MS Mus 263
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. George A. Burdett papers:
Guide.
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Last update on 2009 May 28
Repository: Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
Location: Harvard Depository
Note:
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. See access
restrictions below for additional information.
Location: b
Call No.: MS Mus 263
Creator:
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943.
Title: George A. Burdett papers,
Date(s): ca. 1881-1943.
Quantity:
15 boxes (4 linear ft.)
Language of materials: Collection materials are in English.
Abstract: Autograph
manuscript music compositions of American organist and composer, George Albert
Burdett.
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
Part of the MS Storage project, 2008-2009.
*70M-135. Transfer from the Loeb Music Library, 1970.
Much of
this material is in poor condition due to brittle paper and fading pencil annotations.
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George A. Burdett Papers
(MS Mus 263). Houghton Library, Harvard University.
George Albert Burdett (1856-1943) was born in Boston in
1856, the son of Horatio S. and Melvina Martin Burdett. He received an A.B. in 1881
from Harvard College. He was an organist who also composed organ works, piano
pieces, and anthems. He was a frequent contributor to musical periodicals and a
founding member of the American Guild of Organists. In 1887 he
married Ellen S. Strong of Brookline and they had three children: Elizabeth Martin
Burdett Birch, Ellen Moore Burdett Shaw, and Sylvia Strong Burdett Dunham.
Organized into the following series:
- I. Music compositions, short works
- II. Music compositions, other materials
- III. Other papers
Primarily autograph manuscript original musical compositions by Burdett, or
arrangement of works of others. Also includes printed materials he collected and some
additional materials by others, including a manuscript compilation of children's verses
by his wife, Ellen S. Strong Burdett.
George A. Burdett's student notes are held by the Harvard University
Archives and some additional materials are held by the Loeb Music Library. See
HOLLIS for more information.
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Series:
I. Music compositions, short works
Arrangement: Arranged alphabetically by title or musical genre as marked on the item.
Compositions arrived at repository in no order. The A-Z arrangement below is primarily
by title, but occasionally is filed by the genre of music, such as organ piece, piano
piece, organ works, ballad, etc... as marked on item by Burdett. Many items appear to
be fragments or sketches only. Untitled items are at end of series.
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(1)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. A : autograph manuscript music.
7 folders.
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(2)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. B : autograph manuscript music.
3 folders.
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(3)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. C : autograph manuscript music.
9 folders.
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(4)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. D : autograph manuscript music.
1 folder.
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(5)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. E : autograph manuscript music.
3 folders.
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(6)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. F : autograph manuscript music.
4 folders.
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(7)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. G : autograph manuscript music.
2 folders.
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(8)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. H : autograph manuscript music.
3 folders.
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(9)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. I : autograph manuscript music.
3 folders.
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(10)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. J : autograph manuscript music.
1 folder.
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(11)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. K : autograph manuscript music.
1 folder.
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(12)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. L : autograph manuscript music.
3 folders.
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(13)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. M : autograph manuscript music.
8 folders.
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(14)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. N : autograph manuscript music.
3 folders.
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(15)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. O : autograph manuscript music.
3 folders.
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(16)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. P : autograph manuscript music.
6 folders.
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(17)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Q : autograph manuscript music.
1 folder.
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(18)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. R : autograph manuscript music.
4 folders.
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(19)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. S : autograph manuscript music.
8 folders.
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(20)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. T : autograph manuscript music.
3 folders.
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(21)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. U : autograph manuscript music.
1 folder.
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(23)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. W : autograph manuscript music.
1 folder.
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(24)
Omitted from series.
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(25)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Unidentified compositions :
autograph manuscript music.
10 folders.
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Series:
II. Music compositions, other materials
Arrangement: Arranged alphabetically by group title.
These compositions were grouped by
Burdett and assigned titles.
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(26)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Done except registration
and copyright : autograph manuscript.
3 folders.
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(27)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Exercises for normal
course : autograph manuscript.
1 folder.
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(28)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Flute or violin :
autograph manuscript.
1 folder.
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(30)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Hymns and carols :
autograph manuscript.
3 folders.
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(31)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Medium grade :
autograph manuscript.
2 folders.
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(32)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Musical note book :
autograph manuscript music, undated.
1 folder.
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(33)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Organ and others ca.
1931 : autograph manuscript.
14 folders.
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(34)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Organ, done cut, not
copied : autograph manuscript.
1 folder.
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(35)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Part songs: men, women,
and mixed : autograph manuscript.
1 folder.
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(36)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Piano sketches :
autograph manuscript.
11 folders.
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(37)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Piano sketches:
unfinished : autograph manuscript.
4 folders.
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(38)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Piano sketches: done,
not copied : autograph manuscript.
1 folder.
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(40)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Songs and sketches : autograph manuscript.
1 folder.
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(41)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Songs, finished :
autograph manuscript.
1 folder.
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(42)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Spring. Part song for
mixed voices : autograph manuscript music, undated.
7
folders.
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(43)
Burdett, George A. (George Albert), 1856-1943. Themes and texts 1901 : autograph manuscript.
1 folder.
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Series:
III. Other papers
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(44)
Address of Rev. Reuen Thomas, D. D. at the funeral services of Horatio
Stearns Burdett held in Harvard Church Brookline, Mass. December 28 1903 :
print, 1903.
1 folder.
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