Hans Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1860
Scope and Contents
The Hans Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen photograph collection consists of 6 boxes containing 1,027 items. Boxes 1-3 contain portraits and candid photographs of Florence and Franklin Madsen and their families; photographs of the Madsens at graduations and events honoring them; and photographs of music instructors and performers. Boxes 4-6 are oversized and contain large-format portraits, a panorama, and a photograph album. The collection dates from approximately 1900 to 1970.
Dates
- 1900-1970
Creator
- Madsen, Franklin, 1887-1971 (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
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
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Hans Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Hans Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Florence Jepperson Madsen (1886-1977) was born in on December 15, 1886 in Provo, Utah, to Minnie Johnson and Samuel H. Jepperson. Hans Franklin Madsen (1887-1971). Hans Franklin Madsen was born on September 18, 1887 in Provo, Utah, to Maria J. Sorenson and Hans Madsen. Florence Jepperson and Hans Franklin Madsen married on August 30, 1922; together they raised three daughters who Florence Madsen had adopted the year of her marriage. The Drs. Madsen shared life-long investments in music. Florence Jepperson Madsen was raised in a prominent family of artists and musicians in Provo, Utah. Florence Madsen held a career as a contralto soloist on the east coast prior to teaching at Brigham Young University (BYU); Franklin Madsen 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.
The Madsens were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They were active participants in their religious community and traveled world-wide in this capacity. While serving on a mission in Denmark and Scandinavia, Franklin Madsen directed the church choir and began composing religious music. Florence Madsen 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 was also a member of the church’s General Music Committee, a role that led her to compose hymns for women’s voices.
Franklin Madsen died on October 2, 1971. Florence Jepperson Madsen died on April 8, 1977. Throughout their careers in music, the Madsens received many distinguished awards and honors. A recital hall in the Harris Fine Arts Center on the BYU campus bears the name of Drs. Frank and Florence Madsen.
The Madsens were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They were active participants in their religious community and traveled world-wide in this capacity. While serving on a mission in Denmark and Scandinavia, Franklin Madsen directed the church choir and began composing religious music. Florence Madsen 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 was also a member of the church’s General Music Committee, a role that led her to compose hymns for women’s voices.
Franklin Madsen died on October 2, 1971. Florence Jepperson Madsen died on April 8, 1977. Throughout their careers in music, the Madsens received many distinguished awards and honors. A recital hall in the Harris Fine Arts Center on the BYU campus bears the name of Drs. Frank and Florence Madsen.
Extent
6 Boxes (1,027 items)
Abstract
Florence Jepperson Madsen (1886-1977) and Hans Franklin Madsen (1887-1971) were musicians, vocalists, and performers who taught music at Brigham Young University in the twentieth century. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Madsens sang for and directed various church choirs and composed religious music. This collection contains photographs of the Madsen's careers, honors, families, and friends.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Judith Jarrow in 2013.
Separated Materials
See also the Hans Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers (ACCN 2716) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
- Black-and-white photographs
- Brigham Young University -- Faculty -- Photographs
- Brigham Young University. Department of Music
- Cabinet photographs
- Madsen, Florence Jepperson, 1886-1977
- Madsen, Franklin, 1887-1971
- Music teachers -- Utah -- Photographs
- Photograph albums
- Photographic postcards
- Photographs
- Provo (Utah)
- Singers--Utah--Photographs
Creator
- Madsen, Franklin, 1887-1971 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Hans Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen photograph collection, 1900-1970
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu