{"value"=>"<p>This sub-series consists of three indexes. The first was created by Howe ca. 1940 and was originally in two volumes of looseleaf binders. For each of Howe’s compositions, the pages list the title, genre, date of composition, instrumentation, availability of published score, whether or not the piece was recorded and by whom, duration, listings of performances, copyright information, whether/where it is deposited in a library, and press quotes. Song listings contain the vocal range of the piece and a list of singers who performed the song.</p> <p>The last two indexes are on 5” x 8” index cards and were prepared at an unknown date, possibly by Howe’s son, Calderon. The first set lists compositions by title and notes the year of composition, publisher, and form the piece exists in (i.e., published copy, parts only, score, etc.). This information often does not match what is actually contained in the collection. The second set, apparently unfinished, indexes the compositions by the genres of choral, voice and piano, voice and other instruments, and two pianos.</p>"}