Robert Evett collection, 1942-2001

Collection Summary

Title	Robert Evett collection, 1942-2001
Span Dates	1942-2001
Bulk Dates	(bulk 1950-1975)
Call No.	ML31.E94
Creator	Evett, Robert, 1922-1975
Extent	approximately 1,450 items
Extent	9 containers
Extent	6.5 linear feet
Language	Collection materials chiefly in English.
Location	Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Finding Aid Permalink	Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu020006
LCCN Permalink	LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2015563158
Summary	Robert Evett (1922-1975) was a composer, arts editor, and critic who made his home primarily in the Washington, D.C., area. This collection contains several scores, sketches, and instrument parts for works composed by Evett; biographical information collected by Evett's family after his death; and his published book and music reviews for the "Atlantic Monthly," "New Republic," and "Washington Star-News."