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University of Washington School of Music photograph collection, 1949-1967

Overview of the Collection

Collector
University of Washington. School of Music
Title
University of Washington School of Music photograph collection
Dates
1949-1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
187 photographs and 20 negatives (3 boxes)
Collection Number
PH1316
Summary
Images of various campus performance halls, faculty and students, concerts, and visiting performers associated with the University of Washington's School of Music. Also includes images of identified and unidentified opera performances held at the University Playhouse and Meany Hall Theatre between 1949 and 1967.
Repository
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

Collection is open to the public.

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The University of Washington's School of Music unofficially began in 1875, when for the first time, all of the subjects to be taught at the university were publicly listed, including music. When Washington became a state in 1889, there were classes in harmony, composition, orchestration, and practical instruction; an orchestra was organized shortly afterwards. The music department's first graduate matriculated in 1891. In 1894, the catalogue was revised according to Stanford University's system of majors and electives. Nine regular departments and three special departments were established, including the Department of Music. By 1895, music students were assisting with programs at musical and social affairs and organizations, including the Seattle Ladies Musical Club. The New York Building, erected for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, was the home of the School of Music from 1927-1950. During these years, practice rooms and studios were also maintained in the basement of Meany Hall. Concert series were sponsored regularly by the Associated Students of the University of Washington (A.S.U.W.), the University Office of Concerts and Lectures, the Adult Education and Extension Departments, and the University Forum. Summer concerts and festivals, including Festival Opera and chamber music, were presented annually. In June of 1950, the School of Music moved into its new building at the head of the quadrangle on the University of Washington campus.

Dr. Irving McKay Glen was in charge of the Music Department from 1901-1915 as Dean, then from 1915 to 1931 as Dean of the College of Fine Arts. The Music Department was reorganized in 1935 as a School of Music, with Frances Dickey continuing as executive officer. Carl Paige Wood succeeded Dickey as Director until his death in January 1947. Kathleen Munro was Acting Director from January 1947 until September 1949, when Dr. Stanley Chapple filled the position. In 1962, Demar Irvine became Acting Director until William Bergsma took over from 1963 to 1971. John T. Moore, previously the Assistant Director of the School of Music, became Director from 1971 to 1979. Succeeding directors were: Paul M. Palombo (1979-1981), Fredric Lieberman (1981-1985), Daniel M. Neuman (1985-1995), Robin McCabe (1995-2009), and Richard Karpen (2009-present).

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Content Description

Images of various campus performance halls, faculty and students, concerts, and visiting performers associated with the University of Washington's School of Music. Also includes images of identified and unidentified opera performances held at the University Playhouse and Meany Hall Theatre between 1949 and 1967.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Processed by Beck Prigot, 2015.

Originally accessioned as PH2004-096.

Photographs and scrapbooks were relocated from the University of Washington School of Music Records, Mss Accession No. 04-083, in the repository on November 15, 2004.

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

University of Washington School of Music Records (UW Resource 00285)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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