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Charles Bowen papers, circa 1920-1959
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bowen, Charles
- Title
- Charles Bowen papers
- Dates
- circa 1920-1959 (inclusive)19201959
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet
- Collection Number
- XOE_CPNWS0101charlesbowenpapers (collection)
- Summary
- The collection contains song manuscripts, correspondence and a scrapbook from Bellingham musician and teacher, Charles Bowen.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains the papers of Bellingham musician and teacher, Charles Bowen. Materials include song manuscripts, correspondence and a scrapbook.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Charles Bowen papers, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Processing Note
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Acquisition Information
Donated by Michael L. Lanning, circa 1983.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Letters, personal contracts, and other miscellaneous personal materials | circa 1930-1948 |
1/2 | Photographs | undated |
1/3 | Pamphlets, musical scores, piano recital programs, and magazines | circa 1925-1940 |
1/4 | Miscellaneous Pictures | undated |
1/5 | Musical compositions: Charles Bowen (copyrighted) | 1930s-1950s |
1/6 | Musical compositions: Charles Bowen (related) | 1930s-1950s |
1/7 | Musical compositions: Charles Bowen | 1930s-1950s |
1/8 | Musical compositions: Charles Bowen (not titled) | 1930s-1950s |
1/9 | Musical compositions: not by Charles Bowen | undated |
1/10 | Sketches by Charles Bowen | undated |
1/11 | Original writings by Charles Bowen - diary entries and journal of a trip to Rome | circa 1930-1945 |
1/12 | Original writings by Charles Bowen - stories, poems, and observations | circa 1930-1945 |
Box | ||
2 | Newspaper clippings re: Charles Bowen | circa 1920-1950 |
Volume | ||
1 | Scrapbook of newspaper clippings | circa 1920-1950 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Music teachers--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Sources
- Music--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Bowen, Charles--Archives
Geographical Names
- Bellingham (Wash.)--History--Sources