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Robert Willis: General catalogue of writers on music and sound

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4307

Scope and Contents

A catalogue of writers on music and sound in general, arranged in alphabetical order, with the entries in various languages, 52 folios. The catalogue was compiled by Robert Willis, and based upon earlier lists. The books that were in Willis' possession are marked as such. There are additions by John Willis Clark, including a list of three books on dancing (fo. 51v). There are also additional entries by Willis on the versos.

Dates

  • Creation: 1872 (Circa)

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 Volume paper) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Cambridge University Library also holds other papers of Willis, MSS.Add.5022-5045, 5058-5062, 5064, 5071, 5074, 5075, 5078-5082, 5127-5139 and 5141-5144.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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