Collection, 1937-1944

Format:

Other

Author/Creator:

McDonald, Harl, 1899-1955.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dickson, Douglas, 1922-1990.

Dickson, Douglas.

University of Pennsylvania--Faculty.

University of Pennsylvania.

University of Pennsylvania. Choral Society.

Missa pro defunctis.

Magnificat.

Requiem.

Suite from childhood.

Conducting, Choral.

Penn Provenance:

Douglas Dickson was the original owner of these phonographic albums. The University Archives received them as a transfer from the Music Library in April of 1993.

Physical Description:

2 linear ft.

Place of Publication:

1937-1944

Biography/History:

Harl McDonald, 1899-1955, studied music under Vernon Spencer, Earnest Douglass, and Zielinski. He was appointed a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania in 1927 and enjoyed other appointments at the University throughout his lifetime including the Director of the Music Department, Director of the University 's Choral Society, and Director of the Pennsylvania Glee Club. In addition to his administrative duties with the University, McDonald composed numerous musical works and served on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Orchestra Association.

Summary:

The collection largely consists of recordings of music conducted by McDonald. These include Missa pro Defunctis, Magnificat, Requiem, Suite "From Childhood," and other selections. There are introductory programs, a musical score, and three letters, 1944, from McDonald to Douglas Dickson.

Finding Aid/Index:

Unpublished finding aid available from repository.

OCLC:

122691577

Online:

Finding aid