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The collection primarily contains music manuscripts and music related publications. It also contains a bibliography and genealogical information compiled by David Palmer (grandson of George W. Walter) pertaining to James Cheetham (grandfather of William H. Walter), an early 19th Century author, journalist and political activist.
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); William H. Walter and George W. Walter Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Walter, W.H. (1886). Mass in C, or Communion service, with Latin and English words.
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Source of acquisition--Walter Family. Method of acquisition--Gift.
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Papers processed Ellen Reece, Pratt 2011 03/--/2011.
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William H. Walter was a composer, writer and musician born in Newark, NJ 1825 July 1 to James Hahn Walter and Mary Cheetham, the daughter of journalist, author and British radical, James Cheetham. William H. Walter served as organist and music director to St. John's Chapel and St. Paul's Church, in succession, from 1847-1856. In 1856 Walter was hired as the music director and organist for Trinity Church and Trinity Chapel where he remained until his retirement in 1869. Walter received an honorary doctorate in music from Columbia University in 1865. The majority of William H. Walter's work is composed of hymns, canticles and other forms of service music. William H. Walter died in 1893.
George W. Walter was a composer and musician born in New York City, NY 1851 December 16 to William H. Walter and Elizabeth Wooley Ham. George W. Walter moved to Washington D.C. in 1869 and there he received a doctorate in music from Columbian University. He went on to serve as the music director and temple organist for Ascension Church in Washington, D.C. The majority of George W. Walter's work is composed of hymns, canticles and other forms of service music. George W. Walter died in 1911.
This series contains music manuscripts, publications, business accounts and other papers created by William H. Walter.
This sub-series contains music manuscripts copied and written in the author's hand. Also contained are pieces copied by Walter, but not authored by him and organ books.
Box 1 Folder 1
(Originally written in 1879 this book was recopied with corrections for George W. Walter. Includes notes and emendations by George W. Walter.)
Box 1 Folder 2
(Organ copy. Includes performance dates,BenedictusandAngus Dei.Includes corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 2
Box 1 Folder 2
(Vocal score copied on 1872 December 26 for George W. Walter.
Box 1 Folder 2
(Includes corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 2
(Includes dates and locations where the piece was performed as well as corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 2
(Tenor part. Includes aJubilate Deoand dates and locations of performance as well as corrections by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 2
Box 1 Folder 2
(First full score. Includes notes from author.)
Box 1 Folder 2
(Second full score.)
Box 1 Folder 2
Box 1 Folder 2
Box 1 Folder 2
Box 1 Folder 2
Box 1 Folder 2
(Author's Manuscript. Continuation of the Festal Service.)
Box 1 Folder 2
(Includes dates and locations of performance.)
Box 1 Folder 2
(This copy was presented to Reverend G.I. Tucker of the Chapel of the Holy Cross on 1879 November 18. Includes dates and locations of performance.)
Box 1 Folder 2
(Includes corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 2
(In Latin. From the 28th Movement ofMass in A.Written for a female quartetto.
Box 1 Folder 3
Box 1 Folder 3
(Includes notes, corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Includes notes, corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(FromExaltobo te Deus.For the organ.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Includes The Great Litany, a Preces for Morning Prayer and an Introit,When I Awake I am Still With Thee,which was written for Frank Weyman, Esq. of Pittsburgh, PA.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Song of Mary.In Latin.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Song of Mary.In Latin and English. Includes notes, corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(The Song of Simeon,dismissal.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Original score. Includes corrections by the author.
Box 1 Folder 3
(This copy was presented to George W. Walter for his birthday. Includes dates and locations of performance as well as notes by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Includes corrections by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Letter From William H. Walter to George W. Walter that accompanied a vocal score to Te Deum in E Flat.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Includes dates and locations of performance as well as corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(For the Advent season. Includes dates and locations of performance.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Includes dates and locations of performance as well as notes, corrections and emendations by the author)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Author's copy from Morning Service in A. This copy was presented to George W. Walter on his birthday. Includes notes by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Author's copy from Festal Service in E Flat. This copy was presented to George W. Walter on his birthday. Includes notes by the author.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Includes notes from author.)
Box 1 Folder 3
(Copied for George W. Walter on 1885 July 31.)
Box 1 Folder 3
Box 1 Folder 3
(In Latin.)
Box 1 Folder 4
Box 1 Folder 4
(Written by J.N. Pychowski, arranged for four performers on two piano fortes by William H. Walter. First Piano Forte.)
Box 1 Folder 4
(Written by J.N. Pychowski, arranged for four performers on two piano fortes by William H. Walter. Second Piano Forte.)
Box 1 Folder 4
As sung by Grammar School, Number 47 (12th Street) Class of 1877. Words by Ida Sutton, music by William H. Walter.)
Box 1 Folder 4
Box 1 Folder 4
Box 1 Folder 4
(Composed for D.L. Wing, Esq., Editor of Coney Island Sunday Spray. Two copies.)
Box 1 Folder 4
(Anthem for tenor, treble, bass and alto.)
Box 1 Folder 4
(Two copies.)
Box 1 Folder 4
(IncludesElizabeth, The Hawthorn: HOPE, Song,and an untitled piece all dedicated to Ms. Elizabeth W. Hamm.)
(These manuscripts are copied by W.H. Walter, but are not composed or arranged by him.)
Box 1 Folder 5
(Unknown composer. In Italian. The date is the date that the music was copied by Walter.)
Box 1 Folder 5
(Written by Dr.Tye.)
Box 1 Folder 5
(Written by Gibbons.)
Box 1 Folder 5
(O Praise the Lordadapted from Ronaldo del Mel by Dr. Aldrich.Gloria Patriis an excerpt fromBlessed Are Thoseby Tallis.
Box 1 Folder 5
(Save Me, O Godwritten by William Byrd from the 54th Psalm, verses 1-4.O Lord My Godwritten by Palestrina from the 7th Psalm, verse 1.
Box 1 Folder 5
(Teach Me O Lordwritten by Rogers from 119th Psalm, verses 33-36, 40.Praise the Lordwritten by Dr. Child.
Box 1 Folder 5
(Unto Thee O Lordwritten by Rich Faurant.All The People That On Earth Do Dwellwritten by Tallis.
Box 1 Folder 5
(A piece of music written by Tallis and Felton.)
Box 1 Folder 6
(Includes music composed by George W. Walter dated 1859.)
Box 1 Folder 6
(Used at Trinity Chapel. Includes dates that certain pieces were performed.)
Box 1 Folder 6
(Used at Saint Paul's Church in Yonkers, NY.)
Box 2 Folder 7
(Journal contains service music, hymns, songs, and other compositions written by Walter through 1883. In 1903 George W. Walter made notes regarding a number of the pieces.)
This sub-series contains publications by William H. Walter, including books, sheet music, and pamphlets.
Box 2 Folder 8
(Full score. (Two copies.)
Box 2 Folder 8
(Dedicated to Mr. George Simon)
Box 2 Folder 8
(Bass part from All Souls Church.)
Box 2 Folder 8
(Tenor part from All Souls Church.)
Box 2 Folder 8
(Alto part from All Souls Church.)
Box 2 Folder 8
(FromWalter in A.Author's manuscript. IncludesBonum EstandBenedic Anima Mea.)
Box 2 Folder 8
(FromWalter in A.(Two copies.))
Box 2 Folder 8
(FromWalter in A.IncludesBonum EstandBenedic Anima Mea.)
Box 2 Folder 8
(IncludesVenite, Benedicite, Benedictus, Bonum Est, Deus MisereaturandBenedic Anima Measet to Gregorian tones. (Two copies.))
Box 2 Folder 8
(English translations of German hymns compiled by William H. Walter. First part.)
Box 2 Folder 8
(English translations of German hymns compiled by William H. Walter. Fifth part. (Two copies.))
Box 2 Folder 9
(IncludesKyrie.(Two copies.))
Box 2 Folder 9
(Quartette.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Written for Saint Luke's Cathedral, Portland, ME. (Two copies.))
Box 2 Folder 9
(Two copies.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Two copies)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Dedicated to Miss Susan Arden Babcock. Includes corrections by the author. Written for the Organ.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Dedicated to Miss Susan Arden Babcock. FromClassic and Popular Voluntaries for the Organseries.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(By Mrs. Mary E. Kail and William H. Walter. Two copies.)
Box 2 Folder 9
((Two copies.))
Box 2 Folder 9
(Introit for Thanksgiving.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Written by Felix Mendelssohn, arranged for the organ by William H. Walter. FromClassic and Popular Voluntaries for the Organseries.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(From Haydn'sCreation,arranged by William H. Walter. FromClassic and Popular Voluntaries for the Organseries.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Anthem from Psalm 46, 8-11 for tenor or treble solo and chorus.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Peace Anthem from Psalm 46, 8-11 for tenor or treble solo and chorus. Published by the author.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Anthem from Psalm 84 for a quartette. Two copies.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Anthem from Psalm 70 for tenor and soprano with a full choir. Dedicated to H.N. Bartol, Esq. of Portland, ME.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Abridged Thanksgiving Anthem.)
Box 2 Folder 9
Box 2 Folder 9
(Christmas Anthem for country choirs written by William Jackson of Masham, England including a treble solo by William H. Walter. Two copies.)
Box 2 Folder 9
(Dedicated to Madison Ham, Esq. on 1858 February 18.)
Box 2 Folder 9
Box 2 Folder 9
(Introit for Christmas.)
Box 2 Folder 9
Box 2 Folder 9
(Words by Thomas Moore, music by William H. Walter. Dedicated to Miss Louise G. Pethick.)
Box 2 Folder 10
Box 2 Folder 10
(Please see the circulating copy.)
Box 2 Folder 10
(A collection of songs written by J. Ireland Tucker and William H. Walter. Contains notes by William H. Walter.)
Box 2 Folder 10
(A short review of the book is adhered to the first page.)
Box 2 Folder 10
(A collection of songs compiled by S. Wesley Martin and William H. Walter. Contains notes by William H. Walter.)
This sub-series contains a ledger, an essay on descriptive music, notes on musical theory and the script for a musical.
Box 2 Folder 11
(Contains sales accounts for W.H. Walter's music. Also contains notes on Organ repairs and additions and notes on musical theory.)
Box 2 Folder 11
(Request to W.H. Walter to send sheet music.)
Box 2 Folder 11
Box 2 Folder 11
(Notes on the elementary music composition and scale.)
Box 2 Folder 11
(Notes on Dr. Bubsy'sHistory of Music.
Box 2 Folder 11
(Notes on scale.)
Box 2 Folder 11
Box 2 Folder 12
Box 2 Folder 12
(FromAdeline or The Lover's GhostAct 2, Scene 4.)
Box 2 Folder 12
(FromAdeline or The Lover's GhostAct 2, Scene 5. Written on the reverse ofCantante Domino, No. 5.)
This series contains music manuscripts, publications and other papers created by George W. Walter.
This sub-series contains music manuscripts copied and written in the author's hand and organ books.
Box 3 Folder 13
(An accompanying booklet toMass in A.
Box 3 Folder 13
(IncludesKyrie Eleisonand a note regarding voice and music parts.
Box 3 Folder 13
(IncludesGloria in Excelsis Deo.)
Box 3 Folder 13
(IncludesEt in Terra Pax Homnibus.)
Box 3 Folder 13
(IncludesLaudamusandBenedicimus.)
Box 3 Folder 13
(IncludesDomine, Fili, uni Genite.)
Box 3 Folder 13
(IncludesQui Tollis Peccata Mundi.)
Box 3 Folder 13
(IncludesMiserere Nobis.)
Box 3 Folder 13
(IncludesQui Tollis Peccata Mundi.)
Box 3 Folder 13
(Dedicated to Dr. Madison Ham. Incorrect copy of the third movement,Et in Terra Pax Homnibus.)
Box 3 Folder 14
(Based on Luke Chapter 1, Verse 8. Dedicated to Horace V. Bartol, Esq. Includes corrections and emendations by the author that were made in 1872.)
Box 3 Folder 14
(Vocal score. For male voices.)
Box 3 Folder 14
Box 3 Folder 14
(Vocal score.)
Box 3 Folder 14
Box 3 Folder 14
Box 3 Folder 14
Box 3 Folder 14
(Original manuscript.)
Box 3 Folder 14
(In Latin.)
Box 3 Folder 14
(Based on the 51st Psalm.)
Box 3 Folder 14
(Dedicated to W.A.N. Diller. G.W. Walter uses the pseudonym G. Whillikens Squybobbulus for this piece.)
Box 3 Folder 14
Box 3 Folder 15
(For male voices. Dedicated to the choir of Ascension Church, W.C. Hill, Jm. Johnston and Wm. Shuster, Jr.)
Box 3 Folder 15
(Dedicated to Josephine Starbuck.
Box 3 Folder 15
(Vocal score. For male voices.)
Box 3 Folder 15
(Vocal score. For male voices.)
Box 3 Folder 15
Box 3 Folder 15
Box 3 Folder 15
(For male voices.)
Box 3 Folder 15
(Vocal score. For male voices.)
Box 3 Folder 15
Box 3 Folder 16
(For violin.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Easter anthem. For male voices.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Easter anthem.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Easter anthem. Vocal score. Includes corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(A chant by G.W. Walter composed by layering a chant by Rev. William Felton and a chant by W.H. Walter.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Dedicated to Madison Ham, Esq.The Prisoner's Hope, Fisher's Hornpipe, and Yankee Doodle Amalgamated, Mashed and Mixed Upon the reverse.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Fantasiaon the reverse.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Overturefrom Carl Reissinger'sDie Felsenmühletranscribed for organ by G.W. Walter.
Box 3 Folder 16
(Author's manuscript. Includes notes, corrections and emendations by the author.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Papyrographed copy. (Two copies.))
Box 3 Folder 16
Box 3 Folder 16
(The chorus from George Frideric Handel'sIsrael in Egyptarranged for the organ by G.W. Walter. Dedicated to "all true lovers of respectable music and especially to those who have to particular fondness for Vincent Novello's dirty stuff".
Box 3 Folder 16
(Adapted fromTell This to the Marines.)
Box 3 Folder 16
Box 3 Folder 16
(Author's manuscript. For the organ.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(For the organ. Copied by Theodosia J. Walter.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(For the organ. Copied by Theodosia J. Walter.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Music by G.W. Walter and Words by H. Bayley. Dedicated to Josephine Starbuck.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Author's manuscript. Music by G.W. Walter and Words by H. Bayley. Dedicated to Josephine Starbuck.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Music by G.W. Walter and Words by H. Bayley. Dedicated to Josephine Starbuck. Copied by Theodosia J. Walter.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Music by G.W. Walter and Words by H. Bayley. Dedicated to Josephine Starbuck. Copied by Theodosia J. Walter.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Music by G.W. Walter and Words by H. Bayley. Dedicated to Josephine Starbuck. Copied by Theodosia J. Walter.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(From Fromental Halev'sL'éclairarranged for organ by G.W. Walter.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(FromThe Journal and Messenger.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(Vocal Score. Author's Manuscript. An anthem from the 68th Psalm, verses 31-35.)
Box 3 Folder 16
(A loose page of music.)
Box 3 Folder 17
(Loose signatures from an organ book.)
Box 3 Folder 17
(Loose signature from an organ book.)
Box 3 Folder 18
This sub-series contains George W. Walter's various publications, including books, sheet music, and pamphlets.
Box 4 Folder 19
Box 4 Folder 19
(Score)
Box 4 Folder 19
(Tenor part.)
Box 4 Folder 19
(Bass part.)
Box 4 Folder 19
(Soprano part.)
Box 4 Folder 19
(Alto part.)
Box 4 Folder 19
(Two copies.)
Box 4 Folder 19
(Two copies.)
Box 4 Folder 19
(Two copies.)
Box 4 Folder 19
This sub-series contains a scrapbook and George W. Walter's notes on hereditary genius.
Box 4 Folder 20
Box 4 Folder 20
(Excerpts from an essay by Francis Galton copied in G.W. Walter's hand with his analysis.
This series contains a subject bibliography about James Cheetham (grandfather of William H. Walter), an early 19th Century author, journalist and political activist. It also contains genealogical information on the Walter and Cheetham families, excerpts from books by James Cheetham, correspondence, and newspaper clippings as well as a single piece of music arranged by David Palmer.
Box 4 Folder 21
(Written by David Palmer. Contains a subject bibliography about James Cheetham, genealogical information on the Walter and Cheetham families, excerpts from books by James Cheetham, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.
Box 4 Folder 22
(Only the subject bibliography is contained.)
Box 4 Folder 22
(Correspondence between the Readex Microprint Corporation and David Palmer regarding the availability ofThe American Citizennewspaper.
Box 4 Folder 23
(Arranged for two pianos from Bach'sCantata No. 140by David Palmer.)