The Arthur Pedersen Freber papers (1892-1960) consist of compostions, correspondence, autobiographical and biographical material, concert programs, and scrapbooks relating to Freber, a violinist, conductor, and professor of music at the University of Utah from 1926-1951.

The Arthur Pedersen Freber photograph collection contains primarily portraits of Arthur Pedersen Freber, his wife, Virginia Smith Freber, and his father, Anton Pedersen. Also included are photographs of musicians and some miscellaneous portraits.

The David B. Freed papers (1955-1977) contain original music, political action projects,personal and professional correspondence, and documents relating to his very involved stand on world peace.

The Norma Reynolds Dalby Freestone papers (1910-2006) contain biographical information, correspondence, musical education material, notes, budget information, books, and music scores, including original scores by Freestone. She was a professor of music and dance at the University of Utah and Sarah Lawrence College, specializing in simultaneous improvisation of dance and music.

The Beverly Brown Glauser vocal and instrumental scores collection (1867-1948) primarily come from the early 20th century. The instrumental music is largely waltzes, other dance music, and marches. The vocal music is primarily popular works, such as many patriotic songs from the World War I era.

The collection of John Held, Jr. contains a framed picture, postcards, magazines, musical compositions, maps, and programs depicting illustrations created by Held. John Held, Jr. was a famous illustrator in the 1920s most well known for his cartoons depicting the lifestyle and culture of the generation.

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.

The Sheldon F. Hyde photograph collection consists of images of the Utah Symphony's concert tour in Europe, 1966. The collection also constains three historical family photograph of the Hydes.

The Vesta W. James papers (1942) contain the transcript of an interview she gave in 1915 to the Salt Lake Tribune, concerning the first hotels in Salt Lake City. Also included in the papers is another article written by James entitled, "History of Pioneer Bands and Orchestras in Utah," which was part of the Utah Writers Project.

The Eugene Jelesnik papers (1940s-1962) consist mainly of announcements, programs, and brochures related to the musical performances and entertainment that Jelesnik (1914-1999) was involved with. Also included are articles, sheet music, correspondence, and miscellaneous papers.

The Grant Johnannesen papers (1870-2005) contain correspondence, certificates, and printed material relating to his career as a concert pianist. Grant Johannesen played with several orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, and at Carnegie Hall. His major interests were the works of lesser-known French composers, such as Gabriel Faure, who's entire body of work he eventually recorded.

The Rosalie Jones research paper (1967) is titled, "The Medicine Lodge Ceremony: An Analysis of the Songs of the Weather Dancers."

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music collection (1928-2005) contains five oral history interviews with Maurice Abravanel (1978-1985), correspondence, a newsletter, and music programs. The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music was established by Lotte Lenya in 1962 to continue the legacy of musician and composer, Kurt Weill.

The Jeanne Tellier Leeson essay extolls the Utah Youth Sympohony Concert experience. The essay was written during the tenure of conductor Maurice Abravanel, and so includes a short biography of him, and his involvement in the youth concert program.

The Jeanne Tellier Leeson photograph collection consists of photos of the Utah Symphony and Maurice Abravanel.

This collection is entirely digitalized and available online in our Digital Library.

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.

The John Jasper McClellan correspondence (1917 and 1919) consist of three letters from McClellan (1874-1925) to his daughter, Geneve.

The Music in the U.S. oral history project was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Elizabeth Titrington Craft for her American Music class (MUSC 4660-001) in the spring of 2018.

The musical heritage of southeastern Idaho collection (1976-1979) consists of transcripts of videotape narration about local performers and other figures involved in music in southeastern Idaho.