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Crawford Gates, "Portrait of a Great Leader", 1964

 File — Box: 45

Scope and Contents

Joseph Rosenblatt commissioned B.Y.U. music professor Crawford Gates to compose a tone poem as a musical tribute to L.D.S. church President David O. McKay. The Utah Symphony orchesta performed the work as part of its initial concert for the 1964-1965 season.

Dates

  • 1964

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.

One original letter has been removed from box 11, folder 22 and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.

Extent

From the Collection: 25.25 Linear Feet (43 boxes, 2 scrapbooks)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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