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Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Salsman, Joel
- Title
- Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers
- Dates
- circa 1930-2001 (inclusive)19302001
- Quantity
- 18.19 cubic feet (21 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5591
- Summary
- Compositions, clippings and publications on Pacific Northwest composers, correspondence, photographs and programs
- 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
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Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Joel Salsman was a composer, pianist, and teacher. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Seattle, Washington. In 1966, Salsman earned a Master of Musical Arts degree from the University of Washington. After graduation, Salsman was awarded a New York Woolley Foundation grant to study in Paris with pianist and conductor Raymond Trouard. He spent seven years in Paris, where he won awards in five international competitions before returning to Seattle. Over the next thirty years Salsman performed hundreds of concerts around the Seattle area. He died on November 17, 2001 in Seattle. Salsman is well known for performing and recording music by other Pacific Northwest composers such as James Beale, William Bergsma, Leonard Berkowitz, Alan Hovhaness, Gerald Kechley, Lockrem Johnson, George McKay, Gloria Swisher, Diane Thome, Mark Tobey, John Verrall, and others.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Compositions, clippings and publications on Pacific Northwest composers, correspondence, photographs and programs.
The bulk of the materials are compositions. A complete listing of compositions is available in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The creators' literary rights have not been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001Return to Top
Scope and Content: Compositions, clippings and publications on Pacific Northwest composers, correspondence, photographs and programs. The bulk of the materials are compositions. A complete listing of compositions is available in the Special Collections' Reading Room. The Joel Salsman Collection consists of musical scores and recordings of music composed by Pacific Northwest composers. Joel Salsman (1941-2001), a Seattle-area pianist, performed and recorded music by several Pacific Northwest composers including James Beale, William Bergsma, Leonard Berkowitz, Alan Hovhaness, Gerald Kechley, Lockrem Johnson, George McKay, Gloria Swisher, Diane Thome, Mark Tobey, John Verrall and others. Salsman's own manuscript scores also reside in the collection. The collection includes a small group of correspondence and news clippings on Alan Hovhaness. The collection has been divided by location; the recordings are in the Music Library.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
Scope and Content:
A complete listing of compositions titles is available in the
Special Collections' Reading Room.
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 5591-001 | Beale, James |
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7 | 5591-001 | Beale, James |
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1 | 5591-001 | Bergsma, William |
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1 | 5591-001 | Berkowitz, L. |
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8 | 5591-001 | Berkowitz, L. |
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1 | 5591-001 | Coruper, William |
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1 | 5591-001 | Dodgson, Stephen |
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1 | 5591-001 | Dresher, Paul |
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9-10 | 5591-001 | Gottschalk, L.M. |
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1 | 5591-001 | Haller, Stephen |
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1-2 | 5591-001 | Hovhaness, Alan |
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11 | 5591-001 | Hovhaness, Alan |
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2-3 | 5591-001 | Johnson, Lockrem |
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11 | 5591-001 | Johnson, Lockrem |
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11 | 5591-001 | Johnson, Wayne David |
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3 | 5591-001 | Kantner, Karla |
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3 | 5591-001 | Kechley, David |
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12 | 5591-001 | Kechley, David |
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3 | 5591-001 | McKay, G.F. |
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12 | 5591-001 | McKay, G.F. |
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3 | 5591-001 | Montaigu, Henry |
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3 | 5591-001 | Munn, Gary |
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3 | 5591-001 | Pena, Angel |
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3-4 | 5591-001 | Richmond, Eero |
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13 | 5591-001 | Richmond, Eero |
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4-5 | 5591-001 | Salsman, Joel |
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14-15 | 5591-001 | Salsman, Joel |
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15-17 | 5591-001 | Schoen, Vic |
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5 | 5591-001 | Swisher, Gloria |
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17-18 | 5591-001 | Swisher, Gloria |
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5 | 5591-001 | Thome, Diane |
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5 | 5591-001 | Verrall, John |
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18-19 | 5591-001 | Verrall, John |
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19 | 5591-001 | Unknown Composer |
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Box | Accession | ||
6 | 5591-001 | Programs of Salsman's performances |
1964-1996 |
Belle Arte Concerts |
1988 | ||
Konzertsaal Bundesallee (Berlin) |
1968 | ||
Bremerton Symphony |
1986-1987 | ||
Bumbershoot |
undated | ||
Capitol Hill Westminster Presbyterian |
1975-1994 | ||
Cascade Symphony Orchestra |
1982-1983; 1989-1990 | ||
Centre Culturel Americain |
1964-1971 | ||
Cornish School of Allied Arts |
1972 | ||
Eastside Chamber Orchestra |
1985-1986 | ||
Edmonds Ensemble |
1994 | ||
Everett Symphony |
1983; 1989-1990 | ||
Evergreen Safety Council |
1987 | ||
First Christian Church |
1983-1995 | ||
Highline Symphony Orchestra |
1982-1985 | ||
Hildman Strings |
1990 | ||
Holy Names Academy |
1983 | ||
Kygaku String Quartet |
undated | ||
Musicians Emeritus Symphony Orchestra |
1981-1996 | ||
Nippon Kan Theater |
1986?-1989? | ||
North Seattle Community College |
1983-1987 | ||
Northwest Chamber Orchestra |
1973-1976 | ||
Northshore Symphonette |
1987 | ||
Octava Chamber Orchestra |
1992 | ||
Olympia Chamber Orchestra |
1996 | ||
Olympia Symphony Orchestra |
1982-1983; 1987-1988 | ||
Our Lady of the Lake Church |
2001 | ||
Pacific Lutheran University |
1984 | ||
Pilgrim Congregational Church |
1995 | ||
Portage Bay Philharmonic |
1989; undated | ||
Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra |
1965-1966; 1985; 1990 | ||
Rainier Symphony |
1983-1984 | ||
Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra |
1988 | ||
Rialto Theater |
1991 | ||
Seattle Art Museum |
1981-1989 | ||
Seattle Central Community College |
1982-1984 | ||
Seattle Concert Theater |
undated | ||
Seattle Pacific University |
1975; 1989 | ||
Seattle Parks and Recreation |
1979-1981 | ||
Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra |
1961-1992 | ||
Seattle Public Library |
1981-1989 | ||
Seattle Symphony |
2001 | ||
Shoreline Community College |
1981-1995 | ||
Skagit Valley Symphony |
1989 | ||
Soundings Northwest |
1991 | ||
Southwest Washington Symphony |
1986 | ||
Sullivan Lenneman Performing Arts Gallery |
undated | ||
Tacoma Community College |
1988 | ||
Tacoma Concert Band |
1985-1994 | ||
Thalia Symphony Orchestra |
1984-1993 | ||
University of Washington School of Music |
1960-1999 | ||
Unknown |
undated | ||
6 | 5591-001 | Miscellaneous papers of Salsman |
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Box | Accession | ||
6 | 5591-001 | Catalogs
Scope and Content:
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6 | 5591-001 | Certificate- William Bergsma (photocopy) |
1985 |
6 | 5591-001 | Clippings- re: Salsman |
1963-2001 |
6 | 5591-001 | Correspondence- addressed to Salsman |
1983-1999 |
6 | 5591-001 | Drawing- artist unidentified |
undated |
6 | 5591-001 | Numerology profile for Salsman |
1984-1988 |
6 | 5591-001 | Photographs
Scope and Content:
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6 | 5591-001 | Poems
Scope and Content:
Folder contains two poems:
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undated |
6 | 5591-001 | Poster- 7th Street Theater |
1993 |
6 | 5591-001 | Program Notes |
undated |
6 | 5591-001 | Publication- re: Stanley Chapple |
1982 |
6 | 5591-001 | Publication- re: Alan Hovhaness |
1975 |
6 | 5591-001 | Publication- re: J.F. Koenig |
1999 |
6 | 5591-001 | Publication-
Music for the Piano
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1954 |
6 | 5591-001 | Publications- re: Salsman |
1978-1992 |
6 | 5591-001 | Publications- re: John Verrall |
1958 |
6 | 5591-001 | Recording lists |
undated |
6 | 5591-001 | Repertoire- Salsman |
undated |
6 | 5591-001 | Report- Fandrich Grand Piano Action |
undated |
Accession No. 5591-002: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, 1982-1997Return to Top
Scope and Content: Piano recordings, artwork, and greeting cards made by Joel Salsman.
Restrictions on Access: Textual and visual materials are open to all users. Magnetic media in folders 3 and 4 are not accessible. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Copyright unknown and users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Acquisition Info: Donor: John Lisicich, 2017-11-15
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
1/1 | 5591-002 | Greeting cards with original artwork made by Joel
Salsman |
1994-1997 |
1/2 | 5591-002 | 2 pieces of artwork by Joel Salsman |
1982-1993 |
1/3 | 5591-002 | Audio cassette recording of a Joel Salsman recital with
original artwork for cassette case |
undated |
1/4 | 5591-002 | Disklavier disk recording of Joel Salsman playing the
piano 1 floppy disk (3.5 in.)
Restrictions on Access:
No playback equipment is currently available to play the
recordings which are stored on magnetic media (3.5" floppy disk). Contact
Special Collections for options.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Composers--Northwest, Pacific
Personal Names
- Salsman, Joel--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Beale, James, 1924-2010 (composer)
- Berkowitz, Leonard (composer)
- Coruper, William (composer)
- Dodgson, Stephen, 1924-2013 (composer)
- Dresher, Paul (composer)
- Gottschalk, Louis Moreau, 1829-1869 (composer)
- Heller, Stephen, 1813-1888 (composer)
- Hovhaness, Alan, 1911-2000 (composer)
- Johnson, Lockrem, 1924-1977 (composer)
- Kechley, Gerald (composer)
- McKay, George Frederick, 1899-1970 (composer)
- Peña, Angel, 1921-2014 (composer)
- Richmond, Eero (composer)
- Salsman, Joel (composer)
- Swisher, Gloria Wilson (composer)
- Thome, Diane, 1942- (composer)
- Verrall, John, 1908-2001 (composer)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)