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1. Anne Hull papers, 1894-1981

   approximately 1,500 items. 6 containers. 3 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Anne Hull (1888-1984) was an American pianist, composer, pedagogue, and writer. In her early career she formed a piano duet with Mary Howe, touring throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Hull later turned to education, focusing on younger students at preparatory schools. The collection includes music composed by Hull and others; writings of Hull and those in her circle; correspondence; programs and promotional materials of Hull's concerts and of her students'; and subject files pertaining to individuals, ideas, and Hull's life.

2. John A. Lomax and Alan Lomax papers, 1907-1969

   approximately 4900 items; 14 boxes; 5.6 linear feet.. -- American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Collection of correspondence, research notes, transcripts, sheet music, manuscript music transcriptions, song texts, song books, maps, and administrative documents dating primarily from the tenure of John A. Lomax and his son Alan Lomax at the Archive of American Folk Song, Library of Congress, from 1932-1942, but with a few items dating to the 1960s. Correspondents include various staff at the Library of Congress, in particular, Harold Spivacke; and folklorists, musicians, writers, academics, film directors, and others, including Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter and Woody Guthrie; various government agencies including the Works Progress Administration, Federal Writers' Project, and War Department; broadcasting and record companies; publishers; and fans of Alan Lomax's radio shows, who sent in contributions of folk songs and folklore from their childhood and communities. Documents include drafts of speeches, lectures, articles, and drafts of their books for publication.