Robert Hall Lewis Collection, 1888-2002 Span: 1888-2002 Bulk: 1950-1980 English collection 72 ft. 153 boxes American composer Robert Hall Lewis (1926-1996) wrote chamber and orchestral works performed throughout the U.S. and Europe. Lewis taught at the Peabody Institute and served as artistic director of the Chamber Music Society of Baltimore. The collection contains Lewis' holograph music manuscripts, correspondence and other papers; teaching materials; writings; concert programs; photographs; and sound and video recordings. Of particular interest is Lewis' fine library of scores by twentieth-century composers, including works of Bainbridge, Bortolotti, Boulez, Carter, Dutilleux, Fontyn, and Henze. Music manuscripts, printed music, correspondence and other papers, programs, books, photographs, awards, certificates, sound and video recordings. Sound and video recordings transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division. Robert Hall Lewis Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Lewis, Robert Hall Manuscripts and working music library of a late 20th century American composer. Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site. Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply. Chamber Music Orchestral Music Lewis, Robert Hall ML31.L48 Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu2005.wp.0055 IHAS 120830 loc.natlib.scdb.200033697