Guide to the David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan collection, 1860s-1900s
David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan C0334
Published by George Mason University Libraries
Contact Information:
Fenwick Library (2FL)
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444
USA
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-8911
Email: speccoll@gmu.edu
URL: http://sca.gmu.edu
Descriptive Summary |
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| Repository | George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center. |
| Creator | Stone, David |
| Creator | Stone, Annabelle |
| Title | David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan collection |
| Date | 1860s-1900s |
| Physical Characteristics | 82 Linear Feet (part) |
| Abstract | Original manuscript material, including posters, memorabilia, sheet music (handwritten and printed), programs, and more created by or related to the work of English composer Arthur Sullivan and lyricist W.S. Gilbert. The materials were collected by David and Annabelle Stone over several decades. |
| Collection Number | C0334 |
| Language | English |
Content Description
Original manuscript material, including posters, memorabilia, sheet music (handwritten and printed), programs, and more created by or related to the work of English composer Arthur Sullivan and lyricist W.S. Gilbert. The materials were collected by David and Annabelle Stone over several decades. The collection also includes publications, including the scores of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and books related to them, which are being individually cataloged by Metadata Services and housed with SCRC's rare books.
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Restrictions
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is currently unprocessed and is unavailable to the public. Please contact Liz Beckman, Manuscripts and Archives Librarian, at ebeckman@gmu.edu for more information.
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Related Material
The Special Collections Research Center also holds a small, unrelated collection of Gilbert and Sullivan ephemera. Along with the manuscript collection, David and Annabelle Stone have donated and continue to donate a large collection of Gilbert and Sullivan related publications, which are being cataloged individually by Metadata Services and housed with SCRC's rare books.
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Administrative Information
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by David and Annabelle Stone in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Donations will be ongoing through 2026.
Processing Information
The collection is currently unprocessed. Processing will begin once SCRC receives the entire collection in 2026.