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Root of the Matter, 1974

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 1-3

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series contains plays and music scores dating from 1903 and 1928 to 1986. Plays written by Engar are listed first and represent the bulk of this series. Engar used the pseudonym, "Charles Staples," on the scripts located in box 12, folder 9-15. Box 15, folders 4-8 contain scripts. The materials for unidentified plays by Engar in box 17, folders 4-5 consist of notes for plays with characters such as Lot, Judge, Ferguson, and Ada. The notes were originally labeled by Engar as "VQ Material." Boxes 20-21 contain both sheet music and music scores. Music scores, located in box 20, folders 14-19 and box 21 was written by Engar in conjunction with well-known LDS composer, Crawford Gates. Scripts and notes constitute the materials for the plays, although some correspondence and other documents may also be present. Box 20, folders 16, 18, and 19 contain music that accompanies plays by Engar.

Dates

  • 1974

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Extent

From the Collection: 24.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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