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University of Wyoming. Department of Music records, 1900-2017

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Wyoming. Department of Music
Title
University of Wyoming. Department of Music records
Dates
1900-2017 (inclusive)
Website capture 2016-ongoing (inclusive)
Quantity
33.97 cubic ft. (37 boxes) + digital material
Collection Number
545008
Summary
The collection documents the University of Wyoming music department's performances and activities as well as access to the archived Department of Music webpage.
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

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

The University of Wyoming’s first music lessons began in 1895 and were instructed by Mrs. LeRoy Grant, who taught the first two years without pay. The department began offering graduate recitals in 1903 and the University of Wyoming Glee Club and Mandolin Club formed in 1906. It was not until 1909 that the department began offering formal instruction with classes offered in organ, violin and other instruments. A band was formed in 1913 and an orchestra was added in 1914. The department offered both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. Undergraduate degrees included Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, while graduate programs included Master of Music and Performance Certificate in Music degrees.

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Content Description

This collection contains subject files, photographs, programs and posters, and audio recordings that feature the University of Wyoming music department's performances from 1900-2015. The collection also contains certificates of appreciation for faculty members, student ensembles and performances. There are also photographs of undergraduate and graduate classes, faculty performers, guest performers and information on student accomplishments as well as access to the department's archived webpage.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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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

There are no known other archival collections created by the University of Wyoming, Department of Music at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from the University of Wyoming, Department of Music from 1992-2022, Dr. Werner G. Rose in July 2009, Albany County Public Library in March 1998, and Lucille Dumbrill in January 2015.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Tania Flores in August 2001, Samantha Fawcett in October 2011, and updated by Jamie J. Greene in January 2016, April 2017, and January 2023.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Music in universities and colleges -- Wyoming.

Corporate Names

  • University of Wyoming -- History.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History, 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History, 1946-1999.
  • Wyoming -- History, 2000-

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audio tapes.
  • Phonograph records.
  • Photographs.
  • Scrapbooks.
  • Video tapes.

Processed by Tania Flores and Samantha Fawcett
2011

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