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Jean Williams papers , 1941-1957
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Williams, Jean (Jean Elizabeth), 1876-1965
- Title
- Jean Williams papers
- Dates
- 1941-1957 (inclusive)19411957
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 387
- Summary
- Jean Williams (1876 - 1965) was composer of piano compositions and a piano and voice teacher. The collection (1941-1957) contains correspondence, music manuscripts and published music, clippings, and publicity releases.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Jean Williams (1876 - 1865) was born in England, and moved to Toronto, Canada. After graduating from the Royal Conservatory of Music of the University of Toronto, she returned to England and studied to be a concert pianist.
A broken wrist caused a switch in her career to teaching, and she returned to the University of Toronto where she taught voice and piano. She later taught in Cleveland and St. Louis before moving to Portland, Oregon in 1932.
Williams served as president of the National Music Teachers association and as president of Mu Phi Epsilon. She became nationally known as a composer of piano compositions.
Williams collaborated on two music teaching books with Nellie Tholen. It was Nellie Tholen who donated the Jean Williams to the University of Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence consists of incoming letters, including letters from music publishers.
Music manuscripts are alphabetically arranged by title of composition, and these make up the bulk of the collection. There are also music manuscripts contained within six notebooks. Also available are manuscripts of articles relating to music, published copies of sheet music, and two folders of other miscellaneous scores, including scores for violin.
Related material includes clippings and publicity releases.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Composers--Oregon
- Music publishers--Correspondence
- Music teachers--Oregon
- Music--Manuscripts--United States
- Music--United States--20th century--History and criticism
- Musicians--Oregon
- Pianists--Oregon.
- Piano music--United States
- Violin music.
- Women composers--Oregon
- Women music teachers--Oregon
- Women musicians--Oregon
- Women pianists--Oregon
Personal Names
- Williams, Jean (Jean Elizabeth), 1876-1965
- Williams, Jean (Jean Elizabeth), 1876-1965
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Scores
- Sheet music
