Donald Wakeling: Catalogue of the Arnold Bequest

Scope and Content

A manuscript catalogue of the 1940 Arnold Bequest to Cambridge University Library, 72 pages. The catalogue is divided into three sections: printed music, literature of music and manuscripts. Each entry includes bibliographical notes and a reference code allocated by the library. There is an accompanying letter from Alec King, Music Room, British Museum, to Derek Williams, Music Department, Cambridge University Library, 16 April 1973, presenting the volume, and the library's reply of 18 April 1973. There are also a few loose notes.

Access Information

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Music Department, Cambridge University Library, 1975.

Other Finding Aids

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