Cowell writes to Nan Gullo, 5 June 1963, a typed, signed letter, acknowledging her interest in his harp music, and making arrangements to send some of his compositions to her.
In Rare Books and Manuscripts, University Libraries, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (#1994-0056R/VF 1-1)
Source of Acquisition:
Gift of Nan Gullo Mann, 1994.
Administrative History:
A child prodigy, Henry Cowell played and wrote music, but his iconoclastic parents selectively home-schooled him. His career in music is filled with success--as a composer, conductor, musician, editor, educator, and innovator. Among his pupils were John Cage and George Gershwin; he introduced elements of diverse musical cultures into Western music, including tone clusters. Despite a somewhat scandalous private life, he had a prestigious career and a lasting influence on modern American music.
