Antonio Pace papers, 1948-1999
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pace, Antonio, 1914-2004
- Title
- Antonio Pace papers
- Dates
- 1948-1999 (inclusive)19481999
- Quantity
- 1.28 cubic feet (1 box) and 1 vertical file (photocopies of reprints)
- Collection Number
- 4383
- Summary
- Papers of a professor and luthier who wrote about violins and violin making and specialized in Italian literature and science
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Antonio Pace (1914–2004) was a distinguished scholar and luthier. Born to Italian immigrants in Potsdam, New York, on July 7, 1914, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1935 and a Master’s degree from Syracuse University in 1937, followed by a Ph.D. in Romance Languages from Princeton University in 1943. Pace was a faculty member at Syracuse University from 1939 to 1967, specializing in Italian literature and science, and later became a professor at the University of Washington. His scholarly work included numerous publications on Italian-American cultural relations, and he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1948 to complete Benjamin Franklin and Italy (1958). In 1963, Pace was honored with a Knighthood in the Order of Merit from the Republic of Italy.
Pace was also deeply involved in academic administration, serving on several committees, including the national selection committee for Fulbright awards. Upon retiring from teaching, he pursued a new passion for crafting string instruments as a luthier at Hammond Ashley Associates in Seattle. There, he became known for his innovative violin designs.
He was married to Mary Rioch and had two children. Antonio Pace passed away on February 18, 2004, in Seattle. Sources: The Seattle Times and Syracuse University
Content Description
Materials include Antonio Pace's published writings about violins and violin making. There are also detailed notes and correspondence regarding his publications Benjamin Franklin and Italy and Castiglioni. Other materials include grant communications.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 4383-001, Antonio Pace papers, 1988
- Accession No. 4383-002, Antonio Pace papers, 1948-1999
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 4383-001: Antonio Pace papers, 1988
1 vertical file (photocopies, reprint).Scope and Content: Paces's published writings about violins and violin making, 1988, 1991, 1993.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Carolyn Aamot, 1993
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Description: Antonio Pace papers
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Accession No. 4383-002: Antonio Pace papers, 1948-1999
1.28 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: The Antonio Pace Papers include detailed notes and correspondence regarding his publications Benjamin Franklin and Italy and Castiglioni. Other materials include grant communications.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: No restrictions on access.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Julian Pace, 2015
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Description: Antonio Pace papers
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Subject Terms
- Language and Languages
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Pace, Antonio, 1914- 2004
