Maurine Dewsnup papers, 1923-1984

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dewsnup, Maurine
Title
Maurine Dewsnup papers
Dates
1923-1984 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 1143
Summary
The Maurine Dewsnup papers (1923-1984) consist of correspondence, news clippings, University of Utah materials, and a scrapbook. Also included is correspondence of Becky Almond, Maurine Dewsnup's piano teacher. Dewsnup was a professor of music at the University of Utah (1942-1974), accompanist for the Department of Dance, and composer.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Maurine Dewsnup papers consist of correspondence, news clippings, University of Utah materials, and a scrapbook. Also included is correspondence of Becky Almond, Maurine Dewsnup's piano teacher.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Maurine Dewsnup in 1989.

Processing Note

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 1990.

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Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Correspondence and thank you cards 1954-1979
1 2-4 Becky Almond materials
These folders consist of correspondence and greeting cards from Almond to Dewsnup. Also included are news clippings.
1928-1984
1 5 University of Utah materials
The majority of the materials in this folder consists of departmental correspondence to or about Dewsnup. Included are a two University publications and general administrative materials.
1955-1975
1 6 Orchesis programs 1944-1974
1 7 East High School performance programs 1934-1942
1 8 Articles and news clippings 1946-1974
1 9 General materials
Included in this folder are personal materials, programs, notes, articles, catalog, teaching manual, certificate, and volume 1, number 4 of the Bryant Lyre.
1923-1976
2 Scrapbook 1926-1959

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Music--Instruction and study
  • Women composers--Utah--Archives
  • Women pianists--Utah--Archives

Personal Names

  • Dewsnup, Maurine--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah. School of Dance--Employees--Archives
  • University of Utah. School of Music--Faculty--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Correspondence
  • Personal correspondence
  • Programs (Publications)
  • Scrapbooks