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Archive of Robert Simpson

MSS. Simpson 1-42, MSS. Simpson Mus. 1-31, MSS. Simpson Photogr. 1-3, Simpson Books (individual shelfmarks to be found on SOLO), Simpson CDs 1-12, Simpson Mus. (individual shelfmarks to be found on SOLO), Simpson Per. 1-6, Simpson Programmes 1-11, Simpson Records (individual shelfmarks to be found on SOLO) and Simpson Tapes 1-10

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Title

Archive of Robert Simpson

Shelfmark

MSS. Simpson 1-42, MSS. Simpson Mus. 1-31, MSS. Simpson Photogr. 1-3, Simpson Books (individual shelfmarks to be found on SOLO), Simpson CDs 1-12, Simpson Mus. (individual shelfmarks to be found on SOLO), Simpson Per. 1-6, Simpson Programmes 1-11, Simpson Records (individual shelfmarks to be found on SOLO) and Simpson Tapes 1-10

Summary

The archive of the composer Robert Simpson comprising predominantly photocopies of Simpson's music manuscripts, his writings and recordings, together with printed material (concert programmes, published music and books from the composer's library). Material created by the Robert Simpson Society also forms part of this archive.

Date

c.1840-2016, n.d.

Language

English

Physical extent

25.0 Linear metres

117 boxes

Acquisition

Donated by the Robert Simpson Society with additional material gifted by Angela Simpson, the composer's widow and Pamela Bacon, a friend of the composer and Society member. A photocopy of Robert Simpson's BMus exercise was obtained from the Durham University Library and Museums in 2011.

Subject

Music

Concerts -- England -- 20th century

Composers -- Correspondence

Simpson, Robert, 1921-1997 -- Criticism and interpretation

Music -- Manuscripts -- 20th century

Composers -- England -- Manuscripts

Concert programs -- England

21st century

Music -- 20th century -- history and criticism

20th century

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Connections

People associated with this object

  • Simpson, Robert Wilfred Levick, 1921-1997

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  • MS. Simpton Photogr. 1

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  • Simpson Tapes 1/1-28

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  • Simpson Tapes 10/1-15

  • Simpson CDs 1/1-10

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  • Simpson CDs 9/1-5

  • Simpson CDs 10/1-3

  • Simpson CDs 11/1-5

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  • MS. Simpson 27/1

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  • MS. Simpson 41

  • Simpson Per. 1

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  • Simpson Per. 3

  • Simpson Per. 4

  • Simpson Per. 5

  • Simpson Per. 6

  • Simpson Programmes 1

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  • Simpson Programmes 3

  • Simpson Programmes 4

  • Simpson Programmes 5

  • Simpson Programmes 6

  • Simpson Programmes 7

  • Simpson Programmes 8

  • Simpson Programmes 9

  • Simpson Programmes 10

  • Simpson Programmes 11

  • MS. Simpson 42

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