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Nancy Van de Vate papers, 1952-2016

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Van de Vate, Nancy
Title
Nancy Van de Vate papers
Dates
1952-2016 (inclusive)
Quantity
11.37 cubic ft. (27 boxes) + 1.383 GB
Collection Number
07589
Summary
The collection documents the professional career of music composer Nancy Van de Vate and the organizational history of the International League of Women Composers.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Nancy Van de Vate studied piano at Wellesley and the Yale School of Music and earned a Ph.D. in composition at Florida State University in 1968. Her chamber music compositions were published under her own name, and she used the pseudonyms Helen Huntley and William Huntley for other genres of music. Additionally, Van de Vate founded the International League of Women Composers in 1975, and served as its chairperson until 1982.

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Content Description

The Nancy Van de Vate papers chronicle the professional music career of Nancy Van de Vate. Materials include correspondence, legal papers, student files, teaching files, financial records, printed materials, music scores, and audio recordings. The collection also contains records of the International League of Women Composers. Records include correspondence, membership files, newsletters, and incorporation and financial records.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Nancy Van de Vate at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Nancy Van de Vate from 1980-2017.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in March 2010 and updated by Jamie Greene in October 2015, February 2017, and December 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Chamber music.
  • Composers--United States--20th century.
  • Compositions (Music)--Societies, etc.
  • Women composers.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Compact discs.
  • Music scores.
  • Phonograph records.

Occupations

  • Composers.

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • International League of Women Composers.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2010; 2015

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