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Lowell Patton papers , 1929-1958
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Patton, Lowell, 1893-1961
- Title
- Lowell Patton papers
- Dates
- 1929-1958 (inclusive)19291958
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 481
- Summary
- Lowell Patton (1893-1961) became an organist, working in the Chautauqua and Lyceum circuits in the 1920s, and was organist of the First Methodist Church, Portland, Oregon. He was organist of the First Presbyterian Church, Hempstead, New York from 1932-1957. The collection contains published and manuscript music, biographical material, and photographs.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Lowell Patton (1893-1961) was born in Portland, Oregon, and studied organ under Carl Denton. He was nationally known as a radio organist.
He was organist in the Chautauqua and Lyceum circuits in the 1920s, and was organist of the First Methodist Church, Portland, Oregon. From 1932-1957, was organist of the First Presbyterian Church, Hempstead, New York.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains published and manuscript music, biographical material, and photographs.
The collection is organized into series. The paper finding aid includes title, music publisher, and date of publication information.
Series I: Published Music contains sheet music and songbooks.
Series I: Subseries A: contains published sheet music organized alphabetically by title.
Series I: Subseries B: contains songbooks also organized alphabetically by title.
Series II: contains manuscripts of sheet music organized alphabetically by title.
Series II: contains biographical information, and Series III: contains photographs.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Lowell Patton Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Composers--United States
- Music--Manuscripts--United States
- Music--United States--20th century
- Organ music
- Organists--United States
Personal Names
- Patton, Lowell, 1893-1961
Corporate Names
- First Methodist Church (Portland, Or.)
- First Presbyterian Church (Hempstead, N.Y.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts for publication
- Photographs
- Sheet music
- Songbooks
