French handwritten music manuscript

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

Public Domain. There are no known restrictions.

Preferred citation:

French handwritten music manuscript, C0541, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries

Summary

Extent:
.01 Linear Feet 1 folder
Creator:
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Abstract:
Handwritten music manuscript containing 19 songs collected and arranged by E. B. in Bourges, France in 1746.
Language:
French
Preferred citation:

French handwritten music manuscript, C0541, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries

Background

Scope and content:

Handwritten music manuscript containing 19 songs, written over 40 pages, collected and arranged by E. B. in Bourges, France in 1746. The entire manuscript is written in French, including an inscription on the first page that reads in English: "Containing all sorts of new and old songs, rural and bacchanalian, collected and arranged by E. B. in the year 1746 in Bourges" and a list of the 19 song titles on the next page. The remaining pages consist of handwritten musical scores, verse, and lyrics. Center inscriptions on the front and back covers are identifiable, but partially illegible due to the marbled paper wrapping.

Biographical / historical:

First used to describe the extravagant style of decorative art and architecture that originated in Italy, the term Baroque has come to describe more broadly the artistic movement that spread across Europe during the 17th & 18th century, following the Renaissance Era and preceding Classicism. In France, the term has been expanded to include music composed from circa 1600-1770 and representing a complex and diverse body of works, reflecting the considerable evolution of French music during this period. Additionally, in contrast to the rest of Europe, French music during the Baroque era preserved or incorporated elements of traditional folk music into its compositions, reflecting its idealized status under Kings Louis XIV, XV, and XVI.

Acquisition information:
Purchased by Steve Garber from Schubertiade Music in 2017.
Processing information:

Processing completed by Meghan Glasbrenner in September 2025. Finding aid completed by Meghan Glasbrenner in October 2025.

Arrangement:

This is a single item collection.

Physical location:
R 71, C 2, S 5
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard