A Guide to the Richard W. Bowles Manuscript Music
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Bowles, Richard W. (Richard William), 1918- | |
| Title: | Richard W. Bowles Manuscript Music | |
| Dates: | 1969 | |
| Abstract: | Copies of the original scores of two concert marches Bowles composed: "The Invisible Boundary" and "Sword and Shield." | |
| Extent: | 19 Pages | |
| Identification: | Manuscript Collection 79 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Richard W. Bowles was the director of University of Florida bands. He came to the University of Florida in 1958 as an assistant director and became the director of all UF bands in 1961. He taught various instruments as the trombone and several music courses. In 1973 he retired as director of bands but continued to teach in the Department of Music.
Scope and Content
The items in this collection consist of copies of the original scores of two concert marches Bowles composed. They are two of the more than 100 pieces he composed and which were published. One is "The Invisible Boundary" and the other is "Sword and Shield." Also included is a published copy of "The Invisible Boundary" and a publicity release, dated October 1969, on the two pieces.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Richard W. Bowles Manuscript Music, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| University of Florida -- Bands. | ||
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