Mary Dengler Hudgins Arkansas Traveller Scores
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Scope and Content Note
5 printed scores, 1847-1905, of tune "Arkansas Traveller" (or Traveler), some with traditional related dialogue; 1 printed pamphlet containing Mose Case version of tune and dialogue, 1864; 1 unpublished score of "Hymn of Arkansas," with words by Hudgins, 1971; 1 mimeographed concert program, 1971. (For descriptive commentary relating to the history of published "Arkansas Traveller" scores, see Hudgins article, "Arkansas Traveler: A Multi-Parented Wayfarer" in The Arkansas Historical Quarterly volume 30 [1971], 145-160).
Dates
- 1847-1971
Creator
- Hudgins, Mary Dengler, 1901-1987 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Access Information
Access Restrictions Apply: Due to the fragility of the original items, researchers should first consult access copies of Items 1-6, and limit handling of originals.
Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.
Use Information
No Use Restrictions Apply.
No Interlibrary Loan.
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Mary Dengler Hudgins (1901-1987), a native of Hot Springs, graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1924. She was a freelance writer, librarian, and collector of materials pertaining to Hot Springs and to Arkansas. She was especially interested in Arkansas composers and musicians. She was active in the American Association of University Women, the Arkansas Folklore Society, and the Arkansas Historical Association.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Arrangement of the Papers
Materials are arranged as received.
Acquisition Information
The Mary Dengler Hudgins Arkansas Traveller Scores was donated to the Special Collections Department by Mary Dengler Hudgins of Hot Springs, Arkansas, in January 1972.
Processing Information
Processed by Samuel Sizer; completed in February 1972.
Creator
- Hudgins, Mary Dengler, 1901-1987 (Person)
Source
- Hudgins, Mary Dengler, 1901-1987 (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Mary Dengler Hudgins Arkansas Traveller Scores
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Samuel Sizer
- Date
- February 1972
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu