Hans Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2716

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Hans Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers contains Jepperson family history research and materials (including programs, news clippings, and sheet music) pertaining to the musical and academic careers of the Drs. Madsen. Materials pertaining to the Jepperson family are located in Box 1 of the collection.

Dates

1886-1977

Creator

Madsen, Franklin, 1887-1971 (Person)

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Florence Jepperson Madsen (1886-1977) and Hans Franklin Madsen (1887-1971) were married August 30, 1922. The Drs. Madsen shared life-long investments in music. Florence was raised in a prominent family of artists and musicians in Provo. Florence held a career as a contralto soloist on the east coast prior to teaching at Brigham Young University (BYU); Franklin sang with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and studied voice under Florence. Both held advanced degrees in Music from the New England Conservatory of Music as well as from BYU, including the honorary title of Emeritus which they each were awarded after over 40 years of teaching at the institution. They were also active participants in their religious community and traveled world-wide in this capacity. Florence held a position in the Relief Society of the Church of Latter Day Saints and served as the music director for the Singing Mothers choir. She also composed music, including several standards for LDS choruses. Florence received many distinguished awards and honors throughout her career; a recital hall in the Harris Fine Arts Center on the BYU campus also bears the name of Drs. Frank and Florence Madsen.

Extent

11.5 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The H. Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers (1904-1977) consist of family history and biographical materials, musical performance programs, BYU music department booklets, sheet music, and news clippings pertaining to the lives and careers of Drs. Madsen.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Judith Jarrow in 2013.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.

Separated Materials

See also the Hans Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen photograph collection (P1860) and audio materials in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Related materials can be found in the H. Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen collection located at the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University.