Duffy, John A Guide to the John Duffy Papers DCR MG 15

A Guide to the John Duffy Papers DCR MG 15


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ODU Diehn Composers Room Collection

189 Diehn Fine & Performing Arts Center
1339 49th St.
Norfolk, VA 23529
Telephone: 757-683-5350
libspecialcollections@odu.edu
URL: https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections

Klaira Batten and Jessica Mirasol

Repository
ODU Diehn Composers Room Collection
Identification
DCR MG 15
Title
John Duffy Papers 1941-2014, undated Date acquired: 01/24/2011
URL:
https://archivesguides.lib.odu.edu/repositories/2/resources/121
Quantity
25.00 Linear Feet
Creator
Duffy, John (1926-2015)
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], John Duffy Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

John Duffy

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Processing Information

Materials were processed by Brian Rinaldo, Klaira Batten, and Jessica Mirasol in 2011-2012.


Scope and Contents

This collection contains scores, sketchbooks, programs, recordings and other material collected and produced by composer John Duffy.

Arrangement Note

The collection is organized into seven series: Series I: Scores; Series II: Sketchbooks, Exercises, Journals and Reference Materials; Series III: Publicity, Programs and Legal; Series IV: Composers' Institute; Series V: Education, Speeches and Awards; Series VI: Contacts, Travel, Correspondence and Personal Interest; and Series VII: Recordings.

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Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Series I
Series I: Scores
2007, undated
Scope and Contents

Musical pieces created and collected by John Duffy; includes rough drafts, featuring hand notation, as well as final copies of finished scores suitable for conducting. Many of the pieces also have sheet music.

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Series II
Series II: Sketchbooks, Exercises, Journals and Reference Materials
1988-2011, undated
Scope and Contents

Early sketches of works, some never completed. Duffy also kept jounrnals of his process with research notes for libretto and musings on which music would best achieve his goals. Included are source materials from papers, magazines, books, and other materials. Duffy continued to practice musical theory as an intellectual exercise, many of which are included within.

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Series III
Series III: Publicity, Programs and Legal
1951-2012, undated
Scope and Contents

Contains the programs and publicity for performances of Duffy's work. Included is documentation of contacts, music copyright, union membership, and other miscellanious forms.

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Series IV
Series IV: Composers' Institute
2008-2011, undated
Scope and Contents

Documents related to the Virginia Fine Arts' Festival Duffy Institute. The Institute is dedicated to the inspiration, creation, and performance of new music by living composers. Materials include coursework, applications, speeches given by Duffy, and related musical recordings.

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Series V
Series V: Education, Speeches and Awards
1979-2013, undated
Scope and Contents

Both the programs for and physical awards Duffy achieved throughout his career. Duffy was sought after as a speaker and wrote many drafts of his presentations, collected here. There are also exercises and textbooks from Duffy's musical education.

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Series VI
Series VI: Contacts, Travel, Correspondence and Personal Interest
1960-2011, undated
Scope and Contents

Contact information and corrospondence to and from Duffy related to his career, family, and personal interests. Documents for travel and research related to personal interests, particularly geneology.

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Series VII
Series VII: Recordings
1956-2010, undated
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Series VIII
Series VIII: Photographs
1941-2014, undated
Scope and Contents

This series contains photographs relating to John Duffy. Dated photos range from 1941-2014, though the vast majority of photos are undated.

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