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Edwin M. La Bounty Collection, 1952-1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator
La Bounty, Edwin M. (Edwin Murray), -- 1927-1996.
Title
Edwin M. La Bounty Collection
Dates
1952-1976 (inclusive)
Quantity
6 linear feet, (4 boxes)
Collection Number
XOE_SC0090
Summary
Manuscript scores of musical compositions by Edwin M. La Bounty, a faculty member in the Department of Music at Western Washington University from 1968 to 1989.
Repository
Western Washington University, Special Collections
Wilson 6th Floor
516 High Street MS9103
Bellingham WA
98225-9123
Telephone: (360) 650-3193
Fax: (360) 650-3044
speccoll@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Edwin M. La Bounty (1927-1996) was a faculty member in the Department of Music at Western Washington University from 1968 to 1989. He guided the music composition program from its inception until his retirement. La Bounty earned his doctorate in composition, as well as bachelor's and master's degrees in music with a concentration in piano performance, from Indiana University. He also held a bachelor's degree from Yankton College. Before coming to Western Washington State College (now WWU), La Bounty worked for six years as professor of piano and composition at Memphis State University.

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Content Description

This collection consists of manuscript scores of musical compositions by Edwin La Bounty. One LP recording features him as a performer on piano.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Some copyright restrictions may apply. Contact repository for details.

Preferred Citation

Edwin M. La Bounty Collection, Special Collections, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

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Acquisition Information

Transferred to Special Collections from the Music Library in 2005.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Three Pieces for Orchestra
    Dates: 1959
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Excursus
    Dates: 1962
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Sea Afternoon
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Ring, Sweet Bells
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Kyrie
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Sonata for Cello and Piano
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Sonata for Two Celli and Piano
    Dates: 1952
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Hymn for a Capella Choir
    Dates: 1960
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Songs of Recollection
    Dates: 1952
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Sonata for Horn and Piano
    Dates: 1953
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Blue and Blue-Green
    Dates: 1960
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Sonata in B-flat
    Dates: 1955
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Quartet for Winds
    Dates: 1960
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Max Reger, Three Sonatas for Clarinet and Piano (LP record)
    Dates: 1976
    Container: Box 4

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Subject Terms

  • Chamber music -- Scores.
  • Choruses.
  • College teachers -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Archives.
  • Composers -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Archives.
  • Orchestral music -- Scores.
  • Sonatas -- Scores.
  • Songs with piano.

Personal Names

  • La Bounty, Edwin M. (Edwin Murray), -- 1927-1996 -- Archives. (creator)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Art music.
  • Chamber music.
  • Scores.
  • Songs.
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