{"value"=>"<p>Series I contains extensive files related to Hampton's professional activities as an organist, choirmaster, and composer. Dating from 1938 to 2020, this series is arranged alphabetically by subject and largely contains correspondence, Hampton's notes, lists, forms, and writings. Along with Hampton's professional engagements, Series I offers insight into the sacred music scene of the 1960s through the 1980s. Some materials here concern Marcella Pambrun, Hampton's friend and colleague at Calvary Episcopal Church who oversaw his estate after his death.</p> <p>While most files in the series contain correspondence, a separate, sustained group of correspondence is included as well. This correspondence is arranged first by date then by correspondent last name. Correspondence by date concerns logistics regarding Hampton's performances, commissioned works, and matters related to Calvary Church. Correspondence by last name is for Marcella Pambrun, and addresses both her own professional activities as well as Hampton's estate and legacy.</p> <p>Elsewhere, the series holds files related to organ companies Hampton worked with and specific organs, including the American Guild of Organists, a new organ at Avery Fisher Hall, Berkshire Organ Company, Holtkamp Organ Company, and the organ at Calvary Church. There are files for eight of Hampton's commissioned projects, chiefly from the early 1980s; these files contain notes, forms, and brochures along with correspondence.</p> <p>Other subject files are for professional organizations. There are materials for publishers, namely Concordia Publishing, MorningStar Music Publishers, Selah Publishing Company, and Wayne Leupold Editions, in addition to organizations such as The Church Hymnal Corporation and The Hymn Society of America.</p> <p>The series contains files on specific compositions, notably <span class=\"title\">Les Béatitudes</span>, <span class=\"title\">God Plays Hide and Seek</span>, <span class=\"title\">It Happened in Jerusalem</span>, <span class=\"title\">The Man Who Could Work Miracles</span>, and <span class=\"title\">Pictures at an Exhibition</span>, along with a file for hymn tunes. These files largely contain correspondence and notes. Notated music for these works is located in Series II.</p> <p>Drafts of Jonathan B. Hall's 2008 biography of Hampton, <span class=\"title\">Calvin Hampton: A Musician Without Borders</span>, are held in this series. Additional biographical materials for Hampton are present, including resumes and lists of works that were likely used for grant applications.</p>"}