306 items of manuscript compositions chiefly for voice, including operas, songs, orchestral compositions and chamber music. There are also programmes from concerts of Drysdale's music, press cuttings and correspondence.
Papers of George John Learmont Drysdale, 1866-1909, composer
This material is held atUniversity of Glasgow Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 247 MS Drysdale
- Dates of Creation
- 1883-1944
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 4 metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Born in Edinburgh in 1866, George John Learmont Drysdale worked as an organist before moving to London in 1887 to study at the Royal Academy of Music. During his time there he was noted for his orchestral compositions with his 'Tam O'Shanter' (1891), 'The Plague' (musical play, 1896) and 'The Red Spider' (a light opera, 1898), meeting with great success. He returned to Glasgow, Scotland, in 1904 to teach at the then Glasgow Athenaeum (Limited) School of Music, but gave this up in favour of composition. His compositional style contained a specifically Scottish flavour and he composed many original settings of Scots lyrics and arrangements of folk songs. He died in 1909.
Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received
Access Information
Access is open, however an appointment may be required. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Acquisition Information
Gift : Drysdale family : June 1942 : ACCN 4617
Other Finding Aids
See also University of Glasgow Collections
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives and Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 247 procedures
Custodial History
Held by the family of Goerge John Learmont Drysdale
Accruals
Additional consignments received 11 August 1942 (6 boxes), 14 September 1942 (1 box), and 30 November 1942