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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 595 Collections and/or Records:

Gordon Childs papers on the discovery of Walter Voigtlander's Viola d'Amore and music, 2001-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 12
Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence between Dr. Childs and others on the discovery of Walter Voigtlander's papers on the viola d'amore in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Also contains other materials including appraisals, music lists, and articles on the subject. Dated 2001-2009.

Dates: 2001-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore

Gordon Childs papers on the International Viola d'Amore Congresses, 1926-2014, bulk: 1996-2014

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 9
Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence, articles, lecture notes, and pictures relating to the 1st and 15th International Viola d'Amore congresses. Dated 1926-2014 with the bulk of the materials being from 1996-2014.

Dates: 1926-2014; Majority of material found within 1996-2014
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore

Gordon Childs papers on the research of the Viola d'Amore for master's thesis, 1952-1954, bulk: March 1952-July 1952

 Series — Box 5: Series 14; Series 15; Series 16, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 15
Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence between Dr. Childs and other viola d'amore players about the viola d'amore for his master's thesis. Dated 1952-1954 with the bulk of the materials being from March 1952-July 1952.

Dates: 1952-1954; Majority of material found within March 1952-July 1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore

Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore Society Newsletters, 1977-2014

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 14
Scope and Contents

This series contains Dr. Childs' collection of Viola d'Amore Society newsletters as well as photographs and other visual material to be used in one of the editions. Dated 1977-2014.

Dates: 1977-2014
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore

Gordon Childs papers on Vaclav Nelhybel, approximately 1919-1996

 Sub-Series — Oversize 7: Series 2; Series 3; Series 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 2 Sub-Series Sub- 5
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains a rare manuscript given to Childs by Nelhybel. Dated circa 1919-1996.

Dates: Publication: approximately 1919-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore / Gordon Childs collection on other violists

Gordon Childs papers on Vazgen Muradian, 1955-1998

 Sub-Series — Oversize 6: Series 2, oversize-folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 2 Sub-Series Sub- 4
Scope and Contents

This subseries includes programs, newspaper articles, biographies, and other reviews written about Muradian by Gordon Childs, members of the Viola d’amore Society of America, one of Muradian’s teachers, and other well-known musicians. The sub-series also includes quartets, concertos, and sonatas written by Muradian. These are in the form of photocopied handwritten manuscripts and printed musical scores. Some contain personal annotations and markings by Childs. Dated 1955-1998.

Dates: 1955-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore / Gordon Childs collection on other violists

Gordon Childs papers on Viola d'Amore performances in Utah, 1994-2002

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 6, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 6 Sub-Series Sub- 2
Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains concert/event programs and pictures of performances Dr. Childs gave in Utah. Dated 1994-2002.

Dates: 1994-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore / Gordon Childs performance and publicity papers on the Viola d'Amore

Gordon Childs performance and publicity papers on the Viola d'Amore, 1954-2014

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains Gordon Childs' personal performance papers on the viola d'amore, including concert programs, newspaper clippings, articles, and correspondence relating to his personal performances on the viola d'amore. Dated 1954-2014.

Dates: 1954-2014
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore

Gordon Childs performance papers on the Ancient Instruments Ensemble, 1970-1977

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 6, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 6 Sub-Series Sub- 1
Scope and Contents

Contains concert programs from performances by the Ancient Instruments Ensemble of Adams State College. It also includes a pamphlet with more information about the group. Dated 1970-1977.

Dates: 1970-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore / Gordon Childs performance and publicity papers on the Viola d'Amore

Gordon Childs photographs of Viola d'Amore performances in Wyoming and Utah, 1990-1997

 Series — Box 4: Series 9; Series 10; Series 12; Series 13; Series 11; Series 14, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 11
Scope and Contents

This series contains photographs of Dr. Childs and his performances on the viola d'amore in Wyoming and Utah. Dated 1990-1997.

Dates: 1990-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore

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