Papers of the William Alwyn Foundation, 1985-01-01 - 1985-12-31
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, programmes, and ephemera.The papers here all date from the 1990s onwards. All correspondence relating to the attempts to stage Miss Julie are at Alwyn/4/3/-. Faxes have been included in correspondence. Many of the letters relating to the Foundation are addressed to John Turner. John Turner is a recorder player with a passion for British music, and it was in this capacity that he first met William. He was also a solicitor, and a partner in the law firm George Davies & Co., who became Doreen’s solicitors following William’s death. His connections with William as a musician, and his legal expertise led to him becoming a Trustee of the William Alwyn Foundation early in its history.
Dates
- Creation: 1985-01-01 - 1985-12-31
Creator
- Surfling, Anne, fl 1985 (archivist) (Person)
- Carwithen, Doreen, 1922-2003 (composer) (Person)
- Palmer, Andrew, fl 1985 (writer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Most of the archive is available to researchers at Cambridge University Library. Some items are closed.
Extent
8 archive box(es) (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Although largely arranged by correspondent where correspondence has been received from a 3rd party this is included with the main run of correspondence, and where there are draft replies these have been filed together with the correspondence. Papers have been divided by topic.
Custodial History
Received as part of the William Alwyn Archive following the death of his widow, Doreen Carwithen.
Accruals
Programmes continue to be added to the Archive regularly by the William Alwyn Foundation.
Repository Details
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