Blank, Allan A Guide to the Allan Blank Papers DCR MG 5

A Guide to the Allan Blank Papers DCR MG 5


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ODU Diehn Composers Room Collection

189 Diehn Fine & Performing Arts Center
1339 49th St.
Norfolk, VA 23529
Telephone: 757-683-5350
libspecialcollections@odu.edu
URL: https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections

Jessica Mirasol in January 2010

Repository
ODU Diehn Composers Room Collection
Identification
DCR MG 5
Title
Allan Blank Papers 1958-2009, undated Date acquired: 00/00/1999
URL:
https://archivesguides.lib.odu.edu/repositories/2/resources/50
Quantity
62.30 Linear Feet
Creator
Blank, Allan (1925-2013)
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Allan Blank Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Allan Blank

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jessica Mirasol in 2010.

Accruals and Additions

Additions were made in 2000, 2009, and 2010.


Scope and Contents

The Allan Blank Papers consist primarily of scores (mainly in manuscript and facsimile formats) and materials related directly to his significant compositions and published materials, including programs, reviews and recordings. His compositions encompass a wide range of instrumentation and format. His works include pieces for a solo instrument, full orchestra, chamber ensemble, voice, music for children, and opera. Materials in this collection also document some of Mr. Blank's personal and professional interests.

Arrangement Note

This collection has been organized into seven series: Series I: Original Compositions; Series II: Sketches and Sketchbooks; Series III: Correspondence; Series IV: Programs; Series V: Publicity; Series VI: Personal and Professional Reference Materials; and Series VII: Videos and Recordings.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Physical Access Requirements

Original reel to reel recordings are not available for use.


Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Series I
Series I: Original Compositions
1958-1998, undated
Scope and Contents

Allan Blank has written a long list of musical compositions for a variety of musicians. He has written for traditional vocal, instrumental, and mixed ensembles as well as for more uncommon mixed ensembles. The works in this series have been divided based on instrumentation.

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Series II
Series II: Sketches and Sketchbooks
1963-1994, undated
Scope and Contents

Allan Blank kept very detailed sketches and sketchbooks for his original works. These sketches included notes from his research, musical motives, plans for forms, and works of inspiration. This series has been divided into dated notebooks and named sketches.

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Series III
Series III: Correspondence
1969-2008, undated
Scope and Contents

This series is made up of correspondence dated throughout Blank's career. It has been organized into subject areas- the most extensive of which being correspondence related to publishing and performing his works.

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Series IV
Series IV: Programs
1965-2009, undated
Scope and Contents

Professor Blank kept copies of programs in which his works were performed. They have been organized chronologically. Also contained in this series are programs in which Allan Blank was a performer, either musician or conductor.

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Series V
Series V: Publicity
1979-2006, undated
Scope and Contents

Allan Blank has collected newspaper articles, reviews, and publicity for concerts and recordings featuring his music. Also included in this series is any publicity relating to Blank or awards he and his works have been awarded. There is one folder containing articles related to his personal interests.

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Series VI
Series VI: Personal and Professional Reference Materials
1981-2009, undated
Scope and Contents

Items in this series consist of papers documenting significant events in Allan Blank's career, reviews written by Blank, and personal reference materials including music publications. Also contained within this series are photographs of Mr. Blank.

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Series VII
Series VII: Videos and Recordings
1958-2005, undated
Scope and Contents

Throughout his career, Allan Blank received copies of videos and recordings from programs in which his works were performed. This series has been divided by media type.

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