Williamson, Waldo

Abstract File contains original 100 of 184 velum copy pages prepared for the opera, "Silverheels." These pages comprise Act 1 only. It appears that this is the only original copy of the manuscript in Waldo Williamson's hand. These pages appear to be made-up of both original pages and pages inserted (notice different page sizes and color). Act II is missing, probably because of numerous deletions and additions that occur between versions 1, 2, 3, and 4. Upper RH corners on numerous pages have been...

Abstract File contains copy 1 of 1st and 2nd version of the opera "Silverheels." Marked in red pencil as "I" but there are also sections of pages marked in red pencil as "II." This version appears to have some edits "scratched" out on the original velum copy pages before repriting. Total page length: 155 pages. Inconsistent pagination sizes corresponds to existing original velum pages. File also contains copy 2 of 3rd version of the opera "Silverheels." This version appears to have some...

Abstract File contains copy 2 (conductor's copy) of the 4th and probably final version of the opera "Silverheels." Marked "II" in red, with "Waldo and "Conductor" noted in pencil on the title page. Inside, there are notations in red and pencil concerning stage direction, the relationship of the script to the music, etc. Pages are accordion pleated. Two tabs have been attached probably to notate final cuts. Total pagination is 101 pages. File also contains copy 5 of the 4th version of the...

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File contains what appears to be the 2nd version of the piano score printed from the edited original 184 velum copy pages prepared by Waldo Williamson. There are edits in pencil to the score.

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File contains possible earlier pages cut from the score, perhaps between 3rd and 4th version of the opera "Silverheels." The number "I" is written in red pencil on the front of each page or section excised. These may have been deleted from the original copy "I" of the 3rd version. A partial list of music cuts is located in the file folder marked, "Silverheels, papers" (D037.01.0001.0005).

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File contains what appears to be a single section of pages deleted between the 2nd and 3rd versions.

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File contains what appears to be multiple sections of pages cut from the score between the 3rd and 4th versions of the opera "Silverheels." The secions are noted in red pencil with "C" and the edit number, hence "C14" would mean cut 14.