Collection Summary
Collection Title
Society of Authors Archive
Description
Correspondence and papers of the Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights and Composers, and League of Dramatists. Consisting of original files relating to members' literary, papers concerning the history of the Society, legal and copyright matters and general correspondence and letter books. The collection contains much typewritten material, and many letters are partly signed or copies.
Format
- Manuscript music
- Printed music
- Corporate/business records
- Photographs
- Books
Strength(s)
Correspondence and papers
Date range of collection
1879 - 1982
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
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Details also available
For an overview of the catalogues of materials in the British Library see http://www.bl.uk/collections/musiccatalogues.html
This collection is about
Location Details
British Library, Music Collections
96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB United Kingdom Open Map
Email
music-collections@bl.uk
Telephone
020 7412 7772
Fax
020 7412 7751
Visiting Information
Reprographic services
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Collections Overview
See: http://www.bl.uk/collections/musiccollections.html
For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record
Additional Collection Information
Accrual Status
http://www.bl.uk/collections/musiccdp.html
Custodial History
Purchased from the Society of Authors
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