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The Vans : Van Wagenen, Van Wagoner, 1964 : also, Epperson's collection of treasures

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 126

Scope and Contents

Typewritten autobiography. Epperson writes about his life and career as a teacher and as a musician. He played the violin and composed music. He was raised in Midway, Utah but later live in Provo, Utah. Also included are mimeographed copies of songs written by him.

Dates

  • 1964

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from The Vans : Van Wagenen, Van Wagoner, 1964 : also, Epperson's collection of treasures must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Music teacher who lived in Midway and Provo, Utah.

Extent

1 v. (ca. 50 pages) ; 29 cm

Language of Materials

English

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

General

Contains: His collection of treasures; an interview with a teacher, by Linda Colunga. - The "Vans" the 175 names used in the story by Emery G. Epperson. - The "Vans"; my recollection of mother's wonderful family. - [Musical scores] Silent Night. Glory of the Nation. Melodic Overture. Dick C. Doodle. Smiles. Singing Love's Old Sweet Song. Pledge to the Flag. My Violin. Moonlight, Music, You. Sweetheart of Mine, Baby. Give Strength, Dear Lord. Slavonic Reminiscence. Valse Caprice Viennese. The Grandmother, a Mother's Day song. Mother, My Mother. The Sign. God of Power. The Beet-Digger. Old Black Trombone Joe. Synco-Marimba-Mazurk. Don Juan. Manti, I Love You.

Title
Register of The Vans : Van Wagenen, Van Wagoner, 1964 : also, Epperson's collection of treasures
Author
Rose Frank
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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