Object Details
Composer
Whaley, Thomas L.
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
1 part and an indefinite number of scores
Why can't I see you anymore is contained in one folder consisting of 4 three page piano vocal scores and 1 one page piano vocal score in G Major concert, and 1 lyric sheet -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (BS, Whaley?).
Three page piano vocal scores lyrics begin "Why can't I see you anymore, what did I do ...". One page piano vocal score lyrics begin "Supreme once more ...". One page score appears incomplete. Lyric sheet begins "Why can't I see you ...". -- 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, brittle.
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Whaley, Thomas L.
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Duke Ellington Collection
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Sponsor
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Biographical / Historical
Photocopy scores dated 1968/04.
Extent
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)
2 Items (parts (photocopies), 33 cm.)
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 28 cm.)
Container
Box 409, Folder 18
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Copy scores
Holographs
Music
Photocopies
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
Holographs
Music
Photocopies
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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Record ID
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