The bulk of the Russell S. Howland papers consists of original holograph scores and arrangements by Russell Howland; in some cases related descriptions by the composer have been retained as well. Most of the compositions are intended for concert band or small woodwind ensembles and date from 1944 to 1971.
Dates
1920-1958, undated
Condition Description
Binding issues for some items. A handful of facsimile items created using spirit duplicator (i.e. Ditto) process. Some reasonable soiling and wear, but otherwise stable.
Russell S. Howland (1908-1995) was a student of Albert Austin Harding at the University of Illnois. After graduation, he spent most of his career as a bandmaster and instructor of woodwind at California State University, Fresno. He became widely known as a woodwind specialist and an early advocate of the clarinet choir. He was elected to the American Bandmasters' Association in 1954. Most of his works remain unpublished.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into five series.
Compositions by Russell Howland
Arrangements by Russell Howland
Collected by Russell Howland
Teaching Materials
Miscellaneous
Custodial History
The most recent accessions of the Russell S. Howland papers were donated by Lawrence Honda in 2019.
Condition Description
Binding issues for some items. A handful of facsimile items created using spirit duplicator (i.e. Ditto) process. Some reasonable soiling and wear, but otherwise stable.
Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries 8270 Alumni Drive
College ParkMD20742United States scpa@umd.edu
Navigate the Collection
Citation
Russell S. Howland papers, Special Collections in Performing Arts, University of Maryland Libraries. https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/46564 Accessed May 13, 2021.
