Scope and Content Note
The Ethel Bartlett and Rae Robertson Music and Other Papers span from 1914 to 1970 and primarily consist of materials pertaining to Bartlett and Robertson's performing career. The largest portion is the Music series, chiefly comprised of manuscript music for piano duo. It includes newly composed works for two pianos commissioned by or dedicated to Bartlett and Robertson, piano duet arrangements and transcriptions by Bartlett and Robertson and others, and works composed by Bartlett and Robertson, among other scores and parts.
The Writings series includes writings by Bartlett, Robertson, and others, as well as transcripts for talks and lectures. Programs and Promotional Materials consists of programs for performances by Bartlett, Robertson, and others, as well as promotional flyers and clippings. The Miscellany series contains correspondence between Bartlett and others, including John Barbirolli and Laura Knight; photographs of Bartlett alone and with Robertson; a sketchbook; and financial papers.