LevelCollection

ReferenceBBM

Title

Music manuscripts of Benjamin Britten

Date1910s-1980s

DescriptionManuscript materials for almost all of Britten's compositions, including sketch materials, composition scores and interim materials, from juvenilia through to works completed by others after Britten's death.

AccrualsManuscripts continue to be added to the collection as they become available.

Extentapprox. 3 cubic metres

CreatorBritten, Benjamin

Custodial HistoryThe collection comprises items belonging to the Britten estate, together with loans from the British Library, Faber Music and other parties as detailed at item level.

Source Of NotesCompiled by Chris Grogan, Mar 2004.

RulesCompiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997

Finding AidsMicrofilm index; list of lists; some manuscripts are catalogued on the library system.

CopiesMany of the music manuscripts have been microfilmed, and researchers are asked to consult these microfilm copies.

CatalogueArchive

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