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Riley, Maurice W.

 Person

biographical statement

Citation:
Journal of the Violin Society of America, 1999, Vol. 16 Issue n1, p. 157-158 (b. Nov. 24, 1911 in Missouri; studied at Colorado State Teachers College; taught public school and served in WWII; received masters from Northern Colorado University and the University of Michigan; published 732 scholarly articles; hosted first International Viola Congress in America in 1975)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Maurice W. Riley papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7863
Scope and Contents

Collection contains materials collected by Maurice Riley throughout his career as a violist. Dates range from approximately 1951 to 1995. It includes correspondence with other musicians and composers, research, publications promoting the viola and education, videos, photographs, and music journals. Also contains materials from various viola congresses he attended.

Dates: approximately 1951-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Maurice W. Riley papers

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