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{"value"=>"Sc MG 160", "type"=>"local_call"}
{"value"=>"20704", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"1917-1982", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1917/1982"}
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1917
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1982
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1917
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Samuel Edwin Heyward papers"}
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{"format"=>"simple", "value"=>"4 1/2 boxes"}
- repository
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{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">The New York Public Library Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture</span>"}
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{"value"=>"English"}
- origination
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{"value"=>"Heyward, Sammy, 1904-", "type"=>"persname"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>Samuel E. Heyward, Jr. was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 26, 1904, the son of Samuel Edwin Heyward, Sr. and Eloise Harper Heyward. He attended public schools in Savannah and high school in Philadelphia. In the early 1930s he attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and studied violin and viola. Upon finishing at the Conservatory Heyward came to New York where he continued his musical studies, becoming proficient on piano, saxophone and trumpet. At the start of his musical career he gravitated toward classical music and organized a string ensemble, but later, with the change in popular music demands, he became devoted to classical jazz which he exemplified in many forms.</p> <p>Of his many musical skills Heyward was probably best known for his viola and violin abilities. He played both instruments in symphony and opera orchestras and chamber groups, as well as playing the violin in jazz combos. Additionally, Heyward was known for his skills on the guitar and appeared on radio and television and at folk festivals, theatres, colleges and churches, singing and playing guitar with his calypso quintet.</p> <p>Among Heyward's original compositions are the “Ballad of Harry Moore” which he wrote with the poet, Langston Hughes, “Suite for Violin Alone,” “Six Shades of Blue” and the “Freedom Train.” Several of his songs were published in song collections, including the <span class=\"emph\">Calypso Folk Sing</span>and <span class=\"emph\">Great Songs of Christmas,</span>the latter, in collaboration with Massie Patterson.</p> <p>Heyward was a member of the New Amsterdam Musical Association, an organization of black musicians which was founded in 1904 as a clearinghouse for musicians. Early members included James Reese Europe, Will Marion Cook and James Weldon Johnson. Heyward was president from 1971 to 1979 and edited the newsletter “On the Go” for several years. He was also a member of the New York City chapter of the Duke Ellington Society, the Senior Concert Orchestra of New York, Musicians Union, Local 802 and the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers. He was well-known in church circles having been president of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Alumni from 1968 to 1973, and for the many concerts he gave for St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church in Harlem, Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Spiritual Assembly of Baha' is and St. Peter's Church.</p> <p>Heyward was married to Annie Edwine Smyer for 45 years who, before her retirement was assistant superintendent of nurses and assistant director of nursing at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx for approximately 40 years. The Heywards had no children.</p>"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>The Samuel E. Heyward Papers, 1917-1982, have been divided into five series; PERSONAL PAPERS, GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE, WRITINGS-MUSIC, ORGANIZATIONS FILE and PRINTED MATERIAL. The collection principally reflects Heyward's professional life and activities, particularly his career as a performer; a significant portion of the collection consists of music manuscripts arranged and/or composed by him.</p>"}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The Samuel Edwin Heyward papers are arranged in five series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20704#c648687'>Personal Papers</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The series contains scattered files and biographical data, sketches and programs, performance materials, contracts, family papers and financial records.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20704#c648698'>General Correspondence</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The series consists of letters received from organizations concerning programs, acknowledgments and solicitations. The correspondence reflects Heyward's involvement in charitable affairs, organizations and musical events.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20704#c648699'>Writings--Music</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The series forms the major part of the collection and consists of manuscripts of Heyward's compositions, lyrics and arrangements, as well as music and lyrics Heyward copied and perhaps performed (Collected). There are several of his original compositions; “Ballad of Harry Moore,” “Checkin' on the Freedom Train,” “Dance of the Bees,” an operetta, the “Elfin Ballet Suite,” and several collaborations with Massie Patterson, the folksinger. The second largest category is musical arrangements (for guitar in many cases) by Heyward.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20704#c648715'>Organizations File</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The file is comprised of Heyward's files from his membership in the New Amsterdam Musical Association (NAMA), the Duke Ellington Society, the Overseas Jazz Club and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Alumni. As president of the latter organization Heyward coordinated trips and musical programs for fundraising purposes.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20704#c648728'>Printed Material</a></div>\n</li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
- acqinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Gift of Samuel E. Heyward, July 1982.</p> <p>SCM82-40</p>"}
- separatedmaterial
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{"value"=>"<p>The following items were removed from the <span class=\"archref\"> Samuel E. Heyward, Jr. Papers, accession number SCM82-40</span> and have been sent to the division or section indicated, either to be retained or disposed of there. Any items that should receive special disposition are clearly marked.</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>2 prints of the Cathedral of St. Louis and Jackson Square, New Orleans</li></ul></li> <li> <ul> <li>Typescript Collection: <span class=\"title\">Don't you want to be free</span> by Langston Hughes</li> <li>Langston Hughes Collection (SCM82-82): <span class=\"title\">A Steady Gal</span> and <span class=\"title\">A Favor to me</span> by L. Hughes</li> <li>Sheet Music Collection: <span class=\"title\">The Great Songs of Christmas</span></li></ul></li></ul>"}
- bibliography
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{"altrender"=>"unnumbered", "value"=>"<span class=\"bibref\"> <span class=\"title\">New York Amsterdam News</span>, Obituary, June 18, 1982.</span>"}
- arrangement
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{"value"=>"Papers organized into five series: I Personal Papers; II General Correspondence; III Writings-Music; IV Organizations File; V Printed Material", "supress_display"=>true}
- note
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{"value"=>"<p>Photographs transferred to Photographs and Prints Division</p>", "encodinganalog"=>"500"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"Collection reflects Heyward's professional life and activities, particularly his career as a performer; a significant portion of the collection consists of music manuscripts arranged and/or composed by him. Heyward's personal papers contain biographical data, sketches and programs, performance materials, contracts, family papers, and financial records, 1917-1982. Correspondence consisting of letters received from organizations concerning programs, acknowledgements and solicitations reflecting Heyward's involvement in charitable affairs, organizations, and musical events. Heyward's writings and music consisting of manuscripts of his compositions, lyrics and arrangements, as well as music and lyrics which Heyward copied, and musical arrangements for guitar. Organizational records consisting of Heyward's files from his membership in the New Amsterdam Musical Association, Duke Ellington Society, Overseas Jazz Club, and Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Alumni. Also, programs of Heyward's performances, and programs of other artists, along with news clippings."}
- prefercite
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{"value"=>"Samuel Edwin Heyward papers, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library"}
- processinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Processed by Annie Hicks; machine-readable finding aid created by Apex Data Services; revised by Terry Catapano.</p>"}
- date_start
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1917
- date_end
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1982