Will Earhart Papers
Abstract
Will Earhart (1871-1960) was born in Franklin, Ohio. He began teaching in Ohio, and by 1888 he was music supervisor in the public schools of Greenville, Ohio. By 1898 he was Director of the Richmond (Indiana) High School Orchestra and helped establish the Richmond Civic Orchestra. In 1912, Earhart was Director of Music in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. A year later, Earhart founded and administered the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Public School Music. Earhart held several offices in the Music Educators National Conference, including vice president (1910) and president (1915-1916). This collection contains published and unpublished typescripts, articles, books, pamphlets, reviews, and music by or about Will Earhart. It also includes personal and professional letters and correspondence, addresses, and photographs.
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Historical Note
Will Earhart (1871-1960) was born in Franklin, Ohio. He began his professional teaching career in Ohio, and in 1888 he became music supervisor in the public schools of Greenville, Ohio. In 1898 he moved to Richmond, Indiana where he became Director of the Richmond High School Orchestra and helped establish the Richmond Civic Orchestra. In 1912, Earhart moved to Pittsburgh and became Director of Music in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. A year later, Earhart founded and administered the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Public School Music.
Earhart held several offices in the Music Educators National Conference, including vice president (1910) and president (1915-1916). He was a member of the conference's National Research Council (1919-1944, chairing for a portion of his tenure) and head of the Book and Music Reviews for the Music Educators Journal. During his career, Earhart wrote articles, gave addresses, and authored books, including The Eloquent Baton (c.1931), Music to the Listening Ear (c.1932), The Meaning and Teaching of Music (c.1935), and Choral Technics (c.1937). Earhart died in 1960. In 1986 he was inducted into the Music Educators Hall of Fame.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Will Earhart Papers cover the period from 1895-1960; the bulk dates of the material cover the period from 1934-1958. This collection contains published and unpublished typescripts, articles, books, pamphlets, and music by Will Earhart. It also includes personal and professional letters and correspondence, addresses, reviews of Earhart's works, and photographs.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
Gift of papers and materials from William C. Earhart, son of Will Earhart, was received in 1971. Letter dated August 23, 1977 confirming gift of books and letters made to the MENC Historical Center in 1971, located with collection in Box 1 and the current correspondence file of William C. Earhart.
Processing Information
Processed by Stephanie J. Keller and Kevin Pace, July 2001. Revised by John K. Leupold II and Cassandra N. Berman, 2009.
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Cassandra N. Berman, September 2009.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection has been divided into ten series:
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Writings, 1901-1959 (0.25 linear feet)
This series is a collection of professional writings by Earhart, including published and unpublished articles and typescripts. Some folders contain correspondence related to the writings.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "A Plea for Art", 1901 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| "The Failure of Civilization", 1906 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| "Music in the Public Schools of Pittsburgh", 1915 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| "Eye Education vs. Ear Education" [from original folder "Fourth Year Book"], undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| "The First Anglo-American Music Conference: A Reminiscent Glance", undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| "Music", circa 1929 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| "Music in Our Public Schools: An Outline", 1929 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| "Music in Evening Schools--An Opportunity", circa 1929 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| "File", circa 1930 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| [Article for The Letter], 1931 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| "A Capella Singing and its Place in Pittsburgh High Schools", 1931 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| [article for Triangle], 1931 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| "Musical Aesthetics and Its Place in Education", 1931 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| [untitled, unpublished typescript], circa 1931 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| [untitled typescript], circa 1931 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 15 | |
| "Integration of Life", circa 1931 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 16 | |
| "William Wirt's Contribution to the Arts", circa 1931-1932 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 17 | |
| "Haydn's Orchestra and Orchestra Music", 1932 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 18 | |
| "Approaching the Piano Class Through Tonal Interest", 1932 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 19 | |
| "Will Earhart on Jazz", 1932 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 20 | |
| "Music and Ourselves: The Art and the Learner", 1932 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 21 | |
| "Teaching Music: The Art and the Child", 1932 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 22 | |
| "What Places Have Cultural Values in Education", 1933 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 23 | |
| "Explanatory Comments", 1935 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 24 | |
| "Outline of a Philosophic Basis for Education", circa 1935-1936 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 25 | |
| "Two Kinds of Education", 1936 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 26 | |
| ""The Value of Music in Industry", 1937 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 27 | |
| "The Effect of Music Upon Character", 1937 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 28 | |
| "Education, Culture, and Music", 1938 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 29 | |
| [writings for Music Teachers' Review], 1938 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 30 | |
| "A Tribute to a Colleague", 1944 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 31 | |
| "The Case of Class Instruction in Instrumental Music", 1956 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 32 | |
| "A Tribute to Dr. John Stark Evans", 1958 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 33 | |
| "What is Music For?", 1957-1959 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 34 | |
Series 2: Addresses, 1934-1944 (6 folders)
This series is a collection of Earhart's addresses and their original typescripts. They are arranged chronologically and by organization or subject addressed.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Evening Club, 1934 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 35 | |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Broadcast, 1934 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 36 | |
| Central Ohio Teacher's Association, 1935 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 37 | |
| Sun-Tele Music Jubilee, 1937 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 38 | |
| Damrosch--Earhart, 1938 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 39 | |
| UCLA, Institute on Music in Contemporary Life, 1944 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 40 | |
Series 3: Reviews, 1903-1937 (6 folders)
This series includes newspaper and journal reviews of books by Earhart, as well as of one of his musical compositions.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Springtide", 1903 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 41 | |
| Music to the Listening Ear, 1932-1936 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 42 | |
| The Complete Book of the Great Musicians, 1932-1937 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 43 | |
| Music Appreciation, 1933 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 44 | |
| The Meaning and Teaching of Music, 1935 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 45 | |
| The Scholes Music Handbook, 1936 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 46 | |
Series 4: Correspondence, 1928-1937 (5 folders)
This series contains Earhart's correspondence, divided into two subseries arranged chronologically and by subject.
Subseries 4.1: Chronological, 1928-1937 (1 folder)
This subseries includes correspondence arranged chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronological | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
Subseries 4.2: Subject, 1933-1937 (4 folders)
This subseries includes correspondence regarding Earhart's books and articles, arranged chronologically within each folder and listed by subject headings.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristic Values of the A Capella Chorus, 1933 | series 4.2 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| The Meaning and Teaching of Music, 1935 | series 4.2 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Music: International Understanding Through the Public School Curriculum, 1936 | series 4.2 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Choral Technics, 1937 | series 4.2 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
Series 5: Letters, 1895-1957 (10 folders)
This series contains personal and professional letters. The letters are divided into two subseries arranged chronologically and by subject.
Subseries 5.1: Chronological, 1895-1957 (1 folder)
This subseries consists of miscellaneous letters, most of which are addressed to Earhart. The years and names are both listed, and the letters are arranged chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronological | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 5.2: Subject, 1919-1956 (9 folders)
This subseries includes personal and professional letters written to and from Earhart, grouped by subject and arranged chronologically.
The box inventory for this subseries is not currently available online. Please refer to the subseries description above for a broad description of the materials or contact the department for more information.
Series 6: Notes, undated (2 folders)
This series includes Earhart's handwritten notes on music and literature.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earhart Notes | series 6 | box 2 | folder 16 | |
| "Creative Projected: Musical and Literary" | series 6 | box 2 | folder 17 | |
Series 7: Publications, 1895-1958 (1.25 linear feet)
This series contains Earhart's collection of published materials, including periodicals, books, and pamphlets featuring material by, edited by, or about Earhart. The publications are divided into two subseries: periodicals, and books and pamphlets.
Subseries 7.1: Periodicals, 1895-1941 (35 folders)
This subseries includes articles from periodicals.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Editor, 1895 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 18 | |
| High School Argus, 1900 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 19 | |
| School Music Monthly, 1904 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 20 | |
| School Music Monthly, 1905 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 21 | |
| School Music Monthly, 1905 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 22 | |
| Pittsburgh School Bulletin, 1912 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 23 | |
| School Music, 1913 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 24 | |
| The Music Bulletin, 1920 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 25 | |
| Music Supervisors Journal, 1921 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 26 | |
| The Musical Quarterly, 1925 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 27 | |
| Pittsburgh Schools -- two copies, 1931 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 28 | |
| Pittsburgh School Bulletin, 1931 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 29 | |
| Music Clubs Magazine, 1933 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 30 | |
| Music Educator's Journal, 1944 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 31 | |
| Music Educator's Journal, 1948 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 32 | |
| Music Educator's Journal, 1950 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 33 | |
| Educational Music Magazine, 1954 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 34 | |
| Music Educator's Journal, 1955 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 35 | |
| Music Educator's Journal, 1958 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 36 | |
| Journal of School Music, 1908 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 37 | |
| Journal of School Music, 1908 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 38 | |
| Journal of School Music, 1909 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 39 | |
| Journal of School Music, 1909 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 40 | |
| The Music Bulletin, 1914 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 41 | |
| Music Supervisor's Journal, 1923 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 42 | |
| Music Supervisor's Journal, 1933 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 43 | |
| Supervisors Service Bulletin, 1933 | series 7.1 | box 2 | folder 44 | |
| Musical America (oversize), 1931 | series 7.1 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Pennsylvania Progress (oversize), 1931 | series 7.1 | box 4 | folder 2 | |
| The Musician (oversize), 1932 | series 7.1 | box 4 | folder 3 | |
| Musical Forecast (oversize), 1932 | series 7.1 | box 4 | folder 4 | |
| The Musician (oversize), 1934 | series 7.1 | box 4 | folder 5 | |
| Musical America (oversize), 1934 | series 7.1 | box 4 | folder 6 | |
| Keyboard (oversize), 1940 | series 7.1 | box 4 | folder 7 | |
| Bulletin Index (oversize), 1941 | series 7.1 | box 4 | folder 8 | |
Subseries 7.2: Books and Pamphlets, 1920-1951 (1.00 linear foot)
This subseries includes published books and pamphlets written or edited by Earhart.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Teaching of Music. Will Earhart. New York: G. Schirmer, 1920. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| No.2 Twice 55 Community Songs, The Green Book. Boston: C.C. Brichard & Co., 1923. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
| Super-Opportunities of the Pittsburgh Platoon Schools. Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Public Schools, 1925. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
| The Teacher's Book. Thaddeus P. Giddings, Will Earhart, Ralph L. Baldwin, and Elbridge W. Newton. Music Education Series. Boston: Ginn and Company, 1925. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 4 | |
| "Music." Will Earhart. InDepartment of Superintendence Fourth Yearbook. Thaddeus P. Giddings, Will Earhart, Ralph L. Baldwin, and Elbridge W. Newton. Music Education Series. Boston: Ginn and Company, 1925. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 5 | |
| A Miniature History of Music. Thaddeus P. Giddings, Will Earhart, Ralph L. Baldwin, and Elbridge W. Newton. Music Education Series. Boston: Ginn and Company, 1925. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 6 | |
| Creative Effort in Music Education: An Important Addition ot the Teachers' Book. Thaddeus P. Giddings, Will Earhart, Ralph L. Baldwin, and Elbridge W. Newton. Music Education Series. Boston: Ginn and Company, 1931. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 7 | |
| The First Book of the Great Musicians. Percy A. Scholes and Will Earhart. New York: Oxford University Press, 1931. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 8 | |
| The Second Book of the Great Musicians. Percy A. Scholes and Will Earhart. New York: Oxford University Press, 1931. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 9 | |
| The Third Book of Great Musicians. Percy A. Scholes and Will Earhart. New York: Oxford University Press, 1931. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 10 | |
| The Complete Book fo Great Musicians. Percy A. Scholes and Will Earhart. New York: Oxford University Press, 1931. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 11 | |
| The Guide Book for "Adventures in Music". Thaddeus P. Giddings, Will Earhart, Ralph L. Baldwin, Earl L. Baker, Elbridge W. Newton. Music Education Series. Boston: Ginn and Company, 1931. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 12 | |
| The School Room Orchestra Volume 1. Lee M. Lockhart and Etta Lindbom, with Will Earhart. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1932. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 13 | |
| Music to the Listening Ear. Will Earhart. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1932. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 14 | |
| Teachers' Manual for the Young Students Piano Course First Book. Will Earhart, Charles N. Boyd, Mary MacNair. Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1930. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 15 | |
| Teaching Piano in Classes. Philadelphia: Theodore Presser Co., 1932. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 16 | |
| A Guide to the Teaching of the Books of the Great Musicians. Will Earhart. New York: Oxford University Press, 1932. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 17 | |
| Teachers' Manual for the Young Students Piano Course Second Book. Will Earhart, Charles N. Boyd, Mary MacNair. Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1931. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 18 | |
| The Young Students Piano Course Third Book. Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1932. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 19 | |
| Teachers' Manual for the Young Students Piano Course Third Book. Will Earhart, Charles N. Boyd, Mary MacNair. Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1932. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 20 | |
| "Music and Mind." Will Earhart. Reprinted from Music Clubs Magazine, 1933. -- two copies | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 21 | |
| The Teachers' Book for Intermediate Grades. Thaddeus P. Giddings, Will Earhart, Ralph L. Baldwin, and Elbridge W. Newton. Music Education Series. Boston: Ginn and Company, 1925. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 22 | |
| The Teachers' Book for Higher Grades. Thaddeus F. Giddings, Will Earhart, Ralph L. Baldwin, and Elbridge W. Newton. Music Education Series. Boston: Ginn and Company, 1935. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 23 | |
| The Scholes Music Handbook. Thaddeus F. Giddings, Will Earhart, Ralph L. Baldwin, and Elbridge W. Newton. Music Education Series. Boston: Ginn and Company, 1935. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 24 | |
| Choral Technics. Will Earhart. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1937. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 25 | |
| High School Course of Study in Music. David R. Sumstine and Will Earhart. Pittsburgh: The Board of Public Education, 1937. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 26 | |
| Teacher's Manual for Choral Technics. Will Earhart. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1938. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 27 | |
| Elements of Musical Theory Volume I. Charles N. Boyd and Will Earhart. New York: G. Schirmer, 1938. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 28 | |
| Elements of Musical Theory Volume II. Charles N. Boyd and Will Earhart. New York: G. Schirmer, 1938. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 29 | |
| "Musica Americana." Will Earhart. In Summary fo the Convention: St. Louis, 1940. Washington, DC: American Association of School Administrators, 1940. Page 9. | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 30 | |
| The International Who is Who in Music. Ed. J. T. H. Mize. Chicago: Who is Who in Music, Inc., Ltd., 1951. Item located in the Lowens Reading Room Stacks. (Call number: ML106.U3 W4) | series 7.2 | box 5 | folder 31 | |
Series 8: Music, 1899-1939 and undated (9 folders)
This series, divided into three subseries, includes 1) graded a capella choral song arrangements, which were compiled as a companion to Earhart's book Choral Technics; 2) manuscripts of compositions and arrangements by Earhart; and 3) published sheet music written or arranged by Earhart.
Subseries 8.1: Choral Song Arrangements, undated (6 folders)
This subseries includes graded a capella choral songs, some written by Earhart, compiled as a companion to Earhart's Choral Technics (c.1937). They are organized into six groups, following Earharts accompanying preface and list.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group/Grade I | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | ||
| "Though Hosts Encamp Against Me" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | item 1.0 | |
| "Give to the Lord of Hosts Renown" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | item 2.0 | |
| "God Who Madest Earth and Heaven" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | item 3.0 | |
| "A Birthday Canon" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | item 4.0 | |
| "Thee Will I Love" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | item 5.0 | |
| "Where Music Dwells" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | item 6.0 | |
| "The Music in My Heart I Bore" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | item 7.0 | |
| Group/Grade II | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | ||
| "Air DeLully" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | item 1.0 | |
| "Coming of Day" (part of Three Nature Songs, words and music by Earhart) | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | item 2.0 | |
| "Storm" (part of Three Nature Songs, words and music by Earhart) | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | item 3.0 | |
| "Night" (part of Three Nature Songs, words and music by Earhart) | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | item 4.0 | |
| "To Thee, O Lord, Will I Sing Praises" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | item 5.0 | |
| "March" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | item 6.0 | |
| "The Old Clock" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | item 7.0 | |
| "The G.I. Before Battle" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | item 8.0 | |
| Group/Grade III | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | ||
| "If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | item 1.0 | |
| "Holy Father, Though Hast Taught Us" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | item 2.0 | |
| "The Exile" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | item 3.0 | |
| "Stately the Palace" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | item 4.0 | |
| "The Vesper Hour" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | item 5.0 | |
| "Ye Have All Transgressed Againt Me" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | item 6.0 | |
| "The Twilight of the Year" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | item 7.0 | |
| "Cockles and Mussels" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | item 8.0 | |
| Group/Grade IV | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | ||
| "The Mirthful Game" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | item 1.0 | |
| "The Repear" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | item 2.0 | |
| "In Autumn" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | item 3.0 | |
| "In Early Night" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | item 4.0 | |
| "The First Song" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | item 5.0 | |
| "Leave Me Lamenting" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | item 6.0 | |
| "A Maiden Song" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | item 7.0 | |
| Group/Grade V | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | ||
| "Under Yonder Oaken Tree" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | item 1.0 | |
| "Love's Sorrow" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | item 2.0 | |
| "Vanitas, Vanitatum, Vanitas" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | item 3.0 | |
| "Love's Heigh-Ho" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | item 4.0 | |
| "The Three Minstrels" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | item 5.0 | |
| "The Horn" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | item 6.0 | |
| "The Bell of Innisfare" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | item 7.0 | |
| "A Night Picture" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | item 8.0 | |
| Group/Grade VI | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | ||
| "Nature's Praise of God" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | item 1.0 | |
| "Love is Deaf" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | item 2.0 | |
| "Echo" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | item 3.0 | |
| "Celtic Battle Hymn" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | item 4.0 | |
| "Jubilate Amen" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | item 5.0 | |
| "The Dawning Light" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | item 6.0 | |
| "How Blessed They" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | item 7.0 | |
| "The Lotus Flower" | series 8.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | item 8.0 | |
Subseries 8.2: Score Manuscripts, undated (2 folders)
This subseries includes compositions and arrangements by Earhart, listed alphabetically by title.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuscripts | series 8.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | ||
| "Bloom On, Bloom On, Sweet Constance" | series 8.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | item 1.0 | |
| "The Earth is a Great Round Basket" | series 8.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | item 2.0 | |
| "You Shine Upon Me from a Star" | series 8.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | item 3.0 | |
| "O Lamb of God" | series 8.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | item 4.0 | |
| "Ohio the Bountiful" | series 8.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | item 5.0 | |
| "There's a Bloom Fairer than Day" | series 8.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | item 6.0 | |
| "Wassail Song" | series 8.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | item 7.0 | |
| "Springtide" | series 8.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | item 8.0 | |
| Manuscripts (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | ||
| "Bohemian Lullaby" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 1.0 | |
| "But the Lord Will Wipe Away Thy Tears" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 2.0 | |
| "Comparisons" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 3.0 | |
| "Had I A Cave" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 4.0 | |
| "Eight Short Responses" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 5.0 | |
| "Good Morning" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 6.0 | |
| "I Dream'd I Lay Where Flowers Were Springing" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 7.0 | |
| "Hearken! O, Beloved One" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 8.0 | |
| "It's Worth the Fighting" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 9.0 | |
| "Like as A Father" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 10.0 | |
| "Memories" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 11.0 | |
| "My Love for Thee" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 12.0 | |
| "Parted" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 13.0 | |
| "Rallying Cry of Free Men" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 14.0 | |
| "Robin Adair" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 15.0 | |
| "Sweet Genevieve" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 16.0 | |
| "That Was May" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 17.0 | |
| "The Minister's Daughter" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 18.0 | |
| "To Friendship" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 19.0 | |
| "The Rose and the Lily" (Oversize) | series 8.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | item 20.0 | |
Subseries 8.3: Published Compositions, 1899-1939 and undated (1 folder)
This subseries includes sheet music by or arranged by Earhart, listed in chronological order with publisher and date.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published Compositions (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | ||
| Hail to the R.H.S.. Undated. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 1.0 | |
| Sweet Maurine. Margaret Love, 1899. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 2.0 | |
| The Bandit Song. The Geo B. Jennings Co., 1899. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 3.0 | |
| Do You Think That It's True. Echo Music Co., 1900. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 4.0 | |
| Five Pitt Songs. Volkwein Bros., 1910. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 5.0 | |
| The Battle Cry of Peace. C.H. Congdon, 1917. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 6.0 | |
| Pathways of Song. M. Witmark & Sons, 1934. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 7.0 | |
| Ring, Ring De Banjo. M. Witmark & Sons, 1937. Three copies. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 8.0 | |
| Come With Thy Sweet Voice Again. M. Witmark & Sons, 1937. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 9.0 | |
| Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair. M. Witmark & Sons, 1939. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 10.0 | |
| Blessed Redeemer. M. Witmark & Sons, 1939. Two copies. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 11.0 | |
| Golden Sun Redeemer. M. Witmark & Sons, 1939. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 12.0 | |
| As from the Sun A Ray. M. Witmark & Sons, 1939. (Oversize) | series 8.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | item 13.0 | |
Series 9: Collected Articles, 1923-1960 (1 folder)
This series consists of articles collected by Earhart, including articles written about him.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collected Articles | series 9 | box 3 | folder 8 | ||
| "Music Memory and Appreciation Conest." Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction, 1923-1924. | series 9 | box 3 | folder 8 | item 1.0 | |
| "Forward for Music." Ed. Pierre V.R. Key. Musical Digest, December 1933, volume 18, no. 7. | series 9 | box 3 | folder 8 | item 2.0 | |
| "Prophet with Honor." Music Educators Journal, February-March 1955, volume 41, no.4; Music Journal, January, volume 1. | series 9 | box 3 | folder 8 | item 3.0 | |
| "Earharts are Residents of Unusual Co-Operative Apartment in Oregon." The Palladium-Item, November 1959. Letter and clipping. | series 9 | box 3 | folder 8 | item 4.0 | |
| "Will Earhart, Pioneer Music Educator Dies." California Music Educators News, May-June 1960. | series 9 | box 3 | folder 8 | item 5.0 | |
Series 10: Photographs, circa 1916 (1 folder)
This series includes two photographs of Earhart.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photographs | series 10 | box 3 | folder 9 | ||
| A portrait of Earhart | series 10 | box 3 | folder 9 | item 1.0 | |
| A portrait of Earhart at his desk | series 10 | box 3 | folder 9 | item 2.0 | |
Related Material
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