Materials include information regarding the budget of the School of Music. Dated 1987-1992.

Materials include files concerning music majors, classes, various educational programs and degree programs, and workshops and seminars. Dated 1983-1997.

Materials include memoranda, correspondence, newsletters and other materials on computers, and music. Dated 1985-1993.

Materials include records and files on individual donors, including files from the Steiner estate. Dated 1980-1992.

Materials include correspondence regarding Reader's files. Dated 1992-1997.

Contains opera files from his time overseeing and directing the opera program at Brigham Young University, music seller files, symphony orchestra programs, workshops, convocation addresses, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other administrative materials that were collected during his time as a professor of music at Brigham Young University, 1953-1978.

Contains scores that belonged to Don Earl that were collected by him for his personal and professional use.

Contains articles, news clippings, programs, anthems, personal histories, poetry, resumes, transcripts, tributes, song notes, yearbooks, biographical information, school materials, funeral register, and autograph books.

Contains certificates, membership records, diplomas and honorary degrees, friendship bonds, plaques, distinguished service award, and other material.

Contains Madsen's arrangements of hymns and other religious music.