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Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 0406-001: George Frederick McKay music manuscripts, 1924-1969
- Accession No. 0406-002: George Frederick McKay music manuscripts, undated (before 1970)
- Accession No. 0406-003: George Frederick McKay music scores, undated
- Accession No. 0406-004: George Frederick McKay music scores, 1930-1948
- Accession No. 0406-005: George Frederick McKay music manuscripts, 1930
- Accession No. 0406-006: Commemorative materials about George Frederick McKay, 1999
- Accession No. 0406-007: George Frederick McKay music catalog, 1920-1970
- Names and Subjects
George Frederick McKay music manuscripts and papers, 1924-1969
Overview of the Collection
- Composer
- McKay, George Frederick, 1899-1970
- Title
- George Frederick McKay music manuscripts and papers
- Dates
- 1924-1969 (inclusive)19241969
- Quantity
- approximately 11.5 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 0406
- Summary
- Music manuscripts, scores, catalogs, and commemorative materials for a modern composer
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
George Frederick McKay (1899-1970) was a modern composer whose music was influenced by Civil War Era folksongs, old fiddlers’ tunes, northwest Indigenous songs and dances, and the Seattle urban scene’s avant-garde satire. Studying under Selim Palmgren and Christian Sinding at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, McKay became the school’s first graduate in composition in 1923. He became a Professor of Music at the University of Washington in 1927, where he taught for 41 years. His compositions were played numerous orchestras and were broadcasted over the radio in multiple countries, including Australia, Canada, England, France, Spain, and the United States.
George Frederick McKay Music. “Composer Bio.” Accessed October 10, 2023. http://www.georgefrederickmckaymusic.net/composer_bio
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Music scores, manuscripts, commemorative materials, and catalog of McKay's compositions.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 7 accessions.
- Accession No. 0406-001, George Frederick McKay music manuscripts, 1924-1969
- Accession No. 0406-002, George Frederick McKay music manuscripts, undated (before 1970)
- Accession No. 0406-003, George Frederick McKay music scores, undated
- Accession No. 0406-004, George Frederick McKay music scores, 1930-1948
- Accession No. 0406-005, George Frederick McKay music manuscripts, 1930
- Accession No. 0406-006, Commemorative materials about George Frederick McKay, 1999
- Accession No. 0406-007, George Frederick McKay music catalog, 1920-1970
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 0406-001: George Frederick McKay music manuscripts, 1924-1969Return to Top
Scope and Content: Manuscript scores of musical compositions by McKay, a professor of music at the University of Washington; 1924-1969.
Some works are missing pages. "Trio" cello, viola, piano comp. 1931 from box 3 is missing pages 50, 51, 68, 69. "Sinfonietta No. 2" orchestra parts, comp. 1925 in box 14 is missing some pages from 2nd violin, 1st violin, viola, cello, and 1st and 2nd trombones. "Sinfonietta No. 3" orchestra scores comp. 1932 also in box 14 is missing pages 40-43 from the booklet.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Professor McKay; 7 Nov 63, 21 Sept 64, 30 Aug 65, and Oct 66. Also: 4/67, 11/67, 4/68, and 6 Aug 70, 1963-11-07
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Accession No. 0406-002: George Frederick McKay music manuscripts, undated (before 1970)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Music manuscripts (photocopies); no date.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Gift of the University of California (Berkeley) via David Wood, UW Music Librarian, 1987-06-01
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Accession No. 0406-003: George Frederick McKay music scores, undatedReturn to Top
Scope and Content: Music scores, no date.
Titles included in this accession are: Five Choral Poems; Epoch; Adventures in Modern Music; To a Liberator; Sonatine; and Composers of the Pacific Northwest.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: John Gibbs, 1992-06-19
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George Frederick McKay music scores |
Accession No. 0406-004: George Frederick McKay music scores, 1930-1948Return to Top
Scope and Content: Music scores (1940, 1948), autographed published scores, sheet music (ca. 1930-1946), choral works list (1948)
Manuscript items include his "Sonata No. 2 for Organ, Opus 50" and "Suite for Viola and Piano" (ozalid copy)
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Purchase, UW Music Library from Estate of George Shaw (?), 1993-10-05
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George Frederick McKay music scores |
Accession No. 0406-005: George Frederick McKay music manuscripts, 1930Return to Top
Scope and Content: Manuscript score; 1930.
Three individual, hand-written parts (violin, cello, and piano) with annotations for a trio, Op. 17, composed on September 20th, 1930 by George F. McKay in Seattle, Washington.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Joel Salzman Estate, 2004-01-29
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Accession No. 0406-006: Commemorative materials about George Frederick McKay, 1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: Poster; 1999
Commemorative poster celebrating McKay's 100th Birthday (1899-1999), featuring a short biography, an early photograph of McKay, and a listing of his compositions, books, and awards
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Fred McKay, 2001-04-02
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Commemorative materials about George Frederick
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Accession No. 0406-007: George Frederick McKay music catalog, 1920-1970Return to Top
Scope and Content: Spiral-bound catalog of the complete compositions of George Frederick McKay, as compiled by his son, Harrison McKay.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Acquisition Info: Harrison McKay, 2003-06-13
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George Frederick McKay music catalog |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Composers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- McKay, George Frederick, 1899-1970--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Washington--Faculty
- University of Washington. School of Music
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
