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D.H. Thomas papers (RNCM)

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Printed articles, cuttings, photographs and brochures.

RNCM / D.H. Thomas papers / DHT/1
Level: Series / Extent:
Dates: 1931-1939
Description: This series contains original printed articles, cuttings of articles, photographs and brochures relating to the development of electronic music.

Articles translated by D. H. Thomas.

RNCM / D.H. Thomas papers / DHT/2
Level: Series / Extent:
Dates: 1927-1937
Description: This series contains academic articles translated by D. H. Thomas, mostly from German, with a few from French.

Articles transcribed by D. H. Thomas

RNCM / D.H. Thomas papers / DHT/3
Level: Series / Extent:
Dates: 1930-1936
Description: This series contains academic articles transcribed by D. H. Thomas, from various sources.

Patents and patent-related notes.

RNCM / D.H. Thomas papers / DHT/4
Level: Series / Extent:
Dates: 1927 onwards
Description: This series contains patent specifications and patent-related notes kept by D. H. Thomas, which were relevant to his research into the development of electronic instruments, and keyboard instruments in particular.

D. H. Thomas' personal notes.

RNCM / D.H. Thomas papers / DHT/5
Level: Series / Extent:
Dates: undated
Description: D. H. Thomas' personal notes, both handwritten and typed, about electronic music. Includes a sheet on the Frequencies of the Equal Tempered Scale, short quotations from various sources, calculations, references and personal signposting, and general handwritten notes.