Frederick Hyde collection

The collection includes several items belonging to Dr. Frederick Hyde, a former University of Alabama music professor. Two photographs are included; one of a two women, and the other of a young woman and a baby. Also included are edited drafts of Dr. Hyde's dissertation, which were submitted to the Graduate School of Yale University in 1954. Additionally, the collection holds his Yale diploma. There are several pages of notes written by Dr. Hyde. One note of Dr. Hyde's is addressed to Sara and was written on the back of a music department faculty memo. Other notes are about composers, music, programs, lists, and a photocopy of hand drawn map to the Pine Valley Retirement Home. Twenty two correspondences written to Dr. Hyde from various friends are present also. These letters, postcards, telegrams, and cards wish him well on performances, holidays, hospital stays, and update him on their lives. The collection also includes a program from the Canterbury Chapel for Dr. Hyde's March 13, 2001 funeral service. In addition, several newspaper articles are in the collection. One newspaper section from The Tuscaloosa News features Dr. Hyde and his "unusual home." Several other clippings make up Dr. Hyde's obituary, a clipping of a letter to the editor written by Dr. Hyde, a photocopy of a piece about Margaret Christy's retirement years, and several Dear Abby articles. In addition, there are numerous copies of sheet music and miscellaneous items.