Finding Aid of the Allan Sly Papers, 1936 - 1973, PC.1538
Abstract
Pianist and composer Allan Bernard Sly taught music at Black Mountain College from
1935-1939. Black Mountain College was an experimental school located in Black Mountain,
N.C.
Allan Sly's papers include audiotapes of commentary by Sly about his experiences at
Black Mountain College, two essays by Sly concerning music and the college, and a
dissertation by Anna M. Hines about music at Black Mountain.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Allan Sly Papers
- Call Number
- PC.1538
- Creator
- Sly, Allan Bernard
- Date
- 1936 - 1973
- Extent
- 9.00 items
- Language
- English
- Repository
- Western Regional Archives, State Archives of North Carolina
Restrictions on Access & Use
Access Restrictions
Available for research.
Use Restrictions
Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], PC.1538, Allan Sly Papers, State Archives of North Carolina, Western Regional Archives, Asheville, NC, USA.
Biographical Note
Allan Bernard Sly (1907- ), pianist and composer, was born in England and educated at the University of Reading, the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Concord Summer School of Music. He studied piano with Evlyn Howard-Jones and composition with Gustav Holst and Benjamin Dale. In 1926 his composition was performed by Sir Adrian Boult at the Royal College of Music in London. He taught at Toronto Conservatory of Music, as well as private schools in Canada and the United States. In 1935 Sly joined the faculty of Black Mountain College (BMC) as a music professor. He composed some of his most important works during his time at the college, including his (1935-36) which was rehearsed by the newly formed North Carolina Symphony. His wife Elizabeth Ware Sly tutored in music and performed in some college concerts. In 1939 Sly resigned from Black Mountain College to accept a position at the College of William and Mary.
Contents of the Collection
1. Papers,1936-1973
Subject Headings
Acquisitions Information
Three audiotapes, gift of Allan Sly, Mass. 02171, August 27 1973. Dissertation, gift of Allan Sly, February 1974; accessioned February 18, 1974. Three pages of typescript, gift of Allan Sly, April 18, 1975; accessioned May 14, 1975. During March-April, 2012, these records were moved from the State Archives building in Raleigh to the Western Regional Archives, Asheville, N.C.