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Kathleen Munro papers, 1962-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Munro, Kathleen, 1892-
- Title
- Kathleen Munro papers
- Dates
- 1962-1972 (inclusive)19621972
- Quantity
- 200 items
- Collection Number
- 1895
- Summary
- Personal papers, list of works taped for blind by Mu Phi Epsilon and reports of taping project of a Professor of Music
- 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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Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Kathleen Munro was born 1892. In addition to teaching music at University of Washington, she was the director of a project to provide blind persons with music books on tape conducted under auspices of the Seattle Alumnae Chapter, Mu Phi Epsilon, International Music Sorority. The finished work was made available through the Library of Congress, and funds for the project were partly guaranteed by the U. Of W. Provost's Office (Eugene C. Elliott). Munro served as acting director of the School of Music, 1947-1948; and as acting director of the University Libraries, 1959-1960. She was elected Professor Emeritus.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1895-001: Kathleen Munro papers, 1962-1970Return to Top
Scope and Content: Personal papers, 1962-1970.
Papers pertain to her direction of efforts and activities in providing and recording music books on tapes for the blind.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Kathleen Munro, 1972-04-20
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Accession No. 1895-002: Kathleen Munro papers, 1965-1972Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence (1965-1972), list of works taped for blind by Mu Phi Epsilon, reports of taping project.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Kathleen Munro, 1975-05-01
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Audiobooks
- Blind--Books and reading--United States
Personal Names
- Munro, Kathleen, 1892---Archives
Corporate Names
- Mu Phi Epsilon
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
