Abstract The Ramiro Cortés music recordings (1950s-1996) consists predominantly of audio recordings of musical compositions by Cortés, an internationally recognized American composer who served on the faculties of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Utah until his death in 1984. The collection also contains works by other composers and a few unidentified 8mm and 16mm films, likely home movies taken by Cortés and his wife,...

Abstract The Ramiro Cortés papers (1933-1988) document the personal and professional life of the first significant Mexican-American composer, Ramiro Cortés (1933-1984), of serious twentieth-century music in the United States.

Abstract The Ramiro Cortés photograph collection contains portraits of Ramiro Cortés alone and with others; slides of travel in Europe, negatives of various domestic scenes.

Abstract The Sheldon F. Hyde papers (1880s-2004) is a collection of scrapbook materials and sheet music collected and/or created by Sheldon F. Hyde (1915-1986), a musician and composer. Also included are some family materials, news clippings, programs, announcements, and other materials.

Abstract The Marie Barker Nelson music recordings (1994-1996) consist of audio recordings of music written by Utah composer Marie Barker Nelson. A Salt Lake City native, Dr. Nelson studied at the Yale School of Music and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from the University of Utah where she studied under Ramiro Cortés and Vladimir Ussachevsky.

Abstract This collection contains one image of Marie and her sister in front of a stage, probably a symphony stage, in two different Christmas cards

Abstract The Leroy J. Robertson papers (1890s-1990s) consist mainly of Robertson's original music manuscripts. Many of these manuscripts show the progression from first melody sketches to the completed works. Notes and thematic analyses accompany many of the compositions. The collection also includes correspondence from many prominent musicians, students, friends, and family. There is also correspondence related to his professional activities as a composer. Other materials include school notebooks,...

Abstract The Marian Robertson Wilson photograph collection consists of photographs of and by Marian Robertson Wilson, a cellist. Including Portraits and Family photos as well as several portraits of a man named Mu'Allin Mikhail. Also some illustrations.