Viola d'Amore Congress (Wyo.) records, 1950-2008
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Viola d'Amore Congress (Wyo.)
- Title
- Viola d'Amore Congress (Wyo.) records
- Dates
- 1950-2008 (inclusive)19502008
1982 (bulk)19821982 - Quantity
- 1.19 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 300026
- Summary
- This collection includes correspondence, programs, publicity, photographs, reel-to-reel tapes, cassette tapes, and other general files relating to the 1982 Viola d'Amore Congress.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Preliminary finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Viola d'Amore Society of America held Congresses every two years. At these musical happenings, viola d'amore players, scholars, and luthiers from around the world gathered for several days of concerts, lectures, and exhibits. The first Viola d'Amore Congress was held in 1982 in Laramie, Wyoming, and was hosted by Dr. Gordon Childs and the University of Wyoming.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence, programs, publicity, photographs, reel-to-reel tapes, cassette tapes, and other general files relating to the Viola d'Amore Congress held in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1982.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the Viola d'Amore Congress (Wyo.) at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Dr. Gordon Childs and the Viola d'Amore Society of America in 2009.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Kayci Kruhmin in December 2021.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Topical Files
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1981-1982Container: Box 1
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Description: Journal of the American Viola SocietyDates: 1988Container: Box 1
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Description: List of Cassette Tape Recordings and DetailsDates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1982-1983Container: Box 1
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Description: Pre and Post Viola d’ Amore Congress of 1982 MaterialDates: 1950-1989Container: Box 1
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Description: Professional Photograph of the First Performance in LaramieDates: 1982Container: Box 2
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Description: ProgramsDates: 1980-1982Container: Box 1
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Description: Publicity MaterialsDates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Description: Viola d’ Amore Society NewsletterDates: 2008 NovemberContainer: Box 1
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Audio Recordings
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Reel-to-Reel Tapes
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Description: “Borissovsky”Dates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Description: “Concert: Contemporary Music for the Viola d’ Amore”Dates: 1982 July 1Container: Box 1
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Description: “Lecture Recital”Dates: 1982 June 30Container: Box 1
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Description: “Opening Concert”Dates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Description: “Panel Discussion”Dates: 1982 June 30Container: Box 1
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Description: “Pons/Fanton Recital”Dates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Description: “Quartet for Oboe, Viola d’ Amore, Violin, and Cello”Dates: 1982 June 30Container: Box 1
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Description: “Recital”Dates: 1982 July 1Container: Box 1
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Description: “Words of Welcome by Karl Stumf”; “Study in Twelve Tones”; “Spanish Dance”; and “Vision”Dates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Cassette Tapes
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Description: Robert Becker: Story of His Viola d’ AmoreDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Tape Number 1 - Opening ConcertDates: 1982 June 29Container: Box 1
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Description: Tape Number 2 - Pietrapaolo RecitalDates: 1982 July 1Container: Box 1
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Description: Tape Number 3 - Concert: Vivaldi and GraupnerDates: 1982 June 30Container: Box 1
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Description: Tape Number 4 - Final Concert: Concertos with Festival OrchestraDates: 1982 July 1Container: Box 1
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Description: Tape Number 5 - Panel DiscussionDates: 1982 June 30Container: Box 1
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Description: Tape Number 6 - Myron Rosenblum: “The Viola d’ Amore in Chamber Music”Dates: 1982 June 30Container: Box 1
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Description: Tape Number 7 - Kroyt Recital; Rosenblum-Borissowsky LectureDates: 1982 July 1Container: Box 1
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Description: Tape Number 8 - Viola d’ Amore Contemporary MusicDates: 1982 July 1Container: Box 1
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Description: Tape Number 9 - Thomason Lecture Demo; Karl StamitzDates: 1982 June 30Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Viola d'Amore.
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming. Department of Music.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Childs, Gordon.
Corporate Names
- Viola d'Amore Society of America.
