BYU Library - Special Collections

This series contains materials that Gordon Childs collected and compiled on an opera called “In The Pasha’s Garden” by John Laurence Seymour which has a viola d’amore solo during one of the acts. It includes musical scores and correspondence related to Childs' research. Dated 1934-1986.

This series contains materials Gordon Childs collected and received from several prominent contemporary viola d'amore players and composers. The collection includes a rare piece of music given to him by the well-known composer, Vaclav Nelhybel, to perform. Dated 1782-2014 with the bulk being from 1900-2014.

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

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.

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.

Contains correspondence between Dr. Childs and Karl Stumpf on the viola d'amore. Also includes articles and programs relating to the viola d'amore. Dated 1968-2005.