SOUTHALL,
GENEVA H.
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Geneva H. Southall papers [bulk 1945-2007] > Research and writing files
Series 2
Research and writing files, 1999-2002
Boxes 3-14, and OP 1
Scope and Content Note
The series consists of Geneva Southall's correspondence, notes, research files, and writings from 1999-2002. The majority of the series documents her three-part biography of the musician and composer known as "Blind Tom" Moore including chapter drafts, and full drafts of the third book, Blind Tom, the Black Pianist-Composer (1849-1908): Continually Enslaved. The series also includes photocopied articles annotated for her research, copies of sheet music performed by "Blind Tom," as well as news articles about "Blind Tom," book reviews of her "Blind Tom" volumes, and other book-related publicity materials.
Arrangement Note
Arranged by record type, then in alphabetical order.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Printed or manuscript music in this collection that is still under copyright protection and is not in the Public Domain may not be photocopied or photographed. Researchers must provide written authorization from the copyright holder to request copies of these materials.
| Blind Tom, the Black Pianist-Composer (1849-1908): Continually Enslaved, 1999 | ||
| Box | Folder | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Typescript chapter draft, chapters I-II, no date |
| 3 | 2 | Typescript chapter draft, chapter III, no date |
| 3 | 3 | Typescript chapter draft, chapter IV, no date |
| 3 | 4 | Typescript chapter draft, chapters V-VII, no date |
| 3 | 5 | Typescript chapter draft, bibliography, no date |
| 3 | 6 | Typescript draft, no date |
| 3 | 7 | Typescript draft, [corrected], no date |
| 3 | 8 | Typescript draft, [corrected], no date |
| 3 | 9 | Typescript draft, II, [corrected], no date |
| 4 | 1 | Typescript draft, last draft, [corrected], no date |
| 4 | 2 | Typesetting draft, [corrected], no date |
| Correspondence | ||
| 4 | 3 | 1969-1975 |
| 4 | 4 | 1976-1979 |
| 4 | 5 | 1980-1990 |
| 4 | 6 | 1995-1998 |
| 4 | 7 | 1999-2001 |
| Research Notes related to Blind Tom | ||
| 5 | 1 | Background research, 1840-1848 |
| 5 | 2 | Background research, 1849 |
| 5 | 3 | Background research, 1850-1851 |
| 5 | 4 | Background research, 1852-1854 |
| 5 | 5 | Background research, 1855-1856 |
| 5 | 6 | Background research, 1857 |
| 5 | 7 | Background research, 1858 |
| 5 | 8 | Background research, 1859 |
| 6 | 1 | Background research, 1860 [1 of 2] |
| 6 | 2 | Background research, 1860 [2 of 2] |
| 6 | 3 | Background research, 1861 |
| 6 | 4 | Background research, 1862 |
| 6 | 5 | Background research, 1863-1865 |
| 6 | 6 | Background research, 1866 |
| 6 | 7 | Background research, 1867 |
| 6 | 8 | Background research, 1868 |
| 6 | 9 | Background research, 1869 |
| 6 | 10 | Background research, 1870 |
| 7 | 1 | Background research, 1871 |
| 7 | 2 | Background research, 1872 |
| 7 | 3 | Background research, 1873 |
| 7 | 4 | Background research, 1874 |
| 7 | 5 | Background research, 1875 |
| 7 | 6 | Background research, 1876 [1 of 2] |
| 7 | 7 | Background research, 1876 [2 of 2] |
| 7 | 8 | Background research, 1877 |
| 7 | 9 | Background research, 1878 |
| 7 | 10 | Background research, 1879 |
| 7 | 11 | Background research, 1880 |
| 7 | 12 | Background research, 1881 |
| 8 | 1 | Background research, 1882 |
| 8 | 2 | Background research, 1883 |
| 8 | 3 | Background research, 1884 |
| 8 | 4 | Background research, 1885-1887 |
| 8 | 5 | Background research, 1888 |
| 8 | 6 | Background research, 1892-1898 |
| 8 | 7 | Background research, 1907-1908 |
| 9 | - | Bibliography notecards, 1840-1877 |
| 10 | - | Bibliography notecards, 1878-1908 |
| 11 | - | Bibliography notecards, no date |
| 12 | 1 | Clippings about Blind Tom, no date [1 of 2] |
| 12 | 2 | Clippings about Blind Tom, no date [2 of 2] |
| 12 | 3 | Legal documents, [photocopies], no date [1 of 3] |
| 12 | 4 | Legal documents, [photocopies], no date [2 of 3] |
| 12 | 5 | Legal documents, [photocopies], no date [3 of 3] |
| 12 | 6 | Notes and fragments, no date |
| 12 | 7 | Notebook, 1867-1870 |
| 12 | 8 | Notebook, 1871 |
| 12 | 9 | Notebook, 1879-1882 |
| 12 | 10 | Notebook, 1883-1887 |
| 13 | 1 | Notebook, 1888-1891 |
| 13 | 2 | Notebook, 1891-1895 |
| 13 | 3 | Notebook, 1896-1899 |
| 13 | 4 | Notebook, 1904-1908 |
| 13 | 5 | Notebook, no date [1 of 2] |
| 13 | 6 | Notebook, no date [2 of 2] |
| 13 | 7 | Pictures and images of Blind Tom, no date |
| Publicity | ||
| 13 | 8 | Book reviews, no date |
| 13 | 9 | Clippings, articles, essays about Blind Tom, no date [1 of 2] |
| 13 | 10 | Clippings, articles, essays about Blind Tom, no date [2 of 2] |
| OP1 | 1 | Clippings about Southall and Blind Tom, 1970-2002 |
| 13 | 11 | Notebook of publicity articles and clippings, no date |
| Sheet music | ||
| 14 | 1 | The Appeal, William A. Weir, no date |
| 14 | 4 | Battle of Manassas, piano piece, 1884 |
| 14 | 4 | Blind Tom's March, piano piece, no date |
| 14 | 6 | Blind Tom's Mazurka, piano piece, no date |
| 14 | 7 | Blind Tom's Waltz, piano, no date |
| 14 | 4 | The Boy With the Axles In His Hand, vocal, no date |
| 14 | 2 | Columbus March, piano piece, [photocopy], 1888 |
| 14 | 5 | Cyclone Gallop, piano, no date |
| 14 | 3 | Daylight, piano piece, [photocopy], 1866 |
| 14 | 7 | Grand March Resurrection, piano, no date |
| 14 | 4 | The Man Who Got a Cinder in His Eye, vocal, no date |
| 14 | 4 | The Man Who Snatched The Cornet Out of His Hands, vocal, no date |
| 14 | 5 | March Timpani, piano, no date |
| 14 | 7 | Military Waltz, piano, no date |
| 14 | 5 | Oliver Gallop, piano, no date |
| 14 | 5 | The Rainstorm, piano, no date |
| 14 | 6 | Reve Charmant, piano, no date |
| 14 | 6 | Sewing Song, piano, no date |
| 14 | 8 | Swingphony, piano piece, [photocopy], 1973 |
| 14 | 9 | Virginia Polka, piano, no date |
| 14 | 4 | Voices of the Waves, piano, no date |
| 14 | 5 | Water in the Moonlight, piano, no date |
| 14 | 4 | That Welcome Day, voice, no date |
| 14 | 7 | When This Cruel War is Over, piano, no date |
| 14 | 4 | Wilt Thou Bring My Baby Home, vocal, no date |
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