levy, music director of Tidewater Music Festival (Maryland) |
| folder 26 | John Barrows and his French horn
Side 1: Side 2: 33 1/3 rpm |
| folder 27 | Marian McPartland plays the music of Alec Wilder
Side 1: Â Side 2: Side 1: Marian McPartland, piano; Michael Moore, bass Side 2: Marian McPartland, piano; Rusty Gilder, bass; Joe Corsello, drums 33 1/3 rpm |
| folder 28 | The sand castle Composed and orchestrated by AW Orchestra conducted by Samuel Baron From the major motion picture produced and directed by Jerome Hill Picture distributed by Louis de Rochmont Associates, Inc.Prelude Variations Facing east Swing music Incantation Golden knight Lonely Seascape Ragtime music Lullaby Finale33 1/3 rpm Columbia LP â CL 1455 Liner notes by Jerome Hill |
| folder 29 | The music of Alec Wilder Conducted by Frank Sinatra The Alec Wilder Octet featuring Mitch Miller, oboe and Julius Baker, flute Side 1 (recorded in 1945):Theme and variations Air for bassoon Harold Goltzer, soloist Air for flute Julius Baker, soloist Air for English horn Mitch Miller, soloist Slow dance Air for oboe Mitch Miller, soloist Woodwind Octet, the Columbia String Orchestra and harpsichord Conducted by Frank Sinatra Side 2 (recorded in 1939 and 1940):Seldom the sun Her old man was suspicious His first long pants Itâs silk, feel it! Pieces of eight Such a tender night Sheâll be seven in May Including: Jimmy Carroll, Eddie Powell, Mitch Miller, Harold Goltzer, Reggie Merrill, Walter Gross, Gerry Gillis, Frank Carroll, Toots Mondello 33 1/3 rpm Columbia Legendary Performances Odyssey â Stereo 32 16 0262 Cover art: Richard Mantel |
Box 2
| folder 30 | New music for horns [also contains works from various other composers] The Horn Club of Los Angeles Conducted by Gunther Schuller Side 1: Nonet for brass Moderate â Song â With a good humor â Swing a little 33 1/3 rpm disc EMI S-36036; Stereo Angel Sound engineer, Carson Taylor; producer, George Sponhaltz In ink on back of record jacket, âFor M.M. who should know better than to buy frozen (written) music – Alec Wilderâ Provenance: Marian McPartland |
| folder 31 | Alec Wilder Sonata for cello and piano [also contains Beethoven Variations] David Soyer, cello; Harriet Wingreen, piano 33 1/3 rpm disc Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY. Golden Crest Recital Series: RE 7009 |
| folder 32 | The New York Woodwind Quintet plays the music of Alec Wilder Samuel Baron, flute; Jerome Roth, oboe; David Glazer, clarinet; John Barrows, horn; Bernard Garfield, bassoon Side 1: Quintet no. 2 for woodwinds (1956) Allegro â Andante e rubato â presto â allegro Suite for woodwinds! Scherzo for flute Andante for oboeSide 2: Air for clarinet Blues for horn Buffoonery for bassoon Dinah (Akst â Lewis â Young) Pavan (H. Purcell) Chorale prelude Jesu, joy and treasure (D. Buxtehude) Rondo andantino (K.P.E. Bach)33 1/3 rpm disc – Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY Golden Crest Laboratory Series: CR 4028 Liner notes by Samuel Baron |
| folder 33 | Sonata for horn, tuba and piano [also contains works from various other composers] John Barrows, horn; Harvey Phillips, tuba; Bernie Leighton and Tait Sanford, piano 33 1/3 rpm disc Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY. Golden Crest Recital Series: RE 7018 Liner notes by James T. Maher |
| folder 34 | Sonata for trumpet and piano [also contains works from various other composers] Joe Wilder, trumpet; Milton Kaye, piano; Harriet Wingreen, piano 33 1/3 rpm disc Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY. Golden Crest Recital Series: RE 7007 Liner notes by James T. Maher |
| folder 35 | Sonata for trombone and piano [also contains works from various other composers] John Swallow, trombone; Harriet Wingreen, piano 33 1/3 rpm disc Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY. Golden Crest Recital Series: RE 7015 Liner note by John Barrows |
| folder 36 | Sonata for tuba and piano [also contains works from various other composers] Harvey Phillips, tuba; Milton Kaye, piano; Bernie Leighton, piano 33 1/3 rpm disc Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY. Golden Crest Recital Series: RE 7006 |
| folder 37 | Sonata #3 for French horn and piano [also contains Hindemith Sonata for alto horn] John barrows, French horn; Tait Sanford Barrows, piano 33 1/3 rpm disc Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY. Golden Crest Recital Series: RE 7034 Liner notes by James T. Maher |
| folder 38 | Songs for Peggy Lee / Sinatra / Ella / Tony Bennett and singers like that⌠Demonstration Record â Limited edition for artists only Recording is authorized for professional song audition purposes only Side 1: Songs by Bill Engvick and AW: I see it now The April age Ellen Lovers and losers I like it here The lady sings the blues 33 1/3 LP TRO â The Richmond Organization |
| folder 39 | Sonata for clarinet and piano; Suite for flute, clarinet and piano [also contains pieces by Frank Levy] Mitchell Weiss, clarinet and bass clarinet; Zita Carno, piano; Janet Weiss, flute 33 1/3 rpm disc Sound Master Productions, Inc.: New York, NY; Stereo SMP-1003 Producer: Michael J. Shapiro; Engineer: Ralph Jones; Design/cover photo: William E. Power Recorded at Kingsley Sound and mixed at Servisound â June 1973 Liner notes by Robert Lilienfeld, June 1973 |
| folder 40 | A childâs introduction to the orchestra Music by AW; lyrics by Marshall Barer; musical direction by Mitch Miller The Sandpiper Chorus & The Golden Symphony Orchestra, directed by Mitch Miller Side A:
Side B:
33 1/3 rpm |
| folder 41 | Songs for Patricia and other music of Alec Wilder Shannon Bolin, voice; Milton Kaye, piano Side 1: Songs for Patricia (words by Norman Rosten) Side 2:
33 1/3 rpm LP |
| folder 42 | The New York Woodwind Quintet plays the music of Alec Wilder Samuel Baron, flute; Jerome Roth, oboe; David Glazer, clarinet; John Barrows, horn; Bernard Garfield, bassoon Side A: Quintet no. 2 for woodwinds (1956) Allegro â Andante e rubato â presto â allegro Suite for woodwinds Scherzo for flute Andante for oboeSide B: Air for clarinet Blues for horn Buffoonery for bassoon Dinah (Akst â Lewis â Young) Pavan (H. Purcell) Chorale prelude Jesu, joy and treasure (D. Buxtehude) Rondo andantino (K.P.E. Bach)33 1/3 microgroove disc – Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY Golden Crest Tru Hi-fi recording: CR 3019 Liner notes by Samuel Baron |
| folder 43 | Barry Snyder plays Alec Wilderâs suite for piano, Prokofiev 7th sonata Barry Snyder, pianist Side 1: Piano Suite â AWSide 2: Sonata No. 7 opus. 103 â Serge Prokofiev 33 1/3 disc Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY Golden Crest recital series: RE-7058 Photos by Louis Ouzer Liner notes by James W. Baskin and AW |
| folder 44 | Tacet for neurotics â The music of Alec Wilder Lowe and his orchestra Side 1:
Side 2:
33 1/3 Disc |
| folder 45 | To: Alec Wilder and the world: songs by Alec Wilder Shannon Bolin, voice; Milton Kaye, piano Side 1:
Side 2:
33 1/3 Disc |
| folder 46 | The New York woodwind quintet plays Alec Wilder Samuel Baron, flute; Jerome Roth, oboe; David Glazer, clarinet; John Barrows, horn; Arthur Weisberg, bassoonSide 1: Woodwind quintet no. 3 Allegro fugato  In chorale style Allegro scherzando Andante â allegro                                   Side 2: Woodwind quintet no. 4 Andante cantabile Allegro energico Allegro Slowly, with warmth and intensity Woodwind Quintet no. 6 Allegro â Andante â March â Allegro giocoso 33 1/3 disc Concertapes, Inc. Monophonic; M1223 Liner notes by Samuel Baron |
| folder 47 | The New York Wind Quintet â Villa-Lobos, Alec Wilder Samuel Baron, flute; Jerome Roth, oboe; David Glazer, clarinet; John Barrows, horn; Bernard Garfield, bassoon Side 1: Villa-Lobos Quintette (en forme de CHOROS) Bachianas Brasilieras No. 6 for flute and bassoon Largo Fantasia Side 2: Alec Wilder Quintet for woodwinds Freely – faster Slow Up tempo Slowly and heavily Choros (No. 2) for flute and clarinet 33 1/3 disc Philharmonia Records (PH-110) Liner notes by Ruth Zimmerman |
| folder 48 | The sand castle [second copy] Composed and orchestrated by AW Orchestra conducted by Samuel Baron From the major motion picture produced and directed by Jerome Hill Picture distributed by Louis de Rochmont Associates, Inc. Prelude Variations Facing east Swing music Incantation Golden knight Lonely Seascape Ragtime music Lullaby Finale 33 1/3 rpm Columbia LP â CL 1455 Liner notes by Jerome Hill |
| folder 49 | Barry Snyder plays Alec Wilderâs suite for piano, Prokofiev 7th sonata [second copy]             Barry Snyder, pianist Side 1: Piano Suite â AWSide 2: Sonata No. 7 opus. 103 â Serge Prokofiev                        33 1/3 disc Golden Crest Records: Huntington Station, NY Golden Crest recital series: RE-7058 Photos by Louis Ouzer Liner notes by James W. Baskin and AW |
| folder 1 | Songs of Alec Wilder A birthday celebration of Alec Wilderâs 90th and the Eastman Schoolâs 75th July 30, 1997 â Kilbourn Hall Valerie Errante, soprano; Robert Wason, piano; Aleck Brinkman, double bass; Ken Meyer, guitar ESM/CED Summer Concert Series (1997) cassette Date on cassette reads 9/14/97Side A: River Run In the morning Definition The Coleen Margaret Lake Isle of Innisfree The covenant (if you are happy) The plowman The olive tree Where do you go?Side B: Listen to your heart Blackberry winter The echoes of my life Itâs a fine day for walkinâ country style Donât deny The winter of my discontent Remember my child A child is born (Thad Jones) The wrong blues The lady sings the blues Moon and sand (Morty Palitz) While weâre young (Morty Paltiz) Iâll be around Provenance: ESM/CED |
| folder 21 | Her first party dress Alec Wilder, piano Provenance: Marian McPartland |
| folder 2 | The truth about windmills |
| folder 4 | Brass Quintet Provenance: Wilder tapes |
| folder 5 | Alec Wilder Program, April 1992 Michael Lasser, NPR radio program – Fascinatin’ Rhythm Provenance: Michael Lasser |
| folder 6 | Wilder interview 6/8/75 |
| folder 7 | Wilder Octets Eddie Powell, flute; Mitch Miller, oboe; Jimmy Carroll, clarinet; Reggie Merrill, bass clarinet; Harold Goldser, bassoon; Walter Gross, harpsichord; Gary Gillis, drums; Frank Carroll, bass Side 1:
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| folder 8 | âThe spirit of â78â: A few songs by Alec Wilder |
| folder 9 | âSand Castleâ in harmony âFor Milfordâ written on cassette in ink |
| folder 1 | People of Our Time: Mabel Mercer Introduction by Alec Wilder New York City, 1974 VHS Tape Canadian Broadcasting Provenance: Gary Gilfillan |
Box 1
| folder 1 | Itâs so peaceful in the country [also contains Music till midnight by Percy Faith] Music of AW and Jimmy van Heusen Mitch Miller, oboe and English horn Percy Faith, conductor and arranger Recorded in 1953 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Track 14 – While weâre young (AW) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Track 15 â Goodbye John (AW) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Track 16 â Iâll be around (AW) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Track 17 â It could happen to you (van Heusen) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Track 18 â Imagination (van Heusen) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Track 19 â Love among the young (AW) Â Â Â Â Â Â Track 20 â Moonlight becomes you (van Heusen)Digitally remastered mono recording Consists of previously released material originally recorded on analog equipment |
| folder 2 | The truth about windmills Burned CD |
| folder 3 | Centennial concert CD #1
 Provenance: Judy Bell, The Richmond Organization |
| folder 4 | Centennial concert CD #2
Provenance: Judy Bell, The Richmond Organization |
| folder 5 | The real-great adventures of Terrâble Thompson Hero of Histâry From Terrâble Thompson The Musical Originally recorded in NY – 1955 By Gene Deitch; music by AW; lyrics by Marshall Barer Mitch Miller Orchestra and Chorus feat. Art Carney Story, Gene Deitch and William Bernal Provenance: Gift of Gene Deitch (Prague, Czech Republic) March 2006 |
| folder 6 | Alec Wilder: Suite for flute, oboe, bass & harpsichord (Baroque Suite) Julie Johnson, flute; Carrie Vecchione, oboe; Rolf Erdahl, double bass; Gail Olszewski, harpsichord. Recorded at Wild Sound Recording Studio, Minneapolis, MN; August 9, 2019. Provenance: Oboe Bass! (Apple Valley, MN) [duo of Carrie Vecchione and Rolf Erdahl], June 2021. |
Box 1
| folder 21 | Correspondence donated by Glenn Bowen 1965-78 65 documents: 69 pages and 23 postcards Includes: Biography of Alec Wilder by William Engvick dated November 1964 (5 pages)From: AW To: Glenn Bowen [undated] 3 from N.Y.C., NY [postcards] 1 from Tempe, AZ [postcard] [date illegible â 1973?] From Rochester, NY November 23, 1967 â postmarked N.Y.C., NY [postcard] November 21, 1968 â postmarked Miami, FL [postcard] November 22, 1968 â postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 22, 1968 â postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 23, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 23, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] Jab at Howard Hanson November 23, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 24, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 24, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 25, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 25, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 25, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 25, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] November 25, 1968 – postmarked Key West, FL [postcard] [date illegible] 1968 – postmarked FL [postcard] December 9, 1968 â postmarked N.Y.C., NY [postcard] Empty envelope [undated]From: Bill Engvick To: Mr. Bowen January 9, 1965 AW sketches sent to Bowen from Bill Engvick August 25, 1965 List of AW composition dates according to Bill Engvick September 14, 1965 Additional AW composition dates October 1, 1965 Additional AW composition dates. Expresses interest in Bowenâs dissertation in Wilder From: Glenn H. Bowen To: Mr. Paul Wittke, editor at G. Schirmer, Inc. June 26, 1966 Requesting permission to quote AWâs Woodwind quintet no. 3 for his dissertation on AWâs chamber music with clarinet From: Mr. Paul Wittke, editor at G. Schirmer, Inc To: Glenn H. Bowen July 6, 1966 Permission granted to use quotes from AWâs Woodwind Quintet No. 3 for Bowenâs dissertation From: AW To: Glenn Bowen July 15, 1966 â postmarked Milwaukee, WIS October, 1966 â postmarked Chicago, IL Request from AW that he do a rough reading of the Suite for flute, clarinet and piano and to ask the radio station for a tape of the trio for clarinet, horn and piano December 5, 1966 â postmarked N.Y.C., NY AW notes that to obtain copies of the Alto Concerto, Bowen should contact Frank Battisti for the original score. Responds to Bowenâs suggestion to shorten the canon and is willing to do so. From: Glenn Bowen To: Mr. Jerry Tarack August 16, 1967 Request for information on AWâs Clarinet suite with strings Tarackâs response written in ink on back of letter (dated Sept 13, 1967)From: AW To: John Barrows November 27, 1967 â postmarked NYC, NY [envelope only]From: Marion C. Bone To: Glenn Bowen June 1, 1968 â postmarked Washington D.C. Requesting assistance for her own thesis project: an annotated bibliography of known Wilder works From: Glenn Bowen To: Marion C. Bone July 1, 1968 â postmarked Madison, WI From: AW To: Glenn Bowen November 12, 1968 â postmarked West Palm Beach, FL Request for tapes November 26, 1968 â postmarked Key West, FL January 3, 1969 â postmarked N.Y.C., NY Contains newspaper copy From: AW To: Glenn Bowen September 1, 1970 â postmarked Boston, MA [postcard] Acknowledgement of receipt of tapeFrom: Warren D. Harden To: Glenn H. Bowen July 5, 1972 Thanking him for sending AW materials â book reviews and program from the premiere performance of the euphonium concerto From: James G. Roy, Jr. â Assistant to Oliver Daniel, Concert music administration, Broadcast music Inc. From: Harvey Phillips From: Glenn H. Bowen From: Valerie OâDonoghue, Asst. Editor at The Instrumentalist From: Glenn Bowen From: Glenn Bowen From: AW From: Glenn Bowen From: AW From: Glenn Bowen From: AW From: AW Alec Wilder: Contemporary American Composer Taped interviews with song writers conducted by AW and/or James T. Maher From: Glenn Bowen |
| folder 2 | Correspondence donated by Marian McPartland            Â
From: AW From: Ned From: Marion McPartland Note in folder from February 12, 1994 notes the removal of an undated letter from AW to Bill Hay |
| folder 3 | To: Allen Kelly From: AW January 12, 1970 â George Town, Grand Cayman Photocopy; 2 pages August 24, 1976 â N.Y.C., NY Photocopy; 1 page August 9, 1977 â Boston, MA Photocopy; 1 page May 2, 1978 – Rochester, NY Photocopy; 2 pages February 8, 1980 â Rochester, NY Photocopy; 2 pages |
| folder 4 | To: Jackie and Roy Kral From: AW July 5, 1955 AW mentions finding songs for the Krals who are interested in making an album; also mentions the performance of his opera [no title mentioned] directed by Rogers and written by AW and Bill Engvick Photocopy; 3 pages May 7, 1983 [must have meant 1973] Letter AW sent to the Krals after the sudden death of their daughter Nicky on May 3, 1973; second page is a copy of what AW wrote for them to place under a sturdy shell on the beach at Fire Island where they took Nickyâs ashes. Photocopy; 2 pages |
| folder 5 | Correspondence re: âAmerican Popular Songâ 1969-June 1971 66 documents, 99 pages Contains letters and legal documents pertinent to formation of the book âAmerican Popular Songâ including various negotiations and Licenses of Print Rights for musical examples Includes letters involving Shelden Meyer, Executive Editor Trade Books; James T Maher; Harvey G. Phillips; Philip B. Wattenberg â Wattenberg & Wattenberg Attorneys and Counsellors; Mr. Joseph Taubman â Rubin, Watchel, Baum & Levin; John McKelle, – copyright department, MCA Music; Etta S. Laufer â copyright department, Edwin H. Morris & Company, Inc.; Herbert E. Marks â President, Edward B. Marks Music Corporation; J. M. Meade â Jerry Vogel Music Company, Inc. Provenance: Maureen Meloy |
| folder 6 | Correspondence re: âAmerican Popular Songâ July-September 1971 98 documents, 117 pages Contains letters and legal documents pertinent to formation of the book âAmerican Popular Songâ including various negotiations and Licenses of Print Rights for musical examples Includes letters involving James T Maher; Harvey G. Phillips; Mr. Joseph Taubman â Rubin, Watchel, Baum & Levin; Miriam Stern, Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.; Irving Caesar, publisher â Production and popular music; Philip B. Wattenberg â Wattenberg & Wattenberg Attorneys and Counsellors; Gloria Thorner â secretary to Herbert E. Marks -Edward B. Marks Music Corporation; Herbert E. Marks â President, Edward B. Marks Music Corporation; Harry Gerson and Etta S. Laufer, copyright department – Edwin H. Morris & Company, Inc.; Paul Weirick, vice president/general manager â T. B. Harms Company; Norman Odlum, Director/copyright admin â Sesac, Inc.; Edward J. Slattery â Robbins Music Corporation Publishers; Elizabeth B. Montei â Beechwood Music Corporation; Marie Garbarine â World Music, Inc.; Sidney Herman, vice president â Famous Music Publishing Companies; Carl Michaelson, copyright division â G, Schirmer, Inc.; Donald Kahn â Gus Kahn Music Company; Adele Z. Sandler, copyright department â Bourne Music Publishers Co.; Burton L. Litwin, director of business affairs â Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.; Sol parker â Sands Music Corp.; Ed Marmor â E.D.M. Music Publishers; Michael H. Goldsen â Criterion Music Corporation; Jay Mark, vice president to copyright control â The Richmond Organization (TRO); Jay Morgenstern, executive vice president â Metromedia Music, Inc.; Paul Barry, vice-president â Twentieth century music corporation; Ruth Engelhardt, attorney; Milton Kramer â Carmichael Music Publications, Inc, Saunders Publication, Inc., and Frank Music Corp.; Fay Zucker, copyright department â Frank Music Corp.; Thomas R. Levy, resident counsel â The Aberbach Group; Murray Bass, vice-president â Hansen Publications; J. M. Meade â Jerry Vogel Music Company, Inc. Provenance: Maureen Meloy |
| folder 7 | Correspondence re: âAmerican Popular Songâ October 1971 58 documents, 159 pages Includes letters involving Sheldon Meyer, Executive editor Oxford University Press; Bonnie Bourne â Bourne Music Company; Maureen Meloy, for Alec Wilder; Mr. Joseph Taubman â Rubin, Watchel, Baum & Levin; James T. Maher; Mr. Jerry Vogel â Jerry Vogel Music Company, Inc.; Harry Gerson â Edwin H. Morris & Company, Inc.; Sidney Herman, vice president â Famous music publishing Companies; Murray Bass, vice president â Hansen publications; Paul Barry, vice president â Twentieth century music corporation; Michael H. Goldsen â Criterion Music Corporation; Tommy Volando â Volando Music, Inc.; Sol Parker â Sands Music Corp.; Fay Zucker, copyright department â Saunders Publications, Inc., Carmichael Music Publications, Inc., and Frank Music Corp.; Robert C. Haring, editor and editorial director â Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc.; William Handy â Handy Brothers Music, Co.; Thomas R. Levy â The Aberbach group; Sidney Herman, vice president â Famous Music Publishing Companies; Mario Conti â Peer International Corporation Also includes running list of musical examples in each chapter, publisher and permission status Provenance: Maureen Meloy |
| folder 8 | Correspondence re: âAmerican Popular Songâ November â December 1971 69 documents, 101 pages Provenance: Maureen Meloy |
| folder 9 | Correspondence re: âAmerican Popular Songâ January â May 1972 69 documents, 90 pages Provenance: Joseph Taubman |
| folder 10 | Avon Foundation Correspondence concerning research grant for American Popular Song 1967-1969 70 documents, 110 pages Includes research grant proposal, research cost estimate, notification of authorization of grant, matters of payment, Avon Project Status report, etc. Provenance: Maureen Meloy |
| folder 11 | Avon Foundation 1969-1971 61 documents, 87 pages Includes estimated expenses, Progress report, Lists of titles cited/analyzed, list of copyright materials used in manuscript, summary of income and expense forms from New England Conservatory, documents regarding early negotiations for a contract with Oxford University Press for AWâs book, âAmerican Popular Songâ Provenance: Maureen Meloy |
| folder 12 | Carl Fischer, Inc. November 12, 1968 1 page Letter from Eric von der Goltz, Vice-President â Carl Fischer, Inc. to Joseph Taubman, Esq. regarding AW requests for all copies on hand of âChick Lorimerâ Provenance: Gift of Joseph Taubman |
| folder 13 | The impossible forest and other works 1967-1968 4 letters; 8 pages Letters pertaining to an unauthorized production of the opera âThe impossible forestâ to which AW called on his attorney, Joseph Taubman, to dissolve. Provenance: Gift of Joseph Taubman |
| folder 14 | Interview tape by Arnold Shaw 1970 4 documents, 14 pages Interview with AW regarding Mabel Mercer, interview conducted by Arnold Shaw Provenance: Gift of Joseph Taubman |
| folder 15 | President Nixonâs letter to Milford Fargo March 22, 1971 2 pages Letter from President Nixon to Milford Fargo regarding recording of AWâs âChildrenâs Plea for Peaceâ 2 photocopies of the original |
Box 2
| folder 1 | Undated correspondence
Petition to the trustees of the University of Rochester From AW From: AW From: AW [?] From: âThe peach treeâ E. + Dr. [Dr. Harry Segal and his wife Evelyn?] From: Arnold [Sundgaard?] From: AW [undated letter] Envelope addressed to John Maloy, Esq. noting to deliver the letter to Bill Briggs. Letter again applauding Briggsâ baritone roll as Mr. Lawson From: Unknown |
| folder 2 | 1930s correspondence                 Â
From: AW From: Howard Hanson From: AW From: AW From: George From: AW |
| folder 21 | 1940s correspondence
From: AW From: AW From: Louis Ouzer From: AW From: Dennis Jordan M.D. From: AW |
| folder 4 | 1950s correspondence
From: AW January 5, 1950 âpostmarked N.Y.C., NY Mentions opera â costumes and sets to be done by Lemuel Ayers and Jerome Robbins doing the staging and dances, meeting Henry Fonda that afternoon February 1, 1952 â postmarked Los Angeles, CA From: Walter From: Aunt Mary From: AW January 29, 1958 â postmarked Rochester, NY January 29, 1958 â postmarked Rochester, NY |
| folder 5 | 1960s correspondence
From: AW âConfession number oneâ “Confession number twoâ âConfession number threeâ âConfession number fourâ âConfession number fiveâ âConfession number sixâ âConfession number sevenâ âConfession number eightâ âConfession number nineâ âConfession number tenâ âConfession number elevenâ âConfession number twelveâ âConfession number thirteenâ From: Meriline Williams From: AW From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: George B. Baker, a bellboy at the Algonquin Hotel in N.Y. From: AW From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: Arlene Bouras From: AW From: AW From: AW From: J. S. Watson From: AW |
| folder 6 | 1970-1973 correspondence
From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: AW From: AW From: Aleck From: AW From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: unknown [J. S. Watson, Jr.?] |
| folder 7 | 1974-1975 correspondence
From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW |
| folder 8 | 1976-1977 correspondence
From: AW From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: AW From: AW From: Clara From: AW |
| folder 9 | 1978 correspondence
From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW From: J. S. Watson, Jr. From: AW From: AW From: AW |
| folder 10 | 1979-81 correspondence
From: AW From: AW From: AW From: William R. Ploss, M.D. From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW From: AW From: Susan C. Greene, librarian at Film Art Fund, Inc. Anthology Film Archives From: Robert Freeman, director at the Eastman School of Music From: AW From: AW From: Robert Freeman, Director, Eastman School of Music From: Mrs. Nancy Watson From: Robert Freeman, Director, Eastman School of Music From: Zena Collier From: âPatâ [Shaw? Olivia Kaul and address on stationary] From: Arlene Bouras |
Box 3
| Â | Correspondence from AW to David Diamond (DD) unless otherwise noted From 1946 â April 1979. Provenance: David Diamond |
| folder 1 | 1946 â [no envelope] Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; one page |
| folder 2 | 1947 â [no envelope] DD to conduct AW work In pencil; 2 pages |
| folder 3 | 1947 â note [no envelope] Note written on two 7.6cm x 5cm cards In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 4 |  April 1949 â no envelope AW about drinking, defending himself from negative remarks by Mr. Stoloff Mentions half scoring a long piece for Fred Waring In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 5 | 1951 â no envelope Mentions Robbinsâ choreography to Aaron Coplandâs clarinet concerto Also mentions Otto Luening, Heinzheimer, Gus Schirmer, Herbie Stern, Sabina and Sarah In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 6 | Â From: AW To: Sabina (DDâs sister) AW in Pacific Palisades, CA for a film score AW in blue ink; notes from Sabina to DD also on letter in brown ink In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 7 | [undated] School opera went well, Interlochen will perform it a few times in August which AW hopes to attend [Kittiwake Island? Prem. August 7, 1954 at Interlochen] In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 8 | [undated â 1954?] AW finished score 3 weeks ahead of time and is pleased Plans on doing two more short ones with Arnold [Sundgaard] Intends to see a new play of Arnoldâs at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 9 | July 18, 1952 Mentions school opera for Schirmers In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 10 | [undated] More on California and film composing with lyrics by Bill Engvick Letter appears to pre-date folders 6, 7, 8, 9 In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 11 | August 8, 1952 About to make a deal with Don Etlinger In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 12 | August 22, 1952 â postmarked St. Johnâs Newfoundland, Canada Sent to DD in Rome, Italy Sends sympathies for DD not being able âto stay onâ In ink; 1 page |
| folder 13 | December 25, 1952 AW people-watching at a diner In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 14 | [undated] Story In ink; 6 pages |
| folder 15 | [undated] John Barrows ill, Weldon Wilbur performed horn concerto with 6-hours-notice, finished âusherâ job [Fall of the house of usher], still working on opera In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 16 | June 19, 1953 In Ocracoke, NC w/Arnold In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 17 | [undated] In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 18 | September 1953 AW composed cantata on Chicken Little with libretto by Bill Engvick, beginning work on Freddie Firefly Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 19 | September 19, 1953 Freddie Firefly likely not going to pan out, Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 20 | October 22, 1953 In ink; 3 pages |
| folder 21 | [undated] The cowboy kid and the little Dutch girl AW asked to write music for a film about a child turned Dodger pitcher at age 11 due to divine intervention (baseball playerâs ghost) In ink; 6 pages |
| folder 22 | [undated] AW mentions Chicken Little cantata, delivered four movement clarinet work to David [Oppenheim?] In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 23 | May 1954 AW in Aurora on Cayuga Lake On bad edits to AW and Arnoldâs piece done by Schirmers âFor godâs sake donât fall into that twelve-tone trap!â In ink; 6 pages |
| folder 24 | November 1954 LP pressed of Childâs Introduction to the Orchestra by Golden Records John Barrows recording four movement work AW wrote for his quintet AW starting work on âUsherâ picture In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 25 | [undated] On what AW has written recently: musical comedy w/Arnold for Schirmer, five mvt. piece for strings, four mvt. piece for clarinet, another for flute, songs, small chamber pieces and a woodwind quintet â too nervous to compose The Fall of the House of Usher â has not started In ink; 6 pages |
| folder 26 | August 1955 AW on the opera, with libretto and scenery by Bill Engvick, produced by Frank Baker [Miss chicken little] Orchestra composed of 11 performers: The NY woodwind quintet plus Ruthie Buffington and four other strings Mentions being asked to write for film Albert Schweitzer                                    Mentions horn sonata for John Barrows and Vera Brodsky In ink; 6 pages |
| folder 27 | May 29, 1956 In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 28 | [undated] AW composing for Albert Schweitzer, Sinatra conducting album of color pieces (AW finished blue and grey), Silvan Schulman recorded AW woodwind quintet written for John Barrows, possibility of writing show for Sarah Churchill in late spring in England In ink; 5 pages |
| folder 29 | December 28, 1956 Western union telegram Typed; one page |
| folder 30 | December 27, 1956 Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; one page |
| folder 31 | February 5, 1957 Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; one page |
| folder 32 | March 8, 1957 Western union telegram Typed; one page |
| folder 33 | June 1957 AW on a writing spree â finished piano sonata, horn sonata and third quintet â then went on to California. Stagliano to record horn sonata, Barrows to record second horn sonata. AW heading out to Milwaukee with john and quintet, then returning to write songs for a âspectacularâ starring Mickey Rooney In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 34 | July 15, 1957 Italcable telegram (Sent to DD in Florence, Italy) Typed; one page |
| folder 35 | [undated] Invited DD to rehearsal in the morning Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; one page |
| folder 36 | [undated â July or August 1957?] AW mentions âsituationâ with an elderly relative In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 37 | August 1957 AW speaks of ill aunt in the hospital; mentions Sinatra and mentions Jerry Robbins inviting Bronx teens to opening night to determine if the acting dancers are portraying the gang correctly [West Side Story?] In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 38 | November 1, 1957 Italcable telegram (Sent to DD in Florence, Italy) Typed; one page |
| folder 39 | Â January 10, 1958 AWâs aunt Emma now in nursing home and AW needs dental work â money tight In ink; 3 pages |
| folder 40 | May 1958 AW briefly in France, canât return in August as planned (too anxious for air travel), AW to write overtures for 2 plays, and incidental music for twelfth night for pocket festival put on by Jerome Hill in Cassis. In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 41 | October 1958 AW on why he canât make excursion to Europe In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 42 | November 28, 1958 AW on why he canât make excursion to Europe, continued. Admits need to take only one day at a time and avoid long term planning In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 43 | April 1959 AW in minor car accident, turned in license, generally depressed In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 44 | October 17, 1959 Money woes, AW mentions Ethan Ayer completing libretto for The Wings of the Dove with music by Douglas Moore In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 45 | December 8, 1959 â [Miami?] In ink; one page |
| folder 46 | [undated â August 31] In ink; one page Pencil markings of expenses owed likely by DD |
| folder 47 | [undated] Various information about others; Dental surgery for John Barrows has put him off horn for a while, Hildegarde Watson wants John Barrowâs quintet (NY Wind Quintet) to play in Rochester for the Friends of Music In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 48 | [undated] AW still owed money for Grandma Moses, AW glad to hear of Sibeliusâ enthusiasm towards him, AW received pleasant letter from Dr. Schweitzer, AW now doing odd jobs: opening for John Housmanâs Seven lively arts, a brass suite for Bill Bells brass quintet, score for television musical Pinocchio, arrangements of old pop songs for John Barrowsâ woodwind quintet, score for new musical of Arnold Sundgaard, songs and background music for a new album of Alice in wonderland recited and sung by Cyril Ritchard, songs for another album about Christmas sung by Bing Crosby, and a few minute long pieces for an album of station breaks to be sold to disc jockeys. AW also intends to visit Europe with Jerome after all to write new score for Twelfth night in the Greek Theatre at Cassis. AW also mentions âstrange reportsâ on West Side Story In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 49 | [undated] AW on how he has written more in 4 months than 4 years including: a flute sonata, trumpet sonata, tuba sonata, woodwind quintet, fifty short piano pieces, a cantata, an orchestra piece in 5 movements, ten four-hand piano pieces, an orchestral suite from a movie score. AW now finishing up work on suite for alto saxophone, suite for trombones and a sonata for string quartet and horn. NY Woodwind quintet to perform AW works at Friends of Music concert in Rochester. Mention of Howard Hanson. In ink; 6 pages |
| folder 50 | December 8, 1960 In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 51 | [undated] AW in Chicago for a week, working and visiting a friend In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 52 | [undated â 1963?] AW on missing DDâs lectures In ink; one page |
| folder 53 | December 17, 1960 In ink; one page Note in pencil on back |
| folder 54 | 1962 In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 55 | [undated] AW in Italy, but canât stay because his copyist is having trouble with score and recording dates for the film are in 10 days In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 56 | [undated] Planning trip with Jerome, to arrive second week in October [to Europe?] In ink; one page |
| folder 57 | 1962 AW planning to move permanently to Key West, planning trip in October Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 58 | 1963 DD to give lecture, AW working on sonata series In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 51 | February 1963 In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 60 | Â May 1963 In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 61 | June 1963 AW on indeterminate music â âpart of the glorious dehumanization plot?â In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 62 | 1963 Waiting for emblem, mentions Carl Haverlin and then Mr. Albee in regards to his Virginia Woolf play and preface to The zoo story In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 63 | 1964 Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 64 | 1964 AWâs attitudes on composing In ink; 6 pages |
| folder 65 | January 3, 1966 AW on DDâs fourth quartet. In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 66 | 1966 Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; one page |
| folder 67 | May 22, 1968 Written on The Edgewater stationary (Madison, Wisconsin) In ink; one page |
| folder 68 | May 17, 1968 In ink; one page |
| folder 69 | February 1969 AW on his writing and researching false legends of popular music [for his book On American popular song?] In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 70 | March 20, 1969 AWâs thoughts on a review of DDâs string quartet â âangered by the presumption that if a piece is not in the moment, it is not worth considering criticallyâ In ink; one page |
| folder 71 | March 28, 1969 Written on Algonquin stationary In ink; two pages |
| folder 72 | [undated] George in hospital, AW with fake teeth, is happy that DD enjoyed the book [On American popular song?] In ink; one page |
| folder 73 | October 1971 AW mentions having attended first of the premieres and heard an unspecified piece and âConsortiumâ by Schwantner â discusses his own philosophies and how they donât line up with modern music In ink; 5 pages |
| folder 74 | January 14, 1972 AW on three premieres in one evening, including pieces of DD and AW, conducted by Walter. AW notes that the pieces were not rehearsed well enough and will be performed again In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 75 | July 24, 1972 â postmarked N.Y.C., NY Postcard AW delighted to read sections of DDâs book In ink |
| folder 76 | September 17, 1973 â postmarked N.Y.C., NY AW mentions book he wrote, DD heading to Juilliard [DD became professor of composition at Juilliard in 1973] In ink; 3 pages |
| folder 77 | June 26, 1974 In ink; 3 pages |
| folder 78 | July 26, 1974 â postmark illegible In ink; 3 pages |
| folder 79 | June 26, 1974 â postmarked U.S.P.S., NY 144 AW mentions Hildegarde Watsonâs irritation at not being mentioned in his book [Letter I never mailed] and that not all good friends were mentioned [DD was not mentioned in book either] In ink; 3 pages April 23, 1975 â postmarked Chicago, IL Hoping DDâs work goes well at Juilliard In ink; 3 pages |
| folder 80 | July 14, 1975 â postmarked U.S.P.S., NY 144 In ink; one page |
| folder 81 | [undated] Postcard In ink |
| folder 82 | October 15, 1976 â postmarked U.S.P.S., NY 10001 AW offering assistance for DD after his heart attack, mentions Nancy and Howard Hanson In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 83 | July 6, 1978 â Postmarked Rochester, NY AW wishing DD well and noting that he must continue to compose despite age and regardless of the music quality In ink; one page |
| folder 84 | April 1979 â postmarked N.Y.C., NY Postcard Sympathy over Ityâs death In ink May 12, 1980 â postmarked George Town, Cayman Islands AW on receiving his fellowship and worried about composing since he knows of his inevitable dry spells âMay 1980 – Alecâs last letter to meâ written in pencil by DD at heading In ink; one page |
Box 4
| folder 1 | From: [unidentified â initials appear to be W.R.] To: AW April 19, 1961From: Julius Monk To: AW [Sunday – undated] |
| folder 2 | Letters, 1964-1966 From: AW To: Frank [undated] From Lillian Ross To AW February 12, 1964 From: Bernard Reis & Company, CPAs To: âGentlemenâ Re: âWhoâs Afraid of Virginia Woolf?â February 18, 1964 Regarding recent audit of The Woolf Company; includes statements of receipts, disbursements, expenses as of February 1, 1964 and profit for New York and Road Company run for the eight weeks ended February 1, 1964 From: Lillian Ross To AW February 27, 1964 From: [unsigned â on AWâs behalf] To: Mr. Leonard Carroll March 1, 1964 From: Howard Richmond, The Richmond Organization To: AW November 19, 1965 New bridge for Pretty Walk, lyrics by Fran Landesman From: Walter P. Sheppard, program director Riverside Radio WRVR 106.7 To: AW March 3, 1966 Part 1 of interview with Harry Bouras, to be broadcast at 10:30pm on March 15 and repeated at 5pm March 18; Part 2 broadcast at 10:30pm on March 17 and repeated at 5pm on March 21From: AW To: Arlene April 1966 On sending her a draft of pieces he intended to call Suite for me and the eneme[sic] |
| folder 3 | From: AW To: Bill Hay, South Carolina Educational Television Network [undated] AWâs recommendation of Marian McPartland as mediator and interviewer for radio jazz series |
| folder 4 | From: AW To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr.: [undated] Thank you note October 10, 1979 Letter October 13, 1979 Letter of confessions Page titled, âAlec Wilder Punning and Clowningâ By Hildegarde Watson [undated] Hildegardeâs reminisces of AW (one page) |
| folder 5 | Envelope with MS sketch Envelope from: Carroll Case To: AW May 15, 1933 Lyrics: âWhat do you think of Margaret dear, these were the only words she said, Father and I who lived all aloneâ |
| folder 6 | Letters to Glenn [Bowen?] April 26, 1973 On securing an ensemble to perform a wind ensemble piece May 3, 1973 On progress of wind ensemble piece October 23, 1973 On progress of wind ensemble piece |
| folder 7 | From: AW To: Dr. Max Presburg [undated] On AWâs intention to compose a violin sonata for him as a measure of gratitude and affection Provenance: Max Presberg |
| folder 8 | From: AW To: Joyce Armitage (sister of Marian McPartland) Copy of AW poem âBeauty! Art! Wit!…â [undated] original [undated] Photocopy [original not present] Provenance: Marian McPartland |
| folder 9 | From: Jayne? To: AW January 30, 1967From: AW To: Shirley [undated] AWâs response to romantic rejection From: AW To: [not addressed] [undated] AW on relationships and rejection [possibly also intended for Shirley (see above)] From: Major Labia To: Dudley Frashier March 7, 1958 From: AW To: [not addressed] [undated] Draft of liner notes from Cy Walterâs album Rodgers Revisited –Â Cy Walter plays Richard Rodgers compositions â Atlantic records (Atlantic 1236), Â 1956. Provenance: Bruce M. Creditor |
| folder 10 | From: AW? To: Mitchell [Miller?]From: Frank DâAmanda To: J. S. Watson, Jr.: May 19, 1942 On meeting AW and working on his draft problem From: AW? To: J. S. Watson, Jr. January 2, 1970 Prose: âFront Streetâ (In envelope)From: AW To: J. S. Watson, Jr. December 27, 1978 – Cayman Islands Provenance: Nancy Watson Dean |
| folder 11 | Letters from AW to John Barrows (Sept â Dec 1973) September 4, 1973 Fartalia #1September 5, 1973 Fartalia #2 Mentions writing The Truth about WindmillsSeptember 15, 1973 Fartalia #4 Mentions meeting with Arnold [Sundgaard] to consult with âopera peopleâ and listen to a rehearsal. Also mentions that he will stay on and get to work on a new trio for Bernie and some more unaccompanied solos for Harvey September [between 15-29], 1973 Fartalia #5 Mentions Milton Kayeâs request for ragtime, the rudeness of David Diamond, Cahill requesting to perform the piece AW wrote for Verne, Harvey putting some pieces he recorded on the back of the trio he recorded with John Barrows, progress on the Sundgaard opera, creating a piano reduction of Glennâs concerto and Harry Boures FM station putting a couple of Grappelli records on cassettes September 29, 1973 Fartalia #6 Mentions setting three lyrics sent by a talented woman living in London; has rewritten Ethan Ayerâs lyrics, finished 6 unaccompanied tuba solos for Harvey, and had a difficult time starting a new trio for Bernie; attempting to finish a new entertainment for wind ensemble November 19, 1973 Fartalia #9 Mentions sending a piece to Keith Brion, who subsequently lost the 3rd and 4th pages of the fourth movement and upset AW; speaks of his adeptness with crossword puzzles; mentions wishing to compose the trio for Bernie as well as a piano and wind ensemble piece for Marian McPartland November 20, 1973 Fartalia #10 Rant about Keith Brion losing pages of AWâs music and having to rewrite them.November 27, 1973 Fartalia #11 Keith Brion issue continues, mentions the book of letters [Letters I never mailed?] accepted by Little Brown.December 7, 1973 Fartalia #12 Mentions that a wind ensemble has been assembled (not from the music school, but of competent musicians); mentions that Marian McPartland suggested Joe Morello, who canât make the performance and as such was going to send a student; also mentions that Penderecki was there [New Haven?] with his published Pittsburg Overture. |
| folder 12 | From AW To Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. July 22, 1943 Mentions that a record called Paper Doll sold for half a million and contains a tune of his which should bring him some royalties. |
| folder 13 | Miscellaneous correspondence to AW
From J. S. Watson, Jr. From Tony Reavell
From: TED From: Robert Freeman, director â Eastman School of Music From: Gordon N. Ray, president From Max Presburg From: G. Thomas Tanselle, vice president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation| From: Hugh Martin From: LB [Lorraine Bouras â daughter of Harry and Arlene Bouras] From: Lavinia Russ From John and Gloria Kessel From: Tish [St. Clair?] |
| folder 14 | Louis Ouzer to AW (1942-1945) Consists predominantly of prose, stories and war accounts, some mention of AW pieces February 26, 1942 April 1, 1943 March 5, 1944 Signed as âDee Azurâ October 2, 1944 (France â written for Sgt. Blaker) October 13, 1944 (France) Prose on war October 25, 1944 (France) November 13, 1944 (France) November 29, 1944 (France) Includes letter and holiday card from Headquarters Twelfth Army Group December 19, 1944 (France) Mentions that âIâll be aroundâ performed by Georgia Carroll was used in a movie short made for the G.I.s December 26, 1944 (France) Profound thoughts on war January 18, 1945 (France) February 13, 1945 (France) March 11, 1945 (France) March 19, 1945 (France) March 20, 1945 (France) April 3, 1945 (France) April 14, 1945 (Europe) May 17, 1945 (Wiesbaden, Germany) On his travels during the war and his points earned May 23, 1945 (Wiesbaden, Germany) Notes that although the war is over, it doesnât feel over; mentions having heard Heifetz give an outdoor concert August 15, 1945 (Fort Benning, Georgia) Signed as Dee Azur Mentions atomic bomb and returning to civilian life soon August 26, 1945 (Fort Benning, Georgia) Signed as Dee Azur September 5, 1950 December 18, 1951 (âDouble Featureâ – story) Signed as Dee Azur [undated] Wednesday [undated] Tuesday Signed as Dee Azur March 25(Wednesday) [no year present] [undated] Friday Mentions performance of Neurotic Goldfish at Eastman and the audience reception [undated] âPost War Planningâ by Dee Azur [undated] âWe are tiredâŚâ Contains MS sketch in AWâs hand (pencil) at bottom of page, noting âSolo to H.M. Harryâ |
| folder 15 | From: AW To: Jackie and Roy Kral May 7, 1983 [likely meant to be 1973] Photocopied letter re: death of their eldest daughter â Nicoli Kral. Also includes copy of Wilderâs words in memory of Niki Kral written in ink by Jackie Kral (original copy in AWâs hand was left on the beach where they took Nikiâs ashes) [see also Box 1 folder 4] |
| folder 16 | From: Peter Shaw, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation To: Louis Ouzer April 29, 1969 Thank-you letter for photographs of recording session. Also mentions Patâs pregnancy and the hope to have AW involved in future programming. |
Box 1
| folder 1 | Poems, pages 1-100 [copy 1] [not dated] Titles included but not limited to: Club car (page 3) Hymn (page 8) Vacation (page 9) St. Regis (page 14) Pastorale (page 20) Jingle (page 26) Epitaph (page 26) Sacre du printemps (page 30) Defeatism (page 35) Debutante (page 46) Mob (page 49) Plagal Cadence (page 56) Idyll (page 57) Palmistry (page 59) Puberty (page 63) Conversation (page 69) Until it hurts (page 70) Luncheon (page 71) U.S. (page 85) Autumn (page 96) |
| folder 2 | Poems, pages 1-100Â [copy 2] [not dated] See folder 1 for contents |
| folder 3 | Poems, pages 1-100Â [copy 3] [not dated] See folder 1 for contents |
| folder 4 | Poems, pages 1-100Â [copy 4] [not dated] See folder 1 for contents |
| folder 5 | Poems, pages 101-200 [copy 1] [not dated] Titles included but not limited to: Punctuation (page 108) Egotist (page 112) For my girl (page 129) To my best boy Charles Henri Ford (page 135) Pro (page 139) Con (page 140) Hymn (page 149) Trinity (page 150) Love (page 151) Lilacs once (page 157) Fifty years from home (page 160) Propriety (page 164) To the Helen who never launched (page 166) A prayer (page 179) [5/27/64] (page 180) Vacation (page 190) [5/27/64] (page 196) [Letter from Arlene Bouras â July 16 (1964?)] (page 197) |
| folder 6 | Poems, pages 101-200 [copy 2] [not dated] See folder 5 for contents |
| folder 7 | Poems, pages 101-200 [copy 2] [not dated] See folder 5 for contents |
| folder 8 | Poems, pages 101-200 [copy 4] [not dated] See folder 5 for contents |
| folder 9 | Poems, pages 201-269 [copy 1] [not dated] Titles included but not limited to: Melange (page 222) A love song (page 240) Nightmare #1 (page 245) Nightmare #2 (page 246) In defense of indulgence (page 247) Agnes Day (page 254) XVI (page 264) In memoriam (page 267-268) |
| folder 10 | Poems, pages 201-269 [copy 2] [not dated] See folder 9 for contents |
| folder 11 | Poems, pages 201-269Â [copy 3 – incomplete] [not dated] Last page missing See folder 9 for contents |
| folder 12 | Poems, pages 201-269Â [copy 4 – incomplete] [not dated] Contains pages 201-209, 236-269 See folder 9 for contents |
| folder 13 | Poems, pages 201-269Â [copy 5 – incomplete] [not dated] Contains pages, 210-235 27 pages total See folder 9 for contents |
Box 2
| folder 1 | Early poems Found together in envelope 154 leaves and one manila envelope Includes letter addressed to Alec [from J. S. Watson, Jr.?) 124 pages typed 57 pages by hand Contains drafts and early sketches of verse âEarly Verseâ written on manila envelopeâThe value of the first glanceâ Typed; one pageâThere is an end to conceitâ Typed; one pageâIs it true of that inbound face over there?â Typed; one pageâDo you envy the man with the fierce desire?â Typed; two pagesâLove songâ â Typed; one pageâHe sat on the edge of the bedâ Typed; one page Two copies; one with edits in pencilPage titled, âMistakes and Dupesâ 2/14/66 âYouâre sixty-two years oldâ â [omit] 5/15/64 âI see you doing the quiet thingsâ â [omit] âThe child saw all the grownupsâ â [omit] âMy dearest enemyâ â omit âBefore I figured it outâ â omit âYouâd never believe it, Macâ â omit âDeath would have beenâ â omit âCommunication #1â/âCommunication #2â â omit One copy of the following poems on yellow paper, second copy on orange paper: âMr. Lowell and Iâ â 1 omit âAs you knowâ â 1 omit âSome summers agoâ â 1 omit âA lady drew my faceâ â 1 omit âAs the slender bridgeâ â 1 omit âVacationâ â 1 omit âYou with tigress violenceâ 1 omit âCommunication #1â/ âCommunication #2â â 1 omit âTake my hand, strangerâ â 1 omit âEven Auden is God ânââ â 1 omit âInadequate animalâ âPastoraleâ âIt hurts too much sometimesâ âThe marching frieze of conscious daysâ âYou have slowed my pulse and deepened itâ âPity becomes an inquisitorâ âFulfillment is staticâ âDo my ways and words seem real to you?â âHe tried to laugh cynically about his tremblingâ âYours is a space problemâ âLarge with calm and instantaneous readjustmentâ âIdyllâ âThereâs a constant risk of more than painâ âSlowly am I made wellâ âRags Dustin made moneyâ âCan your disturbing little, sullen little, selfish face soften the rumble of gunsâ âUntil it hurtsâ âFlow!â âImpulse had done almost everything for himâ âDefeatismâ âThat tree breathes no less for my weaknessâ âImagine such a device as subtletyâ âDo not begrudge the sick the sunâ âNo, I am not percussiveâ âPallid as the lip of duskâ âThe bar, waist-highâ âWhat a child knowsâ âWe do very well with beautyâ It does not seem a man is smallâ âI am never elated by my successâ âIt must be falseâ âMay I value my weaknessâ âWatch as I writeâ âIf it were springâ âI find that Iâm sharing these things with youâ âItâs quite safe and socialâ âIt isnât so much that I want to share this feelingâ âI had left a paper cup on a ledgeâ âMust I relate the perfect warmthâ âItâs as true as your trying not to stand thereâ âHow presumptuousâ âSkip a stone into the path of the sunâ âWhen I look upon the eveningâ âI knew when I fashioned my tempo tonightâ  âDebutanteâ âPlagal Cadenceâ âGregarious one, thrust up until you feel responseâ âHymnâ  âPalmistryâ âJust for a momentâ âStrength is as good as a treeâ âMaybe your mother was scared by a monkâ âItâs wearying to see too muchâ âIt wasnât books, was itâ âFear is too innateâ âI did this all aloneâ âWho nurses the nursesâ âWhat becomes clearer under fire?â âSacre du printempsâ âItâs good to be with youâ âA city is unfamiliar in mistâ âThe devil is fair and femaleâ âItâs good to have lovedâ âWould any of you like to knowâ âNature Ombrageuse for title?â [typed at bottom] âCreatures of habitâ âMarching about your lifeâ âClub Carâ âRight now, my very dearâ âNotice the scent of life?â âSo Iâve run out of paper, said the word manâ âYouâre wrong!â âTheyâre waiting for you, Misterâ âThis is how easy it isâ âIâve tried to track this downâ To: AW âLet this be a reminderâ âVacationâ âThis thing answers me perhaps too muchâ âI listened to the ruthless repetition of the wavesâ âSoâ âI sit here, loving youâ âLovely little girlâ âMaybe my health was goodâ âI live in a world of foolsâ âMy beguiling friendâ âThis thing is too beautifulâŚâ  âA single brazen trumpetâ On reverse of âThis thing is too beautifulâŚâ âI am fed by their facesâ âYes, child, the dream had to dieâ âThere were slow nostalgic nightsâ âYou have found meâ âUnderstand finality!â âShe thinks she is factâ âAnd so Iâve come to the new placeâ âA wise child in any wayâ âI have demandedâ âAs we stand aboutâ âYouth is the best deviceâ âAnything seen once and without deliberationâ âWhere is the beauty in me?â |
| folder 2 | Poems, Gift of Marian McPartland [not dated] Photocopy of âBeauty! Art! Wit!…â in AWâs hand (2 pages) Plus 8 typed copies (8 pages) 10 typed copies of âDear next readerâŚâ (10 pages) In ink, 5 pages of verse One photocopy of inked page, âIs it something that makes you act crazy?â |
| folder 3 | Poems, Gift of Nancy Watson Dean To: Dr. James S. Watson, Jr. December 30, 1977 â postmarked Kansas City âThereâs a death thatâs a gurgleâŚâ In ink; one pageTo: Dr. James S. Watson, Jr. January 2, 1978 â postmarked San Diego, CA âGive me the most limped, jellied madrilène..â âView the passing, to and froâŚâ In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 4 | Poems, mailed to friends [1930?], 1967-68 March 23, 1968 â no envelope âIf I respect myself, I forgive myselfâŚâ  In ink; 3 pages To: Dr. James S. Watson, Jr. [not dated â 1930?] âN.Y.C., NY âItâs becoming a chore, a trialâ  In ink; 2 pages â enveloped labeled âAny color but whiteâ December 1940 â no envelope âPerforateâ Typed; one page 1940 â no envelope âThe Renderingâ Typed; one pageTo: Hildegarde Watson February 5, 1941 â postmarked Rochester, NY Written on Hotel Sagamore stationery âDonât be surprised at anything you seeâŚâ  In ink; 2 pages September 29, 1967 â no envelope âTwo poems received by A. Wilderâ
2 pages typed; March 23, 1968 â no envelope To: Dr. James S. Watson, Jr. [not dated, not addressed]
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| folder 5 | Poems, mailed to friends 1970-1971 To: Dr. J. S. Watson January 21, 1970 â postmarked Rochester, NY âTo Nancyâ âHad I the flair to do it if I would make my homage rhymeâŚâ  In ink; one page January 21, 1970 âAmericaâ Note in AWâs hand, âThese are samples of what members of a childrenâs choir thought they had been singing. I know the choir master and itâs not a japeâ Typed, one pageTo: Dr. J. S. Watson January 28, 1970 â postmarked Rochester, NY âThose who fail to wonderâŚâ  In ink; 2 pages To: Dr. J. S. Watson February 19, 1970 â postmarked Key West, FL âNever tell this to the dyingâŚâ  In ink; one pageTo: Dr. J. S. Watson October 6, 1970 â postmarked Rochester, NY âMuch in the mind can change a memoryâŚâ  âPoem on the pastâ written on envelope in JSWâs hand In ink; one page[not dated, not addressed] âUpstairsâ Typed; one pageTo: Dr. J. S. Watson October 6, 1970 â postmarked Rochester, NY âAfter a long vacation of livingâŚâ âEagle scout lost his badgeâ written on envelope in JSWâs handTo: Dr. J. S. Watson November 16, 1970 â postmarked N.Y.C., NY âAdvice to the starry-eyedâ            âPoem about loveâ written on envelope in JSWâs hand In ink; one page To: Dr. J. S. Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson [not addressed â no envelope] To: Dr. J. S. Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson âI shall resist the growing feverâŚâ âThat you can face its lossâŚâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson [not addressed â no envelope] |
| folder 6 | Poems mailed to friends, 1972
[not addressed â no envelope] Â [not addressed â no envelope] To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. [not addressed- no envelope] [not addressed â no envelope] To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson âSimply to hold by oneâs sideâ âThe arrogance of the livingâ âFailure builds sinew and callusesâ âThe poet bursts from a circleâs centerâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âI shall continue to clingâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âI saw a dozen squillsâ âA poet needsâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âProfessionâ âSpeculationâ âTo a parlor poetâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. Â To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. Â To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âPIBROCH OR DONUIL DHUâ Â To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âThe dead and the dyingâ âBeginnings are atlasesâ âJazzâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âOnce I wroteâ âOne of my few joysâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âThe questions which have gripped my addled mindâ âThoughts on resurrectionâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. â I hear the self-elected criticsâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âItâs a cellarâ [not addressed â no envelope] |
| folder 7 | Poems mailed to friends, 1973-1974
To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. Â To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âAs the funnel narrowsâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âSoundsâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. [not addressed â no envelope, perhaps also from October 4, 1973 letter] To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. Â To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. [not addressed â no envelope, 1974?] Envelope addressed to J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. |
| folder 8 | Poems mailed to friends, 1975
 To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. [not addressed, no envelope] âI love the ladies with gracious waysâ  To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âAdmonition to perennialsâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Hildegarde Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr.| To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. |
| folder 9 | Poems mailed to friends, 1976
To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. [undated, no envelope] To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Hildegarde Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. [not addressed, no envelope] To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Hildegarde Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âDid Edith Cavell ever meet M. Ravel?â To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Hildegarde Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Hildegarde Watson To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âClassroom mid-west Eliotâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. |
| folder 10 | Poems mailed to friends, 1977Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr.| To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âThe succulence of trollopeâs scallopsâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âI was a cowardâ âInnocent objects, euphonious soundsâ âAdrenalinâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. |
| folder 11 | Poems mailed to friends, 1978
[not addressed, no envelope â 1978?] To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. âOnce more to prophetsâ To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr.| âGroup therapyâ Â âA crownless kingâ [not addressed, no envelope] [not addressed, no envelope] To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. |
Box 3
| folder 1 | Poems mailed to friends, 1979 [not addressed, no envelope] 1979? âThe Guestâ In ink; one page[not addressed, no envelope] 1979? âThe one who writes this truly knows the value of this treasureâ In ink; one page [possibly page two of another poem][not addressed, no envelope] 1979? âDoctors and Patienceâ Transcribed in purple ink; 2 pages[not addressed, no envelope] 1979? âThe jack-booted tramp of egosâ In ink; one page Second copy – transcribed in purple ink; one pageTo: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. May 20, 1979 âpostmarked N.Y.C., NY âApologize?â In ink; 2 pages To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. May 23, 1979 âpostmarked Rochester, NY âMy friend proffers an elusive smileâ In ink; 3 pages To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. May 24, 1979 âpostmarked Rochester, NY âPosterity? Not for a minute!â In ink; 1 page Edit to the end of the last poem AW sent to JSW To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. July 12, 1979 âpostmarked N.Y.C., NY âDeath wasnât precisely a gymâ In ink; 1 pageTo: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. October 3, 1979 âpostmarked N.Y.C., NY âFor Francesâ In ink; 1 page Written on the back of âEmilio Ristoranteâ menuTo: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. October 8, 1979 âpostmarked N.Y.C., NY âAnother searchâ In ink; 1 page Transcribed in purple ink; 1 pageTo: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. October 14, 1979 âpostmarked N.Y.C., NY âGuess what?!â In ink; 1 page Transcribed in purple ink; 1 pageTo: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. October 14, 1979 âpostmarked N.Y.C., NY âI love you in stoneâ In ink; 1 page Transcribed in purple ink; 1 page To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. One photocopy of poem; 2 pages Two photocopies of front and back of envelope; 4 pages Original envelope not present; see correspondence box 2 folder 10 To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. To: Dr. J. S. Watson, Jr. |
| folder 2 | Miscellaneous poems, manuscript
âBeauty! Art! Wit!â â [undated] âWould any of you like to knowâ â January 22, 1968 âMy fondest wishâ â [undated] âThe sexual act at its bestâ â [undated] âI guess that when the end of itâ â [undated] Written on the back of book jacket for âWolf to the Slaughterâ by Ruth Rendell âMonkey-shinesâ â [undated] âSome celestial accountantâ â [undated] Envelope To: Hildegarde Watson Postmarked April 19, 1976 – Madison WI âWhitman Revisitedâ âDiaryâ âI wrote you once of reverenceâ âTo J.S.W. from A.L.C.W.â written in heading |
| folder 3 | Miscellaneous poems, typescript                Â
âIntroducing A.W.â â [undated] On reverse: Typed twice on same page; note in pencil âIâ [and] âIIâ â March 20, 1966 âThereâs a marvelous mysteryâ â May 1966 âOn showing offâ â May 1966 âWhy do I steam aboutâ â May 1966 âPoor little children!â â [undated] âPavane for the U.S.â â April 25, 1966 âThe reassurance that comesâ â April 25, 1966 Â âPlease shoot the piano playerâ â April 25, 1966 âMarchâ â April 25, 1966 âJazz Waltzâ â April 25, 1966 âA dittyâ â April 25, 1966 âIn order to speak or write of deathâ â April 25, 1966 âThe lost wallet, glasses,â â April 25, 1966 âCould Charles Dana Gibsonâ â March 10, 1976 âTwo poems by A. Wilderâ â September 29, 1967 âWould any of you like to knowâ â January 22, 1968 âI guess that when the end of itâ â July 12, 1968 âSuch a dark flirtation with deathâ â [undated] âThat he was thirty fiveâ â [undated] âA crownless kingâ â [undated] âGroup therapyâ â [undated] âSome new year resolutionsâ â [undated] âThe Birdâ â [undated] |
| folder 4 | Miscellaneous poems, undated âIn or outâ                                   In ink; 2 pages One copy; 2 pagesâO sea O sky O planet roundâ In ink; 5 pages Written on Hotel Seneca stationary – Rochester, NYâThe island trip with the jolly fellowâ In ink; 2 pages 2 photocopies; 2 pages eachâWhat can I say to the sun from your sky?â In ink; 3 pages âYes for poetry bookâ written on back in ink One photocopy; 3 pagesâParableâ In ink; one page One photocopy; one pageâWhat was your motherâs maiden name?â In pencil; two pages One photocopy; one page On reverse: âIâm looking for someoneâ Poem scratched out but still legible In pencil; one page One photocopy; one page Written on Sheraton Hotel stationary â Rochester, NYâFor every evil under the sunâ In purple ink (not AWâs hand); one pageâThe cross we bearâ In ink; one page One photocopy; one pageâItâs becoming a chore, a trialâ Photocopy; 2 pagesâThe sexual act at its bestâ Photocopy; one page Original in same box, folder 2âUpstairsâ 4 photocopies; one manuscript [not in AWâs hand] One page eachEnvelope To: Dr. James S. Watson, Jr. From: AW Likely contained the brown copy of the following three poems: âSkip a stone into the path of the sunâ 2 copies; one page each âWhen I look upon the eveningâ 2 copies; one page each âWhat a child knowsâ 2 copies; one page each |
| folder 5 | Poems sent by Arlene Bouras to Mrs. James Sibley Watson for AWâs book
 October 1, 1981 All letters in typescript: |
| folder 6 | Poems, manuscripts Provenance: Gift of Arlene Bouras (2/23/94) âHow extremely goodâ  In ink; one page âHow can I boastâ In ink; one pageâI am a gentleman, gentlemenâ In ink; one pageâIn good timeâ In ink; one pageâJust because the answers are spewing from my ticked-up mouthâ In ink; one pageâWait! Just one second!â scratched out on reverse; still legibleâA entered these doors a mere twenty years agoâ In ink; two pages Written on Santa Fe Super Chief stationaryâPlease tell me, Mr. Know-it-allâ In ink; two pages Written on Santa Fe Super Chief stationaryâBeverly, or whatever your name isâ n ink; one page Written on back of a dinner menu sales sheet from March 28, 1966âNow, about secrets!â In ink; 2 pages Written on Santa Fe Super Chief stationaryâLittle girlâ In ink; one page Written on the back of lead sheet manuscriptâTrue posterity in the mind of a living manâ In ink; one page Written on back of a luncheon menu sales sheet from March 28 [likely 1966] âI, the white man, stand dyingâ âHow guarded are you?â âYou truly are actors.â âGoodbye! Goodbye!â âSuzannah, when a childâ âFifty years from homeâ âI musnât dwell on your faceâ âLilacs onceâ âIs this birth?â âIâll never forget you, little big oneâ âAgnes dayâ âI waited thirty yearsâ âMy dear, I am a dreadful snobâ [dated 7/1/64]\ âSometimes, when your life is motionlessâ âMelangeâ âMy doppelgangerâ âI saw you, you terribly desirable one!â âTo the Helen who never launchedâ âHow horrid!â âProprietyâ âOnce there was a timeâ âRight now, my very dearâ âNotice the scent of life?â âMy dearest enemyâ âYouâd never believe it, Macâ âThe child saw all the grownupsâ âDeath would have been a tougher assignmentâ âI see you doing the quiet thingsâ âYouâre sixty-two years oldâ âIâve tried to track this downâ âBefore Iâd figured it outâ ââSleepy, sleep, sleep,â crooned the motherâ [in envelope] On reverse: âThe calling, the constant callingâ [in envelope] âWe elder lechersâ âI salute you!â âForgive me, ladies and gentlemenâ âMr. Lowell and Iâ âEven Anden is God nâ Even McNeice.â âTake my hand, strangerâ âCommunication #1â On reverse: âCommunication #2â âAs you knowâ âYou with tigress violenceâ âSome summers agoâ âAs the slender bridgeâ âA lady drew my faceâ âHad I touched youâ âPlease, Godâ âWhen I had a gardenâ âYou simply wonât believe itâ âI admit itâ âFrom more directions than I can standâ âIâm harried and haunted by all that has happenedâ âNo one fears deathâ âI, as some worthies are, am an observerâ
âI keep seeing small talkâ (7/28) âSweetie-pie!â âDear wondererâ âImagine, imaginary readerâ âOkay!â âFor those of us who knowâ âNightmare #1â âNightmare #2â âDarling little girl!â âMy madness is a vaudeville jokeâ âDear, dear manâ âMatriarchs of America!â âMy darling!â âHey! Old lovers!â âHello, Dollyâ âListen to the dear darling screamâ [in envelope] âThis is the sort of eveningâ âPoets write before illness and afterâ âPavane for Americaâ âThe reassurance that comes with idle, talkâ âPlease shoot the piano playerâ âMarchâ âJazz waltzâ âA dittyâ âIn order to speak or write of deathâ âThe lost wallets, glassesâ âThe reassurance that comes with idle talkâ âPavane for the U.S.A.â âWhy do I steam about looking slightly out of my mind?â âPoor little childrenâ âThereâs a marvelous mysteryâ âOn showing offâ âCummings said heâd only met two lemmingsâ âShriekingâ [marked as page 3] âLetâs get behind everything we sellâ âOur hopeâs in soapâ âIf it is at all possible to recognize the miracleâŚâ [half-way down page] âIf you want a lotâ [continued at top of previous page] Envelope â postmarked June 15, 1964 – Los Angeles, CA |
| folder 7 | Miscellaneous poems from Bruce M. Creditor âAfter societal hours, he becomes a cigarette glowâ Typed; one pageâProâ Typed; one pageâConâ Typed; one pageâIf a man could be filled with an unholy joyâ Typed; one pageâLike a placid Harlequinâ Typed; one pageâVacationâ Typed; three pagesâWhat on earth do you want? In ink; 3 pagesâThe psychosomatic waltzâ Typed; one page |
| folder 8 | Lyrics for eight songs of AWÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â â While weâre youngâ (lyric by William Engvick) Typed; one pageâIâll be aroundâ (lyric by AW) Typed; one pageâItâs so peaceful in the countryâ (lyric by AW) Typed; two pagesâTrouble is a manâ (lyric by AW) Typed; one pageâRemember, my childâ (lyric by William Engvick) Typed; one pageâThe winter of my discontentâ (lyric by Ben Ross Barenberg) Typed; one pageâWho can I turn to?â (lyric by William Engvick) Typed; one pageâSoft as springâ (lyric by AW) Typed; one page |
| folder 9 | Poems âA lifeâ Typed; one page âBy Alec Wilderâ written in JSWâs handâGratitudeâ Typed; one page |
Box 4
| folder 1 | List of poems Contained within University of Rochester spiral-bound notebook Pages pertaining to AW in middle of notebook, between purple flags In ink; 19 pages in J. S. Watson Jr.âs hand First page dated January 17, 1966 Index of first lines dated August 18, 1965 In ink; 2 pages titled, âComplete Listâ and âMistakes and dupesâ with numbered lists. [Not J. S. Watsonâs hand – perhaps Arlene Bouras?] First carbons dated February 14, 1966 |
Box 1
| folder 1 | âAt noon, no shadowsâ â [undated] Typescript; 13 pages |
| folder 2 | âThe biggest dog in the worldâ â [undated] Typescript; 10 pages |
| folder 3 | âThe cultural explosionâ â [undated] Typescript; 30 pages Corrections and additions in ink in AWâs |
| folder 4 | âDonât be surprised at anything you seeâ â [undated] Typescript; one page |
| folder 5 | âThe elegant refuge â Memoir of a life at the Algonquin Hotelâ â copyright 1976 Chapters I-III; pages i-104 Dedication to Lavinia Russ Foreword; pages i-xv Invitation
Typescript; 122 pages total |
| folder 6 | âThe elegant refuge â Memoir of a life at the Algonquin Hotelâ â copyright 1976
Chapter IV â XII; pages 105-233
Epilogue |
| folder 7 | Essay on jazz and non-jazz musicians Photocopy of manuscript; 4 pages Typed copy; one page Manuscript copy in same series Box 2, folder 2 |
| folder 8 | âFor he looked for a cityâŚâ Sub title, âFamiliar objects be as if they were not familiarâ Typescript; 3 pages |
| folder 9 | âLetters I never mailed â Clues to a lifeâ Copy of published book; 243 pages Little, Brown and Company: Boston, MA; 1975, first edition. Jacket design by Marge Anderson, cover photograph by Louis Ouzer Dedicated to James Sibley Watson Card inserted into front matter, âWith the compliments of the authorâ in typescript, âLittle, Brown and Company 34 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02106â in bottom right corner (10.5cm x 7.5cm) |
| folder 10 | âThe man who put shit on the mapâ Photocopy of manuscript; 14 pages |
| folder 11 | âThe man who thought about nothing but cuntsâ Photocopy of manuscript; 24 pages |
| folder 12 | âPoncho and the pigeonsâ Typescript; 19 pages |
| folder 13 | Scenario for film âGood morning!â â January 27, 1931 Typescript; 2 pages Notes in ink Two photocopies; 2 pages each |
| folder 14 | Prose and scenario for film, The wedding night or âLet thy will be doneâ Prose: âWhen I find myself in an unfriendly smoking compartmentâŚâ Typescript; 1 page âBy Alexander Wilderâ signed in pencil at foot of page Scenario for film: The wedding night or âLet thy will be doneâ â January 27, 1931 Typescript; 3 pages Photocopy; 3 pages Envelope From: AW To: J. S. Watson Jr. January 27, 1931 â postmarked N.Y.C., NY |
| folder 15 | The search Manuscript of book in AWâs hand contained in 2 spiral-bound notebooks First notebook: Preface The Search, pages 1-113 In ink; 116 pages totalSecond notebook: The Search, pages 114-171 In ink; 57 pages total |
Box 2
| folder 1 | Prose, gift of Arlene Bouras 2/23/94 âThere is a current book of superlativesâ In ink; 3 pages Notes in pencil on backâYouâve never had it so goodâ In ink; 11 pagesâHereâs an average side streetâ [scenario] In ink; 2 pages Written on Hotel Bel-Air stationary â Los Angeles, CAâOn the moral sideâŚâ In ink; 5 pages Written on Golden State Rock Island â Southern Pacific stationaryâOur capacity to produce limitlesslyâŚâ In ink; 7 pages Written on Golden State Rock Island â Southern Pacific stationary âWhen a quiet, reasonable second generation ItalianâŚâ In ink; 4 pages |
| folder 2 | Essay on jazz and non-jazz musicians – undated In ink; 4 pages Typed copy in Box 1 folder 7 |
| folder 3 | The search Photocopy of manuscript (manuscript in same series box 1, folder 15) Also contains 4 inserted pages starting from page 44 titled, âThe twig is bentâ Preface Pages [numbered] 1-44 âThe twig is bentâ [insert] Typescript; 4 pages Title page written in ink; in AWâs hand Pages [numbered] 45-171 186 pages total |
| folder 4 | âThe semenâs saving bankâ Photocopy of manuscript; 15 pages |
| folder 5 | âThe tappingsâ Typescript; 13 pages |
| folder 6 | âThe symbolist painters of 1890â [no indication this pertains to AW]Notes on the accompanying journal article In J. S. Watson, Jr.âs hand In ink; one page Photocopy of journal article: Wallis, Anne Armstrong, âThe symbolist painters of 1890,â Marsyas 1, no 1 (1941): pages 117-152. Includes Plate XXIII-XX 44 pages |
| folder 7 | Essays Provenance: Bruce M. Creditor âHope, when it becomes a mass attitudeâŚâ In ink; 3 pages âI guess that about here starts the publisherâŚâ In ink; 15 pages âThis constitutes a flash-frontâ In ink; 7 pages |
| folder 8 | âThe tuxedoâ âThe tuxedoâ pages 1-27 âThe entertainerâ pages 28-40 âVI or VIIâ pages 41-43 [Numbering restarts] pages 1-18 â(Eastman School)â pages 22-28 Typescript; 60 pages Corrections in pencil; in AWâs hand Per edits, pages have been reshuffled Provenance: Bruce M. Creditor |
| folder 9 | List of celebrities at the Algonquin In ink; 11 pages  Provenance: Gift of Herbert Kaplan |
| folder 10 | The elegant refuge (draft part 1) Typescript and ink; 128 pages Provenance: Gift of Herbert Kaplan |
| folder 11 | The elegant refuge (draft part 2) Typescript and ink; 181 pages Provenance: Gift of Herbert Kaplan |
| folder 12 | [untitled] Typescript; 7 pages About The Sunlight Dialogues, visiting Milford Fargoâs relatives |
| folder 13 | Iâll be around: A play with music                       Based on the life, music and writings of Alec Wilder First draft; labeled as âLouâs copyâ Script; 33 pages |
| folder 14 | The song writer Typescript; 16 pages |
| folder 15 | Litmus paper test Typescript; 10 pages |
| folder 16 | By the wind grieved Typescript; 11 pages |
| folder 17 | The rhododendrons Typescript; 11 pages |
| folder 18 | Poncho and the pigeons Typescript; 19 pages |
| folder 19 | Now Typescript; 11 pages |
| folder 20 | The amateur Typescript; 17 pages |
| folder 21 | Tony Typescript; 5 pages |
Box 3
| folder 1 | Donald and Mr. Constable Typescript; 10 pages |
| folder 2 | The son Typescript; 21 pages |
| folder 3 | The bobble birds Typescript; 18 pages |
| folder 4 | Mrs. Albertini Typescript; 10 pages |
| folder 5 | All of a piece Typescript; 6 pages |
| folder 6 | Every other inch a God Typescript; 17 pages |
| folder 7 | Mistaken identity Typescript; 18 pages |
| folder 8 | The âsmallsâ Typescript; 13 pages |
| folder 9 | Jack Spratt Typescript; 9 pages |
| folder 10 |  The tappings  Typescript; 13 pages |
| folder 11 | Mister Bouquet Typescript; 14 pages |
| folder 12 | Another portrait of a lady Typescript; 18 pages In ink; 2 pages |
| folder 13 | The difference Typescript; 11 pages |
| folder 14 | Jesus wept Typescript; 5 pages |
| folder 15 | The listener Typescript; 7 pages Accompanied by Hotel Algonquin tag reading, âFred Binkley will call from Alec Wilderâ; in ink |
| folder 16 | The runaway Typescript; 37 pages |
| folder 17 | The be-ers Typescript; 9 pages |
| folder 18 | Further reflections on art and the artist For AW By James T Maher Typescript; 4 pages |
| folder 19 | [Untitled] In ink; 20 pages Parts written on Algonquin stationary |
| folder 20 | Where do you go when it starts to rain? In ink; 21 pages |
| folder 21 | The elegant refuge Typescript; 241 pages |
| folder 22 | Â The elegant refuge Manuscript; 219 pages Accompanied by manila envelope |
Box 4
| folder 1 | The elegant refuge Pages grouped as found, not necessarily in order Typescript; 130 pages |
| folder 2 | The elegant refuge Pages grouped as found, not necessarily in order Typescript; 80 pages |
| folder 3 | The elegant refuge Pages grouped as found, not necessarily in order Typescript; 110 pages |
| folder 4 | The elegant refuge Pages grouped as found, not necessarily in order Typescript; 89 pages |
| folder 5 | The elegant refuge Pages grouped as found, not necessarily in order Typescript; 126 pages |