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Music

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 76 Collections and/or Records:

Marvin H. Strong papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1872
Abstract

The Marvin H. Strong papers (1918-1985) contain biographical and genealogical information, correspondence, music scores, and newspaper articles. Marvin H. Strong was a Utah musician and teacher. He taught music in several Utah high schools and directed several youth and senior bands.

Dates: 1918-1985

Swiss Singing and Yodeling Festival records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0437
Abstract

The Swiss Singing and Yodeling Festival records (1973-1976) consist of papers regarding the Swiss Singing Chorus, Edelweiss, and their hosting of the 15th Annual Singing and Yodeling Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rosters, newsletters, schedules, correspondence, invitations, and other papers are included.

Dates: 1973-1976

Jack Thomas papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0535
Abstract

The Jack Thomas papers (1928-1973) consist of various materials regarding Warren John "Jack" Thomas (1882-1973), a Utah railroad worker and member of the LDS Church's Tabernacle Choir. Included are biographical materials, correspondence, choir programs, news clippings, and Kiwanis Club papers.

Dates: 1928-1973

University of Utah Department of Anthropology audio collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1085
Abstract

The University of Utah Department of Anthropology audio collection (circa 1960s-1970s) consists of commercially published audio recordings representing various cultures and ethnic groups. The recordings consist largely of musical traditions of Native American tribes and other cultures around the world. These materials were collected as teaching materials by the Univeristy of Utah Department of Anthropology.

Dates: circa 1960s-1970s

Vladimir Ussachevsky scores

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1151
Abstract

The Vladimir Ussachevsky scores (1940-1985) were created for thirteen electronic music compositions. Ussachevsky was a composer in residence at the University of Utah during 1970-1980s.

Dates: 1940-1985

Utah Boys' Choir records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0436
Abstract

The Utah Boys' Choir records (1975-1978) consist of correspondence, minutes, rosters, and by-laws for this short-lived organization. The Utah Boys' Choir was formally organized in January 1975, but due to disagreement between the director and board led to its disbandment in 1978.

Dates: 1975-1978

Utah Symphony Guild records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1019
Abstract

The Utah Symphony Guild records (1941-2006) consist of scrapbooks that contain news clippings, programs, announcements, rosters, photographs, statements, correspondence, pen and ink drawings, and other items. Broadsides are also included in the collection. The Utah Symphony Guild was organized in 1947 as a support group for the Utah Symphony Orchestra.

Dates: 1941-2006

Utah Symphony photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0166
Abstract

The Utah Symphony photograph collection contains portraits of Maurice Abravanel and the Utah Symphony Orchestra as well as, photographs of Maurice Abravanel conducting the orchestra.

Dates: circa 1950-1970

Victory Theatre sheet music collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2036
Abstract

The Victory Theatre sheet music collection (1892-1930) is composed mainly of sheet music for an orchestra. The collection also includes song books, theatre reviews and correspondence. The Victory Theatre was located at 48 E. Broadway, Salt Lake City, Utah, from 1908-1943.

Dates: 1892-1930

Susan Wintrobe Walker papers

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Identifier: ACCN 2568
Abstract

The Susan Wintrobe Walker papers (1948-1988) consist of a scrapbook titled "Utah Symphony Orchestra and Its Guest Artists" that contains short biographies of guest artists along with programs. Some of the programs have been autographed. Also included in the collection is yearbook and a school reunion book of the William M. Stewart Junior High School.

Dates: 1948-1988

Ardean Watts papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2950
Abstract

The Ardean Watts papers (1928-2015) contain his professional, personal, and general material. Watts was a prominent figure in the Utah arts community.

Dates: 1928-2015

Wallace L. Williams papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1612
Abstract

The Wallace L. Williams papers (1949-1991) contains typed text (with holograph notation) of lessons in two piano courses, photocopies of these lessons, and two sets of sheet music (a holograph original and a photocopy). This collection contains loose copies of individual lessons in a course by Wallace L. Williams and Darlene Louis (Fairbanks Williams) Bigler. Williams was a musician and private music teacher in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife, Darlene Louis Williams Bigler.

Dates: 1949-1991

Marian Robertson Wilson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0202
Abstract The Marian Robertson Wilson papers (1920s-2013) consist of correspondence, article drafts, writings, research materials and other papers. The bulk of the materials relate to Wilson's writings about her father, Leroy J. Robertson, a world-renowned musician and composer, and her research into coptic studies. Wilson (b. 1926) is a musician, as well as a linguist and teacher. She has been recognized internationally as music editor of Coptic Encyclopedia and has lectured and taught at...
Dates: 1920s-2013

Marian Robertson Wilson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1043
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.

Dates: 1930-2000

ZCMI Choral Society concert programs

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1641
Abstract The ZCMI Choral Society concert programs (1936-1945) is a collection of seven concert programs for the society's annual Christmas productions of Christus (an oratorio by Mendelssohn), traditional carols, and ancient and modern Christmas songs. The presentation was held each year at the Memorial House in Memory Park (Salt Lake City). Harold H. Bennett was the director of these performances. The names of others involved in the production of the concerts are...
Dates: 1936-1945

Martin Zwick papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1277
Abstract The Martin Zwick papers (1928-2002) contain correspondence, letters of appreciation, programs from the Utah Symphony and the All American Youth Orchestra, copies of news clippings, material from his schooling and teaching, financial material, contracts, and family scrapbooks. Martin Zwick was the principal clarinet for twenty-eight years with the Utah Symphony under Maurice Abravanal. He was also a music teacher for Granite School District and the University of Utah. He studied at Ecole...
Dates: 1928-2002