Reginald De Koven collection11.MWalB02120

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Reginald De Koven collection11.MWalB02120

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Table of Contents

Summary Information .................................................................................................................................... 3

Scope and Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................ 4

Controlled Access Headings .......................................................................................................................... 4

Other Descriptive Information ....................................................................................................................... 5

Collection Inventory ....................................................................................................................................... 5


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Summary Information

Repository: Brandeis University

Creator: De Koven, Reginald, 1859-1920

Title: Reginald De Koven collection

ID: 11.MWalB02120

Date [inclusive]: 1861-1920

Date [bulk]: 1861-1920

Physical Description: 18.00 Linear Feet

Physical Description: 35 manuscript boxes other_unmapped

Preferred Citation

Reginald De Koven collection, Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special CollectionsDepartment, Brandeis University

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Scope and Contents

The De Koven collection consists of 18 linear feet of material. The collection is dominated bymanuscripts of about 30 operas, many signed by De Koven. In addition, there are a number of publishedcompositions and some correspondence (Folder 221) regarding contracts, copyrights, production dates,and reviews. Miscellaneous items include two pages handwritten by De Koven titled "Ideas for a Farce,"and news articles related to De Koven's works.



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Administrative Information

Publication Statement

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Conditions Governing Access

Access to the collection is in accordance with the policies of the Robert D. Farber UniversityArchives & Special Collections Department, Brandeis University. Please contact the department formore information.

Conditions Governing Use

Requests to reproduce or publish material from the collection should be directed to the Robert D.Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department, Brandeis University.

Processing Information

Processed by Orly Leah Krasner in 2003. Archon finding aid created by Craig Bruce Smith in 2010.


Controlled Access Headings

• Opera -- United States -- 19th century• Opera -- United States -- 20th century• De Koven, Reginald, 1859-1920 -- Correspondence• Composers -- United States

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Other Descriptive Information

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Collection Inventory

Box 1 Box 1

The Man in the Moon Box 1 Folder 1

Flower Ballet, No. 4 and Coda

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven, pp. 14-15 missingupper left in ink x'd out in pencil "63-7-9"? (17 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 1

Water Ballet, No. 1--March Grotesque

Scope and Contents

ink piano score, signed on cover R_eginald deK_oven Op.39.; at end, "attacca No. 2.," in pencil "63-7-9"? (2 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 1

Water Ballet

Scope and Contents

ink piano score, not ident. as Man in the Moon, signed;No 1--March Groteque (pp. 1-2); No. 2--Mazurka, Goldand Silver Fish (pp. 3-5); No. 3--Dance of Lobsters (5-7);No. 4--The Lurelei [sic], Mermaids and Fisher Boys (pp.8-12).

Box 1 Folder 1

Water Ballet, No. 3--Dance of Lobsters

Scope and Contents

incomplete piano score (1 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 1


Ballet, The Fireflies Revel, No. 4 Box 1 Folder 2


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Scope and Contents

pencil piano scores, signed R_ de K_oven, and labelledMan in the Moon; NB: p. 2 is missing, and this couldbe a conflation of several pieces. There is a double barwith squiggle on p. 3, p. 4, p. 6. PF score is annotated asto motion--i.e. "Fireflies reappear," "moths reappear,""Fireflies reappear"--... They approach moths... whocoquettishly elude them," etc. (6 pp.).

Ballet, The Fireflies Revel, No. 1

Scope and Contents

pencil piano scores, signed R_ de K_oven, and labelledMan in the Moon; Op. 151, erased from upper left "TheMan in the Moon," p. 1 has a pinned-on addition, action isannotated (3+ pp.).

Box 1 Folder 2

Ballet, The Fireflies Revel, No. 2

Scope and Contents

pencil piano scores, signed R_ de K_oven, and labeledMan in the Moon; p. 3 is pinned addition in ink, withpencil action (4 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 2

Ballet, The Fireflies Revel, No. 3--Entry of the Will o' the wisp

Scope and Contents

pencil piano scores, signed R_ de K_oven, and labelledMan in the Moon; at end: "NB--If thought best the 4moths could come and do a dance in the 9/8 All[?] Mod[?]movement and have the Will of Wish [sic] come on at thebeginning of the 2/4. And let the Solo dancer have the firstpart of the 3/4 Valse to [?] when the moths could take itup and all five dance to the end of number. My way is lessconventional and for the slow movement I conceived asort of torch dance combined with [bounds?] and posingand sudden flashes of light in the torch at the sFz chords--R_deK_"; NB: The UC Berkeley Opera Catalogue refersto Fireflies Revel as being in From Broadway to Tokio. (4pp.).

Box 1 Folder 2


Grand March, Columbia

Scope and Contents

ink full score; signed R_ deK_oven, last page markedattaca; Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 pic, 1 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr,3 trbn, 2tymp, perc (b dr, sn dr, triangle), vl 1, vl2, vla, vc,db, 8 tr on stage (20 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 3

Patriotic Hymn Box 1 Folder 3


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Scope and Contents

ink full score; signed., This is labelled in the same hand asFolder 7 #5. Specifies Op. 39 but not Man in the Moon, asdoes #1 above. (See note for Folder 7 #5). This, however,uses very different paper. Vocal parts indicated on p. 1 butnot filled in. pp. 5-6 missing. Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 pic, 1ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn, 2 cornets, 3 trbn, 2 tymp, perc (sn dr,cymbals), vl 1, vl2, vla, vc, db and chorus. (9 pp.).


March, Two-Step

Scope and Contents

pencil piano score, signed R_ deK_oven Op. 153, labeledMan in the Moon (2 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 4

Last page of unidentified duet

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v.

Box 1 Folder 4


Act I [?], Song, "The Man in the Moon"

Scope and Contents

Bullion and Chorus orch. annot. (4 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 5

Act I Scene I, Chorus of Creditors

Scope and Contents

orch. annot., insert between cover and p. 1 of NewCreditors Chorus and Refrain--not in De Koven's hand.,Cf similar text insert with DeK note addressed to Louis?(3 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 5

Act I Scene I, Mischief and Her Allies

Scope and Contents

End: "R_deK_ Sept 99 Revision done" (6 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 5

Act I [?], Song, "The Things We'd Better Not Know"

Scope and Contents

Bullion and Chrous; orch. annot., note at end "Transposeto D if better for Henshaw" (3 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 5

Act I [?], Chorus of Jockeys Box 1 Folder 5


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Scope and Contents

on last page "Clog Dance Fellows," cover page labeled"Man in the Moon, Jr.," but p. 1 of music labeled Man inthe Moon (3 pp.).

Act I Scene 3, Song, "I have interviewed the wide wide World"

Scope and Contents

Miss Templeton (3 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 5

Act I Sc. 1[No. 9?], Scene, Mischief and her Allies

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed (7 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 5

Act I Sc. 1[No. 2?], Scene, Mischief and her Allies

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 5

[?], Mischief and her Allies

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed (15 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 5

Act I Sc. 1 [No. 3?], Chorus of Creditors

Scope and Contents

ink p/v signed. (3 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 5

Act I [?], Song, "The Things We'd Better Not Know"

Scope and Contents

Bullion and Chorus; ink p/v signed. (3 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 5


Act II Scene 2, Duet, "When Lucius Serves de Clams"

Scope and Contents

Miss Gertie? and Mr. Bruno; pencil p/v, signed R_deK_oven; called Cake Walk on cover, text in dialect--uses "de, dem, dose, dat..." (4 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 6

Act II Scene 1, Song, "Sadie the Queen of the Ward" Box 1 Folder 6


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Scope and Contents

Diana & Chorus; pencil p/v, not signed but in De Koven'shand (4 pp.).

Act II [?], Song, "Gilligan's Opening Night"

Scope and Contents

Wesley & Chorus; pencil p/v, signed R_ deK_oven; orch.annot. (3 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 6

Two pages of text in librettist's[?] hand.

Scope and Contents

Same paper and hand as Folder 5 #2. a) Act 2nd--Songfor Louis Wesley & Chorus; b) Jockey's Song indicating"Music to bring them on" and "Clog Dance."

Box 1 Folder 6

[?], Song, "Racing Nursery Rhymes"

Scope and Contents

Sam Bernard and Chorus; ink p/v, signed, 2 copies (each 3pp.).

Box 1 Folder 6


Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 6


Scope and Contents

Sam Bernard and Chorus; pencil p/v, signed R_deK_oven; cover labeled "The Man in the Moon." Insertof 2 pp. lined paper between cover and p. 1, lyrics (not inDe Koven's hand) with note at end: "Dear Louis--Thesethree count as one verse--should be more sets--R_ deK" (3pp.).

Box 1 Folder 6

Act II [?], Song, "Gilligan's Opening Night"

Scope and Contents

Louis Wesley and Chorus; ink p/v, signed., pencilcomments on repeats in De Koven's hand? (2 copies) (4pp.).

Box 1 Folder 6

[?], Song, "Gilligan's Opening Night" Box 1 Folder 6


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed, text in red ink (10 pp.).


Ballet of Expansion, No. 1

Scope and Contents

Cuba; full ink score, signed R_ deK_oven (19 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 7


Scope and Contents

Porto-Rico [sic]; full ink score, signed R_ deK_oven (20pp.).

Box 1 Folder 7


Scope and Contents

Hawaii; full ink score, signed R_ deK_oven (23 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 7


Scope and Contents

Manilla [sic]; full ink score, signed R_ deK_oven (21 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 7


Scope and Contents

Entry of the States; full ink score, signed R_ deK_oven,titles are in different ink from the other 5, hand seemsto be diff, but not unlike the signed on other works sofar. The musical calligraphy seems to be the same as theothers by and large. Uses the same paper at the other 5.Labeled Op. 39, but does not specify Man in the Moon theway the other 5 do (22 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 7


Scope and Contents

Galop. Finale; full ink score, signed R_ deK_oven,Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 pic, 1 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr, 3 trbn,2 tymp, perc (tambourine, castagnets, triangle, cymbals,native drum or gourd, xylophone, bells, b dr, sn dr), vl 1,vl 2, vla, vc, db, harp, Brass Band--8 tr, 4 cornets, 3 altos,1 barytone, 3 trbn, 1 tuba, drums & cymbals (9 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 7

Miscellaneous, 1917 Box 1 Folder 8


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Date: 1917

"The Battle Call of Alliance, A Hymn for Music"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, printer's copy (#27565c) stamped"copyright, 1917, By G. Schirmer"; Words by PercyMacKaye (9 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 8

Instrumental, November 15, 1890

Date: November 15, 1890

Box 1 Folder 9

Sonata

Scope and Contents

sketch, pencil pf, signed "R_ de K_oven 11/15/90."Eb major. a) movt. 1--Moderato (pp. 1-7); b) movt. 2--Andantino (pp. 1-3); c) movt. 3--Menuetto (2 pp.) & Trio;d) movt. 4--Finale (pp. 1-6); End: "12/5/90."

Box 1 Folder 9

Rondo [part of above Sonata?]

Scope and Contents

NB: The 2 unnumbered pages that form the third movt. arethe end of the Rondo, making it 8 pp. total, (Inc.?)(6 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 9

Sketches for unidentified

Scope and Contents

p/v (8 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 9

Miscellaneous Box 1 Folder 10

"Recessional," arranged by Wesley Sontag

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 3 vl I, 3 vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 1 Folder 10

Missing, 1914, 1919

Date: 1914, 1919

Box 1 Folder 11

Instrumental Box 1 Folder 12

"By Moonlight, Dance Intermezzo"

Scope and Contents

Op 363; ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II, 1 ob, 1 cl I& II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn, 1 perc (bells,tringle, b dr, cymbals, [no sn dr?]), 1 tymp (2), 1 vl I,1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db, 1 vl obb. 1 harmonium "(ad.lib.)," 1 pf. accomp.; NB: These are printer's copies. Allare marked "Galaxy No. 146:, pf. part stamped on cover

Box 1 Folder 12


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"May 8, 1919," inside stamped "Copyright, 1919 By G.Schirmer"; NB: Many of these parts are signed at the end"H. Schuster. 1914"; NB: See Folder 45.


"National Guard March," G Major, 6/8

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 hn I & II, 1 hn III & IV.

Box 1 Folder 13


"Tripping Lightly, Mazurka," Ab Major, 3/4

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, folio, signed "R_ deK_oven/ Oct 8, 83.";Orchestration: 1 fl, 1 ob, 1 cl, 1 bn, 1 hn, 1 tr, 1 trbn, vl 1,vl 2, vla, vc, db, [2] tymp, perc ("drums," [b dr & sn dr?]);NB: looks like a sketch, but rather complete & neat (12pp.).

Box 1 Folder 14

In Minor Code, May 27, 1939

Date: May 27, 1939

Box 1 Folder 15

"Prelude in e minor," Op. 165 No. 2

Scope and Contents

pencil transcription for 5-part strings by Wesley Sontagdated May 27, 1939 (pp. 1-4).

Box 1 Folder 15

Ink ms parts of #1 above as follows: 2 vl I, 3 vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc, 1db.

Box 1 Folder 15

The Algerian/Instrumental Box 1 Folder 16

The Algerian: Act II [?], "Moorish Serenade"

Scope and Contents

Col. Lagrange; ink full score with vocals & text, notsigned, hand? (pp. 1-5).

Box 1 Folder 16

The Algerian: Act II No. 10, "Moorish Serenade"

Scope and Contents

Col. Lagrange (x'd out); ink full score with vocals & text,not signed, De Koven's hand? (pp. 1-16).

Box 1 Folder 16

The Algerian: Act II [?], "Moorish Serenade"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I, 1 fl II, 1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1bn, 1 hn I, 1 hn II, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp, 1 triangle, 1

Box 1 Folder 16


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"small drum & cymbals," 3 vl I, 3 vl II, 2 vla, 2 vc, 2 db.Each part is initialled at end "Bwg."

Instrumental: "National Guard March"

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, [n.d.]); printed publ. parts, smallformat for clipping to instruments while marching, asfollowes: 1 drums (b dr, cymbals), 3 "solo Bb cornet," 1"1st Bb cornet," 2 "2nd & 3rd Bb cornet," 1 "baritone [g-clef]," 1 "baritone [bass-clef]," 1 trbn I & II, 1 "Bb tenors[g-clef]," 2 tuba, 1 bn I & II, 2 "Db pic," 2 Eb cl, 2 "1st Bbcl," 1 "2nd Bb cl," 1 "3rd Bb cl," 1 Eb cornet.

Box 1 Folder 16


"Every Town's Your Own Town, Camp Fire Song"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, hand?; top right, "Music by Camp Fire,"erasure under "Camp Fire" (which looks like De Koven'shand, although nothing else does). "When you march offfrom the old town" (pp. 1-3).

Box 1 Folder 17


"Love's Trinity"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed.; Orchestration: 2 fl, [nopic], 1 ob, 1 english hn, 2 cl, 2 bn, 4 hn, 2 tr, 3 trbn, 1tuba, 2 tymp, perc (b dr, cymbals, sn dr, triangle), vl 1, vl2, vla, vc, db, harp (pp. 1-9).

Box 1 Folder 18

"Love's Trinity"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I, 1 fl II, 1 ob, 1 eng hn, 1 clI & II, 1 bn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 hn III & IV, 1 tr I & II,1 trbn I & II, 1 trbn III, 1 tuba, 1 tymp & perc (2 tymp,cymbals, bells), 7 vl I, 5 bl II, 3 vla, 3 vc, 3 db, 1 harp.

Box 1 Folder 18

"At Twilight, Song"

Scope and Contents

ink ms part: 1 vl I; NB: See Folder 74.

Box 1 Folder 18


"March Grotesque," Op. 39 Box 1 Folder 19


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed.; e minor, Common time, beginswith 44 mm. cello solo; Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 pic, 1 ob, 2cl, 1 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr, 3 trbn, 2 tymp, perc (sn dr, cymbals, bdr), vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc, db (pp. 1-9).

"March Grotesque," Op. 39

Scope and Contents

ink full score, De Koven's hand, not signed.; Orchestrationas above. In pencil on p. 1 "19 3/4 Act 3." NB: In bothcopies space has been left for vocals. #2 is more fragile,not on preprinted paper; NB: Could this be from DonQuixite?, Man in the Moon?

Box 1 Folder 19

Miscellaneous, June 2, 1939

Date: June 2, 1939

Box 1 Folder 20

"The Shepherd's Hour," Op. 90 No. 1

Scope and Contents

arr for Soprano & Strings by Wesley Sontag, June 2, 1939.(Cf. other Wesley arrangements.) Parts as follows: scorewith text , 3 vl I, 3 vl II, 2 vla, 2 vc, 1 db.

Box 1 Folder 20

The Tzigane Box 1 Folder 21

[?], "Sleigh Bell Song"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I, 1 pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn,1 hn I & II, 1 cornets I & II, 1 trbn, 1 perc (sn dr, whip,sleigh bells), 2 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 1 Folder 21

[?], "Sleigh Bell Song"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals 7 text, not signed, hand? (pp.1-15).

Box 1 Folder 21


[?], "After Bathing, Intermezzo," by A. Ferrara, 1911

Date: 1911

Scope and Contents

(New York & Detroit: Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1911);ms on printed paper, pf solo, DeK not mentionedanywhere (pp. 1-3).

Box 1 Folder 22

Don Quixote


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Box 1 Folder 23

Act II No. 14, Song

Scope and Contents

Don Fernando; ink full score, with vocals & text, notsigned.; cue: "So long as he happens to live." text: "Ev'ryknight must have a star" (pp. 266-273).

Box 1 Folder 23

The Fencing Master Box 1 Folder 24

Overture

Scope and Contents

This is a printed copy of the Overture from Don Quixotewith 3 pencil inserts. The printed O. is corrected in penciland renumbered (11 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act I No. 1, Introduction and Chorus

Scope and Contents

This is also worked around a printed copy of Don Quixote,corrected in red ink. Character names are changed, pagesare renumbered with additional pages in ink. Some mspages have paste-ins from printed copy (18 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act I No. 5, Chorus and Entrance

Scope and Contents

The Duke & Pasquino; ink p/v, no text, signed R_deK_oven (pp. 1-6).

Box 1 Folder 24

[?], Duet and Chorus

Scope and Contents

Pasquino, Theresa & Chorus with text; ink p/v, no text,signed R_ deK_oven; "Oh listen and in verse I willrelate" (pp. 1-4).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act I [?], Song

Scope and Contents

Fortunio; ink p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (3 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 24

[?], Scene, Ensemble and Entrance Song

Scope and Contents

Franscesco; ink p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp.1-13).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act I No. 4b, "Hark the cathedral chimes" Box 1 Folder 24


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, not in De Koven's hand (same as folder25)(3 pp.).

Act I [?], Habanera and Quintette

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; Red ink corrections,& plain ink inserts, etc.; This is another cut & paste fromDon Quixote, printed copy (No. 5, p. 43)(4 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act I [?], Waltz--Quintette

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-4).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act I [?], Song--The Duke & Moneylenders

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

Act I, Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

Act II, Opening Chorus and Barcarolle

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (8 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act I No. 10, Marinesca

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; NB: pf part ispasted in from a printed copy of an unidentified piece,some ink corrections (pp. 1-7).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act II No. [?], Song--Fortunio

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

[?], "Singing a serenade is no light task" Box 1 Folder 24


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Scope and Contents

This is another cut & paste from Don Quixote (No. 11, p.102); Red ink corrections, & plain ink inserts, etc. (7 pp.).

Act II [?], Solo and Chorus--Torquato & Bravos

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

Act II [?], Duet--Francesca & Fortunio

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

Act II [?], March and Entrance of the Doge

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

Act II, Finale (attacca)

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

Act II, Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

Act III, Carnival Scene, Solo--Theresa & [Firlana?]

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

Act III No. [?], Duet & Chorus--Duke, Pasquino & Chorus ofBravos

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 24

Act III [No. 4], Aubade--Francesca

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; with text, hand ofFolder 25, pencil corrections in De Koven's hand, as wellas pencil p/v cadenza, no text; NB: Cadenza is mainlyvocal (6 pp. + 1 p. cadenza).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act III [No. 4], Aubade--Francesca


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Box 1 Folder 24

[?], Duet--Francesca & Fortunio

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, not signed. (pp. 1-3).

Box 1 Folder 24

Act III No. [?], Serendade--Marchesa & Chorus

Scope and Contents

This is a cut & paste using a printed copy of "NitaGitana" (with words by F.E. Weatherley). Text has beencrossed out in ink, and page has been relabeled withFencing Master headings. On ms pages, the printed pf parthas been pasted in; NB: The paste-in from #13 is morelikely from a sheet music song than from a p/v (See #13above) (7 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 24


[?] No. 3 (in pencil, No. 2), Duet--Francesca & Fortunio

Scope and Contents

"Dwells and image in my heart"; ink p/v with text, samehand as Folder 145. May not be De Koven's hand (pp.1-4).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act I No. 4, Scene, Ensemble and Entrance Song--Francesca

Scope and Contents

ink p/v with text, same hand as Folder 145. May not be DeKoven's hand (pp. 1-20).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act I No. [?], Song--Fortunio; "The Life of a Rover"

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

[Act I] No. 5a, Habanera and Quintett--Marchesa

Scope and Contents

"True love is a gem so fair and rare"; ink p/v with text,same hand as Folder 145. May not be De Koven's hand(pp. 1-5).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act I No. 5b, Waltz, Quintette--Francesca, Philippa, Marchesa,Guido & Fortunio

Box 1 Folder 25


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Scope and Contents


Act I No. 6, Chorus and Entrance--The Duke & Pasquino

Scope and Contents

"See in pomp the Duke appears"; ink p/v with text, samehand as Folder 145. May not be De Koven's hand (pp.1-9).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act I No. 7, [?]--The Duke & Moneylenders

Scope and Contents

"I play all games of chance"; ink p/v with text, same handas Folder 145. May not be De Koven's hand (pp. 1-4).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act I, Finale

Scope and Contents

ink p/v with text, text in different ink, same hand as Folder145. May not be De Koven's hand (pp. 1-22).

Box 1 Folder 25

[?], Entr'Act

Scope and Contents

ink pf with text above the melody line (no separate vocalline), same hand as Folder 145. May not be De Koven'shand (pp. 1-3).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act II No. 9, Opening Chorus and Barcarolle

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

Act II No. 10, Marinesca--Fillippa, Francesca, Marchesa, Duke& Fortunio

Scope and Contents

ink p/v with text, seems like different ink, characterheadings (& maybe text?) are in De Koven's hand, samehand as Folder 145. May not be De Koven's hand (pp.1-7).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act II No. 11, Song--Fortunio Box 1 Folder 25


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Scope and Contents

"Every knight may have a star"; ink p/v with text, text indifferent ink, same hand as Folder 145. May not be DeKoven's hand (pp. 1-4).

Act II No. 12, Mandolinata--Duke & Chorus;

Scope and Contents

"Sining a serenade is no light task I vow"; ink p/v withtext, text in different ink, same hand as Folder 145. Maynot be De Koven's hand (pp. 1-7).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act II No. 13, Solo and Chorus--Torquato & Bravos

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

[Act II] No. 14, Francesca

Scope and Contents

"When the moon its radiance throws"; ink p/v with text,text in different ink, same hand as Folder 145. May not beDe Koven's hand (pp. 1-2).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act II No. 15, Duet--Francesca & Fortunio

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

Act II No. 16, March and Entrance of the Doge

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

Act IIA, Finale (attacca)

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

Act IIB, Finale Box 1 Folder 25


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Scope and Contents


Act III, Opening Chorus (x'd out in pencil, replaced with "No4b")

Scope and Contents

"Hark the cathedral chimes pealing"; ink p/v with text, textin different ink, same hand as Folder 145. May not be DeKoven's hand (pp. 1-7).

Box 1 Folder 25

Act III, No. 18, Carnival Scene--Theresa, [Firlana?] & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

Act II [sic] No. 19, Duet and Chorus--Duke, Pasquino & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

Act III No. 20, Serenade--Marchesa & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

Act III No. 21, Aubade--Francesca

Scope and Contents


Box 1 Folder 25

Act III, Finale

Scope and Contents

ink p/v with text, text in different ink, same hand as Folder145. May not be De Koven's hand; labeled at end "End ofAct Imo," labeled Act III on cover (pp. 1-14).

Box 1 Folder 25


[?], [Stornello?]--Isabella Box 1 Folder 26


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, vocals, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-2).

Unidentified Box 1 Folder 27

Bolero x'd Fandango

Scope and Contents

ink pf. score, signed., marked "cue: "So I dance"" (Cue inblue, rest in pencil); NB: Could this be from Don Quixote?(pp. 1-2).

Box 1 Folder 27


Sontate [sic]

Scope and Contents

sketch, pencil pf., D Major, 3/4, signed R_ deK_oven (4pp.).

Box 1 Folder 28


"M'Amasti Mai?"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed "Musica di Reginald deKoven," at top left "Parole di Panzachi." "Verderti amastifuro un ora so la amar ti sep re [sempre?] il mio fin grandesire" (pp. 1-6).

Box 1 Folder 29

The Golden Butterfly Box 1 Folder 30

Act I No. 1, Introduction and Opening Ensemble

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; At upperleft above Act I No. 1 "The Red Rose," orchestrationannotated on verso, text varies from published p/v; NB:This is probably a printer's copy. Has pasted-in copyrightinfo. Also, exhibits printer's indications (pp. 1-18).

Box 1 Folder 30

Act I No. 2, Song, "Great Musicians"--The Baron & Chorus,March 28, 1908

Date: March 28, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; orchestrationannotated on verso, different text and title frompublication p/v--"Originality," End: "R_ deK_ 3/28/08";NB: This is probably a printer's copy. Has pasted-in

Box 1 Folder 30


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copyright info. Also, exhibits printer's indications (pp.1-7).

Act I No. 3, Song, "Don't Forget Me"--Ilsa, April 11, 1908

Date: April 11, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; At left above I/3"Harry B. Smith," original title "Memories" crossed outin ink and replaced with above. Text in ink, rest in pencil.Text varies from published p/v--title "Mem'ry's Garden."End: "R_ deK_ 4/11/08; NB: This is probably a printer'scopy (pp. 1-3).

Box 1 Folder 30

The Golden Butterfly, 1908

Date: 1908

Box 1 Folder 31

Printed parts for The Golden Butterfly "Selection"

Scope and Contents

(New York & Detroit: Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1908); asfollows: 1 fl, 1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 tr I, 1tr II, 1 trbn, 1 perc, 1 pf, 2 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db

Box 1 Folder 31

Printed parts for The Golden Butterfly "Don't Forget Me"

Scope and Contents

Waltzes, arranged by Clarence Lucas (New York &Detroit: Jerome H. Remick & Co., [n.d.]); as follows: 1 fl,1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 tr I, 1 tr II, 1 trbn, 1perc, 1 pf, 2 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db

Box 1 Folder 31

The Golden Butterfly "Don't Forget Me" Waltzes

Scope and Contents

melodies by Reginald de Koven, arranged by ClarenceLucas; ink full score + 1 ink oboe part; orchestration: 1 fl,2 cl, 1 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr, 1 trbn, perc, vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc, db pf.

Box 1 Folder 31

Missing Box 1 Folder 32





Rob Roy Box 1 Folder 37

Act II [?], Waltz Song--Janet Box 1 Folder 37


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, vocals, no text, not signed, not in DeKoven's hand, not on preprinted paper (pp. 1-22).

The Hero of the Day Box 1 Folder 38

[?], Song, "Come Take a Swim in my Ocean"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with orchestration annotated, signed R_deK_oven (5 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 38

Act I [?], Duet, "On the Stage"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed.; Orchestration: 2 fl, 1pic, 1 ob, 2 cl, 1 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr, 1 trbn, 2 tymp, perc (sn dr,castagnets, cymbals, triangle, sandblock), vl 1, vl 2, vla,vc, db (8 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 38

Act I No. 3, Song, "My Matinee Idol"--Gwendolyn & Girls

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_deK_3/12/07" (5 pp.).

Box 1 Folder 38

Act I No. 3 x'd 5, Song, "My Matinee Idol"--Gwendolyn & Girls

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed. (5 pp.?).

Box 1 Folder 38




The Dey Box 1 Folder 42

Act I No. 7, Finale

Scope and Contents

ink full score with vocals and text, signed R_ deK_oven.Text in red, titles and characters underlined in red. Bottomleft has number/page; Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 pic, 1 ob, 2cl, 1 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr, 1 trbn, 2 tymp, perc (b dr, cymbals,triangle, tambourine, tam tam, sn dr), vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc,db, pf. reduc.; NB: Only texted to end of p. 36 (pp. 1-47).

Box 1 Folder 42

[?], Unidentified Box 1 Folder 42


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Scope and Contents

ink full score with vocals and text, signed R_ deK_oven.Text in red, titles and characters underlined in red. Bottomleft has number/page; missing pp. 1-3 (pp. 4-40).

[?] No. 5, Unidentified

Scope and Contents

ink full score with vocals and text, signed R_ deK_oven.Text in red, titles and characters underlined in red. Bottomleft has number/page; some pencil text (pp. 12-26).

Box 1 Folder 42

[?], Unidentified

Scope and Contents

ink full score with vocals and text, signed R_ deK_oven.Text in red, titles and characters underlined in red. Bottomleft has number/page (pp. 20-40).

Box 1 Folder 42


"To Irma, melodie tragique," Op. 130 No. 2, June 3, 1939

Date: June 3, 1939

Scope and Contents

arranged for Baritone and Strings by Wesley Sontag,June 3, 1939. Parts as follows: Score (voice with text andstrings), 3 vl I, 3 vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 1 Folder 43

"To Irma, melodie tragique," Op. 130 No. 2 , 1897

Date: 1897

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1897)(2 copies); "See in theWest the day fails," Words by W.S. Mallock (pp. 1-5).

Box 1 Folder 43


Ink full score, folio, unprinted paper, not signed, larger pagesthan the other folio mss.

Scope and Contents

Orchestration: 1 fl, no pic, 2 cl, 2 hn, 1 cornet, 1 trbn, vl1, vl 2, vla, vc, db, "fife drum," b dr; a) I--pp. 1-10 (trio);b) IV--pp. 19-24 (trio, solo & chorus?); c) VI--pp. 42-50(chorus) oboe at top, p. 50 has list of parts "done"; d) VII--pp. 51-55 (solo and chorus); e) A II 1--pp. 122-126; f) AII No. 4--pp. 138-145; g) A II 6--pp. 159-163; h) A II 8b--

Box 1 Folder 44


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pp. 175-181; i) A II 10--pp. 190-197; j) pp. 198-120 (inc.,finale?).

Tarantella, Op. 47

Scope and Contents

ink ms vl I part.

Box 1 Folder 44

Tarantella, Op. 47, 1888

Date: 1888

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven 10/9/88, End:"10/14/88." Orchestration: 2 fl, 3 trbn, 2 tymp, perc (b dr,cymbals, sn dr, triangle, tambourine), ophicleide, harp, vl1, vl 2, vla, vc, db; printer's copy.

Box 1 Folder 44

"Tarantella fur Violoncell mit begleitung des Pianoforte" byDavid Popper Op. 33

Scope and Contents

(Hamburg: D. Rahter, [n.d.]). Dedicated to J. Seifert in St.Petersburg.

Box 1 Folder 44

Box 2 Box 2

Instrumental, August 1919

Date: August 1919

Box 2 Folder 45

"By Moonlight, Dance Intermezzo," Op. 363

Scope and Contents

ink ms full score, pp. 1-22; Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 ob, 2 cl,1 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr, 1 trbn, perc (triangle, bells, b dr, cymbals),2 tymp, vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc, db; NB: Marked on cover"Galaxy 146, August 1919"; NB: Cf. hand with Folder 50.

Box 2 Folder 45

"By Moonlight, Dance Intermezzo," Op. 363

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 pf (cond.?), 5 bl I, 4 vlII (numbered 2-5), 3 vla (numbered 2-4), 3 vc, 2db(numbered 3-4); NB: See Folder 12.

Box 2 Folder 45

Rip Van Winkle, August 1919

Date: August 1919

Box 2 Folder 45.10

published p/v (New York: G. Schirmer, 1919) Box 2 Folder 45.10


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Scope and Contents

(2 copies); a) one marked on cover "Property of Mrs.Hudson."

Don Quixote Box 2 Folder 46

Act I No. 5, Madrigal--Maritornes, Theresa, Sancho, DonQuixote

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with text in different ink, not on preprintedpaper, not signed, hand same as other Don Quixotematerial, fragile, red crayon page numbers, 117-126.

Box 2 Folder 46 Folder 1

Unidentified, August 1919

Date: August 1919

Box 2 Folder 47

Quintette, G major, 6/8

Scope and Contents

a) ink p/v, no vocals, not signed.; b) ink p/v, vocals, notext, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_deK. 5/24/'99"; NB:scored for sop, mezzo, tenor, baritone, bass.

Box 2 Folder 47


Act II [?], Quartette

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven;Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 pic, 1 ob, 2 cl, 1 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr, 1trbn, 2 tymp, b dr, vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc, db; Tams paper #5,25 Stave, preprinted with German abb., G major 6/8 (pp.1-11).

Box 2 Folder 48


Act III No. 14[?], Ensemble

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals, no text, signed R_ deK_oven;NB: vocals & pf are in darker ink on p. 1 (pp. 1-12 inc.).

Box 2 Folder 49


"Les Dryads (The Wood Nymphs), Waltzes," Op. 360

Scope and Contents

ink ms full score & parts; a) full score, Cf. hand withFolder 45; Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 pic, 1 ob, 2 cl, 1 bn, 2 hn,

Box 2 Folder 50


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2 tr, 1 trbn, perc (sn dr, triangle, bells, cymbals), 2 tymp,vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc, db (pp. 1-43).

Papa's Wife Box 2 Folder 51

Libretto (typescript)

Scope and Contents

Act I: 51 pp.; Act II: 77 pp.; Act III: 37 pp.; NB: with inkand pencil corrections, additions, etc.

Box 2 Folder 51


Act I, Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-8).

Box 2 Folder 52

Act I [?], Song--Anna

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed.; Orchestration: 1 fl, 1 ob, 2 cl, 1 bn,2 hn, 2 tr, 1 trbn, 2 tymp, perc (bells), vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc, db(7 pp.).

Box 2 Folder 52

Act I [?], Song--Anna

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-2).

Box 2 Folder 52

[?], Chansonette, "In the Convent"--Denise

Scope and Contents

not signed, p. 1--"Act I Ballad, 'In the convent they did notteach me that'--Denise and Chorus," pencil p/v, vocals butonly one texted phrase (pp. 1-4).

Box 2 Folder 52

[?], Chorus, Cane Song and Drill

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-3).

Box 2 Folder 52

Act I [?], Chorus, Wedding Anthem

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-5).

Box 2 Folder 52

Act I [?], Song, "Automobile"--___ and Chorus, September 8,1899

Date: September 8, 1899

Box 2 Folder 52


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Scope and Contents

End: "R_deK_ Sept 8th, 99--" (4 pp.).


Act III [?], Duet--Celestin & Zulu

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven (p. 1 inc).

Box 2 Folder 53

Act I [?], Song, "The Dissolute Mosquito"--Celestin, Coralie &Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; no text (somehumming)(6 pp.).

Box 2 Folder 53

Act II [?], Song, "A Private Affair"--Celestin, September 8,1899


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; no text, typedinsert of text, End: "R_deK_ Sept 8th, 99--" (pp. 1-2).

Box 2 Folder 53

[?], "The Lady and the Dachsund

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed (4 pp.).

Box 2 Folder 53

Instrumental, [1911?]

Date: [1911?]

Box 2 Folder 54

"The Original Texas Tommy Dance ("King Chanticleer")"

Scope and Contents

(New York & Detroit: Jerome H. Remick & Co., [n.d.], [c.1911?]); ink ms, not signed, on printed/publisher paper;front cover, top right "5769"; pf solo, back cover has cat.info.: a) The Golden Butterfly--Selection, Waltzes; b) TheWedding Trip--Selection, Waltzes, March & Two-Step(pp. 1-6).

Box 2 Folder 54


"A Hundred Years from Now" Box 2 Folder 55


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed, Cf. hand with Folder 98;"They've used up all the old topical songs"; Authorunidentified? (pp. 1-4).


"Sons of Millionaires (The 16 Ponies)"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed. (pp. 1-4).

Box 2 Folder 56

Copy of above, same hand, not signed

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text (pp. 1-4).

Box 2 Folder 56

Handwritten lyric for above

Scope and Contents

(1 p.).

Box 2 Folder 56

Song and Dance, "Sons of Millionaires,"--The 16 Ponies

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven, labeled Man inthe Moon (pp. 1-3).

Box 2 Folder 56

"Sons of Millionaires"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed.; Orchestration: 2 fl,1 pic, 1 ob, 2 cl, 1 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr, 3 trbn, 2 tymp, perc(tambourine, b dr, sn dr, cymbals), vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc, db(pp. 1-16).

Box 2 Folder 56


"Under the Moonlight, Waltz", 1938

Date: 1938

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts, title & composer stamped, as follows: 1 fl I& II/pic, 1 ob I & II, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn I & II, 1 hn I & II,1 hn III & IV, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 trbn III, 1 tuba,1 b dr & cymbals, 1 sn dr & triangle, 1 tymp (3), 5 vl I, 4vl II, 3 vla, 3 vc, 3 db. [1 cond (1 line reduction, stampedKatzman, 1938), 1 vl, 1 vc, 1 db, 1 fl, 1 cl, 1 tr, 1 perc.]

Box 2 Folder 57

"Under the Moonlight, Waltz", August, 1904 Box 2 Folder 57


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Date: August, 1904

Scope and Contents

ink ms full score, cover labelled "Orchestra Score byLudomir Thomas/ .New York Aug. 1904"; NB: This scorelooks like De Koven's hand--it could be that LudomirThomas did man of De Koven's orch. scores and thatothers in question earlier are not DeK but LT (pp. 1-39).

"Under the Moonlight, Waltzes for the Piano," Op. 140 , 1898

Date: 1898

Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1898)(pp. 1-9).

Box 2 Folder 57


The Begum Box 2 Folder 59

Unidentified Song--Begum & Chorus

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-6).

Box 2 Folder 59

Cupid, Hymen & Co. (Comic Opera) Box 2 Folder 59.10

Act I

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, bound; uses two different shades of ink; the text isa bit darker and was probably added after the music.

Box 2 Folder 59.10

Act II

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, bound; uses two different shades of ink; the text isa bit darker and was probably added after the music.

Box 2 Folder 59.10

Ink ms full score, folio, bar lines in purple ink, rest in brown,September 20, 1888


Scope and Contents

a) overture (complete); b) Act II No. 4, Duet--Jane &Bluffins (complete); c) Act II No. 9, Scene & Duett,Corresponds to Act II No. 10 in p/v, titles and text erased(prior to reuse in another work or context?)(pp. 1-8inc); d) unidentified, dated 9/20/88 at end. Possibly DonQuixote (pp. 2-32).

Box 2 Folder 59.10

The Three Dragoons Box 2 Folder 60


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[?], Waltz Song, April 16, 1897


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text in different ink, signed R_ deK_oven,D maj., 3/4; "Columbine! Columbine! It is you thatI love and you only"; uses offstage chorus, End:"R_deK_/4/16/97" (p. 1-4).

Box 2 Folder 60

[?], Waltz Song

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, stamped Arthur W. Tams CopyingBureau, signed.; NB: on back of last page, one measurelabeled "Bar No. 39. Clock Song" (p. 1-9).

Box 2 Folder 60

Act II [?], Waltz Song--Charles

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven, specifiesThe Three Dragons; NB: This number was probably cut(p. 1-13).

Box 2 Folder 60


Date: 1909

Box 2 Folder 61

Published p/v score

Scope and Contents

(New York & Detroit: Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1909).

Box 2 Folder 61


Date: 1909

Box 2 Folder 62

Libretto (typescript): Act I--33 pp., Act II--45 pp., Act III--18pp.

Scope and Contents

NB: Stage business underlined in red.

Box 2 Folder 62


"English-Club, Grand Walzer"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, folio, signed "vF. Benckert"? not in DeKoven's hand, directions in German; Orchestration: 2 fl, 2

Box 2 Folder 63


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ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr, 3 trbn, 2 tymp, perc (b dr), vl 1, vl2, vla, vc, db (pp. 1-20).


Act I No. 7 x'd 5, Romance--Vera

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed.; "My ring! my ring! Alas howwell do I recall" (pp. 1-4).

Box 2 Folder 64

[?], Romance--Vera

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, not signed, De Koven's hand (pp. 1-4).

Box 2 Folder 64

The Algerian Box 2 Folder 65

"Opening Chorus from Algerian"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed, vocals, no text, De Koven'shand? Orchestration: 2 fl, 1 pic, 1 ob, 2 cl, 1 bn, 2 hn, 2 tr,1 trbn, b dr, sn dr, no tymp, vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc, db, pf reduc.(12 pp.).

Box 2 Folder 65


"Juanita, Serenade Espagnole," Op. 346

Scope and Contents

ink ms, pf solo, signed? "Reginald deKoven op 346" (pp.1-6).

Box 2 Folder 66

Instrumental/Miscellaneous Box 2 Folder 67

"Marche des Gnomes" , August 11, 1899

Date: August 11, 1899

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, signed R_ deK_oven, not on preprintedpaper, Paris-imprint paper (Lard-Esnault), rehearsal letterspresent, fragile. End "R_ deK_oven. 8/11/99" (pp. 1-6).

Box 2 Folder 67

"Marche des Gnomes"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob I & II, 1 cl I& II, 1 bn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 hn II, 1 hn III & IV, 1 tr I

Box 2 Folder 67


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& II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 trbn III, 1 tuba, 1 perc (b dr, triangle,cymbals, bells), 6 vl I, 5 vl II, 3 vla, 3 vc, 3 db, 1 harp.

"Rhapsodie"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed, at top in penccil "Raoul Nadeau/ 610 W.145/ Apt. 6L"; not De Koven's hand. Text unidentified;"The silver moonlight gleams thro' the tree"; Scored for 1v, pf, vc obb; This folder contains the p/v as well as the 1p. vc. obb. part.

Box 2 Folder 67


"Tango Argentino", undated

Date: undated

Scope and Contents

(New York & Detroit: Jerome H. Remick & Co., [n.d.]).(pl. #5769?), ink ms on printed paper. Cf. Folder 54.(pp.1-4).

Box 2 Folder 68


"For This!, Melodie"; arranged for Soprano and Strings byWesley Sontag

Scope and Contents

Parts as follows: Score (voice and strings, 6 pp.), 3 vl I, 3vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc, 1 db (pp. 1-4).

Box 2 Folder 69


"In Full March, Quickstep"

Scope and Contents

Newspaper insert, The Chicago Daily News, Copyright1887; NB: Title is past-over, beneath it says "PresidentialMarch." At top right "Written for the Daily News/ By R.DeKoven" (2 pp.).

Box 2 Folder 70

Miscellaneous Box 2 Folder 70.10

"Break! Break Break on thy Cold grey Stones--Oh Sea!"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, De Koven's hand, not signed; Tenor(specified), Words by Tennyson (3 pp. inc).

Box 2 Folder 70.10


Box 3 Box 3


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"The Angel Choir, Melody"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, folio, signed "Words and Musicby Reginald de Koven"; "Tro' the radiant chancelwindow" (pp. 1-7).

Box 3 Folder 72


"Romance for Cello," Op. 134

Scope and Contents

ink ms part, signed "R_ deK_oven op 134.," with bowingsin blue pencil (pp. 1-2).

Box 3 Folder 73

"Romance for Cello," Op. 134, March 16, 1897


Scope and Contents

ink vc/pf, signed "R_ deK_oven," at top left "To myfriend/ Leo Stern.," End "R_deK_. 3/16/97" (pp. 1-7).

Box 3 Folder 73


"At Twilight, Song"

Scope and Contents

ink full score with voice, no text, signed. (pp. 1-6).

Box 3 Folder 74

"At Twilight, Song"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I, 1 fl II, 1 ob I, 1 ob II/eng hn, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 hn III &IV, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 trbn III, 1 tuba, 1 tymp, 1glockenspiel, 6 vl I, 5 vl II, 3 vla, 3 vc, 3 db, 1 harp; NB:See Folder 18; NB: Is this Op. 169/3? (pp. 1-6).

Box 3 Folder 74


Memo, ink ms page

Scope and Contents

At top: "Earl. Please make me a copy of cadenza inSinging Lesson. Tony." Music: 3 pairs of staves for voice& fl., 1 stave labeled "Cho. of Butterfly & the Clover" forvoice & cho (1 line each). At Bottom: "Excuse not sending

Box 3 Folder 75


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befor [sic], but I surely have had my own troubles withthis show. E.A.." (pp. 1-6).

The Tzigane Box 3 Folder 75.10

[?], Entrance of Cossacks and Song--Sergius

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, not signed, De Koven's hand (7 pp.).

Box 3 Folder 75.10

Act II No. 3, Duet--Boguslav & Vasili

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (4 pp.).

Box 3 Folder 75.10

Kafoozalum (Comic Opera) Box 3 Folder 75.20

Act I No. 2, Duet--Khedive, Grand Vizier & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, folio, signed R_ deK_oven; Orchestration:vocals at top, no text, 1 fl, 1 ob, 1 cl, 1 bn, 1 hn, 1 tr, 1trbn, 2 tymp, vl 1, vl 2, vla, vc, db (pp. 1-4 inc.).

Box 3 Folder 75.20

Unidentified ms pp. Box 3 Folder 75.20

The Wedding Trip Box 3 Folder 76

Act I No. 1, Introduction and OpeningEnsemble

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with vocal & some text, signed R_ deK_oven.Tams paper, 14 stave, on cover in faint pencil: "Act INo. 1 & 2, Introduction and Opening Ensemble"; In darkpencil: "Sketches DE KOVEN" (pp. 1-27 inc.).

Box 3 Folder 76



"The Maid and the Rose"

Scope and Contents

(4 high, 4 low) (pp. 1-5)

Box 3 Folder 77

"The Angellus," Op. 323 Box 3 Folder 77


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Scope and Contents

(4 high, 8 medium) (pp. 1-5)

"Love's Trinity," Op. 147 No. 3

Scope and Contents

(2 low) (pp. 1-5)

Box 3 Folder 77

The Highwayman

Scope and Contents

March (pf solo) (pp. 1-5)

Box 3 Folder 77

Seven non-deKoven items are vocal and piano pieces with someelement of local color.

Scope and Contents

For example, Japanese Song, Polonaises & Mazurkas (notby Chopin), etc.

Box 3 Folder 77


"The Lily of France," by Frederick B. Martens

Scope and Contents

typescript of poem.

Box 3 Folder 78

Letter (typed) date 9/10/1918 from Frederick B. Martens toDeK, re poem., September 10, 1918


Scope and Contents

"Knowing your preference as regards a colorful textand in view of your recent kind letter, I think that theaccompanying choral text may appeal to you..."

Box 3 Folder 78



Act II [?], Introduction and Opening Chorus, Valse Serenade

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text in lighter ink, signed., stamped ArthurTams Copying Bureau. "Fair bride we bring thee thesweetest flow'r of May"; refers to "duke" in text. Chorus;NB: Could this be from Wedding Trip? (pp. 1-10)

Box 3 Folder 80


Unidentified


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Box 3 Folder 82

Song--Ned & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed, hand? "Come gentlemen all,whoever you be, and join in a glass of grog with me"; NB:Could this be from Foxy Quiller?(8 pp.)

Box 3 Folder 82


In ms examples of orchestration

Scope and Contents

These could have been copied from a standardorchestration book. Some of the examples present are:a) flute--Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2; b) oboe--L.Thomas, Oboe Concerto; LvB, Sym. #6; c) bassoon--Meyerbeer, Robert le Diable. Other composers includedWagner, Rossini, Auber. Some examples aren't identified,De Koven's own? (12 pp.)

Box 3 Folder 83


Duet, "The Circus"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, not signed, De Koven's hand (pp. 1-3)

Box 3 Folder 84


"New ending to...Song"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, not signed, De Koven's hand (pp. 1-2)

Box 3 Folder 85

The Beauty Spot Box 3 Folder 86

"New ending to...Song"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text (3 pp.)

Box 3 Folder 86

Typescript of lyric for "Where Ignorance is Bliss"

Scope and Contents

(1 pp.)

Box 3 Folder 86

"Where Ignorance is Bliss" Box 3 Folder 86


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed, hand? (pp. 1-4)

The Beauty Spot, March 18, 1901


Box 3 Folder 87

[?], "the Song of the Hat"--Girls

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_deK_3/18/1901" (pp. 1-4)

Box 3 Folder 87

The Jersey Lily Box 3 Folder 88

Act I No. 2, on cover in ink

Scope and Contents

Quintette, "Five Little Sisters We" x'd. in pencil: TheJersey Lily, Sextette, "Innocent Children We." inkp/v, with ink text, not signed, all text and charactersx'd and replaced with pencil characters and text. Oldcharacters: Suzanne, Lucille, Auguste, 5 girls, 3 sisters.New characters: 3 girls--Fifi, Fanchon, Florine; 3 boys--John, Jean, Jacques (pp. 1-5)

Box 3 Folder 88


Scherzo

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, signed "R_ deK_oven. 12/15/90"; not onpreprinted paper. Orchestration: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 4 hn,2 tr, [3?] trbn, 1 tuba, 2 tymp, perc (triangle + ?), harp, vl1, vl 2, vla, vc, db. Paper: embossed stamp "Lard-Esnault/Paris/25, Rue Feydeau" (pp. 1-7)

Box 3 Folder 89

Scherzo

Scope and Contents

pencil pf, not signed, same paper as #1 above (pp. 1-3)

Box 3 Folder 89


Duet, "The Garden and the Goose"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed, same hand as Folder 98 (pp.1-5)

Box 3 Folder 90

Unidentified, March 10, 1901


Box 3 Folder 90


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Scope and Contents

Duet, "The Garden and the Goose"; pencil p/v, with text,signed R_ De Koven. cover marked "Duet./The Gardenand the Goose--/--and--/Dance used"; Some text in purpleink. End: "R_deK_--3/10/1901 (pp. 1-3)

Daly Piece Box 3 Folder 91

"Book Duet"--Daisy & Jack, March 6, 1899

Date: March 6, 1899

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, not signed, End: "R_deK_ 3/6/99" (pp.1-7)

Box 3 Folder 91

Sea Song, "The Yankee Sailor Man", September 24, 1899


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_deK_9/24/99" (pp. 1-5)

Box 3 Folder 91

Her Little Highness, 1913

Date: 1913

Box 3 Folder 92

Published p/v, 1913

Date: 1913

Scope and Contents

1 copy (New York: Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1913).

Box 3 Folder 92

Instrumental Box 3 Folder 92.10

"Marche a l'Espagnolle" [sic]

Scope and Contents

very fragile ink full score, probably De Koven's hand, notsigned. On p. 1 x'd on whole p. + "out" (pp. 1-19).

Box 3 Folder 92.10

"Ouverture Espagnole" by Charles Widor , 1897

Date: 1897

Scope and Contents

(Paris: Heugel & Cie, 1897); bound copy, stamped ArthurTams Musical Library (pp. 1-58).

Box 3 Folder 92.10

"Marche a l'Espagnolle" [sic] Box 3 Folder 92.10


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Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I, 1 pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1bn I, 1 bn II, 1 hn I, 1 hn II, 1 cornet I, 1 cornet II, 1 basstrbn, 1 tymp & perc (triangle, tambourine, castagnets), 1drums (sn dr, b dr, cymbals), 4 vl I, 4 vl II, 3 vla, 3 vc, 3db, 1 cond. score (reduc.); NB: Some of these parts havepencil annotations in German; NB: Could this be fromDon Quixote?


Overture

Scope and Contents

signed, uses a heavier pen here than usual (pp. 1-16 inc.).

Box 3 Folder 93

Act I No. 1, Introduction and Opening Ensemble

Scope and Contents

signed. (pp. 1-31).

Box 3 Folder 93

Act I No. 3; Song, "The Ballerina:--Nichette, January 9, 1907

Date: January 9, 1907

Scope and Contents

End: "Re_deK_. 1/9/07" (pp. 1-13).

Box 3 Folder 93

Act I No. 4, Entrance of the Yachtsmen--Nadine & Chorus

Scope and Contents

signed. (pp. 1-19).

Box 3 Folder 93

Act I No. 5, Trio, "A Change of Climate"--Nadine, General,Lecocq, May 9, 1907

Date: May 9, 1907

Scope and Contents

End: "Last number written-/Beauty Spot./ completed/5/9/07./ R_deK_" (pp. 1-14).

Box 3 Folder 93

Act I No. 6, Song, "Creole Days"--Jacques

Scope and Contents

not signed (pp. 1-12).

Box 3 Folder 93

Act I No. 7, Chansonette--Nadine Box 3 Folder 93


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Scope and Contents

signed (pp. 1-7).


Act I No. 8, Ensemble

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed (pp. 1-27).

Box 3 Folder 94

Act I No. 9, Trio, "Toujours la Politesse"--Nadine, Jacques &Nicholas

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed (pp. 1-11).

Box 3 Folder 94

Act I No. 10 (11?), Song, "Coo-ee"--Pomare & Quintet

Scope and Contents


Box 3 Folder 94

Act I No. 12, Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 3 Folder 94

Act II No. 1a, Opening Ensemble, Barcarolla, "Fishermen'sSong", August 9, 1907


Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed; on cover: "#42--E.66th St," End: "R_deK_. 8/9/07"; (pp. 1-11).

Box 3 Folder 94

Act II No. 1b, Entrance of Flower Girls

Scope and Contents


Box 3 Folder 94


Act II No. 1c, The Rose Queen, Entrance, Dance & Exit Parade,August 13, 1907


Box 3 Folder 95


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed; End: "R_deK_.8/13/07-" (pp. 1-18).

Act II No. 4, Song, "The Human Cinematograph"

Scope and Contents


Box 3 Folder 95

Act II No. 5, Duet, "Hammock Song"--Nadine & Jacques

Scope and Contents


Box 3 Folder 95

Act II No. 6, Song, "I Love You Tender"--Chickoree & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 3 Folder 95

Act II No. 7, Song, "We Give Them Time"--Lecocq &Gendarmes, August 28, 1907


Scope and Contents


Box 3 Folder 95

Act II No. 8, Legend, "The Jungle Man:--Nikolas, Pomare &Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 3 Folder 95

Act II No. 9, Saphic [sic] Ode, "To Aphrodite"--Nichette,Nadine, Jacques & Quartette, August 31, 1907


Scope and Contents


Box 3 Folder 95

Act II No. 10, Chansonette, "Boys will be Boys"--Nichette,September 2, 1907


Box 3 Folder 95


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Scope and Contents



Act II No. 11, Finale, September 2, 1907


Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals; End: "R_deK_. 2/9/07-" (pp.1-11).

Box 3 Folder 96

Act II No. 5, Ensemble and Scene, "the Fete"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed, hand? (pp. 1-39 inc.).

Box 3 Folder 96

[?], Entr'Acte

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed, hand? (pp. 1-4).

Box 3 Folder 96

[?], Punchinello

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-10).

Box 3 Folder 96

[?], As in #3 above

Scope and Contents

(pp. 16-39 [pp. 1-16?]).

Box 3 Folder 96

[?], Introd. [sic] & Opening--Ensamble [sic]

Scope and Contents

pencil pull score, no vocals, signed. (pp. 1-31).

Box 3 Folder 96


Act II No. [?], Song, "Proverbs"--The General

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-4).

Box 3 Folder 97

Act II No. [?], Song, "Proverbs"--The General Box 3 Folder 97


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed but text is definitely in DeKoven's hand (pp. 1-4).


Unidentified Box 3

Chansonette, "A Little Bit De Trop"--Countess & Chorus,March 27, 1901


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_3/27/1901(pp. 1-4).

Box 3

Chansonette, "A Little Bit De Trop"--Countess & Chorus

Scope and Contents

not signed, hand?; "When a loving couple are engaged";NB: Cf. Folder 98 (pp. 1-8).

Box 3

The Beauty Spot Box 3

Act I No. 11, Solo & Quartette, "Bon Soir Pierrot"

Scope and Contents


Box 3

Act II No. 4, Duet--Nadine & Jacques

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, not signed.; NB: pp. 4-6 in ink withpencil text. Was at one time pinned back to back with p. 3(pp. 1-6).

Box 3

[?], Garden of Girls

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed, hand? (pp. 1-9 inc.).

Box 3

Box 4 Box 4


Act I No. 11, Solo & Quartette, "Bon Soir Pierrot"

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 101

Act II No. 4, Duet--Nadine & Jacques Box 4 Folder 101


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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, not signed.; NB: pp. 4-6 in ink withpencil text. Was at one time pinned back to back with p. 3(pp. 1-6).

Ink ms parts for "Sadie"

Scope and Contents

as follows: 1 fl I & II, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1cornet in A, I & II; 1 tymp (& bells, triangle, watchman'srattle), 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db, 1 p/v.

Box 4 Folder 101


Act II No 4, Duet, "Games"--Nadine & General

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, not signed. (pp. 1-5).

Box 4 Folder 102

[Act II No 4], "Games"

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 102

Ink ms parts for "Games"

Scope and Contents

as follows: 1 fl & pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1tr I & II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp (& sn dr, bells), 1 b dr (& triangle,cymbals), 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 4 Folder 102


Act II No [?], Song, "I ha'nt told my wife about it yet"--General

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 103

Act I No 3, Song, "The Ballerina Assoluta"--Nichette

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 103

Act II No 7, Song, "We Give Him Time"--Lecocq & Gendarmes

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 103

[?], Song, "The Garden of Girls"--The General & Girls Box 4 Folder 103


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed, hand? (pp. 1-7).


[?], Song, "The Cinematograph"--The General

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, not signed, De Koven's hand (pp.1-3).

Box 4 Folder 104

Act II No. 1c, "The Rose Queen"

Scope and Contents

pencil (some ink) p/v, with text, not signed, De Koven'shand (pp. 1-11).

Box 4 Folder 104

Act I No. 2, [?]

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 hn I &II, 1 bn, 1 cornet in A, I & II; 1 trbn, 1 tymp (& bells), 1drums and bells (& triangle, sn dr), 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1vc, 1 db.

Box 4 Folder 104

[?], Unidentified ink ms parts (from Beauty Spot)

Scope and Contents

as follows: 1 fl & pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II,1 cornet in Bb, I & II; 1 trbn, 1 drums (& cymbals, b dr,triangle, sn dr), 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 4 Folder 104


Act II No. 1, Quartet--Victor, G., J., & Paul, August 14, 1907


Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed, End: "R_deK_.8/14/07" (pp. 1-4).

Box 4 Folder 105

Act II No. 2, Quartet

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts, as follows: 1 fl I & II, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn,1 hn I & II, 1 tymp, 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 4 Folder 105

Act I No. 2, [?] Box 4 Folder 105


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Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 hn I &II, 1 bn, 1 cornet in A, I & II; 1 trbn, 1 tymp (& bells), 1drums and bells (& triangle, sn dr), 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1vc, 1 db.

[?], Unidentified ink ms parts (from Beauty Spot)

Scope and Contents

as follows: 1 fl & pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II,1 cornet in Bb, I & II; 1 trbn, 1 drums (& cymbals, b dr,triangle, sn dr), 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 4 Folder 105

The Mandarin Box 4 Folder 106

Overture, December 30, 1895-June 18, 1896

Date: December 30, 1895-June 18, 1896

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed. R_ deK_oven, End: "BegunDec 30th "95./Finished June 18th '96./R_eginalddeK_oven." (pp. 1-30)

Box 4 Folder 106

[?], Duet--Ting-Ling & Hop Sing

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn,1 hn I & II, 1 bells, 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 4 Folder 106

Published number---Selections from The Mandarin, Waltz Song(Jesso)

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1896). NB: On first p. top left inpencil--"Nearly a Hero--Act II," "Jesso" is x'd and replacewith pencil "Marie." Also, pencil corrections & additionsof harmony, voice-leading, some text; orch. annot.; NB:Outside of back cover lists DeK selections from Schirmercatalogue.

Box 4 Folder 106



Scope and Contents

Cf. Folder 201 #1, Don Quixote (pp. 1-42)

Box 4 Folder 107

Act I No. 2, Entrance and Song--The Mandarin Box 4 Folder 107


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Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-26)

Act I No. 3, Ballad--Hop Sing

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-11)

Box 4 Folder 107

Act I No. 4, Duet--Ting-Ling & Hop-Sing

Scope and Contents

(pp. 12-22)

Box 4 Folder 107

Act I [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-70)

Box 4 Folder 107


Act II No. 1, Solo and Chorus--Ping Tee

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven, no vocals (pp. 1-11)

Box 4 Folder 108

Act I No. 2, Chorus of Wives

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed, vocals with pencil text (pp. 1-5)

Box 4 Folder 108

Act I [?], chant of Praise--Ting-Ling, Ping Tee, Sing Lo, KweiTso & Chorus of Wives

Scope and Contents

ink full score, vocals, no text (pp. 1-21)

Box 4 Folder 108

Act I No. 4, A Madrigal x'd, Nupital Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, vocals with pencil text (pp. 1-10)

Box 4 Folder 108

Act [?] No. 5, Song--Ting-Lee & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 108

Act II No. 6, Duet--Jesso & Hop-Sing Box 4 Folder 108


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Scope and Contents


Act II No. 7, Duet--Ting-Ling & Fan-Tan

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 108

Act II No. 8, Entrance and Song--The Emperor

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 108

Act II No. 9, Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 108


Act III No. 1a, Entre Acte and Introduction

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals, pencil text (pp. 1-18)

Box 4 Folder 109

Act III No. 1b, Umbrella Dance

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 109

Act III No. 1a, Song--Jesso & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals, pencil text, signed R_deK_oven (pp. 1-9)

Box 4 Folder 109

Act III No. 4, Duet--Jesso & The Emperor

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 109

Act III No. 5, Quartette--Ting-Ling, Emperor, Hop Sing, Fan-Tan

Box 4 Folder 109


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Scope and Contents


Act III [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 109


Act I, Opening Chorus, December 30, 1895

Date: December 30, 1895

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, no text, signed "R_ deK_oven Dec 30th'95" (pp. 1-14)

Box 4 Folder 110

Act I No. 2, Entrance and Song--The Mandarin

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-10)

Box 4 Folder 110

Act I No. 3, Ballad-Hop Sing

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act I No. 4, Duet--Ping-Tee & Hop Sing

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act I No. 5a, Entrance and Serenade--Fan Tan

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act I No. 5b, Serenade--Fan-Tan

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act I No. 6, Song--Jesso Box 4 Folder 110


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Scope and Contents


Act I [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act II, Entrance and Song--The Emperor

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; NB: pp.4-11 has ink pf. (pp. 1-11)

Box 4 Folder 110

Act II No. 1, Song and Chorus--Ping-Tee & Female Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, with text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp.1-10)

Box 4 Folder 110

Act II No. 3, Chant of Praise--Ting-Ling, Sing Lo, Kwei Tso &Chorus of Wives

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, with text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-7)

Box 4 Folder 110

Act II No. 4, A Madrigal, "One Voice"

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act II No. 4 x'd 5, Song--Ting-Ling & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act II No. 6, Duet--Ting-Ling & Fan-Tan

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act II No. 7, Duet--Jesso & Hop Sing

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act II [?], A Melodrame Box 4 Folder 110


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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, no text, signed R_ deK_oven, just pf.(pp. 1)

Act II No. [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

[?], Quartette--Ping-Tee, Sing Lo, Hop Sing, & Fan Tan

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

[?], Song--The Mandarin

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with pencil text, not signed. (pp. 1-4)

Box 4 Folder 110

Act III No. 1, Entre Acte and Introduction; "Attacca UmbrellaDance"

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 110

Act III No. 1b, Umbrella Dance

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, no text, signed R_ deK_oven, just pf.(pp. 5-8)

Box 4 Folder 110

Act III [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; NB:Several of the numbers with text specified at top left HarryB. Smith (pp. 1-8)

Box 4 Folder 110


Unidentified Trio--Fan-Tan, 1st Wife, Sing Lo & Chorus, April2, 1908

Date: April 2, 1908

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 111

The Yankee Mandarin Box 4 Folder 112


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Act I No. 1, Introduction and Opening Ensemble, 1908

Date: 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, printer's copy; on cover, top left "Nov13 C L" (not De Koven's hand?), top right, stamped date"May 5--1908," bottom in large scrawl "Remick & Co." p.1 signed Music by/ R_eginald deK_oven, at top left "Bookby Edward Paulton"; End: "R_deK_ 4/2/08" some orch.annot. (pp. 1-16)

Box 4 Folder 112

Act I No. 2, Song, "Sun-Gold"--Loo-Loo, July 13, 1908

Date: July 13, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, printer's copy, not signed, p. 1 withcopyright paste-in; cover: "sent in [Mon?] 13 Nov. CL. --Jul 13 1908 (pp. 1-16)

Box 4 Folder 112

Act I No. 3, Entrance and Song, "It's Up to Me"--Wot-Ho &Chorus, April 13, 1908


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, printer's copy, cover "Nov 13 CL ---Jun22 1908"; End: "R_deK_ 4/13/08"; orch. annot. on verso(pp. 1-8)

Box 4 Folder 112

Act I No. 4, Entrance and Dance--Missouri Girls, April 25, 1908


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, printer's copy, cover "Nov 16 CL ---Jun22 1908"; End: "R_deK_ 4/25/08"; orch. annot. on verso(pp. 1-3)

Box 4 Folder 112

Act I No. 5, Quartet--Loo-Loo, Jane, Hiram & Wot-Ho

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, printer's copy, signed R_ deKoven (pp.1-4)

Box 4 Folder 112

Act I No. 5, Song, "We Could Dispense With Them"--Hiram

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed. (pp. 1-3)

Box 4 Folder 112

Act I No. 6, Song, "the Sea-Siren"--Wang Ghee & Chorus, April27, 1908

Box 4 Folder 112


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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, printer's copy; cover: "Dec 10 CL --June22 1908"; labeled "Lyric by Edward Paulton, Music byReginald deKoven"; orch. annot. on verso, End: R_deK_4/27/08" (pp. 1-5)

Act I No. 2 x'd, Duet, "Something Tells Me"--Loo-Loo &Huntley, April 6, 1908

Date: April 6, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, printer's copy; cover: "Nov 16 CL --May13 1908"; signed R_ deK_oven, orch. anot. on verso, End:R_deK_ 4/6/08" (pp. 1-5)

Box 4 Folder 112

Act I No. 6 x'd 8, Duet, "Dot, Carry One"--Loo-Loo & Hiram,May 1, 1908

Date: May 1, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, printer's copy; cover: "Dec 10 CL --July8 1908"; signed R_ deK_oven, orch. anot. on verso, End:R_deK_ 5/1/08" (pp. 1-4)

Box 4 Folder 112

Act I [?], Finale, April 23, 1908


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, printer's copy; cover: "Nov 16 CL --Jul13 1908"; signed R_ deK_oven, orch. anot. on verso, End:R_deK_ 4/23/08" (pp. 1-40)

Box 4 Folder 112

The following printed material was all published by (New York& Detroit: Jerome H. Remick, 1908):

Scope and Contents

a) Song, "Sun-Gold"--Loo-Loo (Proof Copy)(7 pp.);b) Act II, Opening Ensemble--Wot-Ho & Chorus (15pp.); c) Entrance and Dance--Embassy Girls & Officers("Embassy" x'd out & replaced with "Chinese")(6 pp.); d)Entrance--Hiram & Chorus (8 pp.); e) Concerted Number,"Oh Papa!"--Loo-Loo, Roy, Hiram & 4 Executioners(15 pp.); f) Duet, "The Two Dummies"--Jane & Hiram(7 pp.); g) Song, "The True Blue American Boy"--Captain, Embassy Girl & Chorus (7 pp.); h) Song ofthe Lantern--Wang Gee & Pirates (7 pp.); i) Duet, "ThePocket Telephone"--Loo-Loo & Chorus (5 pp.); j) Song,"The Song of the Clock"--Loo-Loo & Roy (5 pp.); k)

Box 4 Folder 112


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Song, "Only"--Hiram & Newspaper Girls (7 pp.); l) FinaleII (15 pp.)

The Yankee Mandarin Box 4 Folder 113

Act II [?], Opening Ensemble--Wot-Ho & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed. (pp. 1-14)

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 1, Introduction and Opening Ensemble II, April 23,1908


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 16 CL," "Mr.Lucas. please correct and return," "Sep 18 1908," End:"8/9/08"; (pp. 1-10)

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 2a, Entrance and Dance--Embassy Girls & Officers,July 26, 1908

Date: July 26, 1908

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 16 CL,"; End:"R_deK_-7/26/08"; (pp. 1-5)

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 2b, Song, "The American Man"--Captain Roy &Chorus, July 25, 1908

Date: July 25, 1908

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 17 CL,"; End:"R_deK_-7/25/08"; on p. 1--title "The True BlueAmerican Boy"--Captain, Embassy Girls & Chorus (pp.1-4)

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 3, Song, "Gypsy of Pougkeepsie"--Jane & Chorus,1908

Date: 1908

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 17 CL --Jul 8,1908,"; (pp. 1-5)

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 4, Entrance--Hiram & Chorus, August 16, 1908


Box 4 Folder 113


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 17 CL," "Mr.Lucas, please correct and return," "Sep 18 1908," End:"8/16/08"; (pp. 1-6)

Act II No. 5, Concerted Number, "Oh Papa!"--Loo-Loo, Roy,Hiram & 4 Executioners

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 17 CL" (pp. 1-6)

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 6, Song of the Lantern--Wang Ghee & Pirates,August 14, 1908


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 19 CL --Sep 181908," End: "R_deK_ 8/14/08"; (pp. 1-6)

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 7, Duet, "The Two Dummies"--Jane & Hiram,August 10, 1908


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 19 CL --Sep 181908," End: "R_deK_ 8/10/08"; (pp. 1-6)

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 8, Duet, "The Pocket Telephone"--Loo-Loo & Roy,August 14, 1908


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 19 CL," End:"R_deK_ --8/14/08"

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 9, Song, "Only"--Hiram & Newspaper Girls, August11, 1908


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 19 CL," End:"R_deK_ 8/11/08"; (pp. 1-4)

Box 4 Folder 113

Act II No. 10, Song, "The Eight Day Clock"--Loo-Loo &Chorus, August 15, 1908


Box 4 Folder 113


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "Nov 19 CL," End:"R_deK_ 8/15/08"; (pp. 1-5)

Act II [?], Song, "Towsee Mongalay"--Mrs. Chinn

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed.; cover: "return," not signed; NB:This number was probably cut at some point (pp. 1-4)

Box 4 Folder 113

[?], "To the great Ho-ang-ho"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text. signed (1 p.)

Box 4 Folder 113

Her Little Highness Box 4 Folder113.10

Act II No. 4, Entrance and Dance, September 7, 1913


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_.9/7/13." (pp. 1-4)

Box 4 Folder113.10


"The Yankee Girs, A Marching Song", 1918

Date: 1918

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1918)(2 copies); Music byMargeurite W. Horton, Words by M.A. DeWolfe Howe (5pp.)

Box 4 Folder 114

"The Yankee Girs, A Marching Song"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, labeled as above, hand? (1 p. inc.)

Box 4 Folder 114


"Dat Water-milon Gal O' Mine"

Scope and Contents

Written and composed by Ester de Guzman; ink p/v (2pp.)

Box 4 Folder 115



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Act I No. 1, Introduction and Opening Chorus, May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents

ink full score in De Koven's hand, with vocals & text.Last page: "End of Act.1. May 10. '93"; Although it istitled The Muezzin, it is really The Algerian; NB: Thisscore is marked for performance with cuts, cues, pencilcorrections, etc. (pp. 1-37).

Box 4 Folder 116

Act I No. 2, Quintette--Prince Gregory & Girls, May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 116

Act I No. 3, "Boat Song"--Celeste & Chorus, May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 116

Act I No. 3 1/2, Soprano Solo with Chorus, May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents

ink full score in De Koven's hand, with vocals & penciltext. Last page: "End of Act.1. May 10. '93"; Although itis titled The Muezzin, it is really The Algerian; NB: Thisscore is marked for performance with cuts, cues, pencilcorrections, etc. (pp. 1-9).

Box 4 Folder 116

Act I No. 4, "The Weather Vane," Chansonette--The Countess,May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents

ink full score in De Koven's hand, with vocals & text.Last page: "End of Act.1. May 10. '93"; Although it istitled The Muezzin, it is really The Algerian; NB: This

Box 4 Folder 116


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score is marked for performance with cuts, cues, pencilcorrections, etc. (pp. 1-11).

Act I No. 4a, Entrance of Tartarin, May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 116

Act I No. 5, Song--"Tartarin the Terrible"--Tartarin, May 10,1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 116

Act I No. 5a, Exit--Tartarin, May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 116

Act I No. 6, Song--Col. Lagrange, May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 116

Act I No. 7, "Tambourine Song"--Celeste, May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents

ink full score in De Koven's hand, with vocals & text.Last page: "End of Act.1. May 10. '93"; Although it is

Box 4 Folder 116


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titled The Muezzin, it is really The Algerian; NB: Thisscore is marked for performance with cuts, cues, pencilcorrections, etc. (pp. 1-37).

Act I No. 8, Finale, May 10, 1893

Date: May 10, 1893

Scope and Contents


Box 4 Folder 116

Box 5 Box 5


[?], pencil full score

Scope and Contents

clean copy, not signed. (48 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 117

Act I, Introduction and Opening Chorus, "Good luck attend usall today"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v (pp. 1-26).

Box 5 Folder 117

Act I, Introduction and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with pencil corrections. This has a different textfrom #1, the pencil cast corrections match to other copy,therefore this was probably the earlier version (pp. 1-26).

Box 5 Folder 117

Act III No. 19, Song, "The Automobile"--Garnier & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-14).

Box 5 Folder 117

Act III [?], "Automobile Song"--Liliandra & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, seems to be same as #4 above. NB:inserted page of plain paper between pp. 2 & 3. Letterheadis "Jos. W. Stern & Co., Music Publishers, 34 East 21stStreet, New York." reads as follows "Auto Song Cut Out"in pencil. (16 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 117

Act I [?], "Automobile Song"--Liliandra & Chorus Box 5 Folder 117


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, same as #3 and 4 above (10 pp.).

Act III No. 19 (x'd) replace with Act I [?], "Automobile Song"--Liliandra & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, orig. char. crossed out (Garnier, SmallParts & Chorus), replaced with Liliandra, Showgirls &Chorus (6 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 117

The following pieces were all published (New York: Jos. W.Stern & Co., 1903):

Scope and Contents

a--The Gingerbread Boy (proof copy) (4 pp.); b--Sweetheart Mine (4 pp.); c--Half-past Kissing Time(3 pp.); d--Some Beautiful Day, Lyrics by George V.Hobart, Music by George W. Lederer (4 pp.); e--TheLobster and the Lady [Lyrics by Hobart?], Music byErnest Hanegan (5 pp.); f--The Lily's Promenade, Wordsby Ernest Hanegan, Music by George W. Lederer (4 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 117


Act I No. 3, Song, "the Cannibal Maid"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed. (4 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 118

Act I [?], Song, "the Cannibal Maid"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven, same as above (10pp.).

Box 5 Folder 118

Act I No. 2 (5?), "A Song of Expense"--The Eight Girls

Scope and Contents


Box 5 Folder 118

Act I No. 2 (5?), "A Song of Expense"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven, same as #3 (10 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 118

Act I No. 3, Song, "My Ship's the Girl for Me"--Robert &Chorus

Box 5 Folder 118


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven; NB: Orchestrationhere is a bit different from that in Folder 117. Thisparticular paper is preprinted for 2 hns, DeK crosses outthe preprinted 3 next to Posaune and puts in 1 (14 pp.).

Act I No. 3, Song, "My Ship's the Girl for Me"--Captain Garnier& Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, same as #5 (5 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 118

[?], "The Giggling Girl"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed (10 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 118

Act I [?], Song, "Le Savoir Faire"--Lucille & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed? NB: This might be from Man in theMoon. Cf. signed. (4 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 118

Unidentified ink full score

Scope and Contents

(6 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 118


Act II, Opening Chorus--Bennett, Offenbach & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed., hand? (20 pp.+).

Box 5 Folder 119

[?], "Rosie Lee"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed., and hand as # 1 (8 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

Act II [?], Ballad, "Lover's Lane"--Edgar (Lucille?)

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed. (3 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

Act II [?], Duet, "It Doesn't Pay"--Lucille & Garnier Box 5 Folder 119


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed. as in #3 (8 pp.).

[?], Chorus of Jockeys

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed. as in #3 (4 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

Act II [?], Song, "If the Girl You Love Loves You"--CaptainGarnier

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed. as #3 (2 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

[Act II], Song, "If the Girl You Love Loves You"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven, same as #6 (9 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

Act II No. 1, Introduction and Opening Chorus--Goofa, Baron,Rigmarolle, Count & deBrie

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed (3 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

Act II No. 1, Introduction and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven (12 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

Act II [?], Polka Quintette

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven (20 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

Act II [?], Polka Quintette (The Five Sisters)

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, pencil characters in De Koven's hand--Rig[marolle], Parwig, Leonore, Lucille, Margot, Fanchon,Suzanne (7 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

[?] No. 10, Waltz Song, "This Wine's All Right"--Denise

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, hand as in #11 (4 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

[?], "Old Glory" Box 5 Folder 119


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, additional verse on back page, insertedpage with ink ending and pencil sketch of 8 bars (5 pp.).

[?], "It's Half-past Kissing Time"

Scope and Contents

ink vocal part, no pf, not signed, labeled "Gill" (2 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

[?], "It's Half-past Kissing Time"

Scope and Contents

ink vocal part, no fp, not signed, labeled "Colin" (2 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

Act II scene 3, Duet, "It's Half-past Kissing Time"--Colin & Gill

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed, with pencil additions (4 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

[?], "Do You Need a Cook?"

Scope and Contents


Box 5 Folder 119


Scope and Contents

ink vocal part, no pf, labeled "Geo. V. Hobart" at upperright (2 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119


Scope and Contents


Box 5 Folder 119

[?], "The Sentimental Crow"

Scope and Contents


Box 5 Folder 119

Act II [?], Sextette--Fifi, Fanchon, Florine, John, Jean, Jaques[sic]

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed. "Three little sisters say: How do!," cfrhythm with Mikado "Three Little Girls from School" (2copies)(4 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

[?], "When You're in Love"--Maurice & Girls, 1901


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Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_ deK_3/20/1901," has a humming chorus, at top x'd "ParasolSong and Dance" (4 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

[?], "Something Doing"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed., typescript page of add. verse glued toback (3 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 119

Foxy Quiller Box 5 Folder 120

[Act I No. 2b], Song, "The Swearing Skipper", May 3, 1900

Date: May 3, 1900

Scope and Contents

Corrections in red ink, End: "R_ deK_--5/3/1900" (pp.1-13).

Box 5 Folder 120

Act I [No. 3], Duet--Dafne & Ned

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-25).

Box 5 Folder 120

Act I No. 4, Quintette--The Mountebanks, September 22, 1900


Scope and Contents

End: "R_ deK_ 9/22/1900 (pp. 1-21).

Box 5 Folder 120

Act I No. 5a, March, Chorus, Entrance--Foxy, June 27, 1900

Date: June 27, 1900

Scope and Contents

End: "R_ deK_. 6/27/1900" (pp. 1-6).

Box 5 Folder 120

[Act I No. 6], Song--Quiller & Chorus, May 7, 1900

Date: May 7, 1900

Scope and Contents

End: "R_ deK_. 5/7/1900" (pp. 1-17).

Box 5 Folder 120


Act II No. 9, Introduction and Opening Ensemble


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-18).

Box 5 Folder 121

Act II No. 10, "Legend of the Tarantella"--Columba & Chorus,July 12, 1900

Date: July 12, 1900

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK--7/12/1900" (pp. 1-25).

Box 5 Folder 121

Act II No. 11, Song, "The Strolling Pedlar" [sic]--Foxy &Chorus

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-17).

Box 5 Folder 121

Act II No. 12 x'd, 13, Duet--Daphne & Ned, Introduction andOpening Ensemble, August 7, 1900


Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals; End: R_deK_. 8/7/1900--(operafinished)" (pp. 1-10).

Box 5 Folder 121

[Act II No. 14], Marinseca--Baritone Solo & Chorus, April 29,1900


Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals; End: R_deK_. 4/29/100[sic]" (pp. 1-12).

Box 5 Folder 121


Act III No. 16, "Bivouac Song"--Male Chorus, July 13, 1900

Date: July 13, 1900

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; End:R_deK_ 7/13/1900 (pp. 1-10).

Box 5 Folder 122

Act III No. 17, "The Song of the Sword"--Paganino & Chorus Box 5 Folder 122


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Scope and Contents


Act III No. 18, Song, The Watchman's Rattle", August 1, 1900


Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; End:R_deK_ 8.1/1900 (pp. 1-10).

Box 5 Folder 122

Act III No. 20, Duet--Columba & Polly, July 31, 1900

Date: July 31, 1900

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; End:R_deK_ 7/31/1900 (pp. 1-10).

Box 5 Folder 122


[?], "A Madrigal. Quintette"

Scope and Contents

Ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I& II, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp & perc, 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla,1 vc, 2 db.

Box 5 Folder 123

Act II No. 15, Song--Foxy

Scope and Contents

Ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn,1 hn I & II, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp & perc, 3 vl I, 2 vlII, 2 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 5 Folder 123

"Selection from the Comic Opera 'Foxy Quiller'," arranged byC.J. Roberts

Scope and Contents

(New York: Edward Schuberth & Co., 1900). Printedpubl. parts as follows: 1 ob, 1 cl II, 1 bn, 1 tr I, 1 tr II, 2perc, 1 vl I, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 5 Folder 123


Act II, Melodrame, The Apparition Box 5 Folder 124


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Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp & perc, 3 vl I, 2vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Act II, Melodrame, Entrance of Bandits

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 tr 1 & II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp & perc, 3 vl I, 2vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 5 Folder 124

Act I No 2a, Melodrame, Entrance of Charles

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 2 cl I & II, 1 hn I& II, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn, 1 perc, 1 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1db.

Box 5 Folder 124

Miscellaneous ink ms parts as follows:

Scope and Contents

a) Act I No. 8, Finale: 1 vc, 1 db; b) [?] No. 6, Duet, "TheCorsicans": 1 db; [?] No. 5a, March, Chorus. Entrance--Foxy: 1 db; d) [Act I No. 2b], Song, "the SwearingSkipper": 1 db.

Box 5 Folder 124

The Three Dragoons Box 5 Folder124.10

[?], Trio

Scope and Contents

ink ms triangle part, stamped Tams Copying Bureau.

Box 5 Folder124.10


Act I No. 2a, Entrance of Ned

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text ,signed. (2 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 125

Act III [?], Song, "What I'd like to be"--Kimono, February 2,1901

Date: February 2, 1901

Box 5 Folder 125


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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_ deK_2/2/1901" (pp. 1-5).

Act III [?], Trio--Binks, Kimono, & Foxy

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-3 inc.).

Box 5 Folder 125

Act III [?], Song, "I'll arrest him"--Foxy

Scope and Contents


Box 5 Folder 125

Act III [?], A Madrigal. Quintette, April 30, 1901


Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_ 4/30/1901" (pp. 1-7).

Box 5 Folder 125

Second copy of #5 abovee

Scope and Contents

not signed, De Koven's hand? (pp. 1-8).

Box 5 Folder 125


[?], Trio--Polly, The Dwarf & Wasingham

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed.; "Suppose I should presentyou to the Queen" (8 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 126

Act II, No. 14, Trio--Polly, Binks & Chang Hi

Scope and Contents


Box 5 Folder 126

Act II [?], Melodrame, Entrance of Bandits, March--Elves &Gnomes

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed, De Koven's hand (8pp.).

Box 5 Folder 126

Second copy of #3 above, September 24, 1900


Box 5 Folder 126


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Scope and Contents

signed R_ deK_oven; End "R_ deK_--9/24/1900" (pp.1-5).

[?], Melodrame, The Apparition, 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents

proof copy (New York: Edward Schuberth & Co., 1900),pf solo (pp. 1-2).

Box 5 Folder 126

Act II [?], Melodrame, The Apparition

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed. (11 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 126

Act II, Finale x'd, Melodrame, The Apparition, July 23, 1900

Date: July 23, 1900

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_ 7/23/1900 (pp. 1-10).

Box 5 Folder 126


Act II No. 15, Song--Foxy, July 27, 1900

Date: July 27, 1900

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, a few corrections in red ink,signed R_ DeK_oven; End: "R_ deK_ 7/27/1900 (pp.1-11).

Box 5 Folder 127

Act II [?], Song--Quiller

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed (13 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 127

[?], Song, "The Surprises of Disguises"--Quiller, July 27, 1900

Date: July 27, 1900

Scope and Contents

Text, typed on onionskin (2 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 127

[?], Song, "The Surprises of Disguises"--Quiller Box 5 Folder 127


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v/, with text, not signed. (5 pp.).

[?], Song, "The Surprises of Disguises"--Foxy, July 24, 1900

Date: July 24, 1900

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text; signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_. 7/24/1900" (pp. 1-4).

Box 5 Folder 127

[?], Duet, July 27, 1900

Date: July 27, 1900

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed.; "Yes Gaffer Derby lived foryears" (4 pp.).

Box 5 Folder 127

[?], "Duet for Comedian & Soubrette", April 17, 1900


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text (same as #6 above), signed R_deK_oven; End: "R_ deK_. 4/17/1900" (pp. 1-3).

Box 5 Folder 127

[?], "Duet for Comedian & Soubrette"

Scope and Contents


Box 5 Folder 127

Act II [?], Comic Duet, March 6, 1899

Date: March 6, 1899

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, not signed, De Koven's hand, on p. 1"Song 'The Wishing Cap--'." End: "R deK_ 3/6/99" (pp.1-3).

Box 5 Folder 127

Act II No. 12, Comic Duet

Scope and Contents


Box 5 Folder 127


Gems for Pianoforte from "Foxy Quiller", 1900

Date: 1900

Box 5 Folder 128


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Scope and Contents

arranged by Andor Pinter (New York: Edward Schuberth& Co., 1900) (17 pp.).



Act II [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed, looks like De Koven's hand. NB:2 different inks throughout, pf & voices with no text are ina clear dark ink, the orch parts are in a fainter lighter ink.NB: Opens with 4 mm. of Marseillaise, sequenced twice(three total), text "My friends, to arms!" (pp. 1-48).

Box 5 Folder 130

Act II [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, same as #1 above (pp. 1-57).

Box 5 Folder 130

[?], Entrance and Song--Vera

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals & text, not signed, differentpaper from above--this has preprinted inst., above washand labeled. NB: Labelled harp but could be pf reduc.(pp. 1-18).

Box 5 Folder 130

[?], Ballade Russe

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals & text, signed, continuation of#3 above (pp. 19-27).

Box 5 Folder 130

Act II [?], Introduction and Torchlight March

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with partly texted vocals, not signed, harppart (pf?) (pp. 1-23).

Box 5 Folder 130

Act II No 5, Chansonette--Vera

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals, no text, chorus part labeled butno music, not signed, harp/pf (pp. 1-8).

Box 5 Folder 130

Act II No 6, Song, "Ladye Mine"--Kazimir Box 5 Folder 130


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals, no text, chorus part labeled butno music, not signed, harp/pf? Clear distinction of inks asin #1 above. Others might also be different inks but aren'talways as clear (pp. 1-9).

Box 6 Box 6




Libretto (typescript): Act I--pp. 1-27; Act II--pp. 1-20; Act III--pp. 1-16

Box 6 Folder 133

Concert Poster, September 25, 1893


Scope and Contents

Monday, 25 Sept 1893 (2 copies).

Box 6 Folder 133


Act III No 16, Introduction and opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

different inks, signed R_ de_oven. NB: Although labeledharp, this part is almost continuous and often works as apf. reduc. (pp. 1-13).

Box 6 Folder 134

Act III [?]

Scope and Contents

signed R_ deK_oven, different inks; NB: on back of lastpage in pencil "Exit Solomon, Herbert. Melodrame" (pp.1-11).

Box 6 Folder 134

Act III No 5b, Children's Chorus

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-5).

Box 6 Folder 134

Act III No 6, Quartette--Ninetta, Marka, Count & Boguslav

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-11).

Box 6 Folder 134

[?], Entrance of Hussars and Song--Boris Box 6 Folder 134


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Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-10).

[?], Entrance of Hussars and Song--Boris

Scope and Contents

continuation of #5 above (pp. 1-10).

Box 6 Folder 134

[?], Duett--Count & Ninetta

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-15).

Box 6 Folder 134

[?], Tzigane Song--Maryska & Chorus

Scope and Contents

signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-15).

Box 6 Folder 134

Red Feather Box 6 Folder 135

Act I No. 1, Prelude and Opening Ensemble

Scope and Contents

full ink score with vocals and text; signed, vocalsincomplete (pp. 1-92).

Box 6 Folder 135

[Act I] No. 2, Conspirator's Trio--Anita, McPitrick &Bulverstrauss

Scope and Contents

full ink score with vocals and text; not signed, p. 1 listscharacters but no vocals (matches intro in p/v), p. 2 hasuntexted vocals for 1 voice (p/v has all 3 characterssinging), p. 3 has 2 voices filled in, 3rd uses dittos (all singin unison so far) and top voice is texted, beginning withthe middle of a word ("guise" of "disguise") (pp. 1-29).

Box 6 Folder 135

Act I No. 3, Song, "The Little Milliner"--Fifine & Girls

Scope and Contents

full ink score with vocals and text, signed (pp. 1-12).

Box 6 Folder 135

Act I No. 3, Song, "The Little Milliner"--Fifine & Girls

Scope and Contents

full ink score, signed, hand? no vocals or text (pp. 1-10).

Box 6 Folder 135

Act I No. 3, Song, "The Little Milliner"--Fifine & Girls, June 2,1903

Box 6 Folder 135


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Date: June 2, 1903

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals or text; signed R_ deK_oven,End: "R_deK_ 6/2/03" (pp. 1-10).

[Act I] No. 4, Song of the Guard--Capt. Turner & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score with vocals, no text, hand?, not signed (pp.1-19).

Box 6 Folder 135

Act I No. 4, Song of the Guard, March 30, 1903


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, not signed, De Koven's hand, missing p. 1,partial text; End: "R_deK_--3/30/03" (5 pp.).

Box 6 Folder 135

Act I No. 4, Song of the Guard, March 30, 1903


Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; End:"R_deK_--3/30/03" (pp. 1-16).

Box 6 Folder 135

Act I No. 5, Ensemble and Chorus--Hilda, July 6, 1903

Date: July 6, 1903

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; End:"R_deK_--7/6/03" (pp. 1-16).

Box 6 Folder 135

[Act I No. 5], "To Call Thee Mine"

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven, lookslike De Koven's hand (pp. 1-10).

Box 6 Folder 135

[Act I] No. 7, Quartette, "A Lesson in Verse"--Fifine, Anita,Crown Prince & Bulverstrauss

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-36).

Box 6 Folder 135

Act I No. [8], Trio, "Our Cabinet" Box 6 Folder 135


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Scope and Contents

as above, signed, no vocals (pp. 1-14).

Act I [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

as above, with pencil notation "This to be copie" (pp.1-40).

Box 6 Folder 135

"Cont. of Finale Act I"

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, De Koven's hand; NB: If cuts areobserved, then pagination seems to work. In any case,musically p. 36 (pencil) continues p. 40 (pp. 36-49).

Box 6 Folder 135


Act II, Prelude and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil full score (in De Koven's hand?), no vocals or text,signed (but not De Koven's?) (pp. 1-20).

Box 6 Folder 136

[Act II No. 11], "The Humorous Ghost"

Scope and Contents


Box 6 Folder 136

[?], A Madrigal

Scope and Contents


Box 6 Folder 136

Act I No. [?], Trio, "Our Cabinet"

Scope and Contents


Box 6 Folder 136

Act II, Prelude and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed, De Koven's hand, with vocalsand text (pp. 1-19).

Box 6 Folder 136

[Act II], "Opening Chorus, Act II--continued" Box 6 Folder 136


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Scope and Contents

pencil full score (in De Koven's hand?), no vocals or text,not signed (pp. 1-26).

[Act II, No. 11], "The Humorous Ghost"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, vocals, no text (pp. 1-16).

Box 6 Folder 136

Act [II] No. 12, Entrance and Song, "The Merry Cavalier"--Hilda

Scope and Contents

signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-12).

Box 6 Folder 136

[Act II No. 14], "The Tale of the High-Born Rooster"--Anita,Bulvertrauss & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed, with vocals and text in differentink (pp. 1-23).

Box 6 Folder 136

[Act II No. 15], Chansonnette, "The Rose and the Breeze"

Scope and Contents


Box 6 Folder 136

[Act II No. 15], A Madrigal--Hilda, Anita, Trevor & McPitrick,June 18, 1903

Date: June 18, 1903

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven, printer's copy;End: "R_deK_. 6/18/03" (=Act II No. 16 p/v) (pp. 1-5).

Box 6 Folder 136

[Act II No. 16], A Madrigal

Scope and Contents

ink full score (in De Koven's hand?), no vocals or text,signed (but not De Koven's?) (pp. 1-9).

Box 6 Folder 136

[Act II No. 17], "The Garden of Dreams"--Hilda

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed, with vocals, no text in different ink(pp. 1-8).

Box 6 Folder 136

[Act II No. 18], Song, "The Prince of Good Fellows" Box 6 Folder 136


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Scope and Contents

pencil full score, signed, vocals, no text (pp. 1-9).

[Act II No. 19], Scene and Ensemble, "Arrest Him"

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, signed, no vocals (pp. 1-11).

Box 6 Folder 136

Act II, Finale

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, signed, no vocals (pp. 1-21).

Box 6 Folder 136


Act I No. 9, Ensemble, "Tragedy of the Hat"

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven, on p.1--"Act I No. 10, Concerted Number--The Tragedy of theHats" (pp. 1-38).

Box 6 Folder 137


One copy published p/v score, 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents

paper bound (New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1903); a)intertions at front cover: 1) pencil lyric in De Koven'shand, "Said pretty Miss White/to Little Boy Blue." Onreverse a list: "Snowman Act II/ Entre'Acte/ / WeddingBells/ Oh Boy./ Emil Masche/ 526 E. 83rd Str./ MyOld Trombone./ College Days./ There's many a ship."These items have a check through them, then there'san ink doodle, pencil "Whi is it/Off to Church" and ink"3252 Mad."; 2) pencil lyric in De Koven's hand, "that'show they do it in Bohemia." On reverse, pencil doodlesand arithmetic (looks like he's working out the month'sfinances); 3) pencil lyric in De Koven's hand, "Bohemia'sa funny place/ The artists all live there/ That's etc./ Andsome of them wear velvet coats/ and most of them longhair./ That's etc."; 4) piece of blank staff paper; NB: Thiscopy is otherwise unmarked.

Box 6 Folder 138

Two uncorrected proof copies of Act II Finale

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-37).

Box 6 Folder 138



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Waltzes, arranged by Ludomir Thomas

Scope and Contents

(New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1903); Printed parts asfollows: 1 fl, 1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1 bn, 4 hn I & II, 1 tr, 1tr II, 2 trbn, 1 tymp & perc (b dr, sn dr, cymbals, triangle)with insert of 2 handwritten copies of tymp intro, 1 vl I(stamped in purple "Conductor"), 9 vl I, 8 vl II, 6 vla, 6 vc,6 db, 1 pf.

Box 6 Folder 139


Act III No. 3, Quartett, "King Chauffeur"--Ilma, Tina, Baron &Prince, July 23, 1908

Date: July 23, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, printer's copy, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_ 7/23/08--" (pp. 1-8).

Box 6 Folder 140

Act III No. 3, Chansonette x'd, Ballad, "Just for You"--Ilma

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, pencil text; pencil signed "R_ deK_oven, DeKoven's hand for text, but his musical hand? on cover"Cor. by Lucas Keep this" (pp. 1-4).

Box 6 Folder 140

Act II [?], Dance--Ensemble

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, not signed, De Koven's hand;"In lang-rous Oriental clime"; NB: Reference to"Nautchgirls"--this probably isn't Golden Butterfly,possibly Begum? (pp. 1-4).

Box 6 Folder 140

The Beauty Spot Box 6 Folder140.10

Act II [?], Quartet--Vicotor [sic], Gustave, Jean & Paul

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed.; NB: This item is in a folderwith material from The Golden Butterfly. It is unlabeledas to work, but the characters tally with Beauty Spot, notGolden Butterfly (pp. 1-2).

Box 6 Folder140.10


Casino Piece Box 6 Folder 142

Op. 161 No. 1, Duet--Percy & Laura, February 7, 1900


Box 6 Folder 142


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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_.2/7/1900--" (pp. 1-4).

Op. 161 No. 2, Song, "A Good Little Boy"--Miss Earl &Chorus, February 8, 1900


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End:"R_deK_--2/8/1900" (pp. 1-4).

Box 6 Folder 142

Op. 161 No. 3, Song--The Khedive & Chorus, February 7, 1900


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_.2/7/1900" (pp. 1-5).

Box 6 Folder 142

Op. 161 No. 4, Duet--Percy & Laura, February 12, 1900


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_.2/12/1900" (pp. 1-2).

Box 6 Folder 142

Op. 161 No. 5, Chorus for Entrance, March--Gilmore, February13, 1900


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_.2/13/1900--" (pp. 1-4).

Box 6 Folder 142

Op. 161 No. 6, Melodrame and Chorus, February 11, 1900


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_.2/11/1900"; NB: Could this have been bound once? Theedges on the three outer sides are red, and the inner sideis irregular, as though cut by scissors or knife. If so--fromwhat, since this alone doesn't seem worthy of binding?(pp. 1-4).

Box 6 Folder 142


"Wedding March," Op. 405, September 15, 1918 Box 6 Folder 143


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Scope and Contents

clipping (New York Herald Magazine, 9/15/1918), fragile;orch. annot. in blue pencil in De Koven's hand & add.notes & figuration (pp. 1-4).


"Wedding March," Op. 405

Scope and Contents

ink ms, arranged for pf. 4 hands by Felix Fox (4 copies)(pp. 1-7).

Box 6 Folder 144


[Act I?] No. 2, Duet

Scope and Contents

ink pf, doesn't look like De Koven's hand (2 copies) (pp.1-4).

Box 6 Folder 145

Act III, Intermezzo

Scope and Contents

pencil pf, signed R_ deK_oven (3 pp.).

Box 6 Folder 145

[Act I No. 2?], Duet

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, vocals, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-3).

Box 6 Folder 145


"King Witlaf's Drinking Horn, Ballad"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed on p. 1, on cover page in full,De Koven's hand. Words by Longfellow (pp. 1-10).

Box 6 Folder 146


Scope and Contents

copy of above in violet ink (pp. 1-8).

Box 6 Folder 146


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, folio, with text, signed as above, correctionsin blue pencil; NB: These blue pencil corrections were

Box 6 Folder 146


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clearly made by a teacher. For example: p. 3, the text asset reads "[in their] beards the red rime glistens." The bluecorrections and note read "not blue rime or green rime?be careful how your accents fall!" This may be an Oxfordstudent piece (pp. 1-5).

The Knickerbockers Box 6 Folder 147

[?], Miles's Song

Scope and Contents

ink p/v with text, signed, doesn't look like De Koven'shand (4 pp.).

Box 6 Folder 147


"Rest, Song"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed in full at right, "L.A.D." at topleft; "A tiny maiden sang her song out in the busy street";Words by L.A.D.; Cover indicates that this was one of apair of songs dedicated to Mrs. Hugh Dickey (pp. 1-4).

Box 6 Folder 148

"Rest, Song"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed as above, corrections in bluepencil. NB: These blue pencil corrections were clearlymade by a teacher. This may be an Oxford student piece(pp. 1-4).

Box 6 Folder 148

Happy Land Box 6 Folder 149

Act III No. 3, Song, "My Wish"--Sylvia, October 12, 1904

Date: October 12, 1904

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_ deK_10/12/04" (pp. 1-3).

Box 6 Folder 149


Sketch of "Fandango"

Scope and Contents

with pencil lyric (no music). Cf. Folder 27 (1 p.).

Box 6 Folder 150

Act I No. 4, Duet--Dorothia & Cardenio Box 6 Folder 150


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals & text in different ink, notsigned (pp. 106-116).

[?], Melodrame (to follow 7b)

Scope and Contents

pencil pf, not signed, De Koven's hand, marked "attacca ilFinale" (pp. 1-2).

Box 6 Folder 150

Introduction and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink pf, not signed, unfinished (pp. 1-4).

Box 6 Folder 150

Unidentified Song

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, not signed, pencil corrections (14 pp.).

Box 6 Folder 150

Unidentified

Scope and Contents

ink vocal line with ink text & different pencil text beneath.At top in ink in De Koven's hand "You can make the firstbar (out x'd) whenever it comes a single note if preferablefor the verse--Let me have it Thursday" (1 p.).

Box 6 Folder 150

Unidentified "Bars to preced No. 7b" and "attacca 7b"

Scope and Contents

2 staves pencil pf, in De Koven's hand (1 p.).

Box 6 Folder 150

Unidentified

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, seems complete but could be the lastpage of something else, De Koven's hand (1 p.).

Box 6 Folder 150

The Mandarin Box 6 Folder150.10

[?], Waltz Song--Jesso

Scope and Contents

ink vocal line with pencil text, signed R_ deK_oven; "Tellme, lovers, I pray you confess!" (1 p.).

Box 6 Folder150.10

Box 7 Box 7


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"My Love Returned, Song", June 9, 1891

Date: June 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_deK_.6/9/91."; "What of the night, oh my heart, my heart?";Words by F.E. Weatherley (pp. 1-6).

Box 7 Folder 151


[?], "The Giggling Girl"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed.; "There was a girl named BessieBrown" (7 pp.).

Box 7 Folder 152

Masque of American Drama Box 7 Folder 153

Ink ms part: Cello I

Scope and Contents

looks complete, rehearsal marks, in a folder marked"Furnished by Arthur W. Tams Music Library."

Box 7 Folder 153


Ink ms part: Cello II

Scope and Contents


Box 7 Folder 154


Ink ms part: Viola

Scope and Contents


Box 7 Folder 155


Ink ms part: Violin II

Scope and Contents


Box 7 Folder 156



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[Ink ms part: Violin]

Scope and Contents

NB: This folder is missing [never received at Brandeis].

Box 7 Folder 157

The Little Duchess Box 7 Folder 158

Act II No. [?], Song, "The Only Girl"--Sidney, September 6,1901


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven, End:"R_deK_9/6/01" (pp. 1-3).

Box 7 Folder 158

Published sheet music for the above , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

(New York: Edward Schuberth & Co., 1901) (6 pp.).

Box 7 Folder 158


"A Dream of Love (Reve d'Amour), Valse Intermezzo", 1905

Date: 1905

Scope and Contents

ink ms, signed, pf sol, printer's copy; Top left "To myDaughter/ Xmas 1905" (pp. 1-3).

Box 7 Folder 159

"A Dream of Love (Reve d'Amour), Valse Intermezzo", 1911

Date: 1911

Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1911) (2 copies)(pp. 1-5).

Box 7 Folder 159


Song, "Signor Mons Muldoni"--Columbine & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, sig, p. 9 has third verse of text; "I'veoften been in love in fact I'm never out of it"; NB: SeeBox. This is probably from Paris Doll (pp. 1-8).

Box 7 Folder 160


"The Girlie x'd The Maiden with the Tear Drops in Her Voice" Box 7 Folder 161


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed (pp. 1-3).

Typescript of lyric for above

Scope and Contents

with pencil corrections

Box 7 Folder 161

The Hero of the Day Box 7 Folder 162

Act I No. 1, Opening Ensemble, "Bridge, Bridge, Bridge"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with orchestra annotation, signed R_ deK_oven(pp. 1-11).

Box 7 Folder 162

Act I No. 1a, Song, "After Office Hours", December 10, 1907


Scope and Contents

continuation of above, End: "R_deK_ 12/10/07" (pp.11-16).

Box 7 Folder 162

Act I [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with orchestra annotation, signed R_ deK_oven(10 pp.).

Box 7 Folder 162

Act II [?], Finale, January 9, 1908


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with orchestra annotation, in De Koven's hand,not signed; End: "R_deK_ 1/9/08 (18 pp.).

Box 7 Folder 162

Act III No. 1, Opening Chorus and Song, "At the Sea-Side"--Edith and Chorus, December 28, 1907


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with orchestra annotation, signed R_deK_oven; End: "R_deK_ 12/28/07" (10 pp.).

Box 7 Folder 162

The Flower Ballet Box 7 Folder 163

Labelled as above, Op. 30 Box 7 Folder 163


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-13).

"Tempo di Vlasa"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no signature, no title, same orchestration butdifferent paper (pp. 1-13).

Box 7 Folder 163

The Canterbury Pilgrims Box 7 Folder 164

Printed published parts for "Selection from the CanterburyPilgrims"--arranged from the original score by E.A. Price

Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1918); NB:There are three folders full (inner folders, not BrandeisUniversity folders).

Box 7 Folder 164

The Flower Ballet Box 7 Folder 165

Flower Ballet No. 3, "Cortege"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts in a folder marked Arthur W. Tamms MusicLibrary, as follows: 1 fl I, 1 fl II, 1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1 bnI & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn I, 1 trbn II, 1 trbn III,1 tymp, 1 perc (triangle, b dr, bells), 7 vl I 5 vl II, 4 vla, 4vc, 4 db, 1 harp.

Box 7 Folder 165




In Minor Mode Box 7 Folder 169

"Prelude in b minor", August 31, 1939


Scope and Contents

pencil transcription for 5-part strings by Wesley Sontagdated Aug 31, 1939 (pp. 1-6).

Box 7 Folder 169

Ink ms parts for #1 above as follows

Scope and Contents

3 vl I, 3 vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc (marked solo vc & tutti), 1 db.

Box 7 Folder 169



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"Prelude in c minor"; Op. 165 No. 7, May 29, 1939

Date: May 29, 1939

Scope and Contents

pencil transcription for 5-part strings by Wesley Sontagdated May 29, 1939 (pp. 1-5).

Box 7 Folder 170

Ink ms parts for #1 above as follows

Scope and Contents

3 vl I, 4 vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 7 Folder 170


Published printed pf score , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1901).

Box 7 Folder 171

Published printed pf score, Op. 165 No. 7 (c minor) , 1909

Date: 1909

Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1901); stamped"Louis Katzman... Registered 1938."

Box 7 Folder 171

Op. 165 No. 7 (c minor), 1909

Date: 1909

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts (arranger not identified) as follows: 1 cond.(one line of music, not score), 1 vl, 1 Bb tenor, 1 3rd alto,1 1st alto, 1 tr, 1 db, 1 chime.

Box 7 Folder 171


Typescript (2 copies)

Scope and Contents

list of numbers with musical directions for each. This isbasically an errata list.

Box 7 Folder 172

Ink full score, complete, signed

Scope and Contents

a) Prelude (14 pp.); b) Opening Chorus (14 pp.); c) No.2, Prologue (10 pp.); e) No. 4, Scene Music and Entranceof Students (12 pp.); f) No. 5, Pantomime of Arsaces (16

Box 7 Folder 172


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pp.); g) No. 6, (dated "2/4" at end) (27 pp.); h) No. 7 (7pp.); i) No. 8, Entrance of Commerce (16 pp.); j) No. 10(18 pp.); k) No. 11a (18 pp.); l) No. 11b (12 pp.); m) No.12, Comedy, "The Far West" (10 pp.); n) No. 14 (8 pp.);o) No. 15 (15 pp.); p) No. 16 (6 pp.); q) No. 17 (16 pp.); r)No. 17a (16 pp.); s) No. 18, Tempo di Mazurka (16 pp.);t) No. 19, Tempo di Mazurka (8 pp.); u) No. 20 (16 pp.);v) No. 21a (6 pp.); w) No. 21b (7 pp.); x) No. 22, Finale(8 pp.); NB: These are mostly vocal, no text, sometimespencil rather thank ink scores. Many numbers have stagebusiness, cues, some dialogue.

Chorus booklet

Scope and Contents

(16 pp.).

Box 7 Folder 172

Box 8 Box 8


The Highwayman Box 8 Folder 174

Act I No. 7, Septette and Scene

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, signed R_ deK_oven; "I will not buy. To selldon't try" (pp. 1-12).

Box 8 Folder 174

Act III No. 2, Madrigal and Chorus, May 14, 1897

Date: May 14, 1897

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_deK_ 5/14/97";Music is in brown ink, text in purple ink, originalcharacters are "Sop., Alt, Tenor, Bass" x'd in pencil andreplaced with Highwayman characters (pp. 1-6).

Box 8 Folder 174

[?], Song, "A Gallant am I of London town"--Constance,December 3, 1897


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, text in pencil, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_ 12/3/97" (pp. 1-4).

Box 8 Folder 174

[?], Chanceonette--Constance Box 8 Folder 174


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, not signed, not the same as #3 above (pp.1-2).

Unidentified ink full score (could be two pieces)

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-9).

Box 8 Folder 174

Act I [?], Song--Constance

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts stamped Tams Copying Bureau as follows: 1fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 tr I & II,1 trbn, 1 tymp (2), 1 perc (b dr & sn dr), 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 1vla, 1 vc, 1 db (pp. 1-9).

Box 8 Folder 174


Two programs for performances by the Puritan Chorus under thedirection of Mr. Louis F. Gottschalk, Loring Theatre, Riverside,CA, Tuesday & Wednesday eveings, May 23 & 24, May 23-24,[?]

Date: May 23-24, [?]

Scope and Contents

No year given. a) includes "Argument," same as in p/v; b)list of numbers, they cut p/v #7 & #9 (pp. 1-9).

Box 8 Folder 175

Published p/v, 1898

Date: 1898

Scope and Contents

bound in marble boards with leather spine & gilt edges(New York: T.B. Harms & Co., 1898).

Box 8 Folder 175

Published p/v, 1898

Date: 1898

Scope and Contents

paper bound (New York: T.B. Harms & Co., 1898).

Box 8 Folder 175

The Highwayman "Lancers," arranged by Theo. M. Tobani ,undated

Date: undated

Box 8 Folder 175


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Scope and Contents

(New York: Carl Fischer, [undated]); Printed parts (oneof each) as follows: fl & pic (one line), cl I, tr I, tr II, trbn,perc, vl II, vla, db.

Her Little Highness Box 8 Folder 176

Act III No. 2, Czardas, 1914

Date: 1914

Scope and Contents

1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 tr I &II, 1 trbn, 1 "drums, etc.," 1 b dr & triangle, 6 vl I, 5 vl II,4 vla, 4 vc, 4 db, 1 harp, 1 (conductor's) score (12 pp.), 1pf; NB: 1) String parts are numbered in orange crayon;2) There seems to have been several copyists for theseparts. Several of the string parts are marked at the end: "O.Tormer. 1914.".

Box 8 Folder 176



Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocal, not signed, looks like same handas Folder 176. No space has been left for vocals (pp.1-51).

Box 8 Folder 177

Act I No. 6, Entrance of King, Dance and Gavotte

Scope and Contents


Box 8 Folder 177

Act I No. 5, "My Fairy Prince"

Scope and Contents


Box 8 Folder 177

Act I No. 4, "A Selfmade Man"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, folio layout, hand? (5 pp.).

Box 8 Folder 177


[Act I No. ?], "Sweet Sixteen" Box 8 Folder 178


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Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, same hand as Folder 177 #4 (3 pp.).

[?], Chansonette--Daphne & Girls

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed, same hand as Folder 176 (pp.1-10).

Box 8 Folder 178

Act I No. 3, Entrance of Queen--Queen and Girls

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed, same hand as Folder 176 (pp.1-15).

Box 8 Folder 178

Act I No. 4, Song, "A Self Made Man"--Lauman, Elisabeth &Girls, August 30, 1913


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_ deK_8/30/13"; insert, typed page of text on lined paper (pp.1-4).

Box 8 Folder 178

Act II No. 3, Duet, "Come Tell"--Elisabeth & Trainor

Scope and Contents


Box 8 Folder 178

[?], Butterfly Dance

Scope and Contents

pencil pf, not signed, deKoven's hand, with orchestraannotation, complete (1 p.).

Box 8 Folder 178

[?], Mazurka of Dream Dances

Scope and Contents

ink full score, same hand as Folder 176, End initialed butunclear (1st--A or C, 2nd--M, N, W, 3rd__S.) (pp. 1-24).

Box 8 Folder 178

[?], Song, "My Fairy Prince"

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, quickly done, hand[?] (pp. 1-10).

Box 8 Folder 178

The Student King Box 8 Folder 179

Act II No. 3, Carnival Scene, "Mazurka" Box 8 Folder 179


- Page 94-

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, cues in red ink, signed,looks like De Koven's hand (pp. 1-13).

Act II No. 3, Carnival Scene, "Mazurka"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 2 cl I & II, 1bn I & II, 1 bn II, 2 hn I & II, 2 cornets I & II, 1 trbn I &II, 1 trbn II, 3 vl I, 3 vl II, 2 vla, 2 vc, 1 db, 1 tymp, 1 tymp& perc (tymp, b dr, cymbals, triangle, tambourine); NB:There are probably parts from two sets here, several partsare labeled "condensed."

Box 8 Folder 179

Act II No. 10, Song, "The Oyster and the Clam"--Rudolph

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 2 cl I & II, 1hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 tymp, 1 perc (bdr & crystals), 2 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db, 1 harp (pp.1-13).

Box 8 Folder 179

Act II No. 9, Duet--Anne & Grublekoff

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II,1 bn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1tymp, 1 perc, 2 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 db. Parts marked"condensed" as follows: 1 cl I & II, 1 bn II, 1 hn I & II, 1cornet I & II, 1 trbn II, 1 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc.

Box 8 Folder 179

Act II No. 5, "How to Woo"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1bn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 tymp,1 perc, 1 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 8 Folder 179

[?] No. 9b, ink ms parts as follows:

Scope and Contents

2 vl I, 2 vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc, 2 db.

Box 8 Folder 179



Typescript of "Argument and Scenario" Box 8 Folder 181


- Page 95-

Scope and Contents

NB: This is basically an extensive plot synopsis, nodialogue or lyrics.

Act III No. 6, Finale

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed, casting indications on last page(in blue pencil) for chorus (pp. 1-24).

Box 8 Folder 181

Act III No. 6, Finale, February 11, 1906


Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed, End:"2/11-06" (pp. 1-20).

Box 8 Folder 181


Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1bn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 tymp,1 perc, 2 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db (pp. 1-24).

Box 8 Folder 181

Act III No. 5, Trio--King, Merrilaff & Grumblekoff

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals & text, signed (pp. 1-8).

Box 8 Folder 181


Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1bn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 tymp,1 perc, 2 vl I, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 8 Folder 181


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with vocals and text, signed (pp. 1-6).

Box 8 Folder 181

Act III No. 6, Song and Ensemble, "Queen of Carnival"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1bn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 tymp& perc, 2 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db, 1 harp.

Box 8 Folder 181

[?], Entrance--Innsbruck Students Box 8 Folder 181


- Page 96-

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with text, not signed, deKoven's hand (pp. 1-4).

Act III No. 4, Duet, "In Memory Dear (Sweet)"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 2 cl I & II, 1bn I & II, 1 bn II, 2 hn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 2 cornet I & II, 1trbn I & II, 1 trbn II (same as above), 1 perc, 1 tymp, 3 vlI, 3 vl II, 2 vla, 2 vc, 1 db, 1 harp; NB: These may be fromtwo sets of parts.

Box 8 Folder 181


[?], Flirtation Song, "Follow Me"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed, no vocals (pp. 1-6).

Box 8 Folder 182


Scope and Contents


Box 8 Folder 182


Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp & perc, 3 vlI, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db, 1 harp.

Box 8 Folder 182

[?], Entre-act; ink ms parts as follows

Scope and Contents

1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 tr I &II, 1 trbn I & II, 2 vl I 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 8 Folder 182

Folder marked in blue pencil, "We are brothers/Einlage/StudentKing"

Scope and Contents

miscellaneous ink ms parts.

Box 8 Folder 182

Act II No. 9, Duet--Anne & Grumblekoff

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed, pencil and redink corrections (pp. 1-6).

Box 8 Folder 182

Act III [?], "A Toast"


- Page 97-

Scope and Contents


Box 8 Folder 182

Act III No. 5

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & II/pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp & perc, 3 vlI, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 harp.

Box 8 Folder 182

Folder of miscellaneous ink ms parts Box 8 Folder 182

Box 9 Box 9


Act I No. 1, Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, with some ink, no vocals, signed (pp.1-39).

Box 9 Folder 183

Act I No. 2, Duet--Merrilaff & Grumblekoff

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals, signed (pp. 1-25).

Box 9 Folder 183

Act I No. 3, Election Ensemble and Song--Francis

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed, extensive pencilcorrections and additions (pp. 1-39).

Box 9 Folder 183

Act I [?], Duet, "Pray Pretty Maid"--Princess & Francis

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals, no text, except incipit, signed,extensive pencil corrections and additions (pp. 1-7).

Box 9 Folder 183

Act I No. 5, Entrance and Song--Ilsa & Girls

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed, extensive pencilcorrections and additions (pp. 1-21).

Box 9 Folder 183

Act I [?], Entrance of the King--Chorus Box 9 Folder 183


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed, extensive pencilcorrections and additions (pp. 1-7).


Act I No. 7 x'd, Song, "I Took Them All"--King and Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed, pencil corrections andadditions (pp. 1-13).

Box 9 Folder 184

Act I No. 9, Duet, "Columbine and Harlequin"--Ilsa and Francis

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 184

Act II No. 1, Introduction and Carnival Scene

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 184

Act II No. 2, Carnival Scene, "Tarantella"

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 184

Act II [?], Song, "Fancy Free"--Ilsa

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals, signed; NB: These two pagesare taped together (pp. 1-2 inc.).

Box 9 Folder 184


Act II No. 3, Carnival Scene, "Mazurka"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed, hand?, corrections in penciland blue pencil (pp. 1-16).

Box 9 Folder 185

Act II No. 3, Carnival Scene, "Mazurka" Box 9 Folder 185


- Page 99-

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed, hand? (pp. 1-13).

Act II No. 4, Duet, "The Rooster and the Lark"--Fantine andFerdinand

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed, extensive penciladditions, seems to be deKoven's hand (pp. 1-12).

Box 9 Folder 185

Act II No. 4, "How to Woo"--Merrilaff & Grumblekoff

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed, extensivepencil additions (pp. 1-13).

Box 9 Folder 185

Act II No. 6, Song and Ensemble, "Queen of Carnival"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed, hand?, pencil corrections (pp.1-12).

Box 9 Folder 185

Act II No. 6, Song and Ensemble, "Queen of Carnival"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed, deKoven's hand?,pencil corrections, p. 14 lower left in pencil "NB. DieWiederholung fangt an beim alla breve. c" (pp. 1-15).

Box 9 Folder 185

Maid Marian Box 9 Folder 186

[?], Ballet, March 19, 1891


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, vocals, no text, sig "R_ deK_oven3/19/91" (pp. 1-8).

Box 9 Folder 186

Act III [?], Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, vocals, no text, not signed (pp. 1-6).

Box 9 Folder 186

Act III [?], Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed (19 pp.).

Box 9 Folder 186

Selection: arranged by L. Thomas Box 9 Folder 186


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Scope and Contents

pencil note at top of first vl part: "N.B. this selection issomewhat different, than the published S., see score,beginning p. 46."; ink ms parts as follows: 2 fl I & II/pic,2 ob I & II, 2 cl I & II, 2 bn I & II, 1 hn I & II, 1 hn III &IV, 2 tr I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 trbn III, 1 tuba, 3 perc (1tymp [3]; 1 b dr, cymbals, triangle; 1 sn dr, bells, etc. &hammer on hard wood), 4 vl I, 2 vl II, 2 vla, 2 vc, 2 db, 1harp; NB: These are probably not in deKoven's hand.

Maid Marian Box 9 Folder187.10

Act II [?], Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, doesn't look like deKoven's hand (pp.1-13).

Box 9 Folder187.10

[?], Song, "Ladye Mine"--Scarlet

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, sig R_ deKoven; "If I could look in thy deareyes" (pp. 1-2 inc.).

Box 9 Folder187.10

Act I [?], Trio--Sheriff, Dame Durden & Guy

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, signed R_ deK_oven; "Oh the lady who wantsto marry me" (pp. 1-4).

Box 9 Folder187.10

Act I [?], Song--The Sheriff and Chorus, August 5, 1902


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, signed R_ deK_oven, on cover "152. MadisonAve"; End: "R_deK_ 8/5/02"; "A sheriff is a paragon ofev'ry standard virtue" (pp. 1-5).

Box 9 Folder187.10

Act I No. 8, Trio, "Never in the Wide, Wide World"--LadyVivian, Little John & Dame Durden, November 8, 1901


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_deK_.11/8/1901" (pp. 1-5).

Box 9 Folder187.10

The Tzigane Box 9 Folder187.20

[?], Sleigh Bell Song--Vera & Chorus


- Page 101-

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, not signed, deKoven's hand; "One, away, Whenthe wind's in the East, and it's zero at least" (pp. 1-5).

Box 9 Folder187.20


[?], Song--The General

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 188







Act II No. 7b, Funeral March, Exit of Soldiers

Scope and Contents

pencil pf., sig R_eginald deK_oven, complete as is (1 p.).

Box 9 Folder 194

Act III No. 3, Song--Aza

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed, pencil at top "Cue:--I love himand he is mine," pencil corrections, missing p. 4 (pp. 1-8).

Box 9 Folder 194

Act III No. 4, Duet, "Questions"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, not signed (pp. 1-10).

Box 9 Folder 194

Act III No. 5, Duo, "Love's Awakening"--Fritzi & Felix

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-7).

Box 9 Folder 194


Scope and Contents

pencil full score, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-7).

Box 9 Folder 194



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Act I No. 1, Introduction, Scene and Ensemble

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed R_ deK_oven(pp. 1-49).

Box 9 Folder 195

Act I No. 2, Entrance and Song--Flora & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 195

Act I No. 1, Duet--Flora & The Prince

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 195

Act I No. 3a, Song--Janet

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed R_ deK_oven;also inserted harp part, same hand as Folder 176 (pp. 1-4).

Box 9 Folder 195

Act I No. 4, "Town-Crier's Song"--Sandy & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 195

Act I No. 5, Song and Chorus--Capt. Sheridan & EnglishSoldiers

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 195

Act I No. 6, Chorus of Highlanders and Song--Rob Roy

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 195

Act I No. 7, Scene and Duet--Rob Roy & Janet Box 9 Folder 195


- Page 103-

Scope and Contents


Act I No. 8, Song--The Mayor & Servants

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 195

Act I No. 9, Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 195


Act II No. 10, Introduction, Scene and Ensemble

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 196

Act II No. 11, Song, "The Merry Miller"--Rob Roy & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 196

Act II No. 12, Scene and Concerted Number

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 196

Act II No. 13, "Lay of the Cavalier"--The Prince & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 196

Act II No. 14, "Song of the Balladmongers"--Mayor, Tammas &Servants

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 196

Act II No. 15, Song--Rob Roy & Chorus


- Page 104-

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 196

Act II No. 16, Quintette--Prince, Mayor, Rob Roy, Tammas &Lochiel

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 196

Act II No. 17, Song--Flora

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 196

One page of text, hand[?] labeled "Before Act II No. 16,Quintette

Box 9 Folder 196


Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed R_ deK_oven;NB: missing pp. 27-30, pp. 48-51 on backs of pp. 44-47(pp. 1-51).

Box 9 Folder 196


Act III No. 19, Introduction (attacca)

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 197

Act III No. 19a, Song, "The Drummer Boy"--Capt. Sheridan &Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 197

Act III No. 20, Chansonette and Duet--The Prince and Flora

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 197

Act III No. 21, Song of the Turn-Key--Lochiel Box 9 Folder 197


- Page 105-

Scope and Contents


Act III No. 22, Serenade--The Mayor and Sandy

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 197

Act III No. 23, Rustic Song--Rob Roy & Janet

Scope and Contents


Box 9 Folder 197

Act III No. 24, Finale, April 15 - August 12, 1894

Date: April 15 - August 12, 1894

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed R_ deK_oven;End: "Begun Apl 15th/ Finished Aug 12th/ 1894/ R_deK_oven" (pp. 1-14).

Box 9 Folder 197


"My True Love is a Shepherdess"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, probably a later copy, unrecognizedhand.

Box 9 Folder 198


[Act II No. ?], Finale II

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with vocals, no text, signed R_ deK_oven,missing pp. 12-13 (pp. 1-37).

Box 9 Folder 199


Ollolla Box 9 Folder 200

[?] No. 1, Opening Song and Chorus, "The Chief of the Sultan'sPort"--Hafiz & Chorus , December 17, 1907


Box 9 Folder 200


- Page 106-

Scope and Contents

(Custom House Officers); End:"R_deK_--12/17/07--" (pp. 1-4).

[?] No. 1, Song, "In the Same Old Way"--Elliot, December 20,1907


Scope and Contents

End: "R_deK_--12/20/07--" (pp. 1-3).

Box 9 Folder 200

[?] No. 3, Song and Scene, "In the Harem"--Ollalla & Elliot,December 22, 1907


Scope and Contents

End: "R_deK_--12/22/07--" (pp. 1-6).

Box 9 Folder 200

[?] No. 4, Duet, "Never, Never, No!"--Paul & Elliot, December23, 1907


Scope and Contents

End: "R_deK_--12/23/07--" (pp. 1-3).

Box 9 Folder 200

[?] No. 5, Trio, "The Wedding"--Paul, Ollalla & Elliot,December 23, 1907


Scope and Contents

End: "R_deK_--12/23/07--" (pp. 1-4).

Box 9 Folder 200

[?] No. 6, Finale--Ollalla, Paul, Elliot & Hafiz, December 23,1907


Scope and Contents

End: "R_deK_--12/24/07--" (pp. 1-3).

Box 9 Folder 200

Box 10 Box 10

The Mandarin Box 10 Folder201.10

Act I, Opening Chorus Box 10 Folder201.10


- Page 107-

Scope and Contents

ink full score, vocals, no text, not signed; NB: no worktitle on p. 1, but characters are Pekoe & Oolong (pp. 1-40).

Don Quixote Box 10 Folder201.20

[Act III] No. 18, Duett--Dorothea & Don Fernando

Scope and Contents

ink full score, vocals with text in different ink, not signed,fragile (pp. 1-7).

Box 10 Folder201.20

Act II No. 14, Song--Don Fernando

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I, 1 fl II, 1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1bn, 1 hn I, 1 hn II, 1 tr I, 1 tr II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp (2), 1 drums(sn dr, b dr, cymbals), 2 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db (pp.1-7).

Box 10 Folder201.20


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, unfamiliar hand; "Every knight musthave a star" (pp. 1-3).

Box 10 Folder201.20


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, not signed, unfamiliar hand; "Every knight musthave a star" (pp. 1-3).

Box 10 Folder201.20

The Canterbury Pilgrims Box 10 Folder201.30

Act IV, ink full score, with vocals and text, not signed

Scope and Contents

probably opening chorus because p. 3 marked"curtain" (pp. 3-20 inc).

Box 10 Folder201.30


[?], Tempo di Gavotte

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 202

[?], Tempo di Gavotte Box 10 Folder 202


- Page 108-

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I, 1 fl II, 1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1bn, 1 hn I, 1 hn II, 1 tr I, 1 tr II, 1 trbn, 1 b dr & triangle, 1tymp (2), 5 bl I, 4 vl II, 4 vla, 3 vc, 2 db.


Fragile ink ms parts in severe disorder Box 10 Folder 203


[?], Romanze--Cardenio

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocal and text, not signed, withtambourine, marked on p. 1 "No. 22 x'd 24" (pp. 1-14).

Box 10 Folder 204

Act II No. 17, Song--Dorothea [Don Fernando x'd]

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text in different ink, notsigned, printer's marks? (14 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 204

Act III No. 2, Duet--Don Quixote and Sancho

Scope and Contents

ink full score with vocals and text, with pf reduc, with pic(pp. 1-9).

Box 10 Folder 204

[Act II] No. 15, Sancho and Male Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, same hand as Folder 201, #4 (pp. 1-5).

Box 10 Folder 204

Act II No. 15, Sancho and Male Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed, different hand from #4above (pp. 1-5).

Box 10 Folder 204

[Act II No. 15], Sancho and Male Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text in different ink, notsigned (pp. 1-11).

Box 10 Folder 204

Act I No. 6, Entrance of the Holy Brotherhood, July 12, 1888

Date: July 12, 1888

Box 10 Folder 204


- Page 109-

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, pencil corrections, signed "R_deK_oven 7/12/88" (pp. 1-14).


[Act I] No. 5, Duett--Sancho and Don Quixote

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, not signed, correctionsin red ink (9 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 205

[Act I] No. 5, Duet--Sancho and Don Quixote

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, same hand as Folder 201 (unfamiliar)(pp. 1-3).

Box 10 Folder 205

Act I No. 5, Duet--Sancho and Don Quixote

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, different hand (pp. 1-3).

Box 10 Folder 205

Act I No. 5 1/2, Duet--Sancho and Don Quixote

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text in different ink; NB:Several of the above labeled on cover or top "Sancho--Three feet on a goose"; Text: "I Maunder on from North toSouth" (9 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 205

[?], Romanze--Lucinda, February 2, 1890


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed "R_ deK_oven. 2/1/90"; "Partedfrom Cardenio, still I wander on" (3 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 205

Act I [?], Romanze--Lucinda

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, not signed, deKoven'shand (pp. 1-6).

Box 10 Folder 205

Act I No. [?], Entrance of Don Quixote Box 10 Folder 205


- Page 110-

Scope and Contents

Song with Chorus (pp. 1-8).

[Act I] No. 4, Madrigal--Maritornes, Theresa, Sancho & DonQuixote

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, same "unfamiliar" hand, not signed (1 p.inc.).

Box 10 Folder 205

Act I No. 4, Madrigal--Maritornes, Theresa, Sancho & DonQuixote

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with text, not signed, corrections in redink, at top in pencil "Sancho--five islands to every onein Spain!"; text: "What a gallant knight will our masterbe!" (11 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 205

Act I No. 4, Madrigal--Maritornes, Theresa, Sancho & DonQuixote

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed, deKoven's hand? (pp. 1-9).

Box 10 Folder 205

Act I No. [?], Song--Gines

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 205

Act I No. 3, Song--Gines

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed R_ deK_oven(14 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 205

[?], Finale A, Scene & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text in different ink, notsigned (pp. 1-19).

Box 10 Folder 205

[?] No. 15, Sancho & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, vocals with text, not signed (pp. 1-19).

Box 10 Folder 205

[?] No. 24 x'd 22, Romanza--Cardenio Box 10 Folder 205


- Page 111-

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, not signed, deKoven's hand? "So far farlove from thee" (4 pp.).


The Little Milliner , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents

(New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1903) (5 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 206

Song of the Guard , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

Red Feather , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

The Humorous Ghost , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents

(2 copies) (New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1903) (11pp.).

Box 10 Folder 206

Wanda, 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

Maid of the Birds , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

Tale of the High-Born Rooster , 1903

Date: 1903

Box 10 Folder 206


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Scope and Contents


The Conspirators , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

A Lesson in Verse , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

Our Cabinet, 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents

(2 copies) (New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1903) (7 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 206

To Call Thee Mine , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

Merry Cavalier (in a Happyland cover) , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

A Madrigal , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

March and Two-Step, arranged by Ludomir Thomas, for pf,1903

Date: 1903

Box 10 Folder 206


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Scope and Contents


Lancers, arranged by Ludomir Thomas, for pf, 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

Selection, arranged by George Rosey, for pf, 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

Waltzes, arranged by Ludomir Thomas, for pf, 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206

Selection, arranged by Charles J. Roberts (unsorted parts), 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 206


The Bold Dragoon, 1899

Date: 1899

Scope and Contents

no indication that it's from The Three Dragoons (2 copies,low) (Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1899) (7pp.).

Box 10 Folder 207

Selections for Piano Solo; no arranger listed , 1899

Date: 1899

Scope and Contents

(5 copies) (Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1899)(13 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 207

Lancers for Piano Solo; arranged by Charles Puerner , 1899

Date: 1899

Box 10 Folder 207


- Page 114-

Scope and Contents

(6 copies) (Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1899)(7 pp.).

March for Piano Solo, 1899

Date: 1899

Scope and Contents

arranged by Charles Puerner (6 copies) (Cincinnati: TheJohn Church Company, 1899) (5 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 207

Waltz for Piano Solo, 1899

Date: 1899

Scope and Contents

arranged by Charles Puerner (5 copies) (Cincinnati: TheJohn Church Company, 1899) (9 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 207

Rob Roy Box 10 Folder207.10

Selection from Rob Roy, 1895

Date: 1895

Scope and Contents

arranged by George Wiegand (6 copies) (New York: G.Schirmer, 1895); 1 pf accomp. part.

Box 10 Folder207.10

The Wedding Trip Box 10 Folder208.10

Selection from The Wedding Trip, 1911

Date: 1911

Scope and Contents

compiled and arranged by J. Bodewalt Lampe (6 copies)(New York and Detroit: Jerome H. Remich & Co., 1911);publ. printed parts as follows: 4 fl, 4 ob 4 cl I, 4 cl II, 4 bn,4 hn I & II, 4 cornet I, 4 cornet II, 4 trbn, 4 perc (tymp [2],cymbals, sn dr, b dr, bells, triangle), 8 vl I, 4 vl II, 4 vla, 4vc, 4 db, 4 pf & 1 inst. line cues.

Box 10 Folder208.10

The Beauty Spot Box 10 Folder208.20

One copy published p/v score , 1909

Date: 1909

Box 10 Folder208.20


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Scope and Contents

(New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1909); publ. printedparts as follows: 4 fl, 4 ob 4 cl I, 4 cl II, 4 bn, 4 hn I & II,4 cornet I, 4 cornet II, 4 trbn, 4 perc (tymp [2], cymbals,sn dr, b dr, bells, triangle), 8 vl I, 4 vl II, 4 vla, 4 vc, 4 db,4 pf & 1 inst. line cues.

The Little Duchess Box 10 Folder 209

Those Great Big Eyes (Music by Geo. LeBrunn), 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

(New York: Edward Schuberth & Co., 1901) (pp. 1-4missing) (5 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 209

Flirtation Song , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

(2 copies) (New York: Edward Schuberth & Co., 1901) (7pp.).

Box 10 Folder 209

Take Me Out and Float Me , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 209

Menagerie Song , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 209

Sadie, 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

(Music by Geo. LeBrunn, Words by J.P. Harrington (NewYork: Edward Schuberth & Co., 1901) (6 pp.).

Box 10 Folder 209

Waltzes, for piano solo, arranged by Ludomir Thomas , 1901

Date: 1901

Box 10 Folder 209


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Scope and Contents


They Tell Me of You, 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 209

Make Allowances for Love, duet , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 209

In Society , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 209

What are the Wild Wave Saying?, 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 209

Bathing Song , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 10 Folder 209

The Three Dragoons Box 10 Folder210.10

"Lancers", 1899

Date: 1899

Box 10 Folder210.10


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Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1899); Publ.printed parts; not sorted.

"March", 1899

Date: 1899

Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: he John Church Company, 1899); Publ.printed parts; not sorted.

Box 10 Folder210.10

"Waltzes", 1899

Date: 1899

Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1899); Publ.printed parts; not sorted.

Box 10 Folder210.10

Instrumental Box 10 Folder210.20

"Fleurs d'Amour," Op. 325 , undated

Date: undated

Scope and Contents

(New York and Detroit: Jerome H. Remick and Company,[undated]); 1 drum part.

Box 10 Folder210.20

Miscellaneous Box 10 Folder210.30

The Circle (Magazine), December, 1907

Date: December, 1907

Scope and Contents

Christmas 1907, pp. 386-387; (New York: Funk andWagnalls Company, 1907); includes 2 Christmas carols bydeKoven: a) "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen"; b) "TheHolly and the Ivy."

Box 10 Folder210.30

The Circle (Magazine), December, 1908


Scope and Contents

Christmas 1908, pp. 352-353; includes a Noel byDeKoven: a) "The Song of the Seraphs"; Words by EdwinMarkham; "We are led by his way, by his luminous way."

Box 10 Folder210.30

Music (Magazine), February 24, 1912


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Scope and Contents

Saturday, February 24, 1912, pp. 18-19; (Boston:Boston Music Publishing Co., Inc., 1912) (2 copies);"A Comic Opera King; The Brilliant Career of ReginaldDeKoven" [no author]

Box 10 Folder210.30

Musical America (Magazine), April 14, 1917


Scope and Contents

April 14, 1917, Vol. XXV No. 24 (2 copies)

Box 10 Folder210.30

Box 11 Box 11

Miscellaneous, 1899

Date: 1899

Scope and Contents


Box 11 Folder 211


Town and Country Magazine, November 1, 1916


Scope and Contents

Nov 1, 1916 (2 copies); p. 21--"About People We Know";p. 40--reference to The Canterbury Pilgrims.

Box 11 Folder 212

Bohemia, March 25, 1917


Scope and Contents

Marzo 25 de 1917, Habana, Cuba (in Spanish), pp. 15,31, & 33; By Dr. H. Novoa Spade; about The CanterburyPilgrims.

Box 11 Folder 212

The Etude, August, 1917

Date: August, 1917

Scope and Contents

August 1917 (2 copies); p. 526--"The Old, Old Love"Op. 390; pp. 507-508--"Paths to an American NationalSchool of Music: An Interview Expressly Secured for The

Box 11 Folder 212


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Etude with the Famous American Composer Reginald deKoven."

Souvenir Booklet, "Testimonial to Henry Clay Barnabee andMrs. W.H. MacDonald," Broadway Theatre, December 11, 1906


Scope and Contents

December 11, 1906; includes Robin Hood pictures; NB:The program included Victor Herbert and his Orchestraplaying among other things the "Fantasie from TheSerenade" by Herbert.

Box 11 Folder 212

Souvenir Album from Robin Hood , August, 1917

Date: August, 1917

Scope and Contents

(2 copies); Cover marked DeKoven Opera Co..

Box 11 Folder 212

Old Penn: Weekly Magazine of the University of Pennsylvania,March 23, 1917


Scope and Contents

3/23/1917, pp. 353-355, by Raymond A. Robinson,"deKoven [sic] to Compose Masque Music."

Box 11 Folder 212

Robin Hood, publ. libretto , 1890

Date: 1890

Scope and Contents

(Chicago: Slason Thompson & Co., 1890).

Box 11 Folder 212

Miscellaneous (Sheet Music) Box 11 Folder 213

"Under the Moonlight, Waltzes," arranged by Geo. D. Barnard,1898

Date: 1898

Scope and Contents


Box 11 Folder 213

"Tete-a-Tete, Intermezzo Dansant," arranged for smallorchestra , 1912

Date: 1912

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1912); 4 folders of parts, 3signed "Compliments of R_eginald deK_oven," each

Box 11 Folder 213


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folder contains 1 each of the following: fl, cl, cornet I,cornet II, trbn, perc (sn dr, b dr, bells, triangle), tymp (2),harmonium (ad lib), 1 vl obb, vl I, vl II, vla, vc, db.

"The Naughty Little Clock" from The Three Dragoons

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 11 Folder 213

"Comrades in Arms, Song for Baritone or Bass" Box 11 Folder 213

"Serenade d'Amour" from The Snowman

Scope and Contents

(proof copy)

Box 11 Folder 213

"Tete-a-Tete, Intermezzo Dansant," Op. 354, piano solo Box 11 Folder 213

"Norse Lullaby," (1 high, 1 low) Box 11 Folder 213

"For This!" (2 high, 2 low) Box 11 Folder 213

"For This!", as sung by Camille d'Arville in The Highwayman;musical supplement to The New York Journal and Advertiser,February 20, 1898


Box 11 Folder 213

"In Her Garden," (1 high, 3 low) Box 11 Folder 213

"Marche Humoresque," Op. 362, piano solo Box 11 Folder 213

"Valse Espagnole," piano solo (3 copies) Box 11 Folder 213

"Ask What Thou Wilt," Op, 83 (1 high, 3 low) Box 11 Folder 213

"The Holy Light, A Sacred Song," Op. 216/3 (2 high) Box 11 Folder 213


"Beloved, Awake!," (2 high, 1 low) Box 11 Folder 214

"May the Maiden," (2 high, 3 low) Box 11 Folder 214

"Trumpeter John," (4 copies) Box 11 Folder 214

"Love's Dial, No. 1--Dawn," Op. 320/1 (1 high, 8 low) Box 11 Folder 214

"By Moonlight (Ronde a la Lune)," Op. 363, piano 4-hand,arranged by Carl Deis

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1915) (11 pp.).

Box 11 Folder 214

"Love's Roses," Ladies Home Journal, February, 1895

Date: February, 1895

Box 11 Folder 214


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Scope and Contents

Feb 1895 (pp. 12-13).

"Melanie, Meuet Intermezzo," Op. 200, piano solo

Scope and Contents

(4 copies).

Box 11 Folder 214

"Love's Dial, No. 4--Moonlight," Op. 320/4 (2 high, 2 low) Box 11 Folder 214

"Poppies, Slumber Song," Op. 131/1 (1 high, 3 low) Box 11 Folder 214

"Song of the Nautch Girl, Danse Indienne," Op. 131/2 (1 high, 4low)

Box 11 Folder 214

"Norman Cradle Song," Op. 53/4 Box 11 Folder 214

"Clown's Song from King Lear" Box 11 Folder 214

"Harlequin Polka," Op. 48 Box 11 Folder 214

"We Part to Meet Again, Ballad." Box 11 Folder 214

"My Dear Old Jersey Home." Box 11 Folder 214

"A Christmas Carol," The [New York?] Times Sunday Special ,December 12, 1897


Scope and Contents

12/12/1897, p. 45; For Baritone or mezzo sop. Solo &Chorus.

Box 11 Folder 214

"The Lily," Op. 55 Box 11 Folder 214

"I Promise Thee," Op. 89 Box 11 Folder 214

"God Bless America," Op. 393 Box 11 Folder 214

"Did You But Know Love." Box 11 Folder 214


Act I, Finale

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed, pencil emendations of text, cuts,etc. (pp. 1-92).

Box 11 Folder 215


Act I [?], Scene and Duet--Vera & Casimir Box 11 Folder 216


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals, not text, not signed, 2 differentinks (pp. 1-17 inc).

[?], Unidentified--Vera & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, not signed, 2 differentinks; NB: This is the last portion of the piece (pp. 15-30).

Box 11 Folder 216

[?], Unidentified

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, not signed, 2 different inks; NB:This is the last portion of the piece (pp. 13-15).

Box 11 Folder 216

The Fencing Master Box 11 Folder217.10

"Selection," arranged by George Wiegand, 1893

Date: 1893

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1893); publ. printed parts asfollows: 1 fl, 1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 bn, 1 vl I, 2 db, 1 pf. accomp.

Box 11 Folder217.10

Miscellaneous (Sheet Music) Box 11 Folder217.20

Songs by Reginald De Koven (Vol. I)

Scope and Contents

hardbound & fragile: a) "Primrose Farm"; b) "SwingSong"; c) "Margery Daw"; d) "We Part to Meet Again";e) "Vanished Love"; f) "Sunshine & Storm, Ballad"; g)"What Can I Fear"; h) "Slumber Sweetly, Lullaby"; i) "InMay Time"; j) "Little Boy Blue," Op. 49; k) "The Daisies[sic] Story"; l) "Oh! Give Me Not My Heart Again"; m)"Tomorrow" (2 copies); n) "A Sea Story" (2 copies); o)"Did You But Know Love"; p) "Under the Moonlight";q) "Over the Waves My Barque is Bounding"; r) "al'Ancienne," 3 pieces for pf. solo (Gavotte, Bourree [sic],Minuet); s) "Harlequin Polka", for pf. solo.

Box 11 Folder217.20

Songs by Eugene Field with Music by Reginald de Koven andOthers, 1896

Date: 1896

Box 11 Folder217.20


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Scope and Contents

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1896.

Songs by Reginald de Koven

Scope and Contents

Low Voice, hardbound; a) "Rosalie"; b) "A Fairy Dance";c) "The Sandman's Song"; d) "The Naughty Little Clock,Song"; e) "Meet Me, Love, Oh Meet Me," Op. 142; f)"Recessional"; g) "I Love Thee So"; h) "Oh MistressMine," Op. 159; i) "Tell me Where is Fancy Bred," Op.159; k) "Cupid's Kiss."

Box 11 Folder217.20

"Japanese Lullaby." Box 11 Folder217.20

"The World Has Gone A-Maying," Op. 333/2

Scope and Contents

(6 copies); NB: Cover says Op. 330, p. 1 says Op. 333.

Box 11 Folder217.20

"Under the Balcony"

Scope and Contents

(5 copies).

Box 11 Folder217.20

"The Winds Are All Hushed"

Scope and Contents

(4 high, 5 low).

Box 11 Folder217.20

"a l'Ancienne, Bourree [sic]." Box 11 Folder217.20

"a l'Ancienne, Minuet." Box 11 Folder217.20

Box 12 Box 12


"Dear Little Maid." Box 12 Folder 218

"Boys, Get Ready!, March Song," Op. 402

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 12 Folder 218

Moment Musical," Op. 371 No. 1, piano solo Box 12 Folder 218

"Barcarolle," Op. 371 No. 3, piano solo Box 12 Folder 218

Etude," Op. 371 No. 4, piano solo Box 12 Folder 218


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"A Dream of Arcady"

Scope and Contents

(2 high, 4 low).

Box 12 Folder 218

"A Song at Evening," Op. 62

Scope and Contents

(2 high).

Box 12 Folder 218

"Under the Moonlight Waltzes," Op. 140, piano solo

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 12 Folder 218

"To Acadie!"

Scope and Contents

(3 high).

Box 12 Folder 218

"You Are My Eternity," Op. 209/2 Box 12 Folder 218

"In the Heart of a Dreaming Rose," Op. 330/3

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 12 Folder 218

"My Nightingale"

Scope and Contents

(7 copies).

Box 12 Folder 218

"Rosalie, Chansonette," Op. 161/2 Box 12 Folder 218

"Cupid's Kiss (Le Baiser)," Op. 161/1 Box 12 Folder 218

A Fairy Dance, Melodie Dansante," Op. 160 Box 12 Folder 218

"Dainty Dorothea"

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 12 Folder 218

"One Song," Op. 179/1

Scope and Contents

(3 high, 1 low).

Box 12 Folder 218

"O-He Carita," Op. 179/3 Box 12 Folder 218


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Scope and Contents

(2 high, 2 low).

"Gavotte in Grey." Box 12 Folder 218

"Dear Little Maid," Op. 104

Scope and Contents

(printer's copy).

Box 12 Folder 218

"Dear Little Maid," Op. 104

Scope and Contents

(4 high, 3 low).

Box 12 Folder 218


"Good Night, Lizette"

Scope and Contents

(2 low).

Box 12 Folder 219

"Battle Grey"

Scope and Contents

(3 copies).

Box 12 Folder 219

"Roumanian Wedding Song," Op. 411

Scope and Contents

w/ vl obb (4 copies).

Box 12 Folder 219

"Fool of Pampelune." Box 12 Folder 219

"At Twilight," Op. 169/3

Scope and Contents

(4 high, 3 low).

Box 12 Folder 219

"Love's Litany," Op. 169/2

Scope and Contents

(3 copies).

Box 12 Folder 219

"Roses of June," Op. 169/1 Box 12 Folder 219


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Scope and Contents

(4 copies).

"At Parting"

Scope and Contents

(1 high, 2 low).

Box 12 Folder 219

"Where Ripples Flow, Barcarolle," Op. 85 Box 12 Folder 219

"I Promise Thee," Op. 89 Box 12 Folder 219

"Hadst Thou But Known, Ballad," Op. 103 Box 12 Folder 219

"Arabian Love Song," Op. 59/2 Box 12 Folder 219

"Moorish Serenade"

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 12 Folder 219

"Away Pierrot." Box 12 Folder 219

"A Love Song," Op. 102

Scope and Contents

(2 low).

Box 12 Folder 219

"I Love Thee So," Op. 158

Scope and Contents

(2 high, 2 low).

Box 12 Folder 219

"Recessional"

Scope and Contents

(6 high, 3 low).

Box 12 Folder 219


"To My Queen," Op. 180/2

Scope and Contents

(11 high, 1 low).

Box 12 Folder 220

"My Garden Had a Rose," Op. 180/3

Scope and Contents

(4 high, 2 low).

Box 12 Folder 220

"Phillida," Op. 180/1 Box 12 Folder 220


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"Cinderella," Op. 179/2

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 12 Folder 220

"Tell Me Where is Fancy Bred," Op. 159/5

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 12 Folder 220

"So Sweet a Kiss," Op. 159/4

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 12 Folder 220

"Oh Mistress Mine," Op. 159/3 Box 12 Folder 220

"Where the Bee Sucks," Op. 159/2

Scope and Contents

(4 copies).

Box 12 Folder 220

"When Dreams Come True, A Ballad," Op. 367

Scope and Contents

(1 high, 3 low).

Box 12 Folder 220

"My Lover Will Come Today," Op. 77/1

Scope and Contents

(2 medium).

Box 12 Folder 220

"Estrella, Malaguena," Op. 319

Scope and Contents

(6 high, 7 low).

Box 12 Folder 220

"Dutch Lullaby," Op. 53/1 Box 12 Folder 220

"Gondolier's Song." Box 12 Folder 220

"Good-Bye to the Leaves." Box 12 Folder 220

"Lapp Maiden's Song," Op. 101 Box 12 Folder 220

"Not By the Sun Will I Vow My Love," Op. 162 Box 12 Folder 220

Second Piano Concerto by F. Chopin Box 12 Folder 220

Das Meer Symphonic Ode by Jean Louis Nicode, Op. 31 Box 12 Folder 220


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Scope and Contents

(full score).

Letters Box 12 Folder 221

Contract with Werba & Leuscher re Her Little Highness, August13-14, 1913

Date: August 13-14, 1913

Scope and Contents

granting postponement of opening to 1 Oct 1913.

Box 12 Folder 221

Poster for The Fencing Master, September 26, 1892


Box 12 Folder 221

Letter, signed Charles Coote, April 20, 1899


Scope and Contents

re copyright of The Fencing Master.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter, signed Charles Coote, May 2, 1899

Date: May 2, 1899

Scope and Contents

re copyright of The Fencing Master.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter, signed Charles Coote, May 2, 1899

Date: May 2, 1899

Scope and Contents

re copyright of The Fencing Master. This one explains thesituation.

Box 12 Folder 221

Telegram, "Copyright show given yesterday," signed Moul,September [?], 1892

Date: September [?], 1892

Scope and Contents

dated in New York, received in Newport, Rhode Island.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter, signed Alfred Moul, January 12, 1893


Box 12 Folder 221


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Scope and Contents

re The Fencing Master and royalty statement for MaidMarian (Weeks ending 9/24-12/31/1892).

Letters in pencil with unidentified texts, signed OwenGlendower

Scope and Contents

These are hilarious and shed much light on hiscollaboration.

Box 12 Folder 221

Part of Glendower Libretto Box 12 Folder 221

"The White Bayadere, argument and scenario of a grand operain three acts" prepared by Curtis Dunham

Box 12 Folder 221

Part of Glendower Libretto Box 12 Folder 221

Two pages labelled "Ideas for a Farce," in DeKoven's hand Box 12 Folder 221

"Apple Blossoms," an original choreographic tableau" by FannieF. Richie

Box 12 Folder 221

Contract between DeKoven and Stange for a collaboration ona work tentatively called "Cupid Afloat and Ashore.", January,1900

Date: January, 1900

Box 12 Folder 221

Contract between Mrs. DeKoven and Harper & Brothers, March4, 1926

Date: March 4, 1926

Scope and Contents

re A Musician and His Wife.

Box 12 Folder 221

Contract between DeKoven and Edward Schuberth, August 8,1900


Scope and Contents

re Foxy Quiller rights.

Box 12 Folder 221

Contract, signed Edward Schuberth, August 7, 1900


Scope and Contents

re Foxy Quiller rights.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter signed Andre Tridon (manager of the Symphony Societyof New York, Walter Damrosch, cond.) , November 4, 1908

Box 12 Folder 221


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Scope and Contents

re review in New York World (last Monday's), correction.

Letter signed (ed of New York World), April 4, 1909

Date: April 4, 1909

Scope and Contents

re summer articles between seasons.

Box 12 Folder 221

Typescript of article in New York World) by DeKoven, April 4,1909

Date: April 4, 1909

Scope and Contents

re American singers (esp. Edith Helena being forbidden atthe Met. Calls for readers to respond.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter signed (Mrs.) Marie Vincent , December 20, [1908]

Date: December 20, [1908]

Scope and Contents

re Edith Helena.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter signed Gustav Hinrichs , February 18, 1909


Scope and Contents

re Edith Helena.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter signed C.W. Van Hamm (ed., New York World),February 17, 1909


Scope and Contents

re resumption of work in the fall, and selection of anassistant.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter unsigned, address 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York,March 15, 1909


Scope and Contents

re praise for DeKoven's stand on melody. (This one isdelightful to read!).

Box 12 Folder 221

Postcard signed Musician, December 20, 1908


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Scope and Contents

re Edith Helena.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter signed Jack A.[?], July 15, 1909

Date: July 15, 1909

Scope and Contents

thank you note and comments on Trilby.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter signed G. Gonzalez, November 17, 1908


Scope and Contents

re: New York World and lyric sopranos.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter signed Shropshire, January 18, 1908


Scope and Contents

re: New York World and singing opera in English/enunciation.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter signed Wm. T. Shepard, February 1, 1909


Scope and Contents

re: New York World and review of Salome.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter (typed) in French signed "Un Artisted Du Manhattan, quiconnait Alda tres bien"

Scope and Contents

re Henry Meltzer's reviews of Mme. Frances Alda. (Goodfor a raised eyebrow).

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter signed Grenville Vernon, May 19, 1909

Date: May 19, 1909

Scope and Contents

re his request to be DeKoven's assistant at New YorkWorld.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter (typed) signed Pierre [Vaut S.?], August 25, 1909


Box 12 Folder 221


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Scope and Contents

re thanks for DeKoven's help in getting assistant-ship atNew York World.

Letter signed [Algeron J. John-Brande], August 31, 1909


Scope and Contents

re New York World "matter," unclear whether this refersto assistant-ship or some other journalistic collaboration.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter (typed) signed Edward L. Mahnkew (n?), December 30,1908


Scope and Contents

re Edith Helena.

Box 12 Folder 221

Letter (typed) signed L.S. Murdock, December 20, 1908


Scope and Contents

re Edith Helena, also refers to feeling "buncoed" becausehe paid $10 for two seats to hear Mme. Alda.

Box 12 Folder 221


Selection, compiled and arranged by J. Bodewalt Lampe , 1911

Date: 1911

Scope and Contents

(New York and Detroit: Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1911).Unsorted publ. printed parts.

Box 12 Folder 222



The Knickerbockers

Scope and Contents

outer covers of a publ. p/v, (pp. 1 + 311).

Box 12 Folder 224

The Opera News , April 7, 1917

Date: April 7, 1917

Box 12 Folder 224


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Scope and Contents

(2 copies), Sat. 7 April 1917, "The New De Koven Operain English at the Metropolitan."

"The Owl and the Pussycat," Op. 49 , 1889

Date: 1889

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1889), octavo, TTBB, words byEdward Lear (pp. 1-8).

Box 12 Folder 224

"In a Garden," Op. 170/1

Scope and Contents

(1 high, 2 low).

Box 12 Folder 224

"Phillida," Op. 180/1

Scope and Contents

(4 high, 5 low).

Box 12 Folder 224

"Fleurs d'Amour," Op. 325, arranged by J.B. Lampe

Scope and Contents

parts--1 pf accomp., 1 vl I inc.

Box 12 Folder 224

The Canterbury Pilgrims

Scope and Contents

typescript inserts (4 pp.).

Box 12 Folder 224

"Dear Little Maid," Op. 104 , December 15, 1895


Scope and Contents

(3 copies), supplement to The Journal.

Box 12 Folder 224

Red Feather, Song, "The Prince of Good Fellows", 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents

(New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1903) (pp. 1-7).

Box 12 Folder 224

The Knickerbockers, No. 17, "Do You Sigh for Love orGlory"--Katrina , 1894

Date: 1894

Box 12 Folder 224


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Scope and Contents


Selections from The Knickerbockers for flute and piano,arranged by Victor Herbert , 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1893); + flute part, 8 pp. (23pp.).

Box 12 Folder 224

This folder also contains material not by DeKoven, including acopy of the Marchesi singing method book; Dutch folksongs,1884, 1918-1919, undated

Date: 1884, 1918-1919, undated

Scope and Contents

misc. songs; p/v of The Legend by Joseph Breil; Leslie'sSacred Choir (1884) (hymnal); The Classic Glee Book(Boston: Oliver Ditson, [undated]); and a program fromthe Metropolitan Opera (New York), 1918-19 season.

Box 12 Folder 224


The Only Girl by Victor Herbert (Henry Blossom)

Scope and Contents

p/v score.

Box 12 Folder 225

Eileen by Victor Herbert (Henry Blossom)

Scope and Contents

p/v score.

Box 12 Folder 225



This folder contains no material by DeKoven. There is a pianomethod book belonging to Ethel leRoy deKoven, and 9 songs byCecil Chaminade.

Box 12 Folder 227

Box 13 Box 13




Miscellaneous (contains no material by DeKoven) Box 13 Folder 231

Mozart, Sym. #1-6 Box 13 Folder 231


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Beethoven, Sym. #3 & 4 Box 13 Folder 231

"Seminary Album" (folio)

Scope and Contents

belonged to Anna Farwell, Lake Forest, Illinois.

Box 13 Folder 231

Two collections of dance Box 13 Folder 231

The Strange Adventures of Jack & the Beanstalk

Scope and Contents

p/v score, Music by A.B. Sloane, Words by R.A. Barnet.

Box 13 Folder 231


One paperbound copy of the publ. p/v score

Scope and Contents

with cuts and corrections marked in blue pencil.

Box 13 Folder 232

One clean paperbound copy of the publ. p/v score Box 13 Folder 232

The Man in the Moon Box 13 Folder233.10

Ballet Music from The Man in the Moon, Op. 39 , 1899

Date: 1899

Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1899). Book I--Grand March & Ballet of Expansion (3 copies) (37 pp.):a) Grand March (Columbia), piano (pp. 3-7); b) Ballet ofExpansion: 1) Cuba, piano (pp. 8-11); 2) Hawaii, texted, 4pt chorus (pp. 12-18); 3) Manilla [sic], piano (pp. 19-23);4) Porto [sic] Rico, piano (pp. 24-28). Book II--OrchidBallet.

Box 13 Folder233.10

The Canterbury Pilgrims Box 13 Folder233.20

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 7 Violin I Box 13 Folder233.20

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 5 Viola Box 13 Folder233.20

Box 14 Box 14


Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 2 Flute I & II Box 14 Folder 234

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 2 Flute III &Piccolo

Box 14 Folder 234


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Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 2 Clarinet I & II Box 14 Folder 234

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 1 Bas Clarinet Box 14 Folder 234

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 2 Oboe I & II Box 14 Folder 234

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 1 English Horn Box 14 Folder 234

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 2 Bassoon I & II Box 14 Folder 234


Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 7 Violin II Box 14 Folder 235

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 4 Cello Box 14 Folder 235

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 4 Bass Box 14 Folder 235

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 1 harp Box 14 Folder 235


Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 2 Horn I & II Box 14 Folder 236

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 2 Horn III & IV Box 14 Folder 236

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 1 Trumpet I & II Box 14 Folder 236

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 2 Trombone I & II Box 14 Folder 236

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 1 Trombone III Box 14 Folder 236

Printed ms parts in printed folder as follows: 1 Bass Trombone Box 14 Folder 236


27 items not by DeKoven the Piano Sonata by Edvard Grieg Box 14 Folder 237

Music and Youth, Vol. IV No. 5, Feb 1929; "Lives of FamousMusicians--DeKoven"; Exerpts from A Musician and His Wife(pp. 129-131, 145-146, 150).

Box 14 Folder 237

The Opera News, April 7, 1917

Date: April 7, 1917

Scope and Contents

Vol. VIII No. 8, April 7, 1917; "The New DeKoven Operain English at the Metropolitan" (2 copies) (pp. 1-3).

Box 14 Folder 237

"A Pastoral. 'The Black Sheep'--Ecstaticus & Chorus" fromHappyland

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-7).

Box 14 Folder 237

"March Humoresque," Op. 362 Box 14 Folder 237


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Scope and Contents

piano solo (pp. 1-7).

"The Garden of Dreams," from Red Feather

Scope and Contents

(1 high, 1 medium) (pp. 1-4).

Box 14 Folder 237

"La Mignonne, Gavotte," Op. 75

Scope and Contents


Box 14 Folder 237

"My Lover Will Come To-Day," Op. 77/1

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-5).

Box 14 Folder 237

"I Looked for Violets," Op. 333/2

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-7).

Box 14 Folder 237

Box 15 Box 15


This folder contains no material by DeKoven. There is a varietyof pieces here, including p/v scores for Weber's Oberon andJohann Strauss's The Queen's Lace Handkerchief, Beethoven'sSym. #7, and the usual assortment of local color works--bothvocal and for piano.

Box 15 Folder 238


8 items not by DeKoven, including some piano pieces byTchaikovsky

Box 15 Folder 239

"Vanished Love, Ballad"

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 15 Folder 239

"Magnolia Blossoms, Waltzes"

Scope and Contents

printed published parts as follows: 1 vl I, 2 vl II, 2 vla, 1vc, 1 db (pp. 1-5).

Box 15 Folder 239

"Love's Messenger," Woman's Home Companion , November,1912

Box 15 Folder 239


- Page 138-

Date: November, 1912

Scope and Contents

(3 copies) (pp. 50-51).

"A Song at Evening" Op. 62

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-5).

Box 15 Folder 239

"Les Patineurs d'Ete, Vlase Brillante,"

Scope and Contents

piano solo inscribed on cover "Mrs. W.H. Vibbert./ fromthe Author./ Mch 5, '97" (pp. 1-8).

Box 15 Folder 239

"Ballet Music, Fireflies' Ballet, Japanese Ballet" from FromBroadway to Tokyo

Scope and Contents


Box 15 Folder 239

"Tete-a-tete, Intermezzo dansant," Op. 354

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-7).

Box 15 Folder 239

"In Minor Mode"

Scope and Contents

each number bound separately, #7 missing (pp. 1-7).

Box 15 Folder 239

"Where Goes Love!" (4 copies) (pp. 1-7) Box 15 Folder 239

Miscellaneous published libretti as follows:

Scope and Contents

a) Elekra, Strauss; b) Jongluer de Notre Dame, Massenet;c) Elektra, Strauss (in German, guide to the music); d)Monna Vanna, Henry Fevrier (Maeterlinck); e) Conchita,Zandonai (Pierre Louys; f) Armide, Gluck; g) Werther,Massenet; h) Herodiade, Massenet; i) Princess d'Auberge,Jan Blockx (Nestor de Tiere); j) Le Chemineau, XavierLeroux (Jean Richepin); k) Natoma, Victor Herbert.

Box 15 Folder 239


"Shout Hosannah to the Sky, Easter Carol", April 10, 1898


Box 15 Folder 240


- Page 139-

Scope and Contents

New York Sunday Journal and Advertiser, Art Section.

Songs of Childhood

Scope and Contents

a) "Little-Oh-Dear" (4 copies); b) "Orkney Lullaby" (4copies); c) "Fiddle-Dee-Dee" (3 copies); "Nightfall inDordrecht" (3 copies); "Swing High and Swing Low" (4copies).

Box 15 Folder 240

Lullaby Land; a Set of Songs for Sleepy Children

Scope and Contents

"Pussy Cat" (8 copies); b) "A Drowsy Song" (6 copies); c)"City of Sleep" (6 copies); d) "Friendly Moon" (8 copies).

Box 15 Folder 240

"Serenade Creole," Op. 370/1 Box 15 Folder 240

"Free Mason's Song," Op. 342

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 15 Folder 240

"Cradle Song"

Scope and Contents

(3 high, 3 medium, 6 low).

Box 15 Folder 240


"Valse Espagnole," piano solo Box 15 Folder 241

"The Sandman's Song." Box 15 Folder 241

From "The Man in the Moon," Great Extravaganza:

Scope and Contents

a) "When Lucius Serves de Clams" (7 pp.); b) "The Manin the Moon" (2 copies) (6 pp.); c) "Sadie, Waltz Song" (6pp.).

Box 15 Folder 241

"A Lute Song, Serenade," Op. 170/3

Scope and Contents

(2 high, 3 low).

Box 15 Folder 241

"Love's Benediction" Box 15 Folder 241


- Page 140-

Scope and Contents

(1 high, 1 medium, 2 low).

"Waltzes," from The Fencing Master

Scope and Contents

pf solo, arranged by George Wiegand.

Box 15 Folder 241

"To Fairyland," Op. 380/2

Scope and Contents

(3 copies).

Box 15 Folder 241

"A Dream Song, Berceuse," Op. 380/2

Scope and Contents

(3 copies).

Box 15 Folder 241

"Elegie"

Scope and Contents

(7 high, 6 low).

Box 15 Folder 241

"On Song"

Scope and Contents

(4 high, 1 low).

Box 15 Folder 241

"Autumn's Hour," Op. 344/1

Scope and Contents

(3 copies).

Box 15 Folder 241

Box 16 Box 16


Selection from R. De Koven's Comic Opera: "The FencingMaster," arranged by George Wiegand, 1893

Date: 1893

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1893); Printed published partsas follows: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl I, 2 cl II, 1 bn, 2 hn I, 2 hnII, 2 tr I, 2 tr II, 2 trbn, 3 "drums, Tambourine, Bells &Triangle," pf accomp, 9 vl I, 7 vl II, 6 vla, 5 vc, 4 db.

Box 16 Folder 242

Fleurs d'Amour (Flowers of Love) Waltzes, Op. 325, 1909

Date: 1909

Box 16 Folder 242


- Page 141-

Scope and Contents

arranged by J. Bodewalt Lampe (New York and Detroit:Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1909); parts as follows: 5 fl,(no pic), 5 ob, 5 cl I, 5 cl II, 5 bn, 5 hn I & II, 5 tr I, 5 trII, 5 trbn, 4 drums (bells, triangle, "drums"), 3 pf accomp(complete), 2 pf accomp (inc), 10 vl I, 5 vl II, 5 vla, 5 vc,5 db.

Wedding March, 1909

Date: 1909

Scope and Contents

no arranger listed (Boston: Boston Music Co., 1918); partsas follows: 2 fl, (no pic), 1 ob, 2 cl I, 2 cl II, 1 bn, 1 hn I &II, 2 tr I & II, 2 trbn, 2 "drums, tympani", 2 harmonium, 2pf-conductor, 2 vl obb, 3 vl I, 2 vl II, 2 vla, 2 vc, 2 db.

Box 16 Folder 242

A) 2 copies of pf solo , 1918, 1919

Date: 1918, 1919

Scope and Contents

(Boston: Boston Music Co., 1918); 1 copy organ solo(Boston: Boston Music Co., 1918); 3 copies pf 4-hand(Boston: Boston Music Co., 1919); .

Box 16 Folder 242

Miscellaneous (sheet music) Box 16 Folder 243

Songs and Ballad, vol. A-K, 1890-1897, undated

Date: 1890-1897, undated

Scope and Contents

high voice, hardbound (New York: G. Schirmer, [variousdates]): a) "A Song at Evening," Op. 62 (1890); b) "AWord at Twilight," Op. 75 (1891); c) "Arabian LoveSong," Op. 59/2 (1891); d) "As What Thou Wilt," Op. 83(1893); e) "Away, Pierrot!" (1894); f) "Beloved, Awake!",Op. 130/3 (1897); g) "Dear LIttle Maid," Op. 104 (1896);h) "The Fool of Pampelune," Op 89/2 (1894); i) "ForThis!" (1897); j) "Gavote in Grey" (1891); k) "Gondolier'sSong," Op. 63 (1891); l) "Good-bye to the Leaves," Op.78 (1893); m) "Good-night, Lizette!" (1896); n) "Had'stThou But Known," Op. 103 (1894); o) "In Her Garden,"Op. 130/1 (1897); p) "In June" (1896); q) "I PromiseThee," Op. 89 (1893); r) "Indian Love-Song," Op. 53/3(undated).

Box 16 Folder 243

Songs and Ballad, vol. L-M, 1889-1897

Date: 1889-1897

Box 16 Folder 243


- Page 142-

Scope and Contents

high voice, hardbound (New York: G. Schirmer, [variousdates]): a) "Lapp Maiden's Song," Op. 1101 (1894); b)"The Lily (Lilie)," Op. 55 (1889); c) "Little Doris" (1891);d) "Love's Ecstasy," Op. 84 (1893); e) "Love's Eyes,"Op. 109/2 (1896); f) "Love's Garden" (1891); g) "Love'sRoses" (1896); h) "A Love-Song," Op. 102 (1896); i)"Dutch Lullaby," Op. 53/1 (1890); j) "Japanese Lullaby,"Op. 53/2 (1890); k) "Norse Lullaby," Op. 53/3 (1890);l) "A Winter Lullaby," Op. 53/4 (1890); m) "The Ferryfor Shadowtown," Op. 58 (1890); n) "The Maid andthe Rose" (1896); o) "May, the Maiden," Op. 130/4(1897); p) "The Mistress of My Heart" (1891); q) MoorishSerenade" (1894); r) "My Cavalier," Op. 109/1 (1896); s)"My Love is Like the Red, Red Rose" (1896).



This folder contains no material by DeKoven. There ismiscellaneous music for piano and sheet music, includingSchumann's First Album for the Young in 2 different editions.

Box 16 Folder 245


Published p/v score , 1893

Date: 1893

Scope and Contents

(2 copies) (New York: G. Schirmer, 1893).

Box 16 Folder 246



"The Moon Song (Dreaming)", 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 16 Folder 248

"Gingerbread Boy", 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents


Box 16 Folder 248

"Rosie Lee", 1903

Date: 1903

Box 16 Folder 248


- Page 143-

Scope and Contents



"Battle Call of Alliance," arr. SATB

Scope and Contents

(4 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"Battle Call of Alliance"

Scope and Contents

(5 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

Three Compositions for Piano, Op. 379

Scope and Contents

a) "Monotone," Op. 379/1 (5 pp.); b) "Romance," Op.379/2 (7 pp.); c) "Humoreske," [Op. 379/3], (missing).

Box 16 Folder 249

Love's Dial, A Song Cycle, Op. 320:

Scope and Contents

a) "Noon," Op. 320/2 (6 high, 11 low) (5 pp.); b)"Twilight," Op. 320/3 (5 high, 9 low) (5 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"When Sylvia Saunters By," Op. 170/3

Scope and Contents

(7 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"In June." Box 16 Folder 249

"Love of My Heart's Desire," Op. 337

Scope and Contents

(2 copies) (7 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"Castles in the Air"

Scope and Contents

(Especially composed for and sung by Mr. Julius Steger inhis successful play "The Fifth Commandment") (7 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"Meet Me, Love, Oh Meet Me," Op. 142 Box 16 Folder 249


- Page 144-

Scope and Contents

(2 low).

"Give Me Not My Heart Again"

Scope and Contents

(5 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"Lover's Land," Op. 344/3

Scope and Contents

(5 copies).

Box 16 Folder 249

"Elaine, Waltzes," Op. 341

Scope and Contents

piano solo (9 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"The Moon-Flower," Op. 373/1

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 16 Folder 249

"Good-bye to the Leaves," Op. 78

Scope and Contents

(5 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"Marche Excentrique," Op, 82

Scope and Contents

piano solo (9 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"Love's Prayer," Op. 344/2

Scope and Contents

(5 copies).

Box 16 Folder 249

"In My Lady's Garden, Intermezzo," piano solo

Scope and Contents

(5 pp.).

Box 16 Folder 249

"If You Love Me," Op. 403/1 Box 16 Folder 249


- Page 145-

Scope and Contents

(56 copies) (5 pp.).

2 miscellaneous non-DeKoven (octavo) choral pieces Box 16 Folder 249

"In Dreamland, Waltzes"

Scope and Contents

published printed parts as follows: 1 vl I, 2 vl II, 2 vla, 1vc, 1 db.

Box 16 Folder 249

Box 17 Box 17


Published p/v score, 1919

Date: 1919

Scope and Contents


Box 17 Folder 250


This folder contains miscellaneous choral music in octavo, noneof which is by DeKoven. Most of these are signed at the top"Ethel leRoy deKoven."

Box 17 Folder 251


"The Trumpets of Christmas"

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 17 Folder 252

"Little Boy Blue," Op. 49 Box 17 Folder 252

"Fancy Free, Song"

Scope and Contents

NB: See Folder 184. Is this from Student King.

Box 17 Folder 252

"A Winter Lullaby"

Scope and Contents

(2 different editions).

Box 17 Folder 252

"Margery Daw." Box 17 Folder 252

"What Can I Fear?" Box 17 Folder 252


- Page 146-

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

"Down the Bayou, a Creole Serenade"

Scope and Contents

arranged for orchestra by Herman Bellstedt, printedpublished parts (not organized).

Box 17 Folder 252

"My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose"

Scope and Contents

(4 high, 3 medium).

Box 17 Folder 252

"Elves and Gnomes," Op. 163

Scope and Contents

piano solo (5 copies).

Box 17 Folder 252

Deux Romances, "chanson de Fortunio," Op. 353/2 Box 17 Folder 252

"Two Loves, Ballad," Op. 79 Box 17 Folder 252

Dream Dances, 6 Characteristic Morceaux, Op. 339

Scope and Contents

pf solo: a) "Gavotte," Op. 339/1 (6 copies) (5 pp.); b)"Valse Lente" (missing); c) "Minuet," Op. 339/3 (5 pp.);d) "Mazurka," Op. 339/4 (7 pp.); e) "Polka Francais," Op.339/5 (7 pp.); f) "Trantella," Op. 339/6.

Box 17 Folder 252

"For You, Waltz Song," Op. 216/2 Box 17 Folder 252

"Gypsy Love"

Scope and Contents

NB: See Folder 377. Is this from Golden Butterfly?.

Box 17 Folder 252

"On the Ole Plantation," Op. 340

Scope and Contents

piano solo.

Box 17 Folder 252

Two Sketches for Piano, "Echoes of the Fete," Op. 415/1 Box 17 Folder 252


- Page 147-

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

"God Rest You Merry, Gentelmen," and "The Holly and theIvy" (paste-up of 1907 magazine clipping, signed by DeKovenand artist)., 1907

Date: 1907

Box 17 Folder 252


This folder contains miscellaneous sheet music, none of which isby DeKoven.

Box 17 Folder 253

Rip Van Winkle Box 17 Folder 254

Published p/v score , 1919

Date: 1919

Scope and Contents


Box 17 Folder 254

Box 18 Box 18


Unidentified Andante Maestoso

Scope and Contents

ink full score (text incipit: Chaucer--Madame, goes she tochapel?), pages not numbered (pp. 1-172).

Box 18 Folder 255

Act II

Scope and Contents

ink full score; NB: the page numbers here are erratic. Theybreak off, double back, and zig-zag (pp. 1-?).

Box 18 Folder 255

Act I Sc 1

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with vocals and text signed R_eginalddeK_oven; Op. 378 (pp. 1-9 inc).

Box 18 Folder 255

Misc. p/v pages, sketches, etc., inc. notes on orchestration(ranges, tuning, etc. for instruments he doesn't usually use--lowest brass, eng hn, bass cl, contrbn).

Box 18 Folder 255


Complete proof copy of p/v score , 1919

Date: 1919

Box 18 Folder 256


- Page 148-

Scope and Contents



Metropolitan Opera House of Philadelphia, March 20, 1917


Scope and Contents

1916-1917 Season, Tues. March 20, The CanterburyPilgrims (4 copies).

Box 18 Folder 257

Metropolitan Opera House of New York, 1916-1917 Season,March 8, 1917

Date: March 8, 1917

Scope and Contents

Thurs. March 8, The Canterbury Pilgrims.

Box 18 Folder 257

Two programs for Caliban by the Yellow Sands by PercyMacKaye , 1917

Date: 1917

Box 18 Folder 257


The Country Dance, Fantasia on R. de Koven's Opera "RobinHood" by Homer N. Bartlett, 1891

Date: 1891

Scope and Contents

for piano solo (3 copies) (New York: G. Schirmer, 1891).

Box 18 Folder258.10

Maid Marian Box 18 Folder258.20

Song of the Outlaw , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

Tell Me Aganin Sweetheart , 1901

Date: 1901

Box 18 Folder258.20


- Page 149-

Scope and Contents

(1 high, 1 low) (New York: Edward Schuberth & Co.,1901) (6 pp.).

Serenade, "A Popular Tune" , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

Sheriff's Song , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

The Monk and the Magpie , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

The Cellarer's Toast , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

Song of the Falcon , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

Song of the Crusader , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

Under the Mistletoe Bough , 1901

Date: 1901

Box 18 Folder258.20


- Page 150-

Scope and Contents

(1 high 1 low) (New York: Edward Schuberth & Co.,1901) (6 pp.).

True Love is Not for a Day, Duet , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

The Forester's Song , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

The Dew is on the Heather , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.20

Foxy Quiller Box 18 Folder258.30

The Swearing Skipper , 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

The Ship Builder's Song , 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

Mandolin Serenade , 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

Winding, Winding--Duet , 1900


- Page 151-

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

To-Day , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

The Song of the Sword , 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

Polly Want a Cracker , 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

Song of the Cheating Pedlar [sic], 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

Quiller has the Brain , 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

Youth is the Golden Age--Duet , 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

Tarantella, 1901


- Page 152-

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

pf, arr. Carl Riegg (New York: Edward Schuberth & Co.,1901) (6 pp.).

Box 18 Folder258.30

Waltzes, pf, arranged by Carl Riegg , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder258.30

Can I Forget? Words by Helen Hay , 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

(4 copies) (New York: Edward Schuberth & Co., 1901);"Can one long dead forget the rose." NB: Two copies sayon the cover "As sung in the Opera 'Foxy Quiller,'" theother two say "As sung in the Opera 'Maid Marian' byGrace Van Studdiford." The copies are otherwise identical(6 pp.).

Box 18 Folder258.30


[? No. 11?], Trio--Jack, Bob & Archie

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text and pencil corrections in DeKoven'shand. Originally called Duet--Jack and Bob, the new titleis pencil. stamped with Arthur Tams Copying Bureau (6pp.).

Box 18 Folder 259

Act II [?], Trio--Jack, Bob & Archie

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed (pp. 1-8).

Box 18 Folder 259

Act II [?], Trio--Jack, Bob & Archie

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts, stamped as above, as follows: 1 fl I & II, 1ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn, 1tymp (2), 2 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 18 Folder 259

[?], Song--Larry Box 18 Folder 259


- Page 153-

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, same hand as #1 above, stamped asabove (2 copies).

[?], Song--Larry (+ Dances)

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, hand?, in pencil "ThreeDragoons, Song--Larry R_ deK_oven" (pp. 1-18).

Box 18 Folder 259

[?], Song--Larry (+ Dances)

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts, stamped as above as follows: 1 fl I & II/, 1ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn, 1 hn I & II, 1 cornet I & II, 1 trbn, 1tymp (2), 2 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 18 Folder 259

Act III [?], Quartette--Estelle, Marquise, Leslie & Camperon

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed, probably notDeKoven's hand (pp. 1-9).

Box 18 Folder 259

Act III [?], The Legend of the Donkey

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder 259

Act III [?], Entr'Acte and Introduction

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder 259

Act II [?], Duet--Inez and Charles

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder 259

Unidentified

Scope and Contents

ink full score, different hand, no vocals (pp. 1-6).

Box 18 Folder 259

Act II [?], Waltz Song--Charles Box 18 Folder 259


- Page 154-

Scope and Contents


Act III No 1b, Chorus of Soldiers and Song--Larry

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed, probably notDeKoven's hand, pencil cuts (pp. 1-12).

Box 18 Folder 259

Act III [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 18 Folder 259


This folder contains no DeKoven material. There aremiscellaneous vocal and solo piano pieces, [1906]

Date: [1906]

Scope and Contents

the popular sheet music of the day, mostly c. 1906. Thereare also 9 songs by Cecil Chaminade.

Box 18 Folder 260

Box 19 Box 19


"Love Came One Day," Op. 404

Scope and Contents

(3 medium).

Box 19 Folder 261

"In Dreamland, Waltzes," arranged for Mandolin by E. Gargiulo Box 19 Folder 261

Two Sketches for Piano, "Before a Shrine," Op. 415/2 Box 19 Folder 261

"Selection" from The Fencing Master

Scope and Contents

arranged by George Wiegand; printed parts (proofs? uncutand unfolded) as follows: 1 pf, 1 vl I, 1 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1db (inc.).

Box 19 Folder 261

"Only in Dreams" from The Knickerbockers Box 19 Folder 261


- Page 155-

Scope and Contents

(3 copies).

"Song of the Flag" from The Knickerbockers

Scope and Contents

(2 copies).

Box 19 Folder 261

"La Zingara," Op. 380/1

Scope and Contents

(4 copies).

Box 19 Folder 261

"The Harp," Op. 338/1 Box 19 Folder 261

"Guitarra, A Violet Blue," Op. 338/2

Scope and Contents

(4 copies).

Box 19 Folder 261

"The Old, Old Love," Op. 390, 1917

Date: 1917

Scope and Contents

arranged for vl by Arthur Hartman (Philadelphia:Theodore Presser Co., 1917) (25 copies).

Box 19 Folder 261

"The Old, Old Love," Op. 390

Scope and Contents

(1 medium, 1 low).

Box 19 Folder 261

"The Old, Old Love," Op. 390

Scope and Contents

vocal duet (23 copies).

Box 19 Folder 261


This folder contains no DeKoven material. There aremiscellaneous anthologies of piano or vocal music, bynationality

Scope and Contents

(i.e., generic "famous French or Spanish or Italian airs").

Box 19 Folder 262


A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn, full score Box 19 Folder 263


- Page 156-

Reformation Symphony (Andante), Mendelssohn, full score Box 19 Folder 263

"Roumanian Wedding Song," Op. 411

Scope and Contents

arranged for chorus of women's voices with contralto orbaritone solo & vl ad. lib. (2 copies).

Box 19 Folder 263

"The Trumpets of Christmas"

Scope and Contents

(4 copies).

Box 19 Folder 263

"Brown October Ale" from Robin Hood

Scope and Contents

arranged TTBB by Carl Deis (3 copies).

Box 19 Folder 263

"Shout Hosanna to the Skies! Christmas Carol"

Scope and Contents

(5 copies).

Box 19 Folder 263

"Duet and Chorus No. 20" from The Fencing Master

Scope and Contents

(7 pp.).

Box 19 Folder 263

"Washington Deloved, University Song," Op. 205

Scope and Contents

SATB (7 pp.).

Box 19 Folder 263

"O-He Carita, Gondolier's Song"

Scope and Contents

Op. 179/3, arr. SA (9 pp.).

Box 19 Folder 263

"Rosalie, Chansonette"

Scope and Contents

arr. TTBB (2 copies) (9 pp.).

Box 19 Folder 263

"The Prince of Good Fellows"

Scope and Contents

arr. TTBB by C.F. Shattuck (7 pp.).

Box 19 Folder 263

"King Waldemar's Chase, Danish Legend," Op. 145 Box 19 Folder 263


- Page 157-

Scope and Contents

(13 pp.).

"Dainty Dorothea"

Scope and Contents

arr TTBB (3 copies) (9 pp.).

Box 19 Folder 263

"Recessional"

Scope and Contents

SATB with baritone solo (2 copies) (5 pp.).

Box 19 Folder 263

Rip Van Winkle, 1919

Date: 1919

Scope and Contents

chorus parts (printed ms) (New York: G. Schirmer, 1919.

Box 19 Folder 263

7 items of non-DeKoven (octavo) choral pieces

Scope and Contents

(7 pp.).

Box 19 Folder 263

"The Lark's Song"

Scope and Contents

(9 high).

Box 19 Folder 263

"The Shepherd's Hour"

Scope and Contents

(9 high).

Box 19 Folder 263

The Begum Box 19 Folder263.20

Program from the Chicago Opera House, April 2, 1888

Date: April 2, 1888

Scope and Contents

"Commencing Monday Evening, April 2nd, 1888, for oneweek only," McCaull Opera Co.

Box 19 Folder263.20

Published libretto , 1887

Date: 1887

Box 19 Folder263.20


- Page 158-

Scope and Contents

(2 copies) (Chicago: The Blakely Printing Company,1887); with dialogue and lyrics (pp. 1-50).


Musical Courier Magazine, September 2, 1903


Scope and Contents

Wed., 9/2/1903, vol XLVII No. 10.

Box 19 Folder 264

Musical Courier Magazine, March 15, 1917


Scope and Contents

Thurs., 3/15/1917, vol LXXIV No. 11 (2 copies).

Box 19 Folder 264

Musical Courier Magazine, March 22, 1917


Scope and Contents

Thurs., 3/22/1917, vol LXXIV No. 12.

Box 19 Folder 264

Musical Courier Magazine, April 5, 1917

Date: April 5, 1917

Scope and Contents

Thurs., 4/5/1917, vol LXXIV No. 14.

Box 19 Folder 264

Musical Courier Magazine, January 10, 1918


Scope and Contents

Thurs., 1/10/1918, vol LXXVI No. 2.

Box 19 Folder 264

Musical Courier Magazine, January 17, 1918


Scope and Contents

Thurs., 1/17/1918, vol LXXVI No. 3.

Box 19 Folder 264



Box 19 Folder 264


- Page 159-

Scope and Contents

Thurs., 9/12/1918, vol LXXVII No. 11.



Scope and Contents

Thurs., 9/19/1918, vol LXXVII No. 12.

Box 19 Folder 264

Box 20 Box 20


Libretto (typescript):

Scope and Contents

Act I--pp. 1-34; Act II--pp. 1-32; Act III---pp. 1-24; ActIII (2nd copy)--pp. 1-39. NB: There are two differentversions of Act II. The 24 pp. version matches theother acts in terms of paper and corresponds best to thepublished p/v.

Box 20 Folder 265

The Snowman Box 20 Folder 266

Libretto of "The Magic Bottle; A Comic Opera in One Act" byStanislaus Stange

Scope and Contents

dialogue and lyrics; NB: The basic plot and characters andsongs, etc. match The Snowman, but here it is a statue andother differences.

Box 20 Folder 266


Scenario for "The Golden Girl; A Comic Opera in Two Actswith an Interlude," by Vincent Bryan

Scope and Contents

detailed scenario, no dialogue or lyrics; NB: the titlepage says "Music by Reginald de Koven," but so far nomusic for this has been found; NB: This has a characternamed "Olalla" but nothing matches the music for"Ollolla" (Folder 200).

Box 20 Folder 267


Libretto (typescript): Box 20 Folder 268


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Scope and Contents

Act I--pp. 1-40; Act II--pp. 41-86 (unnumbered); Act III---pp. 87-112 (unnumbered); NB: no list of characters.


Libretto of "The Fire King" by Ernest Hart

Scope and Contents

dialogue and lyrics.

Box 20 Folder 269


Libretto of "The Lovely American" by Charles Dickson

Scope and Contents

dialogue, no lyrics.

Box 20 Folder 270


Libretto (typescript)

Scope and Contents

2 copies: a) Acts I & II bound together (carbon copy); b)Acts I & II bound separately (original); Act I--pp. 1-51(character p. unnumbered); Act II--pp. 1-48.

Box 20 Folder 271



Scope and Contents

Act I--51 pp.; Act II--37 pp.; Act III--21 pp. All boundtogether, stage business underlined in red.

Box 20 Folder 272


Libretto of "The Train of Pleasure," by Joseph Herbert

Scope and Contents

dialogue and lyrics; NB: on title page "..as produced at thePalais Royal Theatre Paris:--/ Music by Gustave Kerker";NB: The opening chorus is the same as a chosur in"theSwagger Set.

Box 20 Folder 273


Libretto of "The Irish Dragoon," by J.W. Herbert Box 20 Folder 274


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Scope and Contents



Libretto of "An Enemy to the King," by Lee Sterrett

Scope and Contents


Box 20 Folder 275


Libretto of "The Swagger Set," by J.W. Herbert

Scope and Contents

dialogue and lyrics; NB: See note to Folder 273.

Box 20 Folder 276



Scope and Contents

Act I--p. 1-43 (character page unnumbered); Act II--pp.1--43; Act III--pp. 1-24; NB: Act I & Act II (beginning)have pencil emendations.

Box 20 Folder 277


Scenario of "The King of Hearts," by R.W. Burnside

Scope and Contents

detailed scenario, no dialogue or lyrics.

Box 20 Folder 278


Libretto of "The Land of Delft; A Phantasy in Blue," by JosephW. Herbert

Scope and Contents


Box 20 Folder 279


Libretto of "The Excursion Train, Act IV," by Joseph W.Herbert

Scope and Contents

dialogue, no lyrics.

Box 20 Folder 280


Libretto (typescript): Box 20 Folder 281


- Page 162-

Scope and Contents

Act I only (carbon copy on onionskin) (44 pp.).


Scenario of "The Sun-Maid, A Musical Comedy in Two Acts,"by Rupert Hughes

Scope and Contents

detailed scenario, no dialogue or lyrics; NB: The title pagesays "Music by Reginald De Koven," but so far no musichas been found.

Box 20 Folder 282



Scope and Contents

Act I--pp. 1-59; Act II--pp. 1-5; NB: carbon copy, nocharacter page, list of musical numbers instead.

Box 20 Folder 283

Box 21 Box 21

Box 22 Box 22


Act II [?], Introduction and Masquerade Scene

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven;continuation of Folder 295 (pp. 1-20).

Box 22 Folder 284

Act II No. 1b, Chorus and Dance

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 284

Act II No. 2, Song, "the Naughty Little Clock"--Estelle &Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 284

Act II No. 2, Serenade, Trio--Charles, Archie & Bob

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 284

Act II [?], Song, "In Lisbon Gay"--Inez Box 22 Folder 284


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Scope and Contents


Act II [?], March, Entrance of the King

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 284

Act II [?], Song--Don Bamboula

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 284

Act II [?], Song, "Soldiers of All Nations"--Larry & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; NB:This number quotes a variety of tunes including theMarseillaise & When Johnny Comes Marching Home, ahornpipe, a jig, etc. (pp. 1-29)

Box 22 Folder 284

Act II [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 284


This folder contains miscellaneous ink ms parts for assortednumbers.

Scope and Contents

NB: At the end of the vl I part for the Tarantella is a pencilnote in German.

Box 22 Folder 285


Act II No. 1a, Introduction and Masquerade Scene

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with vocals, no text; signed "R_deK_" (pp.1-5).

Box 22 Folder 286

Act II No. 1b, Tarantella

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with vocals, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp.6-12).

Box 22 Folder 286

Act II No. [?], Duet--Inez and Charles Box 22 Folder 286


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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with vocals, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp.1-3).

Act II "No. 2?", Serenade, Trio, "The Three Dragoons"--Charles, Archie & Bob

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with vocals, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; sig"R_deK_" (pp. 1-4).

Box 22 Folder 286

Act II [?], Song, "In Lisbon Gay,"--Inez

Scope and Contents

text in pencil, overwritten in ink (pp. 1-3).

Box 22 Folder 286

Act II [?], Song, "Soldiers of All Nations,"--Larry & Chorus

Scope and Contents

(pp. 1-9).

Box 22 Folder 286

Act II No. "4?", March

Scope and Contents

text in pencil, overwritten in ink; missing pp. 2-3, NB:bottom p. 1 "cut to sign page 4" (pp. 1-5).

Box 22 Folder 286


Act I No. 1, Prelude and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 287

Act I No. 1, Trio--Three Officers

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 287

Act I No. 4, Song--Don Pedro

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, signed "R_deK_" (pp. 1-4).

Box 22 Folder 287

Act I No. 5, Scene, Ensemble, and Entrance--Inez Box 22 Folder 287


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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, signed R_deK_oven (pp. 1-14).

Act I No. 6, Duet, "The Interrupted Love Song"--Fritzi & Felix

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, signed R_deK_oven (pp. 1-10).

Box 22 Folder 287

Act I No. 7, Ensemble, "The Family Council"

Scope and Contents

Septette, partially texted, some orchestra annotation onlast page; pencil p/v, no text, signed R_deK_oven (pp.1-15).

Box 22 Folder 287

Act I No. 8, Song and Quartet, "A Soldier's Life"--Captain, Felix& Corporals

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, some text, signed R_deK_oven (pp. 1-15).

Box 22 Folder 287

Act I No. 3, Duet, "When Cupid Comes A-Tapping"--Micky &Rosita

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, signed R_deK_oven; NB: Crossed outin pencil is "No. 5," replaced with "3," and the characternames "Florella" and "Tito." This was probably takenfrom Paris Doll (pp. 1-5).

Box 22 Folder 287


Act III No. 1a, Entr'Acte and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_deK_oven;Continuation of Folder 284 (pp. 1-10).

Box 22 Folder 288

Act III No. 1b, Chorus of Soldiers and Song--Larry

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_deK_oven (pp. 1-16).

Box 22 Folder 288

Act II [sic] [?], Duet--Inez & Charles

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 288

Act III [?], "The Legend of the Donkey"--Mickey & Chorus Box 22 Folder 288


- Page 166-

Scope and Contents


Act III [?], Quartette--Estelle, Marquise, Leslie & Camperon

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 288

Act III [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 288


This folder contains more recent ink ms parts for a soprano/bariton duet "One Heart to Thee" from The Three Dragoons.,1899

Date: 1899

Scope and Contents

They are stamped "Louis Katzman/ K 174/ Loca 802/Registered 1940." Handwritten "Cop. 1899 John ChurchCo., N.Y.."

Box 22 Folder 289


Act III [No. 1a], Entr'Acte and Introduction

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 290

Act III No. 1b, Chorus of Soldiers and Song--Larry

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 290

Act III [?], Song, "the Gentelmanly Brigand"--Mafta & Men

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 290

Act III No. 4, Duet, "Questions"--Candide & The Major

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 290

Act III No. 5, Duet, "Love's Awakening"--Fritzi & Felix Box 22 Folder 290


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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; on cover: "5o'clock Knickerbocker Club/ -319 5 Ave-"; with text, on p.1 top left crossed out "Words by R. de Koven (pp. 1-3).

Act III [No. ?b], Quartette--Estelle, Marquise, Leslie &Cameron

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 290

Act III [?], "The Legend of the Donkey"--Micky Tree & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 290


Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 290

Act III [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 290


Act I No. 2a, Melodrame, Entrance of Charles

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed, de Koven's hand? (4 pp.).

Box 22 Folder 291

[?], Introduction and Opening Scene--Rosita & Landford

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed, de Koven's hand? (pp. 1-23).

Box 22 Folder 291

[?] No. 2a, Melodrame, Entrance of Charles

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 291

Act I "No. 7.6.", Duet--Charles & Inez

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 291

Act II "No. 5?", Song--Don Pedro Box 22 Folder 291


- Page 168-

Scope and Contents


Act I [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 291

Act I No. 4a, Chorus, Entrance of Don Bamboula

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed, de Koven's hand?; "attacca No.4b" (pp. 1-4).

Box 22 Folder 291


Act II [?], Introduction and Masquerade Scene

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, probably in copyist'shand, signed (pp. 1-21).

Box 22 Folder 292

Act II No. 1b, Tarantella

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, probably in copyist'shand, signed; with pencil corrections in DeK's hand?, inc?(pp. 1-16).

Box 22 Folder 292

Act II No. 2, Song, "The Naughty Little Clock"--Estrella &Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 292

Act II [?], Song, "In Lisbon Gay"--Inez

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 292

Act II No. 2 [sic], Serenade, Trio--Charles, Archie & Bob

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 292

Act II [?], March, Entrance of King Box 22 Folder 292


- Page 169-

Scope and Contents


Act II [?], Song--Don Bamboula

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, probably in copyist'shand, signed; cuts marked in pencil, bound with #6 above(pp. 1-12).

Box 22 Folder 292

Act II No. 2 [sic], Song, "Soldiers of All Nations"--Larry &Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, probably in copyist'shand, signed; pencil cuts and paste-ins (pp. 1-29).

Box 22 Folder 292

Act II [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, probably in copyist'shand, signed; NB: Compare hands of Folder 284 withhand of Folder 292. They are very similar vis a vis restsand stems. Clefs and sharps are a bit different as is the textand sig (pp. 1-42).

Box 22 Folder 292


[Act I ], Prelude and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed, probably notDe Koven's hand, Cf. Folder 259; pp. are misnumbered,off by 10 after p. 25 (says p. 15, etc.) (pp. 1-71).

Box 22 Folder 293

[Act I ], Introduction and Opening Scene

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed, probably notDe Koven's hand (pp. 1-14).

Box 22 Folder 293

Act I No. 2b, Trio, "The Three Dragoons"

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 293

Act I No. 3, Duet--Rosita & Micky Tree Box 22 Folder 293


- Page 170-

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, signed, probably notDe Koven's hand; in pencil on cover "Duet--Rosita &Larry" in DeK's hand (pp. 1-13).

Act I No. 4, Trio, "The Three Dragoons"

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 293

Act I [?], Scene, Ensemble and Entrance--Inez

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 293


Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 293

Act I No. 7, Duet--Charles & Inez

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 293

Act I [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 293

Happyland Box 22 Folder294.10

Waltzes for piano , 1905

Date: 1905

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.10

"Charge Boys Charge!" , 1905

Date: 1905

Box 22 Folder294.10


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Scope and Contents


"Duet, "Cupid's Grammar", 1905

Date: 1905

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.10

Song, "What's the Difference"--Tweedledee & Tweedledum ,1905

Date: 1905

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.10

"'Mimett' the Human 'Mermaid'", 1905

Date: 1905

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.10

Song, "Music" , 1905

Date: 1905

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.10

The Highwayman Box 22 Folder294.20

Act I No. 2, Duet, "Bread, Cheese & Kisses", undated

Date: undated

Scope and Contents

(London: Francis, Day & Hunter, [undated]).

Box 22 Folder294.20

Act I No. 4, Song, "The Highwayman", undated

Date: undated

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.20

Act I No. 6, Entrance Song, "Vive la Bagatelle", undated

Date: undated

Box 22 Folder294.20


- Page 172-

Scope and Contents


Act I No. 8, Finale , February 26, 1898


Scope and Contents

[ms date--2/26/1898] (London: Francis, Day & Hunter,[undated]).

Box 22 Folder294.20

Act II, Entr' Acte , February 21, 1898


Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.20

Act I No. 10, Entrance Chorus , February 21, 1898


Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.20

Act I No. 13, Duet, "Do You Remember", undated

Date: undated

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.20

Act I No. 14, Song, "Gipsy Song"

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.20

Act I No. 15, Finale , February 21, 1898


Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder294.20

[?], Farewell to the King's Highway , 1897

Date: 1897

Box 22 Folder294.20


- Page 173-

Scope and Contents

(New York: T.B. Harms & Co., 1897) (5 pp).

Lancers for piano solo , 1897

Date: 1897

Scope and Contents

(New York: T.B. Harms & Co., 1897); 7 copies (7 pp.).

Box 22 Folder294.20

Waltz for piano solo, 1898

Date: 1898

Scope and Contents

(New York: T.B. Harms & Co., 1898); 2 copies (10 pp.).

Box 22 Folder294.20

Selection for piano solo , 1898

Date: 1898

Scope and Contents

(New York: T.B. Harms & Co., 1898); 4 copies (13 pp.);NB: Some of the above say T.B. Harms, but are inkstamped Francis, Day & Hunter; NB: This folder alsocontains material for Happyland.

Box 22 Folder294.20


Act I [?], Prelude and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven; NB: p.8 in DeKoven's hand next to cl parts: "leave in Bb tillfind chance to change later" (re switching from A to Bbinstrument). Also, in right margin next to circled measurein vl II & vla part, "I can't make out what you mean hereso have left it blank and you can fill in yourself./Hayes[copyist?]" (Both marginalia are in pencil) (pp. 1-10).

Box 22 Folder 295

Act I No. 1, Introduction and Opening Scene

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 295

Act I No. 2, Trio, "the Three Dragoons"

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 295

Act I No. 2a, Melodrame, Entrance of Charles Box 22 Folder 295


- Page 174-

Scope and Contents


Act I No. 3, Duet--Rosita & Micky Tree

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 295

Act I No. 4, Song--Don Pedro

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 295


Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 295

Act I [?], Scene, Ensemble, and Entrance--Inez

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 295

Act I No. 7, Duet--Charles & Inez

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 295

Act I [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed R_ deK_oven(Melodrame, p. 33-55); NB: These pages have quite a fewpencil margin notes such as "C" or "#", occasionally witha penciled "yes" beneath it, probably in DeK's hand (pp.1-55).

Box 22 Folder 295


Act II [?], Introduction [B or 13], "Polka Song"--Rosita &Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, with vocals, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp.1-6 inc.).

Box 22 Folder 296


1 Violin I; ink ms part. Box 22 Folder 297


- Page 175-

Complete[?] set for "Heart, My Heart"

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 297

Miscellaneous

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 297


1 Viola

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 298


1 Flute II/Piccolo

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 299


1 Cello

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 300


1 Cornet II

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 301


1 Flute I

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 302


1 Bassoon Box 22 Folder 303


- Page 176-

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.


1 Trombone

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 304



1 Horn II

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 306


1 Double Bass

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 307


1 Percussion (B dr, sn dr, cymbals)

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 308


1 Tympani (2)

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 309


1 Clarinet II

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 310


1 Clarinet I Box 22 Folder 311


- Page 177-

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.


1 Oboe

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 312


1 Cornet I

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 313


1 Violin II

Scope and Contents

ink ms part.

Box 22 Folder 314


[?], Song of Flint and Steel

Scope and Contents

arranged for chorus[?] ink ms p/v, recent copy.

Box 22 Folder 315


[?], Song--Katrina, December 24, 1892


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, verbal cues, signed "R_ deK_oven12/24/92" (pp. 1-3).

Box 22 Folder 316


Act I, Introduction, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink; NB:Several numbers in The Knickerbocker were lifted fromanother work called "The Dey" (see Folder 42). These

Box 22 Folder 317


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are identifiable by signs of erasure on the first page of anumber--usually by the title and character names (pp. 1-5).

Act I No. 1, Opening Scene and Chorus, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink (pp.1-29).

Box 22 Folder 317

[Act I No. 2], Song--Priscilla, Hendrick & Chorus, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act I No. 3, Duet--Hendrick & Priscilla, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act I No. 4, Chorus of Sailors and Song--Miles, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act I No. 5, Song--Antony and Entrance & Song--Katrina, April9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act I No. 6, Chorus and Song--The Governor, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Box 22 Folder 317


- Page 179-

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink; NB:p. 103 has erasures & red ink text, ref. to "Dey" in text, p.144--characters: Zoraida, Bulbul, Brickbrac, The Dey, TheCriminals (pp. 103-121).

Act II No. 8, Spinning Song--Katrina, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act II No. 8b, Solo and Chorus--Katrina & Girls, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act II No. 9, Trio--Priscilla, Katrina & Miles, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act II No. 10, Quartette--Katrina, Priscilla, Miles & Hendrick,April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink; NB:on BC paper, no text, pages (in black ink) at bottom left ofpage also (from "The Dey"?) (pp. 217-224).

Box 22 Folder 317

Act II No. 11, Entrance of Burgomasters & Song-- Antony,April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink; NB:on BC paper, pages (in black ink) at bottom left of page

Box 22 Folder 317


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also (from "The Dey"?); p. 228 marked 7/4, 7 x'd in black,text fragments (pp. 225-238).

Act II No. 12, Song of the Flint and Steel--Peter, Diedrick &Chorus, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink; NB:on BC paper, text in black, pages (in black ink) at bottomleft of page also (from "The Dey"?) (pp. 239-247).

Box 22 Folder 317

Act II No. 13, Concerted Piece, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

NB: Act II No. 14 is not here (pp. 256-259)]., April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Box 22 Folder 317

Act II No. 15, Finale, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act III No. 16, Lullaby--Katrina, Priscilla & Chorus, April 9,1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink; NB:erasures, red ink (pp. 303-310).

Box 22 Folder 317

Act III No. 16b, Dutch War song, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink; NB:

Box 22 Folder 317


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on BC paper, with text, pages (in black ink) at bottom leftof page also (from "The Dey"?) (pp. 311-317).

Act III No. 17, Country Dance and Chorus of Fiddlers, April 9,1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act III No. 18, Song--Miles, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink (8pp.).

Box 22 Folder 317

Act III No. 19, Song of the Cuckoo Clock--Priscilla & Chorus,April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 317

Act III, Finale, April 9, 1891

Date: April 9, 1891

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand,signed "R_ deK_oven 4/9/91"; corrections in red ink (1p.).

Box 22 Folder 317


Act I, Introduction (sig.)

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand[?],not signed, corrections in red ink (pp. 1-6).

Box 22 Folder 318

Act I No. 1, Opening Scene and Chorus (sig.) Box 22 Folder 318


- Page 182-

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand[?], not signed, corrections in red ink (pp. 1-28).

[Act I] No. 2, Song--Priscilla, Hendrick & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 318

Act I No. 3, Duet--Hendrick & Priscilla

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 318

Act I No. 4, Chorus of Sailors & Song of Katrina

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 318

Act I No. 5, Chorus of Sailors & Song of Katrina

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 318

Act I No. 6, Chorus and Song--The Governor

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand[?], not signed, corrections in red ink; NB: p. 113 pinnerthrough to p. 120 (pp. 101-120).

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Act I No. 7, Finale

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Act II No. 8, Spinning Song--Katrina

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Act II No. 8b, Chorus of Sailors & Song of Katrina Box 22 Folder 318


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Act II No. 9, Trio--Katrina, Priscilla & Miles

Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 11, Entrance of Burgomasters & Song of Antony

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 318

Act II No. 11, Entrance of Burgomasters & Song of Antony

Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 12, Song of Flint and Steel--The Governor, Diedrick& Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand[?], not signed, corrections in red ink; NB: "tympani" x'dreplaced w/ "anvil bars in D & A" (pp. 247-258).

Box 22 Folder 318

Act II No. 13, Concerted Piece

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals, no text, in De Koven's hand [?],not signed, corrections in red ink (pp. 259-266).

Box 22 Folder 318

Act II No. 14, Romance--Hendrick

Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 318

Act II No. 15, Finale Box 22 Folder 318


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Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand[?], not signed, corrections in red ink; NB: p. 275 pinnedthrough to p. 282, p. 283 to p. 290 (pp. 271-316).

Act III No. 16, Lullaby--Katrina, Priscilla & Chorus

Scope and Contents


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Act III No. 16b, Dutch War Song--Diedrick, Antony & Chorus

Scope and Contents


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Act III No. 17, Country Dance and Chorus of Fiddlers

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, in De Koven's hand[?], not signed, corrections in red ink; NB: in pencil "Out,"i blue pencil "Act II Entr'Acte" (pp. 351-362).

Box 22 Folder 318

Act III No. 18, Song of the Flag--Miles

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Box 22 Folder 318

Act III No. 18, Song of the Flag--Miles

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Box 22 Folder 318


Scope and Contents


Box 22 Folder 318

Box 23 Box 23


Act III Scene 1 Box 23 Folder 319


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Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals. This matches the published p/v quite clearly starting with p. 10 ms & p. 199 p/v, mm. 7(pp. 4-22).


Asch Kahrt

Scope and Contents

ink ms vocal parts, no pf (7 pp.).

Box 23 Folder 320

Quartet of Nieces

Scope and Contents

ink ms vocal parts, no pf; 2 copies: Niece # 2 & Niece #4(2 pp.).

Box 23 Folder 320

Bon Bon

Scope and Contents

ink ms vocal parts, no pf; insert, 1/2 p. labeled "2ndsoprano"--"chant a panegyric" (7 pp.).

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Damayanti

Scope and Contents

ink ms vocal parts, no pf; insert, 1/2 p. labeled "2ndsoprano"--"chant a panegyric" (6 pp.).

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Zorah

Scope and Contents

ink ms unidentified vocal part, no pf; insert, 1/2 p. labeled"2nd soprano"--"chant a panegyric"; NB: This probablyisn't from The Begum (2 pp.).

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Klahm Chowdee (Baritone)

Scope and Contents

soloist vocal part, ink p/v, bound in brown; on cover"Wilke" (could be H instead of W).

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Klahm Chowdee (Contralto) Box 23 Folder 321


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Scope and Contents

soloist vocal part, ink p/v, bound in brown; on cover"Madame Cotrelly," insert of just voice.

Myhnt Juleep (Baritone)

Scope and Contents

soloist vocal part, ink p/v, bound in brown; on cover "Mr.Bell," insert of just voice.

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Aminah (Soprano)

Scope and Contents

soloist vocal part, ink p/v, bound in brown; on cover "MissManola."

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Jhust Naut (Baritone)

Scope and Contents

soloist vocal part, ink p/v, bound in brown; on cover "DeAngellis," insert of just voice.

Box 23 Folder 321


Ink ms part: 1 Flute (complete). Box 23 Folder 322


Ink ms part: 1 Oboe (complete). Box 23 Folder 323


Ink ms part: 2 Clarinets (complete). Box 23 Folder 324


Ink ms part: 1 Bassoon (complete). Box 23 Folder 325


Ink ms part: 2 French Horns (complete). Box 23 Folder 326


Ink ms part: 2 Trumpets (complete). Box 23 Folder 327

Ink ms part: 1 Trombone (complete). Box 23 Folder 327


Ink ms part: Violin I, A (complete). Box 23 Folder 328


Ink ms part: Violin I, B (complete). Box 23 Folder 329

The Begum


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Ink ms part: Violin II, A (complete). Box 23 Folder 330

Box 24 Box 24


Ink ms part: Viola (complete). Box 24 Folder 331


Ink ms part: Cello (complete). Box 24 Folder332.10

Ink ms part: Double Bass (complete). Box 24 Folder332.10


Ink ms part: Paperbound copy of publ. p/vscore , 1894Date: 1894

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schrimer, 1894); marked in blue "Bluepencil cuts only" on contents page, and pencil correctionson same page, also throughout copy; cover markedin blue: Mr. de Koven, not in De Koven's hand butcorrections may be.

Box 24 Folder332.20


Ink ms part: Paperbound copy of publ. p/vscore , 1894Date: 1894

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schrimer, 1894); unmarked.

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Ink ms part: Tympani (complete). Box 24 Folder 333

Ink ms part: Drums (b dr, cymbals, sn dr) (complete). Box 24 Folder 333

Ink ms part: Triangle (Act I No. 2, 9; Act II No. 8).


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Overture

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; NB: Beneath the celloare 2 unlabeled staves with music. The first doubles vc,second is diff.; vc II & db? Also, the bn part is writtenabove the tempo mark--an afterthought [?] Same onsucceeding pages (36 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 334

Act I No. 1, Opening Chorus--Nautch Girls

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; note at end listingparts, braced together and marked "copied" (7 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 334

Act I No. 2, Sceme & Chorus--Asch Kahrt, Myhnt Juleep,Nautch Girls

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red (6 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 334

Act I No. 3, Scene & Chorus--Asch Kahrt, Myhnt Juleep

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "When gazing on thefuture in capacity clairvoyant" (9 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 334

Act I No. 4, Chorus of Officers, Entrance of Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents


Box 24 Folder 334

Act I No. 5, Song--Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "When war began Isaid, said I, my duty is to go" (12 pp.).

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Act I No. 6, Duett--Myhnt Juleep & Howdja Dhu Box 24 Folder 334


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Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "What though I beattired in war-like raiment" (10 pp.).


Act I No. 7, Tenor Romanza--Pooteh Whel

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "Love is pain and loveis pleasure" (4 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 335

Act I No. 8, Duett-Aminah & Pooteh Whel

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "I love at last I've metmy fate" (8 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 335

Act I No. 9, Snake Charming Song--Aminah

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "Amid the moss thecobra lies" (9 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 335

Act I No. 9b, Quartette of Nieces

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "Many are the loversfor us sighing" (15 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 335

Act I No. 10a, Chorus, entrance of the Begum

Scope and Contents


Box 24 Folder 335

Act I No. 10b, Song & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "I'm a matrimonialmonarch of a captivating kind" (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 335

Act I No. 12, Song--Klahm Chowdee Box 24 Folder 335


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Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "When first I heardmy country's call"; NB: There is no Act I No. 11 here, seeFolder 340 #6 (5 pp.).

Act I No. 13, Duett--Namouna & Myhnt Juleep

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "Do you remember sira night" (17 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 335

Act I [No. 14], Finale--Nautch Girls

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red; "Hail the widowbroken-hearted" (4 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 335


Act II No. 1, Opening Chorus of Officers, Solo--Asch Kahrt

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "We haveheard it chronicled in prose and verse" (9 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 336

Act II No. 2, Duet--Myhnt Juleep & Klahm Chowdee

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "One dayat his ease" (5 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 336

Act II No. 2a, Chorus of Water Carriers

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "Tram,tramp the water from the river" (4 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 336

Act II No. 3, Song--Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "My son,in sooth, is a gilded youth"; Note on back page: "Piano &

Box 24 Folder 336


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Score Act II No. 3--Song Howdja Dhu changed refrain6/8" (6 pp.).

Act II No. 4, Ballad--Aminah

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "Tis theold, old story" (5 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 336

Act II No. 5, Duet--Aminah & Pooteh Whel

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "Fair isthe glow of dawning sunlight" (12 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 336

Act II No. 6, Trio--Namouna, Howdja Dhu & Klahm Chowdee

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "Wouldyou be a ghoul or goblin, No, no nothing of the sort" (8pp.).

Box 24 Folder 336

Act II No. 7, Quartette--Damayanti, Namouna, Asch Kahrt &Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "Wethink and minds salubrious have often thought before";NB: On last page in pencil, checklist of finished parts, and"Quartet choices: Gladys, Mrs. V, Puffer, [Army?]". Thisquartet was probably originally from Fort Caramel (6 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 336


Act II No. 8, Song--The Begum & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "Whattho' my griefs may not be called extensive" (6 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 337

Act II No. 9, Song--Klahm Chowdee Box 24 Folder 337


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Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "She Ilove is fair and queenly" (8 pp.).

Act II No. 9a, Duet--The Begum and Klahm Chowdee

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, signed R_ deK_ovenon p. 1; "Oh tell me if I weary grew" (11 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 337

Act II No. 10, Duet--Jhust Naut & Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "In thecarnage of a scrimmage" (6 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 337

Act II No. 11, Scene and Chorus--[Chorus of Officers]

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "Wecome with garlands gay and festive" (16 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 337

Act II No. 12, Gavotte Trio--Myhnt Juleep, Tafeh, Jhust Naut,Damayanti, Pooteh Whel & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "If youwould kiss a maiden fair" (13 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 337

Act II [No. 13], Finale

Scope and Contents

ink full score in folio, bound by number in brown papercovers, with vocals and text in red, no signature; "Now ourBegum weds tonight" (7 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 337


Overture Box 24 Folder 338


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio, textin red; signed R_ deK_oven on cover and p. 1 upper right(11 pp.).

Act I No. 1, Opening Chorus--Nautch Girls

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio, textin red (5 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 338

Act I No. 2, Scene & Chorus--Asch Kahrt, Myhnt Juleep &Chorus of Nautch girls

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio, textin red; "Maidens fair with light and tripping feet" (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 338

Act I No. 3, Song & Chorus--Myhnt Juleep

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio, textin red; "When gazing in the future" (6 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 338

Act I No. 4, Scene, Chorus of Officers, Entrance of Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio, textin red; "Strew the way with flowers blooming" (10 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 338

Act I No. 9b, Quartette--The Four Nieces

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio, textin red; "Many are the lovers for us sighing" (7 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 338

Act I No. 10a, Chorus, Entrance of the Begum

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio, textin red; "Chant a panegyric in a gladsome voice"; Note atend: "Score made" (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 338

Act I No. 10b, Song and chorus--The Begum Box 24 Folder 338


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio, textin red, signed R_ deK_oven on p. 1; "I'm a matrimonialmonarch" (3 pp.).

Act I No. 12, Song--Khlam Chowdee

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio, textin red, signed by R_ deK_oven on p. 1; "Maidens Whenfirst I heard my country's call" (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 338

Act I No. 13, Duet--Namouna & Myhnt Juleep

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio,text in red, sighed by R deK_oven on p. 1; "Do youremember, sir, a night"; NB: p. 1 is titled Fort Caramel--Mrs Vandergris and Puffer. The names are crossed outin red and replace by those from The Begum; text is inred, original character refs (i.e. Mrs. V., Puffer, etc.) atentrances are in black, x'd out in red (10 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 338

Act I [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, bound as the full score, but not in folio,text in red, signed by R_ deK_oven on p. 1; "Hail thewidow broken-hearted widow"; NB: At the top of p. 1beneath dark black ink "The Begum," is the inscription of"Puffer and Girls" in ink to match the music hatched inred. Likewise through the score--headings "Mr. Puffer" orjust "Puffer" are hatched in red and replaced with Begumcharacters. p. 5 original label is "Entrance and Chorusof Sandwich Men" crossed out in red; Some orchestraannotation, pp. 33-36 untexted--marked for a cut? (41pp.).

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Act II [?], Duet (Topical), "How does that strike you"--HowdjaDhu & Myhnt Juleep

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; "It is verynecessary that I have complete disguise" (2 pp.).

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Act II No. 1, Opening Chorus--(Officers) Box 24 Folder 339


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, not signed; "The Begum's spousethat is to be" (5 pp.).

Act II No. 2, Duet--Myhnt Juleep & Klahm Chowdee

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; "One dayat his ease, As grand as you please"; NB: At top, "TheBegum" is dark black ink, "Gladys and the Army" in inkto match the music is hatched in red and replaced withBegum characters, text is red (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 339

Act II No. 2b, Chorus of Water Carriers

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, not signed; "Tramp, trampthe water from the river"; NB: Cover says 2b, title pagesays 2a, p. 1 of music says 2b "Chorus of Water Carriers("Beastie's")" (4 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 339

Act II No. 3, Song--Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; "My sonin sooth is a gilded youth" (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 339

Act II No. 5, Duet--Aminah & Pooteh Whel

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; "Fair is theglow of dawning sunlight"; at end "Score made" (5 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 339

Act II No. 6, Trio--Namouna, Howdja Dhu & Khlam Chowdee

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; "Wouldyou be a ghoul or a goblin?"; NB: In darker ink attop "The Begum" and just off to the side in same ink"Namouna, Howdja, Klahm." These, however, areunderlined in the lighter ink of the music and shows signsof having been erased. Also, the character indications nearthe vocal parts are Mrs. V. hatched in red and changedto Namouna, Puffer ditto to Howdja, and The Armyunhatched with Klahm written beneath. Text in red. (5pp.).

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Act II No. 8, Song--The Begum & Chorus Box 24 Folder 339


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; "Whatthough my grief cannot be called extensive" (3 pp.).

Act II No. 9, Song--Klahm Chowdee

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; "She I loveis fair and queenly" (4 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 339

Act II No. 10, Duet--Jhust Naut & Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, not signed, unbound; "In thecarnage of a scrimmage" (4 pp. inc.).

Box 24 Folder 339

Act II No. 11, Scene & Chorus--Nautch Girls, Officers, TheBegum, Damayanti & Asch Kahrt

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; NB: Seenote for #7 above. Headings show same signs of ink anderasure. The words "Girls, Officers" are in lighter ink with"Nautch" and rest of characters and title in dark ink. Alsosome pages still have original character indications ongiven vocal lines. (Characters are jumbled, old and new)(14 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 339

Act II No. 12, Gavotte Trio--Mhynt Juleep, Jhust Naut, Tafeh,Damyanti, Pooteh Whel & Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; "If youwould kiss a maiden fair"; NB: See above notes. Ink anderasures hold here, too. Original characters are mostlycrossed through in red ink and replaced (9 pp.).

Box 24 Folder 339

Act II [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, text in red, signed R_ deK_oven; untexteduntil p. 9--"Now our Begum weds tonight"; NB: "TheBegum" in dark ink w/ lighter erased underline. No otherindication that this was from Fort Caramel, however (18pp.).

Box 24 Folder 339


[?], Duet--Howdja Dhu & Myhnt Juleep Box 24 Folder340.10


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Scope and Contents

"What tho' I be attired in war-like raiment, I never saw abattle in my life"; pencil p/v, inc.

[?], Song--Howdja Dhu

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (4 pp.). folder340.1.3 The Begum

Box 24 Folder340.10

Overture

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, complete (9 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.10

Tafeh (soprano)--ink vocal part

Scope and Contents

no pf, bound with insert, on cover: "Miss Bertine" x'd out,replaced w/ "Knapp."

Box 24 Folder340.10

Act II No. [?], Song-- Myhnt Juleep

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.10

[?] Song and Chorus--The Begum

Scope and Contents

"On matrimony I am bent and tis my intent to marrysoon"; pencil full score in folio (9 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.10

Ink piano score, labelled on cover, "Selection, The Begum." Box 24 Folder340.10

Ink ms parts, #12--Begum's Song

Scope and Contents

1 p. each, as follows: fl, ob, cl 1, cl 2, bn, hn 1, hn 2, tr 1,tr 2, trbn, perc (tymp, triangle, cymbal, drums), vl 1, vl 2,vla, vc, db.

Box 24 Folder340.10

Ink ms parts, Snake Charmers song, 1887

Date: 1887

Scope and Contents

as follows: conductor (1 line, cures), fl, cl, tr, vl, vc, db.NB: labelled at top right of conductor part: "Copyright1887 by Reginald De Koven." At bottom, stampedwith logo "American Federation of Musicians" and

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"Louis Katzman/K174/Local 602/Registered 1938"; NB:Remainder of this folder pertains to Fort Caramel.

Fort Caramel Box 24 Folder340.20

Act I No. 1, Opening Chorus--Young Ladies of the Academy &Drum Major

Scope and Contents

ink p/v scores, no text, signed R_ deK_oven (8 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.20

Act I No. 3, Ballad--Pauline & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 24 Folder340.20

Act II No. 1, Solo Song--The Drum Major

Scope and Contents

ink p/v scores, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; pencilorchestra annotation (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.20

Act II No. 1, Serenade--Drum Major & Officers

Scope and Contents

ink p/v scores, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; light inkorchestra annotation; NB: This is not the same music as #3above (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.20

Act II [No. 4], Chorus of Girls

Scope and Contents


Box 24 Folder340.20

Act II [No. 6], Ballad--Mrs. Vandergris

Scope and Contents


Box 24 Folder340.20

Act II [No. 8b], Quartette

Scope and Contents

ink p/v scores, no text, signed R_ deK_oven; someorchestra annotation (8 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.20

Act II [No. 10], Song and Chorus--The Drum Major Box 24 Folder340.20


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Scope and Contents


[?], Song--The Astrologer

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, unfinished; NB: This may not be from FortCaramel (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.20

[?], Song, July 12, 1888

Date: July 12, 1888

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v, unfinished; Upper left "Words by Harry B.Smith," upper right sig + "7/12/88"; on last page "NBThe repetition from x may be sung by the soloist butthe intention was if practicable to have it sung by theOrchestra which makes a popular and funny effect whenthe small notes would be sung. R_deK_"; NB: This maynot be from Fort Caramel (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.20

Instrumental Box 24 Folder340.30

"Polka" Op. 48, January 17, 1889Date: January 17, 1889

Scope and Contents

pencil pf score, signed "R_ deK_oven 1/17/89"; NB: The"8" in Op. 48 looks like a "7" changed into an "8" (3 pp.).

Box 24 Folder340.30



Act I

Scope and Contents

hardbound copy, pencil p/v, with text, not signed.

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Box 25 Box 25


Act II Box 25 Folder 342


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Scope and Contents



Act III

Scope and Contents


Box 25 Folder 343


Act IV

Scope and Contents


Box 25 Folder 344


Scene from Act III for soprano and baritone, arr. for strings byWesley Sontag

Scope and Contents

Parts as follows: 2 vl I, 3 vl II, 2 vla, 1 vc, 1 db, 1 score(of the arrangement).

Box 25 Folder 345

Robin Hood Box 25 Folder 346

Souvenir album for the revival of Robin Hood by the De KovenOpera Company at the New Amsterdam Theatre, New York on6 May 1912 , May 6, 1912

Date: May 6, 1912

Scope and Contents

printed by G. Schirmer (Inc.), New York; has a blankspace on the cover and at the bottom reads "NewAmsterdam Theatre/New York"; it contains: a) "Historyof the Opera"; b) "The Story of the Comic Opera 'RobinHood'"; c) cast of first perf., Chicago Opera House, 9 June1890; d) pictures of RdeK, HBS, and the cast; e) vocal lineand texts for: Brown October Ale, Forest Song, Serenade,Duet and Scene (Troubadour's Song), Oh promise Me &Armourer's Song.

Box 25 Folder 346

Souvenir album for the revival of Robin Hood by the De KovenOpera Company at the New Amsterdam Theatre, New York on6 May 1912, May 6, 1912

Date: May 6, 1912

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Scope and Contents

on the cover: "New Academy of Music/ Nixon &Zimmerman Academy of Music Co., Lessee/ Tunis F.Dean, Manager//Wednesday Matinee/ Nov. 20th 1912//De Koven Opera Co.; printed by "G. Schirmer (Inc.), NewYork; it contains: a) "History of the Opera"; b) "The Storyof the Comic Opera 'Robin Hood'"; c) cast of first perf.,Chicago Opera House, 9 June 1890; d) different picturesfrom #1 (cast has been changed); e) scenery pictures (cf.with those in Bordman's Book).


Act I

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, page headed as for print: at topleft--"The Book by Percy MacKaye," right--"The Musicby Reginald de Koven"; could be de Koven's hand, notsure; printer's copy? (pp. 1-95).

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Act II

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ink p/v, with text, not signed (pp. 1-71).

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Stray ink ms page of text labelled Act I No. 2--lyric for Duet,"Bebe"--"Rigolboche" and "Caderousse"

Scope and Contents

NB: This is from a work called Yesterday. There arematerials for it at the Shubert Archive in New York.

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Act IV

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There are some indications (circled measures, etc.) in redcrayon (pp. 1-114 inc.).

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2 line "score" , April, 1917

Date: April, 1917

Scope and Contents

on cover: "Selection from Reginald de Koven's Opera"The Canterbury Pilgrims" selected by C.G.M Glaser" is

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x'd out, beneath is written "original score" in de Koven'shand [?] last p. is signed: "CGM Glaser/ April 1917.

6 violin I, + 1 extra

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NB: #4-6 marked: "arrang. by E.A. Price."

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5 Violin II, + 1 extra. Box 25 Folder 350


Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 4 Violas,+ 1 extra.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 4 cellos. Box 25 Folder 351

Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 4 Basses. Box 25 Folder 351

Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 Harp. Box 25 Folder 351


Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 Flute I& II.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 Oboe I& II.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 EnglishHorn.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 ClarinetI & II.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 BassClarinet.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1Bassoon I & II.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 FrenchHorn I & II.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 FrenchHorn III & IV.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 CornetI & II.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1Trombone I & II.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1Trombone III & Tuba.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1Tympani (3).

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1 BassDrum, Cymbals, Bells.

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Ink ms parts for The Canterbury Pilgrims "Selection": 1Tambourine & Triangle.

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The Snowman

Scope and Contents

This folder contains uncatalogued parts.

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Box 26 Box 26

The Snowman

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The Snowman

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Act I No. 10, Finale I

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pencil p/v score, with orchestra annotation, signed R_deK_oven; p. 8 labeled Act III No. 1b, pp. 8-14 (pp. 1-7).

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Act III No. 2, "Serenade d'Amour"--Ariella

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, with orchestra annotation, signed R_deK_oven (6 pp.).

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Act III [?], Duet, "Pray Go Gently"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, no text, with orchestra annotation, signedR_ deK_oven (3 pp.).

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Act I No. 4, "From Courting Now Returning"--Freda & Franz

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ink p/v score, with orchestra annotation, signed R_deK_oven (3 pp.).

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Act II No. 7, Finale II Box 26 Folder 356


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Act I No. 3, Ensemble, "From Matins Now Returning"--Freda,Girls, Franz & Alvarez

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Act I No. 2a, Entrance of Franz, Mina, Gretel, Alvarez & Jan(marked Segue No. 2b)

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Act III [?], Finale III

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pencil p/v score, with orchestra annotation, signed R_deK_oven; last 9 1/2 pp. without vocals (text is notinterrupted, seems to be complete as is) (19 pp.).

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Act I No. 9, Introduction and Song--Ariella

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Act II No. 5, Duet, "Come Trip a Measure"--Franz & Snowman

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Unidentified

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, with orchestra annotation, not signed, couldbe De Koven's hand; "This belongs into Finale I page Iafter 2nd bar until the beginning of 6th bar on page 6.Boston" (4 pp.).

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Act II No. 6, Duet, "Come Trip a Measure"--Franz & Snowman Box 26 Folder 356


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ink p/v score, with orchestra annotation, not signed;marked in pencil "Out of Show, Do not Publish" (6 pp.).

Act I No. 2b, Song, "My All Time Girl"--Franz

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ink p/v score, signed, marked in pencil at top "Start thesnowball rolling" and at bottom "One week--my dear."Some minor changes between this and II/6 above. Hard tosay which is the final version. II/6 is less torn around theedges and probably is more final? (6 pp.).

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Act III [?], "Come, Come"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, with orchestra annotation, signed R_deK_oven; p. 1 very sketchy, p. 2 back to normal (4 pp.).

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Unidentified sketch for Chorus & Trinkette

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, with orchestra annotation, signed R_deK_oven (1 p.).

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Insertion for Act I No. 2a

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, not signed, de Koven's hand?; looks hurried(4 pp.).

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Act II No. 4, Duet, "Tit for Tat"--Trinkette & General Groseman

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed R_ deK_oven (6 pp.).

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Act II No. 6a, "The Fascination Theme"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, with penciled-in orchestra annotation,signed R_ deK_oven; relabelled Act II No. 7a at top (1 p.).

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Act I No. 2a, Melodrame, "Entrance of Hooker" Box 26 Folder 356


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Unidentified

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, with orchestra annotation, signed R_deK_oven; "This comes in Act I No. 5, page 5 after 2 firstbars. Boston" at end (p. 9) "Cut to page 10 (The SnowBattle)" (pp. 6-9).

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Act II No. 6 x'd 4, Ensemble--Mina, Gretel, Trinkette, Alvarez,Otto, Franz, Jan, Van Biere & Grossman [sic]

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Act II No. 2, Song, "The Spanish Grandee"--Franz & Chorus

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Ink ms, dances from "Come Trip a Measure"

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(4 pp.).

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Pencil sketches

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outline [?] (4 pp.).

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Miscellaneous unidentified pages

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Act III No. 1, Introduction and Opening Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, with orchestra annotation, not signed(12 pp.).

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Act III [?], Opening Chorus and "My Ladye Faire"--Alvarez


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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, with orchestra annotation, not signed (5pp.).

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Act II [?], Finale II

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, with orchestra annotation, not signed(17 pp.).

Box 26 Folder 357


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Act I No. 1, Introduction and Opening Chorus

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Act I No. 6, Song, "Would That Appeal to You"--Franz &Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, with orchestra annotation, not signed (4pp.+).

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[Act I] No. 7, Madrigal, "Quite by Chance"--Septet & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 26 Folder 357

Act I No. 8, Song, "The Message of the Bells"--Freda

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, with orchestra annotation, signed (4 pp.+).

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The Snowman

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Act I No. 8, Song, "The Message of the Bells"--Freda

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Box 26 Folder 359


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Act I No. 7, Introduction and Song, "Ariella"--Ariella

Scope and Contents

NB: Title at upper left x'd in pencil, "The Girls ofHolland--Signor De Novellis, Belasco Theatre,Washington"; ink full score, signed (18 pp.).

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Act I No. 7, A Madrigal

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 6, Song, "Would That Appeal To You"--Franz &Chorus

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 5, Scene and Ensemble--Alvarez, Jan, Grossman &Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed (pp. 1-53).

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Act I No. 5, Song, "My Old Trombone"--Max & Chorus

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 4, Duet, "The Rooster and the Lark"--Freda & Franz

Scope and Contents

NB: This was originally from The Student King; ink fullscore, signed (11 pp.).

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Act I No. 4, Duet, "The Rooster and the Lark"--Freda & Franz Box 26 Folder 359


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Scope and Contents

NB: This version has harp part, some cues in red ink,voice parts filled in, but labeled Fantine & Ferdinand; inkfull score, signed (12 pp.).

Act I No. 4, "From Courting Now Returning"

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 3b, Song, "I'm the Doctor"--Franz & Chorus

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 3, Ensemble, "From Matins Now Returning"--Freda,Franz, Alvarez & Girls

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 2, Introduction and Song, "Captain Cupid"--Alvarez &Ensemble

Scope and Contents


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Unidentified page labelled "no. 2a, Exit"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed.

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New Ending, Finale I

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed (pp. 4-9).

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[Act I] No. 2, Quartet, "Could You Love Me"

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Act III No. 2, Song and Dance--Snowman Box 26 Folder 360


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Act III [?], Finale

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Act III No. 2, Duet, "Tit for Tat"--Trinkette & GeneralGrossman

Scope and Contents


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Entre-Acte amd Introduction to Act III

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 2a, Melodrame, Entrance of Hooker

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, signed (8 pp.).

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Unidentified fragments of ink full score, signed. Box 26 Folder 360


[Act I No. 10, Finale]

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, not signed (pp. 9-48).

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Act I No. 5, Scene and Emsemble--Alvarez, Jan, Grossman &Chorus

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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, signed, orchestra annotation (27 pp.).


Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, not signed (10 pp.).

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Act I No. 6, "Love on a Summers Day"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, not signed, printer's copy (pp. 7-13).

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Act I No. 8, Ensemble, "C: The Snow Battle"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, not signed (pp. 9-16).

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[Act II, Finale?]

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, not signed, missing pp. 7-10, 21-22, 25-?(pp. 5-24 inc.).

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Box 27 Box 27


Act II, Entr'Acte, August 7, 1907


Scope and Contents

ink full score; NB: Dated Aug 7/07, not signed (11 pp.).

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Act II No. 1, Chorus, "Wedding Bells"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed; NB: in pencil on cover: "The Girlsof Holland" (12 pp.).

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Act II No. 2, Song, "Oh! Boy!"--Freda & Girls

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 362

Act II No. 2a, The Snowman's Entrance Box 27 Folder 362


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Act II No. 3, Quintet, "The Snowman's Dream"--Freda,Trinkette, Alvarez, Franz & Snowman

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 362


Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 3, Duet, "Off to Church"--Freda & Franz

Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 4, Ensemble

Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 2, "The Spanish Grandee"--Franz & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 362

Act II No. 2, "The Spanish Grandee"--Franz & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, signed; NB: different key from #9 above(12 pp.).

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"The Spanish Grandee"

Scope and Contents

ink ms parts as follows: 1 fl I & pic, 1 ob, 1 cl I & II, 1 bn,1 hn I & II, 1 tr I & II, 1 trbn, 1 tymp, 1 tymp & perc, 3 vlI, 2 vl II, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db..

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Act II No. 5a, "Ariella's Entrance"

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no signed (5 pp.).

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"Ariella's Entrance" Box 27 Folder 362


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Scope and Contents

ink ms parts (complete set).


Act II No. 7, Finale II

Scope and Contents


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[Act II], Finale II

Scope and Contents


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[?], New Ending Finale II

Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 6b, The Wedding Chorus and Song, "My All TimeGirl"

Scope and Contents


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Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 6, Kiss Song--Ariella

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 363


Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 363


[Act III], Finale III

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed (21 pp.).

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[?], Ballade, "My Ladye Faire"--Alvarez Box 27 Folder 364


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed, printer's copy (5 pp.).


Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 364


Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed; different text and chorus from #3above (6 pp.).

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Act III No. 2, Song, "Pray Go Gently"--Trinkette

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed; printer's copy (4 pp.).

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Act II No. 6, Song, "The Seven Reasons Why"--Ariella

Scope and Contents


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Act III [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


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Act III [?], Finale

Scope and Contents


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Act II [?], Song, "In Paradise"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed, printer's copy, orchestra annotation(4 pp.).

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Printer's Proofs , 1907

Date: 1907

Scope and Contents

(New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1907) for: a) Song,"Love on a Summer's Day"--Freda; b) [Chorus, "The

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Snowman's Dream"] missing pp. 1-2; c) Song, "InParadise"--Freda.

Printed pieces , 1907

Date: 1907

Scope and Contents

(New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1907) for: a) Song,"Pray Go Gently"--Trinkette; b) Song, "The SevenReasons Why"--Ariella; c) Song, "The Spanish Grandee"--General Grossman & Chorus; e) Song, "Serenaded'Amour"--Ariella; f) Ballade, "My Ladye Faire"--Alvarez.

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Act I [?], Finale I

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed; missing pp. 23-28 (42 pp.).

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Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 5, Song, "My Old Trombone"--Max & Chorus

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, not signed (4 pp.).

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Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 3b, Song, "I'm the Doctor"--Franz & Chorus

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 365

Act I No. 2, Quartet, "Could You Love Me"--Mina, Gretel,Alvarez & Jan

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, not signed; missing pp. 6-7 (8 pp.).

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Act I [No. 1], Introduction and Opening Chorus Box 27 Folder 365


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Act I [No. 2a], Entrance of Franz, Song

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 2, Introduction and Song, "Captain Cupid"--Alvarez

Scope and Contents


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[Act I, Finale]

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Box 27 Folder 365


Act I [?], Opening Chorus, "Wedding Bells"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v score, not signed (pp. 1-4).

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Attached to #1 above, cont. [?]

Scope and Contents

(pp. 6-7).

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Act II No. 8, Song, "I Tried to Be a Hero"--Max

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Act II No. 5, Duet, "Why is it?"--Max & Snowman

Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 7, Sextette, "Off to Church"--Freda, Mina, Gretel,Franz, Alvarez & Jan

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Act II No. 3, Duet, "Off to Church"--Freda & Franz Box 27 Folder 366


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Act II No. 2, "Oh! Boy!"--Freda & Franz

Scope and Contents

pp. 1-3 ink, pp. 4-7 pencil, signed (7 pp.).

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Act II No. 2, Song, "Oh! Boy!"--Freda & Girls

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 366

Act II No. 3, "The Fascination Theme"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed (1 p.).

Box 27 Folder 366


Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 366

Act II No. 4 (or 9?), Duet, "Tit for Tat"--Trinkette & Grossman

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed; NB: Originally from The StudentKing (4 pp.).

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Act II No. 4 x'd 2, Duet, "Tit for Tat"--Trinkete & Grossman

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 2b, Song, "I Want You For My All Time Girl"--Franz

Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 6b, Wedding Chorus and Song, "My All Time Girl"

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Act II No. 1, The Wedding; Chorus, Scene and Ensemble Box 27 Folder 366


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Act II No. 7, Ensemble, "Off to Church"--Max

Scope and Contents


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Act II No. 3, Duet, "Off to Church"--Freda & Franz

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 366

Act II No. 2a, The Snowman's Entrance

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed, only p. 1.

Box 27 Folder 366

Act II [?], Entr'Acte

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, not signed, instrumental only (pf) (4 pp.).

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The Snowman

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 367

The Snowman

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 368


Act III No. 2a, Song, "I Long for Love"--Snowman & Chorus

Scope and Contents


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Act III No. 2, Song, "I Long for Love"--Snowman & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed (copy of #1) (5 pp.).

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Act I No. 6, Song, "Would That Appeal to You"--GeneralGrossman & Chorus

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Scope and Contents


Act I No. 6, Song, "Would That Appeal to You"--GeneralGrossman & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed; NB: in pencil at top "Cut Out Feb 23(5 pp.).

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Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 7, A Madrigal, "Quite by chance, the usual way"--Freda, Mina, Gretel, Alvarez, Franz, Jan, Van Biere & Chorus

Scope and Contents


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Act I No. 7, A Madrigal, "Quite by chance, the usual way"--Freda, Mina, Gretel, Alvarez, Franz, Jan, Van Biere & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed (copy of #6 above) (10 pp.).

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[Act I No. 5 or 6?]

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed, printer's copy[?]

Box 27 Folder 369

[Act I No. 5 or 6?]

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed, printer's copy[?]

Box 27 Folder 369

Act II No. 3, Quintet, "The Snowman's Dream"

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed, for printer[?] (2 copies).

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[?], The Snowman's Song

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed, no text (5 pp.).

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Act II No. 4, Ensemble Box 27 Folder 369


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Scope and Contents


Act I No. 8, "The Message of the Bells"--Freda & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed, printer's copy[?] (7 pp.).

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Act I No. 8, "The Message of the Bells"--Freda & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed, textual emendations (5 pp.).

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The Snowman

Scope and Contents


Box 27 Folder 370



Happyland Box 27 Folder 373

Flute I & II (complete), October 1-December 16, 1905

Date: October 1-December 16, 1905

Scope and Contents

back of one number pencil "John B. Campiglia--Flutist/Lyric Theatre/New York City Oct 1st to Dec 16, 1905."

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Clarinet I & II (complete). Box 27 Folder 373

Oboe (complete). Box 27 Folder 373

Bassoon (complete)

Scope and Contents

last page marked in pencil "For Finale back to Waltz firstact"; NB: 1) Title of work is given as "Elysia" on eachpart; 2) The title of each number is stamped on the piece;3) The character "Paprika" seems to have been renamed"Kayenna"; 4) In each part on the number labeled "Duet,'Flowers'" is written in pencil "De Wolf Hopper"; Theseapply to all parts for Happyland.

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Violin I (complete) Box 28 Folder 374


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Scope and Contents

in folder marked "The Witmark Music Library/WitmarkBuilding, New York".


Violin II (complete)

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Viola (missing "Entrance and Song ofFotunatus")

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Cello (complete)

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Double Bass (complete)

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Trombone (complete)

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Tympani & Drums (complete)

Scope and Contents


Box 28 Folder 375


Act I No. 4 x'd 5, Duet--Ilma & Franz, April 10, 1908


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; "In that city oflove songs and laughter"' In publ. p/v this = I/5 "On theBoulevard". diff text, probably alternate verse; End: "R_deK_ 4/10/08" (pp. 1-9).

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Act I No. 5, Entrance and Song--Franz & Musicians, April 10,1908


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; no text,renumbered on p. 1 "4a & 4b" which matches publ.p/v, orchestra annotation on verso; End: "R_ deK_4/10/08" (pp. 1-7).

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Act I No. 6, Scene, "The Singing Lesson" and Song--Ilma, April29, 1908


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; minor textualvar. w/ publ. p/v I/6, "The Stolen Opera"; End: "R_ deK_4/29/08" (pp. 1-11).

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Act I No. [?], Finale, July 3, 1908

Date: July 3, 1908

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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; textual variationswith publ. p/v I/7, orchestra annotation on verso; End: "R_deK_ 7/3/08" (pp. 1-33).

Act I No. 7, Finale I, April 10, 1908


Scope and Contents

ink p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; some stage businessindicated; in pencil at top "Van Studdiford/ PerformingRights reserved," at bottom "J.H. Remick"; printer's copy?(pp. 1-43); NB: These seem to be printer's copies. Severalhave a paste-in at bottom with copyright information, andexhibit printer's marks (pp. 1-43).

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Act II No. 1, Introduction and Opening Ensemble, June 21, 1908

Date: June 21, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; at top left aboveII/1 "The Debutante," at bottom "Copyright as others."Text var. with publ. p/v; End: "R_ deK_ 6/21/08" (pp.1-9).

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Act II No. [?], Romanza, "Gypsy Love"--Wanda, June 21, 1908

Date: June 21, 1908

Scope and Contents

ink p/v score, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_ deK_8/31/08" (pp. 1-9).

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Act II No. [?], Romanza, "Gypsy Love"--Wanda

Scope and Contents

ink p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; in pencil next to title"If I am only with you"; NB: This No. has not printer'smarks & is not in the publ. p/v. Probably cut. See Folder252 (pp. 1-3).

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Act II No. [?], Song, "Cora and Dora"--Baron & Girls, July 6,1908

Date: July 6, 1908

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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, not signed, text in ink; End: "R_ deK_7/6/08"; NB: This seems to be a printer's copy, but is notin publ. p/v (pp. 1-4).

Act II No. [?], Song, "The Man About Town"--Prince & Chorus,June 21, 1908

Date: June 21, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; text var. withpubl. p/v II/12, "The Recognized Man of the Hour"; End:"R_ deK_ 6/21/08" (pp. 1-6).

Box 28 Folder 377

Act II No. [?], Queen of the Ring--Tina & Chorus, August 8,1908


Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; orchestraannotation on verso, beginning is untexted, text later var.with publ. p/v II/9; End: "R_ deK_ 8/8/08" (pp. 1-7).

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Act II No. [?], Song, "The Butterfly and the Clover"--Ilma &Chorus, June 22, 1908

Date: June 22, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; above II/No. "TheDebutante," text var. with publ. p/v II/10, "The GoldenButterfly"; End: "R_ deK_ 6/22/08" (pp. 1-5).

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Act II No. 5, Duet and Scene, "Away to Russia"--Tina & Franz,July 22, 1908

Date: July 22, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; some text in redink, text var. with publ. p/v II/11, "Away to Moscow";End: "R_ deK_ 7/22/08" (pp. 1-7).

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Act II [?], Finale, June 21, 1908

Date: June 21, 1908

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Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, not signed; text var. w/ publ. p/v II/13;End: "R_ deK_ 7/5/08"; NB: on cover, "Mr. Lucas, 253W. 34th (pp. 1-34).


Act III No. 2, Opening Ensemble, Scene, Song--Wanda &Quartette, July 11, 1908

Date: July 11, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; text var. w/ publ.p/v III/14, "The Vintage"; End: "R_ deK_ 7/11/08"; NB:On cover, scrawled and x'd in ink "Yankee Mandarin" (pp.1-12).

Box 28 Folder 378

Act III No. 2, Song, "The Bottle Imp"--Franz & Chorus, July 18,1908

Date: July 18, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; text var. w/publ. p/v III/15, "The Haunted Cask"; End: "R_ deK_7/18/08" (pp. 1-6).

Box 28 Folder 378

Act III No. 4, Duo--Ilma & Franz, July 19, 1908

Date: July 19, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; text var. w/ publ.p/v III/16, "Heart of Mine," orchestra annotation on versoand page proper; End: "R_ deK_ 7/19/08" (pp. 1-4).

Box 28 Folder 378

Act III No. 5, Finale, July 30, 1908

Date: July 30, 1908

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed R_ deK_oven; pp. 1-3 top, not inpubl. p/v, p. 3 bottom starts III/17 with text variance; End:"End of Opera, R_ deK_--July 30th, 08" (pp. 1-7).

Box 28 Folder 378

Robin Hood Box 28 Folder 379

Published p/v score, on cover, "Property of Witmark MusicLibrary, etc.," faintly in pencil "Ana", 1891

Date: 1891

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Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1891); a) This has pencilperformance indications, e.g. p. 29 "Left toe forward rightback"; b) Inserted between pp. 102-103: 2 folded piecesof hotel stationery, unused "Hotel Empire/Broadway at63rd St.,/New York." Also four sheets of hotel stationery"Lasoya Hotel/ European/ T.A. Bradshear, Proprietor/Most centrally located hotel in the city, 125 Lasoya Street,between Commerce and this, at right: "San Antonio,Texas, .... 191....". On roam and rove in Sherwood grovebeneath the greenwood tree... All is fair in love andwar..."; c) This seems to be "Annabel's" copy; d) Insertedby back cover is a "Guide to Colonial New Orleans,"Vieux Carre," Louisiana State Museum.

Souvenir album for the revival of Robin Hood by the De KovenOpera Company at the New Amsterdam Theatre, New York on6 May 1912, May 6, 1912

Date: May 6, 1912

Scope and Contents

printed by "G. Schirmer (Inc.), New York (Cf. Folder 346#1); This one has several additional pictures, in costume(like Folder 346 #2).

Box 28 Folder 379

Libretto--"Robin Hood; or The Forester's Fate! AnExtravaganza. By F.C. Burnand, Esq.", December 26, 1862


Scope and Contents

London: Samuel French, [n.d.] (Also New York, butthis appears to be a London edition.); NB: This is anuncut copy and has nothing to do with De Koven's RobinHood. This calls for popular (operatic) tunes of the day,e.g. "Chorus.-'Fra Diavolo'" followed by new text, also"Song--Marian.--Air.--Nel dolce in canto'" followed bytext. Note p. 29--refers to "("Roby Roy" Music--Robin isborne off...)" in a stage direction. P. 2--"First performed atthe Royal Olympic Theatre, o the 26th day of December,1862."

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Selection, arranged by Geo. Wiegand [?], 1891

Date: 1891

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1891); published parts asfollows: 1 fl, 1 ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1 bn, 1 hn I, 1 hn II, 1 tr I,1 tr II, 1 trbn, 1 perc, 1 pf accomp, 6 vl I (+ 1 conductor's= 7 total), 6 vl II, 5 vla, 4 vc, 4 db; NB: on 1st vl part ismarked on cover in De Koven's hand "Selections fromthe opera "Robin Hood" by R_eginald deK_oven" and

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beneath the printed 1st Violin "Conductor"; Inside thereare ink tempo marks in De Koven's hand (e.g. a tempo,rall., rit.). Blacked out in marker is "Geo. Wiegand" atupper right on this and several other parts.

Waltzes, arranged by Geo. Wiegand

Scope and Contents

Proofs inserted at back cover of #4 above as follows: fl, obI & II, cl I, cl II, bn I & II, hn I & II, tr I, tr II, trbn & tuba,tymp & perc, vl I, vl II, vla, vc, db.

Box 28 Folder 379

Unidentified ink p/v, not signed, De Koven's hand

Scope and Contents

chorus, pf & solo, bass clef labeled "Antony"; "Trumpetersound an alarm to advance or retreat" (2 pp.).

Box 28 Folder 379

Ink ms vocal part, labeled "1st soprano Robin Hood Act I"

Scope and Contents

not signed, in blue crayon at top "Florence Read"; Act I,pp. 1-14; Act II, pp. 15-19; Act III, pp. 1-6.

Box 28 Folder 379

Ink ms tympany part, Act II #8 to end of Act II, 8 pp.

Scope and Contents

Act III complete, pp. 1-5.

Box 28 Folder 379

Unidentified ink pf; No. 3, Duet; no vocals

Scope and Contents

NB: This probably isn't Robin Hood, it doesn't soundfamiliar

Box 28 Folder 379


Sketchbooks Box 28 Folder 381

Bound in red marble cardboard covers, fire damage, January 20,1890


Scope and Contents

a) unidentified (bass solo) (12 pp.); b) Auctioneer's Song,1/20/90 (6 pp.); c) Introduction and Opening Chorus (18pp.); d) blank pages; NB: pencil p/v, no texts, jotted downquickly but tune is complete and harmonies are in place

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with some figuration; NB: Item b) is from Robin Hoodand the other items possibly.

Bound in green marble cardboard covers. Labelled on cover:"Musical Sketches/ R_ deK_oven-- 1888", 1888

Date: 1888

Scope and Contents

a) unidentified. Treble Clef vocal line; b) Opening Chorus;1) Characters, Altis (altos?), Barber, Muleteer) (27pp.); c) Cardenio un Chor (6 pp.); d) Finale II Act; e)Unidentified treble clef song (4 pp.); f) Entrance of theHoly Brotherhood (6 pp.); g) Don Quixote Motives (1 p.);h) Unidentified treble clef song (6 pp.); i) 1 blank page;j) Unidentified treble clef song (possibly three separatenumbers) (10 pp.); NB: These are probably all from DonQuixote; NB: pencil p/v, no texts, jotted down quickly buttune is complete and harmonies are in place with somefiguration.

Box 28 Folder 381

Bound in brown marble cardboard covers, folio. Labelled oncover: "Property of / R_eginald deK_oven / 83 Irving Place NewYork", November 3, 1897


Scope and Contents

a) Unidentified pf. melody (4 pp.); b) 1 blank page; c)Ballade-Russe (signed R_ deK_oven) (very clear andcomplete p/v, no text, sketch of vocal line at bottom) (5pp.); d) Unidentified melody (2 pp.); e) The Paris Doll,Overture (pf) (7 pp.); The Highwayman, Act I, Song--Rodney (signed R_ deK_oven, purple pencil and someregular pencil, with text, End: "R_deK_ Nov. 3d '97" (7pp.); g) 3 blank pages; NB #3, like #1 & 2 above, are inpencil, generally pf, p/v, or v, and fairly clean.

Box 28 Folder 381

Bound in green marble cardboard covers. Labeled on cover: "R.de Koven / J.V. Farwell & Co. / 148 Market St." Penmanshipdoodles on title page, 1887-1889

Date: 1887-1889

Scope and Contents

a) "Awake," Op. 51, signed R_ deK_oven 6/17/89 (cleanp/v, no text) (4 pp.); b) The Shining Sand, signed R_deK_oven 6/24/87 (clean p/v, no text) (5 pp.); c) Duet--Klahm & The Begum, signed R_ deK_oven 6/27/87 (cleanp/v, no text) (6 pp); d) "Magali" Trouvere (clean p/v, notext) (2 pp.); e) Unidentified pf (2 pp.); f) Serenade, sigR_ deK_oven 9/20/87 (fairly clean p/v, no text) (7 pp.);g) "Cold Water for Me," Written for Digby Hill (cleanp/v, no text), 9/26/87 (3 pp.); h) Tempo di Marcia "(forDaily News)," clean pf., sig R_ deK_oven 9/30/87 (3 pp.);i) How Does That Strike You, 10/27/87 (p/v, not text,

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rough) (3 pp.); j) Begum's Entrance Chorus (rough pf.,hymn style) (2 pp.); k) Begum's Entrance Chorus (roughpf., hymn-style) (2 pp.); l) Quartette (rough) (2 pp.); m)Tarantella (rough pf) (2 pp.); n) Pastoral March (tune) (8pp.); o) Duet Scene, King Renee [sic] (sketchy p/v, sometext), sig R_ deK_oven 3/18/88. Characters: Bertrand,Ginevra, Fanetta, Michel, Girls, Men (17 pp.); p) KingRene [sic], Opening Chorus (sketchy p/v), signed R_deK_oven 3/20/88 (11 pp.).

Bound in green marble cardboard covers. Labelled on cover:"Sketches / R_ deK_oven / Canova Gasse 9 / Wien", September,1888

Date: September, 1888

Scope and Contents

a) Don Quixote, Finale I (rough p/v) (18 pp.); b)Romanza--Cardenio (rough p/v) (5 pp.); c) Entre Acte(rough p/v) (3 pp.); d) Unidentified treble clef song(rough p/v) (4 pp.); e) Habanera--Dorothea (4 pp.); f)Unidentified sketches (8 pp.); g) Don Quixote, Finale ActII (rough p/v), 9/5/88 (12 pp.); h) Don Quixote, Overture(rough pf), 9/7/88 (some corrections in red pencil) (14pp.); i) Marche Grotesque (rough pf), 9/21/88 (2 pp.);j) Song--Sancho (rough p/v), 9/21/88 (3 pp.); k) DonQuixote, March, Act III (rough pf) (6 pp.); NB: Is all ofthis from Don Quixote?.

Box 28 Folder 381

Bound in black and red leather, tooled spine, embossed withgold "music," folio, title page "HLR deKoven / Homburg esMonts / June 28th 1877", June 28, 1877

Date: June 28, 1877

Scope and Contents

a) This sketchbook contains harmony exercises in 4 parts.These are followed by counterpoint exercises, somewith 4 parts around a cantus firmus. There are penciledinstructions/corrections in German--most likely theteacher's hand. These are often faded and illegible.

Box 28 Folder 381

Box 29 Box 29


Act I, February 16 - April 17, 1915

Date: February 16 - April 17, 1915

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, signed "R_eginald deK_oven./op 378.",titled "The Canterbury Pilgrims/A Lyric Comedy". w/text, pp. 12-17 missing, some pp. bound at right side,

Box 29 Folder 382


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some unbound, not preprinted paper. End: "Begun2/16/15/ Finished 4/17/15/ R_ deK_" (pp. 1-190).


Act II, 1915

Date: 1915

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, not signed (pp. 1-167).

Box 29 Folder 383


Act III, 1915

Date: 1915

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, not signed (pp. 1-155).

Box 29 Folder 384


Unidentified

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals (pp. 89-98).

Box 29 Folder 385

Entre'Acte I

Scope and Contents


Box 29 Folder 385

Unidentified

Scope and Contents


Box 29 Folder 385

Unidentified, Scene III

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals (pp. 59-85, 86-100, 103-120inc.).

Box 29 Folder 385

Unidentified

Scope and Contents


Box 29 Folder 385



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Scope and Contents


Unidentified

Scope and Contents


Box 29 Folder 385

Unidentified

Scope and Contents


Box 29 Folder 385

Misc. unidentified

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals.

Box 29 Folder 385

Box 30 Box 30

Miscellaneous

Scope and Contents

This folder contains no DeKoven material. There are ink msp/v scores in an unknown hand of arias from Italian operasby Donizetti.

Box 30 Folder 386

Miscellaneous

Scope and Contents

This folder contains no DeKoven material. There are ink msp/v scores in an unknown hand of arias from Italian operasby Bellini.

Box 30 Folder 387

Miscellaneous

Scope and Contents

This folder contains no DeKoven material. There are ink msp/v scores in an unknown hand of arias from Italian operasby Mercadante.

Box 30 Folder 388


Volume of DeKoven Songs, sheet music hardbound together asfollows:

Scope and Contents

a) "Arabian Love Song," Op. 59/2; b) "Gavotte inGrey"; c) "Gondolier's Song," Op. 63; d) "The Lily(lilie)," Op. 55; e) "Little Doris"; f) "Love's Garden";

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g) Five Lullabies--"Dutch Lullaby," Op 53/1; h)Five Lullabies--"Japanese Lullaby," Op. 53/2; i)Five Lullabies--"Norse Lullaby," Op. 53/3; j) FiveLullabies--"A Winter Lullaby," Op. 53/4; k) FiveLullabies--"The Ferry for Shadowtown," Op. 58; l)"The Mistress of My Heart, Ballade"; m) "Nita Gitana,Serenade Esapgnole"; n) "Oh, Promise Me!", Op. 50; o)"Persian Love Song," Op. 59; p) "A Song at Evening,"Op. 62; q) "There's a Woman Like a Dewdrop," Op. 61; r)"What of the Night."


Carbon copy of letter to Mr. Engle with notes on 2nd perf of RipVan Winkle, January 12, 1920


Scope and Contents

dated "January 12, 1920," pp. 1 and 3, 2 missing. notsigned.

Box 30 Folder 390

Ink handwritten text and stage directions

Scope and Contents

hand [?] (1 p.).

Box 30 Folder 390

1 copy bound, ms. reproduced chorus part--tenor and bass , 1919

Date: 1919

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1919.)

Box 30 Folder 390

Carbon copy typescript of detailed scenario with pencilcorrections, December 30, 1918


Scope and Contents

On last page "Percy MacKaye, /The Players,/ 16Gramercy park, / New York City./ Finished night of/29/30 December, 1918,/ 2 A.M." (pp. 1-11).

Box 30 Folder 390

Carbon copy typescript of libretto with pencil corrections, May-June, 1919

Date: May-June, 1919

Scope and Contents

Act I inc., on p. 31 "Dear Reggie--Of course you cancombine or blend these final voices in any way you seefit. --P.M." in pencil (pp. 14-31); Act II, missing p. 4,p. 11--"26 May '19 Dear Reggie--Here's some morePercy--" in pencil (pp. 1-25); Act III, missing p. 11, p.

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19--"Finished 25 June, 1919" (pp. 9-19); various pagesfrom other revisions?

Pencil orchestra score

Scope and Contents

sketch? 3 pp. but barred to p. 20.

Box 30 Folder 390


Bass parts (7 copies)

Scope and Contents

mimeographed, vocal only, no pf, bound in brown paper.

Box 30 Folder 391

Tenor parts (7 copies)

Scope and Contents


Box 30 Folder 391

Soprano parts (19 copies)

Scope and Contents


Box 30 Folder 391


One copy printers proofs for p/v score, Acts I & II , 1915

Date: 1915

Scope and Contents

([n.p.]: The John Church Company, 1915).

Box 30 Folder 392


"Add Finale I"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, not signed (11 pp.).

Box 30 Folder 393

Act II No. 6, Kiss Song, "The Reason Why"

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, signed, orchestra annotation (3 pp.).

Box 30 Folder 393

Act II No. 6, The Wedding Chorus and Song, "My All TimeGirl"

Box 30 Folder 393


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Scope and Contents


Act II No. 5 x'd 3, Quintette, "The Snowman's Dream"--Freda,Trinkette, Alvarez, Franz & Snowman

Scope and Contents

pencil p/v scores, not signed, orchestra annotation (7 pp.).

Box 30 Folder 393

Act III No. 2, [Song, "I Long for Love"--Snowman]

Scope and Contents


Box 30 Folder 393


Curtis, H. Holbrook. Thirty Years Experience with Singers,[1918]

Date: [1918]

Scope and Contents

New York: Music and Musicians, [1918] (pp. 1-66).

Box 30 Folder394.10

Miscellaneous choral music

Scope and Contents

(5 items), 2 signed at top "Ethel leRoy deKoven."

Box 30 Folder394.10


Selection, arranged by Geo. Wiegand

Scope and Contents

Published printed parts as follows: 1 fl/pic (1 player), 1ob, 1 cl I, 1 cl II, 1 bn, 1 hn I, 1 hn II, 1 cornet I, 1 cornetII, 1 trbn, 1 tymp & perc (b dr, cymbals, sn dr), 2 vl I, 1 vlII, 1 vla, 1 vc, 1 db.

Box 30 Folder394.20


Printed ms part in printed folder: 1 Celeste Box 30 Folder 395

Printed ms part in printed folder:

Scope and Contents

3 Triangle, "small drum," bells, "etc." (tambourine, b dr,cymbals, chimes).

Box 30 Folder 395

Printed ms part in printed folder: 1 Tympani


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Box 30 Folder 395

Printed ms part in printed folder: 1 Bass Drum. Box 30 Folder 395

One proof copy of libretto , 1918

Date: 1918

Scope and Contents

(Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1918.

Box 30 Folder 395

Box 31 Box 31


Maid Marian, Lancers: arranged by Charles Coote

Scope and Contents

Printed published parts as follows: 2 fl I & II/pic, 2 ob,2 cl I & II, 2 bn, 2 hn I & II, 2 tr I & II, 2 trbn I & II,2 trbn III, 2 euphonium, 2 b dr & cymbals, 2 sn dr &triangle, 1 vl I, 1 vl II, 2 vla, 2 vc & db (together); Theonly publication info is "H & C.3242."

Box 31 Folder 396

Maid Marian, Waltz: arranged by Charles Coote

Scope and Contents

Printed published parts as follows: 2 fl I & II/pic, 2 ob, 2cl I & II, 2 bn, 2 hn I & II, 2 tr I & II, 1 trbn I & II, 1 trbnIII, 2 euphonium, 1 b dr & cymbals, 1 vl I, 2 vl II, 2 vla,1 vc & db (together); The only publication info is "H &C.3241."

Box 31 Folder 396


"Have You Forgot" (4 high, 4 medium, 5 low). Box 31 Folder 397

"Love's Eyes," Op. 109/2 (3 high, 2 low). Box 31 Folder 397

"My Cavalier," Op. 109/1 (6 low). Box 31 Folder 397

"Love's Roses" (3 high, 3 low). Box 31 Folder 397


5 copies, published p/v score , 1919

Date: 1919

Scope and Contents

(New York: G. Schirmer, 1919).

Box 31 Folder 398


Published p/v score, 1892

Date: 1892

Box 31 Folder 399


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Scope and Contents

5 copies, 2 stamped: Property of /Alfred Moul/19,Sackville Street/Piccadilly, London, W. (New York: G.Schirmer, 1892).


Published libretto , 1892

Date: 1892

Scope and Contents

(8 copies) (New York: G. Schirmer, 1919), pp. 1-86, iii-viii.

Box 31 Folder 400

Misc.: Published and unpublished scores by DeKoven, librettos,sheet music.

Box 32

Misc.: Published and unpublished hand-annotated compositions byDeKoven, librettos.

Box 33


Copy "Mapleson"--inserts at front cover:

Scope and Contents

1) Letter from Rore L. Sutro? about National AmericanSchool of Music. 4/13/1917; 2) 2 pp. (p. 1 & 3) ofperformance notes in De Koven's hand in pencil on linedpaper; 3) misc. musical inserts, some in De Koven'shand, others not clear; 4) letter to De Koven about "GipsyQueen." 2/28/1917 (Composer requests De Koven tolook at his operetta.); b) copy of "The Pardoner/Mr.Reiss/1916"--inserted proof copy of libretto; c) othercopies also marked for performance with cuts, etc.

Box 33 Folder 401


[?], Dance--Pomare

Scope and Contents

ink ms, pf (pp. 10-12).

Box 33 Folder 402

Act I No. 2, Song, "The Garden of Girls"--The General &Chorus (female)

Scope and Contents


Box 33 Folder 402


Unidentified, Song--Miles & Chorus [?] Box 33 Folder 403


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text.


Act I No. 5, Entrance and Serenade--Fan-Tan

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text (pp. 1-10).

Box 33 Folder 404

Act I No. 5b, Serenade--Fan-Tan & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text, missing pp. 19-23 (pp.11-30).

Box 33 Folder 404

Act I No. 6, Song--Jesso

Scope and Contents

ink full score, with vocals and text (pp. 31-40).

Box 33 Folder 404

The Masque of American Drama Box 33 Folder 405

One choral part. Box 33 Folder 405


Ballet of Expansion, 4th Entry--Manilla [sic]

Scope and Contents

ink pf., inserts (4 pp.).

Box 33 Folder 406


Pages from a sketchbook [?] pencil p/v, December, 1889


Scope and Contents

a) unidentified (2 pp.); b) "A King with a capital "K",no text (7 pp.); c) Norse Lullaby, no text, signed R_deK_oven 12/14/89 (4 pp.); d) No. 1, "Auditorium"Waltzes (7 pp.); might be from The Beauty Spot.

Box 33 Folder 407

Unidentified, ink pf

Scope and Contents

might be from The Beauty Spot.

Box 33 Folder 407

Unidentified, ink full score, inc. Box 33 Folder 407


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Scope and Contents

might be from The Beauty Spot (pp. 9-16).

Unidentified miscellaneous

Scope and Contents

might be from The Beauty Spot.

Box 33 Folder 407

The Paris Doll Box 33 Folder407.10

Unidentified director's score in Tams Witmark Library folder

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with vocals and text, lib. HBS, signed. a) [Act I]No. 1, Introduction and Opening chorus, "We are heiressesof wealth extensive" (pp. 1-14); b) Act I No. 4, Scene andTrio, "The Mountebanks"--Fiorello, Tito and Doscolo (pp.1-12); c) Act I No. 7, Finale (pp. 1-34); d) [Act II], FinaleII, Scene and Song, ink p/v, with vocals and text, stampedTams Copying Bureau (pp. 10-18); e) [?], Quartette--Fiorella, Tito, Doscolo & Patchouli, ink p/v, with vocalsand text, stamped Tams Copying Bureau (pp. 1-6).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Act I No. 6, Song, "The Lydy Wot is Studin' for the Stige"--Columbine & Chorus, April 8, 1897

Date: April 8, 1897

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text in purple ink, signed R_ deK_oven, End:"R_deK_. 4./8/97." (pp. 1-3).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Act I [?], Finale, April 14, 1897


Scope and Contents

hand as above, End: "End of Act I/R_deK_.4/14/97." (pp.1-3).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Act III, Finale

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, hand? (pp. 2-15).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Unidentified, Song, "A Bottle and a Bird"--Doscolo, Fiorella,Patchouli, Angel, with Mixed Chorus, April 22, 1897


Box 33 Folder407.10


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven, End: "R_deK_.4.22.97." (pp. 1-3).

Unidentified, Song, "A Bottle and a Bird"--Doscolo, Fiorella,Patchouli, Angel, with Mixed Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, copy (pp. 1-3).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Act III [?], Finale

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, copyist's hand (pp. 1-10).

Box 33 Folder407.10

[Act I] No. 1, Introduction and Opening Chorus, April 3, 1897

Date: April 3, 1897

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text in purple ink, signed R_ deK_oven,same as #5c above End: "R_deK_/Apl 3/97--" (pp. 1-9).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Act I No. 4, Scene and Trio, "The Mountebanks"--Fiorella, Tito& Doscolo, April 9, 1897

Date: April 9, 1897

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text in purple ink, signed R_ deK_oven; End:"R_deK_. 4/9/97." (pp. 1-8).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Act I No. 5, Duet, "When Cupid Comes a-Tapping"--Fiorella &Tito, April 9, 1897

Date: April 9, 1897

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text in purple ink, signed R_ deK_oven; NB:This item is reused later in Three Dragoons, see Folder247 (pp. 1-3).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Act III [?], Introduction and Fair Scene

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven (pp. 1-7).

Box 33 Folder407.10

[?], Song, "Signor Mons Muldoni"--Columbine & Chorus, May5, 1897

Date: May 5, 1897

Box 33 Folder407.10


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Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_.5/15/97."; NB: See Folder 160 (pp. 1-4).

Act II [?], Finale, April 26, 1897


Scope and Contents


Box 33 Folder407.10

Act II [?], Finale II, Scene and Song

Scope and Contents


Box 33 Folder407.10

[?], Quartette--Fiorella, Tito, Doscolo & Patchouli

Scope and Contents


Box 33 Folder407.10

Act I No. 3, Chansonette, "The Chaperon"--Cerise

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text in purple ink, signed R_ deK_oven (pp.1-2).

Box 33 Folder407.10

[?], Song and Chorus--(tenor sololist), April 14, 1897


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text in purple ink, signed R_ deK_oven; End:"R_deK_. 4/14/97." (pp. 1-3).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Act I No. 3, Chansonette, "The Chaperon"--Cerise

Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, copyist's copy (pp. 1-4).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Act II [?], Introduction and Opening Chorus, April 22, 1897


Scope and Contents

ink p/v, with text, signed R_ deK_oven; End: "R_deK_.4/22/97." (pp. 1-5).

Box 33 Folder407.10

Miscellaneous


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Box 33 Folder407.20

Unidentified miscellaneous p/v

Scope and Contents

(possibly from The Snowman) (pp. 5-7).

Box 33 Folder407.20

Unidentified miscellaneous p/v from The Snowman

Scope and Contents

pencil, with orchestra annotation, missing p. 14 (pp.13-20).

Box 33 Folder407.20

Unidentified ink full score

Scope and Contents

purple text, missing pp. 17-22; NB: This seems to be threeseparate numbers, one solo and two choruses; Probablyfrom Paris Doll (pp. 3-32).

Box 33 Folder407.20

Unidentified full score

Scope and Contents

pencil, no vocals, printed paper, signed, "1. Birds" (pp.1-15).

Box 33 Folder407.20

Song, "Wanda"--Fifine & Chorus

Scope and Contents

ink full score, no vocals, signed; NB: This is from RedFeather (pp. 1-12).

Box 33 Folder407.20

Unidentified, "In Vino Veritas"

Scope and Contents

pencil full score, no vocals, De Koven's hand, not signed(pp. 1-14).

Box 33 Folder407.20

Unidentified pencil full score

Scope and Contents

De Koven's hand, not signed (pp. 1-6).

Box 33 Folder407.20

Unidentified, "Dance for Lantern Song" Box 33 Folder407.20


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Scope and Contents

pencil pf, De Koven's hand, not signed; probably fromYankee Mandarin (1 pp.).

Unidentified miscellaneous pages Box 33 Folder407.20


Rob Roy, 1940

Date: 1940

Scope and Contents

"My Home [is Where the Heather Blooms]"; 1 each ofcond. (1 line), fl, cl tr, bells, vl, vc, db, pf, organ; stamped"Louis Katzman/ K 174/ Local 802/ Registered 1940";The pf. parts are reductions with vocal line as top line andno text.

Box 33 Folder 408

The Highwayman, 1940

Date: 1940

Scope and Contents

"Gretna Green"; 1 each of: cl, tr, "3rd alto," drums, pf + v,vl, vc, db, organ; stamped "Louis Katzman/ K 174/ Local802/ Registered 1940"; The pf. parts are reductions withvocal line as top line and no text.

Box 33 Folder 408

Maid Marian, 1940

Date: 1940

Scope and Contents

"Tell Me Again, Sweetheart"; 1 each of fl, cl, tr, drums, vl,bc, db, pf, organ; stamped "Louis Katzman/ K 174/ Local802/ Registered 1940"; The pf. parts are reductions withvocal line as top line and no text.

Box 33 Folder 408


Don Quixote, 1889

Date: 1889

Scope and Contents

Published libretto (Chicago: Slason Thompson & Co.;cover labeled "Box 3" (pp. 1-40).

Box 33 Folder 409

Don Quixote, 1890

Date: 1890

Box 33 Folder 409


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Scope and Contents

Published p/v (New York: G. Schirmer, 1890); coverstamped "1001."

Foxy Quiller, 1900

Date: 1900

Scope and Contents

Vocal Gems (New York: Edward Schuberth & Co., 1900);Contents: the Swearing Skipper, The Vendetta (Duet),Legend of the Tarantella, Mountebanks Song, Youth is theGolden Age (Duet), The Watchman's Rattle (pp. 1-36).

Box 33 Folder 409

The Begum, 1887

Date: 1887

Scope and Contents

Vocal Gems (Philadelphia: The J.M. ArmstrongCompany, 1887) (pp. 1-35).

Box 33 Folder 409

Robin Hood, 1891

Date: 1891

Scope and Contents

Hardbound published p/v (New York: G. Schirmer, 1891).

Box 33 Folder 409

The Canterbury Pilgrims, 1891

Date: 1891

Scope and Contents

Hardbound libretto (3 proof copies) (Cincinnati: The JohnChurch Company, 1916).

Box 33 Folder 409


Date: 1891

Scope and Contents

paper-bound published libretto (Cincinnati: The JohnChurch Company, 1916).

Box 33 Folder 409


Date: 1916

Scope and Contents

Hardbound libretto (2 copies) (New York: The MacMillanCompany, 1916); a) inscribed "To Mrs. ReginalddeKoven/ heartiest greeting for an auspicious New Yearfrom Reggie's co-worker & [?]/Percy Mackaye/ 1916-'17

Box 33 Folder 409


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-----"; b) inscribed "To Reggie/ friend and co-worker/ withaffectionate regards/ from Percy/ Dec. 1916."

Maid Marian, 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

Softbound published p/v (3 copies) (New York: EdwardSchuberth & Co., 1901).

Box 33 Folder 409

Maid Marian, 1901

Date: 1901

Scope and Contents

Hardbound published p/v (New York: Edward Schuberth& Co., 1901).

Box 33 Folder 409

The Highwayman, 1898

Date: 1898

Scope and Contents

Published p/v (New York: The T.B. Harms Company,1898).

Box 33 Folder 409

Red Feather, 1903

Date: 1903

Scope and Contents

Published p/v (New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1903).

Box 33 Folder 409

Happyland, 1905

Date: 1905

Scope and Contents

Published p/v (New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1905).

Box 33 Folder 409

The Student King, 1906

Date: 1906

Scope and Contents

Published p/v (2 copies) (New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co.,1906).

Box 33 Folder 409

The Student King/Happyland Box 33 Folder 409


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Scope and Contents

Published p/v's hardbound together

Rob Roy, 1894

Date: 1894

Scope and Contents

Hardbound published p/v (New York: G. Schirmer, 1894).

Box 33 Folder 409

Foxy Quiller, 1906

Date: 1906

Scope and Contents

Published p/v (2 copies) (New York: Edward Schuberth &Co., 1900); NB: cover stamped "2400."

Box 33 Folder 409

The Canterbury Pilgrims

Scope and Contents

Hardbound ink ms full score, with vocals and text, 4 vols.,each act bound separately, with perf. indications, pasteovers.

Box 33 Folder 409


[Act II No. 18 1/2], Trio--Theresa, Sancho & Don Quixote

Scope and Contents

NB: vocal inserted between vla & vc (7 pp.); NB: many ofthe items in this folder are consecutively page-numberedin red at top right.

Box 33 Folder 410

[Act II No. 11], [?]--Lucinda

Scope and Contents

(14 pp. inc.).

Box 33 Folder 410

Act I

Scope and Contents

miscellaneous ink ms parts.

Box 33 Folder 410

[No. 20 1/2], Finale

Scope and Contents

pages not in order? (10 pp.)

Box 33 Folder 410

Miscellaneous unidentified pages Box 33 Folder 410


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[?] No. 2, [?]--Lucinda & don Fernando

Scope and Contents

(10 pp.).

Box 33 Folder 410


Act I No. 7, Finale

Scope and Contents

(32 pp.).

Box 33 Folder 410


Act III, Finale

Scope and Contents

(10 pp.).

Box 33 Folder 410

[?] No. 19, March, Quintetto

Scope and Contents

(14 pp. inc.).

Box 33 Folder 410

Act II, Finale

Scope and Contents

(24 pp.).

Box 33 Folder 410

Misc.: Proofs of The Canterbury Pilgrims, published scores. Box 34

Hand and typewritten correspondence, in English, French, andItalian; stock certificates.

Box 35

Late 1890-91 Productions abroad, Includes inventory

Scope and Contents

Inventory of contents in Boxes 36, 37, and 38; handwrittencorrespondence.

Box 36

Inventory Box 36 Folder 1

Late 1890-end Feb. 1891 Box 36 Folder 2

Letters of Congratulation, Feb. 1891

Date: Feb. 1891

Box 36 Folder 3

Mar. 1891 Box 36 Folder 4

May 1891 Box 36 Folder 5

June 1891 Box 36 Folder 6


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July 1891 Box 36 Folder 7

1891 Box 36 Folder 8

Productions abroad, 1890s

Date: 1890s

Box 36 Folder 9

Contracts

Scope and Contents

[correspondence II- contracts]

Box 37

DeKoven correspondence - J.H. Remick and Co.

Scope and Contents

contracts

Box 37 Folder 1

DeKoven correspondence - Contracts 1 Box 37 Folder 2



Correspondence III Misc. Harry B. Smith Letters Percy McKayletters

Scope and Contents

Typed and handwritten correspondence, including HarrySmith, the librettist for DeKoven's works; dialogue fromoperas.

Box 38

DeKoven correspondence: Percy MacKaye

Scope and Contents

MacKaye was DeKoven's liberttist for Canterbury Pilgrimsand Rip Van Winkle

Box 38 Folder 1

DeKoven correspondence: Henry Bache Smith

Scope and Contents

Smith was DeKoven's primary librettist

Box 38 Folder 2

DeKoven correspondence: Canterbury Pilgrims Box 38 Folder 3

DeKoven correspondence: Canterbury Pilgrims 2 Box 38 Folder 4

DeKoven correspondence - re: Park Ave. Lane Box 38 Folder 5

DeKoven correspondence: Wash., D.C. Symph. Orch., circa 1902

Date: circa 1902

Box 38 Folder 6

DeKoven correspondence: Copyright Bill, circa 1906-7 Box 38 Folder 7


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Date: circa 1906-7

DeKoven correspondence: Shubert org. Box 38 Folder 8

DeKoven correspondence: Masque of American Drama, 1917

Date: 1917

Box 38 Folder 9

DeKoven correspondence: Rip Van Winkle Box 38 Folder 10

DeKoven correspondence - miscellaneous 1 Box 38 Folder 11

DeKoven correspondence: miscellaneous 2 Box 38 Folder 12

DeKoven correspondence: misc. music Box 38 Folder 13

Professional correspondence to DeKoven.

Scope and Contents

78 folders

Box 39

Reginald De Koven collection11.MWalB02120

Documents