Robert Chesley scores

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unitid

{"value"=>"22253", "type"=>"local_mss"}

{"value"=>"JPB 10-3", "type"=>"local_call"}

origination

{"value"=>"Chesley, Robert, 1943-1990", "type"=>"persname"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Robert Chesley scores"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1964-1976", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1964/1976"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"1 linear ft. (3 boxes)"}], "supress_display"=>true}

arrangement

{"value"=>"Organized in 3 series: I. Primary compositions, 1965-1976; II. Secondary and incomplete compositions, 1964-1971, and undated; III. Professional Papers, 1974-1988, and undated"}

abstract

{"value"=>"The Robert Chesley Scores contains music composed by Chesley, in the form of manuscript scores and sketches. Personal papers which pertain to his work as a composer include correspondence, reviews and programs, and publications of the Society of Gay and Lesbian Composers based in San Francisco, California"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Robert Chesley was born on March 22, 1943, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was a composer, playwright, and theater critic. Between 1965-1975, Chesley composed over five dozen songs and choral works. In 1976 he moved to San Francisco and became theater critic at the San Francisco Bay Guardian. He was also co-founder of the Three-Dollar Bill Theater in New York City. Chesley died of AIDS in San Francisco at the age of 47 on December 5, 1990. The Robert Chesley Award for Lesbian and Gay Playwriting, given annually by Publishing Triangle, is named in his honor.</p>"}

date_start

1964

keydate

1964

date_end

1976

date_inclusive_start

1964

date_inclusive_end

1976

extent_statement

1 linear foot (3 boxes)

prefercite

{"value"=>"Robert Chesley scores, JPB 10-3. Music Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts"}

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