Object Details
Composer
Whaley, Thomas L.
Lyricist
Reddick, A.
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
1 part and 1 score
When Christians learn how to live is contained in one folder consisting of 1 two page piano vocal score and 1 one page piano vocal score in D Major concert, and 1 part in Ab Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Piano vocal score lyrics begin "When Christians learn how to live ... oh the peace that will roll ...". Part for piano. Part may be unrelated to scores. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
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General
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, Wayne Shirley, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, water spots.
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Whaley, Thomas L.
Lyricist
Reddick, A.
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Sponsor
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Extent
1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)
2 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container
Box 407, Folder 5
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:
Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Genre/Form
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Collection Restrictions
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
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