Arthur Hitchcock Music Manuscripts
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The collection features materials belonging to Pomona College music professor Arthur Hitchcock, including 20 manuscripts of musical compositions written by Hitchcock; personal papers and correspondence; programs for Arthur Hitchcock’s performances and student performances at Pomona College, Brown University, and Portland State University; music manuscript scores by Leo Rowlands, Charles Davis Tillman, and Gustav Holst; and miscellaneous writings, books, programs, and clippings from the 20th century.
Dates
- Creation: 1931-1976
Language of Materials
Languages represented in collection: English.
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.
Biography / Administrative History
Arthur Hitchcock was a professor of music at Pomona College, as well as a pianist and accompanist with the Pomona Glee Clubs. He conducted the Pomona College Choir from 1948 to 1949, and the Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs from 1947 to 1949. After leaving Pomona, he taught at Portland State University.
Extent
7.4 Linear Feet (1 document box, 7 flat boxes)
Abstract
This collection contains over twenty music manuscripts and personal papers of Arthur Hitchcock, pianist and music professor at Pomona College and Portland State University.
Organization and Arrangement
Materials are in their original folders and retain their original folder titles and organization.
Physical Location
Please consult repository.
Accruals
No additions to the collection are anticipated.
Processing Information
This collection was minimally processed to facilitate access. Front matter written by Myles Mikulic (May 2021) and Hannah Fradkin, Claremont Graduate University (May 2022). Collection processed by Special Collections staff.
Subject
- Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.) (Organization)
- Portland State University (Organization)
- Brown University (Organization)
- Holst, Gustav, 1874-1934 (Person)
- Rowlands, Leo, 1891–1967 (Person)
- Tillman, Charlie D. (Charlie Davis), 1861-1943 (Person)
- Title
- Arthur Hitchcock Music Manuscripts
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Myles Mikulic and Hannah Fradkin
- Date
- 2022 May
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu