Archives West Finding Aid

Processing Info: During processing, all non-music papers were separated from musical compositions and recordings. All correspondence was removed from files in other record series, given the original folder name, and placed with the rest of the correspondence. Correspondence has been alphabetized, but correspondents listed only selectively.

The recordings and compositons have been fully processed. The compositions are grouped by form. Scores, unless otherwise indicated on the inventory, are unpublished manuscripts. If a composition is described by title only, it may be assumed that only music manuscripts are present. The Chicago Manual of Style rules were followed in punctuating composition titles. Material relating to specific Robinson compositions, including correspondence, clippings and programs, are grouped with the scores in the compositions series. Numerous oversized scores are boxed separately from scores which fit in standard cartons, so box numbers frequently switch from box to box on the inventory. Deteriorating photocopies were recopied and discarded. In several instances, user copies were made of deteriorating manuscript material. More complete information about Robinson's tape recordings may be found on identification forms inside the tape boxes. Performers, dates, etc. were noted when known

Processing Info: Approximately 500 photographs and 17 slides were transferred to the Photograph Collection in the Division March 17, 1993

A selection from the books and records in Robinson's house was incorporated into this accession. The rest were offered to other Library units. The books and records selected for inclusion in these papers fit the following criteria: recordings or publications of Robinson compositions; annotated, or author-inscribed; related to or possibly used as research in his compositions; by or about friends of Robinson. A few items were included because they reflected particular interests of Robinson.