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|| About the Collection ||
Comprises music (both ms. and printed), writings, and other material compiled and collected by Edward Hodges (1796-1867) and subsequently his son, John Sebastian Bach Hodges (1830-1915). Noteworthy among the Edward Hodges’s writings are the Annuary, and an attempt in later life to depict his earlier life, and documents relating to the design and construction of the 1846 Erben organ at Trinity Church, New York. Musical scores and sketches of the collection may be the largest extant source of Hodges’ manuscript music, including both original music and transcriptions and arrangements of the works of others, mostly intended for performance during religious services.
|| Collection Details ||
General
- Span Dates
- 1761-1908
- Bulk Dates
- 1790-1890
- Major Language(s)
- English
- Repository
- Music Division, Library of Congress
Physical Collection
- Number of Items
- 430
- Number of Containers
- 54
- Linear Feet
- 16
- Contents
- Manuscript and printed music by members of the Hodges family (chiefly sacred choral music); printed music (sacred and secular) by other composers; materials for musical instruction; programs.
- Processing History
- Processed, 1992
- Provenance
- Gift from widow of George Hodges, June 1919
Access/Copyright
- Copyright Info
- http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html
- Preferred Citation
- George Hodges Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress
