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BTC22 IT WAS THE SCHOONER HESPERUS (unfinished)

For three voices and piano

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  1. It was the schooner hesperus (unfinished) - 1 item
    TitleIt was the schooner hesperus (unfinished)
    SubtitleFor three voices and piano
    RefNoBBM/it_was_the_schooner_hesperus
    Datecirca 1922
    Description

    The text is from 'Wreck of the Hesperus' by Henry Longfellow.

    Extent1 item
    1. Holographs - 1 item
      TitleHolographs
      RefNoBBM/it_was_the_schooner_hesperus/1
      Datecirca 1922
      Extent1 item
      1. Composition draft - 1 manuscript; 1 page [1r-1v]
        TitleComposition draft
        RefNoBBM/it_was_the_schooner_hesperus/1/1
        Datecirca 1922
        Description

        Composition draft ending on the second system of 1v. The top vocal line is the only part with material throughout; all other parts are incomplete.

        Extent1 manuscript; 1 page [1r-1v]
        PhysicalDescription

        Pencil; 23.8 x 30 cm. Shares a volume with other sources. See Related Records. Paper manufacturer = Paxton

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