Music and Performing Arts
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Charles E. Adams papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0007
Abstract
Materials on the Jewish synagogue in West Blocton, Alabama; a copy of his paper, "The 'Ah Goodies Ah Chem' Jewish Congregation of West Blocton, Alabama, 1905-1913," and 6 photos of the Blocton Home Band.
Dates:
1892 - 1982
Bessemer Civic Music Club records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0144
Abstract
Collection of items relating to this club from Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, including programs, press releases, clippings, etc.
Dates:
1949-1954
Peyton B. Bibb papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0153
Abstract
Documents, mainly letters written to or by Peyton B. Bibb. There are also receipts and minutes from unidentified meetings. There is also a copy of the “Complete Rudiments of Music” by A.J. Showalter (©1906) with the name “George Bibb” written on the front cover and on the first page.
Dates:
1886–1906
George and Eleanor Bridges Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0210
Overview
Letters written to George and Eleanor Bridges, of Homewood, Jefferson County, Alabama, and others written by George. There are also newspaper clippings, miscellaneous items and four journals.
Dates:
1932-1965
Ottokar T. Cadek papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0253
Overview
Correspondence, diaries, genealogies, and various other documents relating to the life of this violinist, conductor, and teacher.
Dates:
unknown
Margaret Christy Memorial Service collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3718
Overview
Letters from Miriam Schneider to friends and students of Margaret Christy asking for "testimonials" that could be read at Christy's memorial service.
Dates:
1996
Crimson Theatre radio plays collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0375
Overview
Scripts for several radio plays performed by the Crimson Theatre on the WABP radio station on the University of Alabama campus.
Dates:
circa 1953
Lista Geil Eddins papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0472
Overview
Diaries, clippings, photographs, correspondence, sheet music, and church bulletins belonging to this University of Alabama music department head.
Dates:
between 1910-1971
Camille Maxwell Elebash Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0478
Overview
Documents, interviews, and source material used by Camille Elebash,in co-producing with Joe Terry, the documentary George Wallace: A Politician’s Legacy.
Dates:
1964-1988
Marian Gallaway papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0554
Overview
Collection of play scripts, theatre notes, research, programs, and photographs compiled by the long-time director of the University of Alabama Theater.
Dates:
after 1948
Louis Gerstman papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0567
Overview
Papers of this Selma, Dallas County, Alabama insurance agent and manager of the Edwards Opera House and the Academy of Music, 1879-1896.
Dates:
1879-1896
Eddy Lanier King Gilmore papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0572
Overview
Compositions, scrapbooks, correspondence, and clippings of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Eddy Lanier King Gilmore, of Selma, Alabama, and his Russian-born wife, Tamara Kolb-Chernashovaya, a ballerina with the Bolshoi Ballet. The bulk of material is from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Dates:
circa 1940 - 1967
Will Glickman papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0573
Overview
Copies of Glickman's plays, musicals, and television scripts, as well as clippings.
Dates:
1951-1980
Jacob Frederic Goossen papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0579
Overview
Correspondence, writings, teaching materials, and musical compositions of this former faculty member of the University of Alabama.
Dates:
1940-1995
Billy Lightelle Vaudeville Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3870
Overview
The collection contains one scrapbook with items collected by Lightelle, vaudeville performer, and contains receipts for payments for performances; employment contracts; photographs; programs; song lyrics and scripts; plot ideas and storylines; and two pieces of handwritten sheet music.
Dates:
1912 - 1928
Moody Music Building Dedication Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2008-021
Overview
Photographs of the opening gala of the Moody Music building.
Dates:
1988-01-15
Staci Niemeyer paper "Folk Dancing at the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education"
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0525
Overview
Essay about folk dancing at the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education, a school founded in 1907 by progressive educator Marietta Johnson in Fairhope, Alabama.
Dates:
1990 April 1
William B. "WIllie" Pape Scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3689
Overview
Two scrapbooks kept by Willie Pape during his years in England as well as a bound volume of his sheet music.
Dates:
1862-1875
Regional Composers' Forum records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1185
Overview
Photographs, newsletters, newspaper clippings, and programs of the organization
Dates:
1950-1971
Tuscaloosa Music Study Club, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1438
Overview
A collection of club records, constitution and by-laws, member lists, yearbooks, scrapbooks, and other materials of this Tuscaloosa arts organization.
Dates:
1904-2007
University of Alabama Glee Club Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3645
Overview
Collection of posters, placards, and other materials of the University of Alabama Glee Club
Dates:
1906-1936
University of Alabama School of Music scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3653
Overview
Scrapbooks of photographs, programs, information on the music camp, and the stage productions
Dates:
1930-1985
"Victory Varieties" concert program
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1756
Abstract
Program for a variety show directed by Alexander Maissel and presented at Ft. Custer, Michigan, on 20 July 1943.
Dates:
1943 July 20
Dinah Washington Stamp and Event Program
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2775
Overview
This collection consists of a stamp and program commemorating the issuing of a Dinah Washington stamp.
Dates:
1993 June 16
C. Beaumont Wicks index
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1552
Overview
Index cards, in French, that contain the author and a description of the work including the date.
Dates:
1922-1938