Howard Mayer Brown papers
Scope and Contents
Research materials, writings, notebooks, correspondence, performance music and realia of Howard Mayer Brown, musicologist and editor. A University of Chicago professor and editor of editions and series of Renaissance music, Brown was also a great collector of libretti, musical instruments, and books on music, many of which are available at the Newberry.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1990
Creator
- Brown, Howard Mayer (Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
100 Linear Feet
Abstract
Research materials, writings, notebooks, correspondence, performance music and realia of Howard Mayer Brown, musicologist and editor. A University of Chicago professor and editor of editions and series of Renaissance music, Brown was also a great collector of libretti, musical instruments, and books on music, many of which are available at the Newberry.
Location
1 7 1-6, 1 8 1-5, 1 16 3
Source
- Brown, Howard Mayer (Donor, Person)
Occupation
- Title
- Howard Mayer Brown papers, 1940-1990
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org