Robb, J. D. (John Donald), 1892-1989
Person
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Grace Thompson Edmister Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-472-BC
Scope and Content
The Grace Thompson Edmister Papers at the University of New Mexico consist of three series. Series l, in two boxes, contains general material--personal records, correspondence, photographs, printed matter and newspaper clippings--related to her life and career from l904 to l984. The material is chronologically arranged in 5 sub-series according to her years of residence in Defiance, Ohio, l904-l9l8, l935; Albuquerque, New Mexico, l920-l942; Columbus, Ohio, l942-l959; New Rochelle, New York,...
Dates:
1904-1984
Grace Thompson Edmister Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-472
Abstract
The collection contains photographs compiled by Grace Thompson Edmister, musician, teacher, and director of the Albuquerque Civic Symphony later named New Mexico Symphony Orchestra.
Dates:
1890-1980
James B. Wright Collection of Southwestern Native American and Hispanic Music, Interviews and Literary Programs
Collection
Identifier: MSS-829-BC
Abstract
This broad collection contains traditional Southwestern Native American and Hispanic folk music, and popular music, dances, poetry readings and interviews collected in the 1970s and 1980s. Also included are Spanish medieval music, a Belen Los Pastores presentation, Matachines music from Tortugas, a Corrales history pageant, Anglo American country western songs and fiddle tunes, Laotian songs from Albuquerque, and a lecture by John Donald Robb.
Dates:
1973-1986
John Donald Robb Field Recordings
Collection
Identifier: MU-7
Abstract
The John Donald Robb Field Recordings consist of Hispanic, Native American, and Anglo music recorded between 1942-1979 in different parts of New Mexico, the Southwest, Mexico, and Latin America. The collection contains Hispanic folk music such as the alabado, the pastore, the decima, and the corrido. Additionally, Native American chants and dances, as well as Anglo cowboy and frontier ballads are represented in the collection.
Dates:
1942-1979
John Donald Robb Musical Trust Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-718-BC
Abstract
This archive contains materials generated by the John Donald Robb Musical Trust since its founding in 1989. Materials concerning the formation of the Trust are also included in the administrative papers series.
Dates:
1975-2014; 1956.; 1978.; 1988.; 1988.
John Donald Robb Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-497-BC
Scope and Content
The multi-faceted Robb Collection is arranged in six series: Personal and Professional Papers; Folk Music; Compositions of John Donald Robb; Oversize; Sarah Robb Addition, Robb Diaries, and Ellen Robb Addition. The Personal and Professional Papers relate to Robb's work as an educator, author, lecturer, and composer. The series includes the following subseries: Biographical Materials; UNM Teaching Materials; Writings; Lectures; Composition Materials; Miscellaneous Concerts and...
Dates:
1915-1989
John Donald Robb Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-497
Abstract
Photograph collection consists of portraits of John D. Robb and family, friends, and numerous musicians, conductors, singers, and dance performers.
Dates:
1950-1990
New Mexico Music Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 327
Scope and Content
This collection contains Spanish and English song books and manuscript sheet music related to the Southwest, Mexico, New Mexico, and Santa Fe. The music consists of folk songs, ballads, popular mariachi music, traditional fiesta music, cowboy songs, traditional Native American tribal music, and others. The collection includes general piano music once owned by Charlotte Ilfeld, Alice K. Plimpton, Mary R. Van Stone, Elizabeth Willis DeHuff, and Lucile and Loraine Ridout.
Dates:
1868-1993