Archives of American Art

Harry Hewes interviews

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.heweharr
Creators:
Hewes, Harry
Dates:
1936-1939
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
122 Pages
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Transcripts of interviews at the Composer's Forum Laboratory, New York and Boston, April 1936-May 1937, conducted under the Federal Music Project. The material reflects composers' views on their own works, as well as general trends in early 20th century music theory and composition.
Scope and Contents
Also included is a copy of a letter and questionnaire to Hewes from Herman S. Hettinger, Director of the National Orchestral Survey, concerning the economic problems of symphony orchestras.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Administrator for the Federal Music Project, Washington, D.C.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm roll 2814 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

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