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Charles Argersinger Papers, 1968-2017

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Argersinger, Charles
Title
Charles Argersinger Papers
Dates
1968-2017 (inclusive)
Quantity
13.15 Linear feet of shelf space, (13 Boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 952 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of musical compositions and arrangements, as well as recordings in various formats, of Washington State University professor of music Charles Argersinger.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English, French
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Biographical Note

Charles Edward Argersinger (1951-2013) was born in Schenectady, NY, and grew up in Arizona. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in music from Arizona State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. He taught at California State University, Bakersfield and DePaul University before joining the faculty at Washington State University (WSU). While at WSU, he founded the WSU Festival of Contemporary Art Music in 1989. He retired from WSU in 2009.

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Content Description

This collection consists of musical compositions and arrangements by Charles Argersinger, as well as recordings of his work and his influences. It includes two main genres: jazz and contemporary art music. The type and amount of material varies for specific works; in many cases, there is a full score, parts, and other documentation; in others, the contents are fragmentary or incomplete. Recordings come in various formats including floppy disk, reel-to-reel tape, VHS tape, digital audio tape (DAT), CD, cassette tape, and vinyl record.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Charles Argersinger Papers, 1968-2017 (Cage 952)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in two series, Compositions and Arrangements (Series 1), and Recordings (Series 2). Series 1 is arranged alphabetically by title within each genre subseries or separated into the oversize subseries. Series 2 is arranged by genre and then by format.

Acquisition Information

Jana Argersinger donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2019 (MS 2019.05) and 2020 (MS 2020.31).

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman provided arrangement and created the preliminary finding aid to the initial installment of this collection. Kathryn Manis began processing this collection in 2021 following the 2020 donation. Stephanie Mahar completed processing in 2022.

Related Materials

Preliminary Guide to the Charles Argersinger Papers, circa 1970s-circa 2000s (MS 2021.06)

Washington State University School of Music Records and Photographs, 1922-1977 (Archives 298)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Composers -- Washington (State) -- 20th Century -- Archives
  • Composers -- Washington (State) -- 21st Century -- Archives
  • Jazz -- 20th Century
  • Jazz -- 21st Century
  • Music -- 20th Century
  • Music -- 21st Century

Personal Names

  • Argersinger, Charles -- Archives

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University -- Faculty -- Archives

Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman, Kathryn Manis, and Stephanie Mahar.
2022

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