Lista Geil Eddins papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0472

Scope and Contents

The collection contains diaries, clippings, photographs, correspondence, sheet music, and church bulletins belonging to this University of Alabama music department head.

Dates

between 1910-1971

Creator

Eddins, Lista Geil (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Biographical / Historical

Lista Geil Eddins was born on 6 August 1882 in Ohio. She attended Denison Conservatory of Music and then taught at Central College and at Troy State Teachers College before becoming head of the Music Department at the University of Alabama, a post she held for twenty-four years. She married Harry Eddins. She died on 19 February 1971.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Diaries, clippings, photographs, correspondence, sheet music, and church bulletins belonging to this University of Alabama music department head.

Provenance

Gift of Mrs. William Pickens, 1979

General

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