Sundgaard, Arnold, 1909-2006
Dates
- Existence: 1909 - 2006
Biographical History
Arnold Sundgaard (1909-2006) was an American lyricist, librettist, and playwright.
Arnold Sundgaard was born October 31, 1909 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He wrote a number of plays throughout the 20th century. In 1975, he collaborated with K. Newell Dayley to write the musical "Brigham!" as part of the celebrations for Brigham Young University's centennial year, with Dayley composing the music and Sundgaard writing the book and lyrics. He died October 22, 2006 in Dallas, Texas.
Citation:
Moore, D. Gallantry, 1957: t.p. (book by Arnold Sundgaard).LC Mus. Div. manual cat. (hdg. on copyright cards: Sundgaard, Arnold, 1911- ).
Parsons, C.H. The Mellon opera ref. index (Sundgaard, Arnold).
Williams, L. Promised valley, c1991: t.p. (Arnold Sundgaard).
ConAuth New Rev.Ser., v.2 (Sundgaard, Arnold (Olaf), 1909- ; b. 10-31-09; B.A., Univ. of Wisconsin; playwright, librettist, children's author, etc.; extensive list of his works).
Letter from Arnold Sundgaard to David Farneth, Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, 7-11-95 (actual date of birth is October 31, 1909).
New York times WWW site, Oct. 31, 2006 (Arnold Sundgaard; b. Arnold Olaf Sundgaard, Oct. 31, 1909, St. Paul; d. Oct. 22, Dallas, aged 96; lyricist, librettist, and playwright who collaborated with some of the most distinguished artists of the 20th century).
UA 5398 (collaborated with Arnold Sundgaard to write the musical "Brigham!" as part of the celebrations for BYU's centennial year in 1975; Dayley composed music and Sundgaard wrote book and lyrics).
AmeriGrove; Baker, 5th-7th eds;Ewen, D. Enc. of the opera, new enl. ed.;Ewen, D. The new enc. of opera.
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Centennial Committee publications, 1975-1976
Contains several publications created in conjunction with the centennial. Dates between 1975-1976.
Centennial Committee records
Centennial Committee records on college and departmental events, 1973-1976
Consists of memorandums, meeting minutes, correspondence, and other materials generated as part of planning events and displays to be hosted by various colleges and departments. Dates from 1973-1976.
Centennial Committee research, 1923-1976
Contains the Centennial Committee's research, with information collected about how other universities had celebrated their centennial years. Dated 1923-1976.
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