Department of Music records

Identity elements

Reference code

US US kmk U2014.45

Level of description

Collection

Title

Department of Music records

Date(s)

  • 1958-1994; Bulk 1965-1985 (Creation)

Extent

Four (4) Cubic Foot Boxes

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Scope and content

The Department of Music records were generated and collected by the Music Department at Kansas State University and pertains to the files of former department head Robert A. Steinbauer, the Tau Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha, and Kansas Music Teacher Association Collegiate Chapter. The records document correspondence, courses, rosters, ledgers, and meeting minutes. Significant information includes organizational fundraising, piano pedagogy and music history courses, ceremony instructions, recital programs, and personal notes. Approximate years covered in the records are 1958-1994.

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Conditions governing reproduction

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Languages of the material

  • English

Scripts of the material

    Language and script notes

    Western Music Notation is found in songbooks and chorale selections.

    Finding aids

    Acquisition and appraisal elements

    Custodial history

    Note on a box stated the boxes were dropped off at the archives on August 20, 1997, by Chris Spanner. Boxes were briefly reviewed in October 2014 and found to be unaccessioned.

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    Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information

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    Rules or conventions

    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

    Sources used

    Archivist's note

    Processed and Finding Aid written by Kevin Jackson in June 2022

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