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MC06. William Dodd Chenery Papers, 1893-1930

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MC-06

Scope and Contents

Springfield playwright and composer. Wrote and directed music and opera productions and pageants.

Librettos, music, programs, posters and other materials documenting the operas "Egypt" (1893), "Elijah" (1927-1928), and "Joseph" (1930), and performances in Springfield, IL, Topeka, KS and St. Louis, MO. Sheet music for Chenery's "Flag Ever Glorious" is included.

Dates

  • Created: 1893 - 1930
  • Other: Date acquired: 06/22/1979

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

None except on copyrighted musical scores.

Extent

0.16 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Chronological

Source of Acquisition

Elizabeth Graham

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und

Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520