Peter G. Davis Papers, 1912-2021, bulk 1948-202113 Linear Feet (2 record storage cartons, 21 manuscript boxes, and 2 flat boxes)78 Megabytes (13 floppy disks (5.25-inch) and 43 floppy disks (3.5-inch).)
Creator
Davis, Peter G.
Abstract Or Scope
This collection contains the papers of Peter G. Davis (1936-2021), who worked as a classical music critic at various national and specialist publications from 1962-2018. It includes the vast majority of Davis's writings on music (published or draft), along with print material relating to these writings, Davis's compositions (1957-1964), material relating to Davis's early education (1948-1959), and correspondence and interviews with a number of major classical musicians.
Peter Schickele (1935-2024) was an American composer, music educator, and satirist. He was best known for his comedy pieces composed by the fictional character P.D.Q. Bach. The collection contains manuscript and engraved scores and parts, sketches, revised and annotated copies of Schickele's work. In addition, the collection contains scripts of dramatic pieces or spoken introductions, correspondence, and memorabilia.
Ulysses Kay papers, 1894-2017, bulk 1938-199555.25 linear feet (135 boxes: 25 document boxes, 1 half-manuscript box, 2 tall manuscript box, 26 record storage cartons, 39 flat boxes, 36 CMI boxes, 2 card files, and 5 phonograph record boxes.)
Creator
Kay, Ulysses, 1917-1995
Abstract Or Scope
Ulysses Kay (1917-1995) was a noted twentieth-century American composer. The collection includes audio reels, biographical materials, correspondence, diaries, phonograph records, photographs, programs, and scores.