Identity area
Reference code
G3/2
Title
'The Happy Wanderer'
Date(s)
- [?1953]-[?1954] (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 envelope
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
'The Happy Wanderer' became famous when a then unknown folk song was performed by a children's choir from Obernkirchen in Germany during their winning performance at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in 1953. It later became known the world over as 'The Happy Wanderer'.
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The file comprises a manuscript copy of the music and words, in German, of 'The Happy Wanderer' ('Der Frohliche Wanderer!'), a translation of the song into English by Rosel Lang and a revised English version by W. S. Gwynn Williams.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
English, German
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Preferred citation: G3/2
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
vtls004246985
GEAC system control number
(WlAbNL)0000246985