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Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D2313/2/1 |
Title | Handwritten letter from Dora Axon to Charles Ogden |
Date | 29 Jun 1944 |
Description | Reports expediture on his behalf during a visit to Manchester; and gives details of work to Ogden's fiddle. Names funeral march as "Coronach or Highland Lament." Has obtained a score by Arensky: "Essays on forgotten rhythms": gives details of this. Mentions two books about rhythm theory seen at the library. Wonders whether Arensky's interpretation of language cadence agreed with Ogden's reading of Latin. |
Extent | 1 item |
Level | Item |
Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
Archive Creator | Dora Axon, nee Mclardy (1898-1977) of Manchester and Buxton, librarian |
Charles Kay Ogden (1889-1957) born Fleetwood, Lancashire, founder of the Orthological Institute |
Format | Document |
Copies | A digital copy of this item can be seen on the public computers at the record office. |