University of New Mexico Department of Music Records
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-039
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains correspondence, news clippings, concert programs, and sheet music from the UNM Music Department’s files. Also included are materials from Grace Edmister, including sheet music, a notebook, and an article, as well as sheet music by Merrill Seeber, and correspondence and materials from Ernst Krenek and Stephen Reich. Much of the sheet music is transcribed traditional Hispanic and Native American songs.
Dates
- 1940-1983
Creator
- University of New Mexico. Department of Music (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Historical Note
Although music has been offered at the University since 1893, music as a degree-granting academic department did not emerge until much later. The first degree in music awarded at UNM was to Helen Thacker in 1920. Grace Thompson Edmister, who joined the music faculty in 1923 and then served as its chair from 1927 to 1942, is often credited with founding of the music department. It would be more accurate to say that she gave the department focus and stability during the period of rapid growth that followed the First World War. Notable UNM Music Department chairs that followed Edmister’s departure include John D. Robb (1942-1947), Hugh Miller (1947-1957), and Walter Keller (1967-1970).
Extent
0.6 Cubic Feet (2 Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence, news clippings, concert programs, and sheet music from the UNM Music Department’s files and includes sheet music and a notebook from Grace Edmister, an early chair of the department, and an article about her. Much of the sheet music is transcribed, traditional Hispanic and Native American songs.
Creator
- University of New Mexico. Department of Music (Organization)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the University of New Mexico Department of Music Records, 1940-1983
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- © 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451