The Merry Students, or, Tit for Tat Original Comic Opera in Three Acts, 1897

Overview of the Collection

Title
The Merry Students, or, Tit for Tat Original Comic Opera in Three Acts
Dates
1897 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Cage 695 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of thirteen manuscript orchestra parts and a second edition mimeograph typescript libretto by W. B. Hargrave from a comic opera set on the campus of Yale University.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Professor L. C. Read was a band master and music teacher in Colfax, Washington. He traveled through the Inland Empire with bands and orchestras.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of thirteen manuscript orchestra parts and a second edition mimeograph typescript libretto by W. B. Hargrave from a comic opera set on the campus of Yale University. The music is by Professor L. C. Read. Some of the materials are annotated.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

The Merry Students, or, Tit for Tat, Original Comic Opera in Three Acts, 1897

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in a single series with the libretto placed at the end of the series.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to Washington State University Libraries in 1941 by Mrs. C. B. Kennedy.

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Conductor 1897
1 2 Second violin 1897
1 3 Violin 1897
1 4 Bass 1897
1 5 Drums 1897
1 6 First horn 1897
1 7 Flute 1897
1 8 Bassoon 1897
1 9 Oboe 1897
1 10 First clarinet 1897
1 11 First cornet 1897
1 12 Cello 1897
1 13 Trombone 1897
1 14 Book (mimeographed typescript libretto) 1897

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Operas -- Excerpts
  • Operas -- United States