signed
by CARTER, Elliott 1908-2012
Folio. Completed in manuscript, in all likelihood by Helen Carter, the composer's wife. With the composer's full signature at foot. No date, but ca. 1945.
In addition to requesting basic information such as name, address, and nearest living relatives, the questionnaire asks about the composition itself. Interestingly, in response to the question regarding date of composition, Carter answers "Partly in 1938 and partly 1944." Grove states that the work dates from 1938 and is unpublished.
Slightly worn and creased overall; creased at folds; small staple holes and two file holes to blank upper margin. "One of the most respected composers (truncated)
In addition to requesting basic information such as name, address, and nearest living relatives, the questionnaire asks about the composition itself. Interestingly, in response to the question regarding date of composition, Carter answers "Partly in 1938 and partly 1944." Grove states that the work dates from 1938 and is unpublished.
Slightly worn and creased overall; creased at folds; small staple holes and two file holes to blank upper margin. "One of the most respected composers (truncated)