University of Oklahoma. College of Fine Arts

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University of Oklahoma Registrar. Four University of Oklahoma catalogs (1914-1918) with Newby's notes as University Registrar; a catalog (1905) for the School of Fine Arts; a copy of the President's Report to the Board of Regents (1910); a copy of the University's Biennial Report (1914); the constitution and by-laws (1914) of the Athletic Association; a proposal (n.d.) for a charter for self-government by the students; the constitution and by-laws of the Student Senate; a typescript of an editorial (n.d.) entitled "Do the People Rule--In Oklahoma?" by Lyman Abbott; a copy of the "Voluntary Organizations Illustrations" issues (1906) of the Bulletin of the University of Oklahoma; and reminiscences (1973) by Newby about the University's early history. Errett Rains Newby Photograph Collection also in repository.

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Educator. Correspondence, manuscripts, speeches and newspaper clippings relating to Holmberg's tenure as Dean of the University of Oklahoma School (later College) of Fine Arts (1907-1936). Fredrik Holmberg Photograph Collection also in repository.

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This collection is comprised of correspondence, musical scores, and manuscripts by Harrison Kerr, a composer and Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Fine Arts. It includes correspondence (1904-1976) with wife Jeanne Kerr and colleague George Exline; musical scores (1916-1977) written by Kerr and other composers, both printed and manuscript form, including Kerr's 1960 opera"The Tower of Kel;" manuscripts (1932-1978) of writings by Kerr on music, including his 1967 monograph"The Musical Experience" as well as articles from his tenure as editor of Trend Magazine; teaching and class materials (1964-1968) reflecting his work as Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Fine Arts; and newspaper clippings (1920-1972) regarding Kerr's career and interests.

Scope and Contents FULL FINDING AID (PDF)Attorney. Programs from various musical recitals, concerts, and plays in and around Oklahoma City, including the University of Oklahoma.Program of musicals and other events, including: "Skating Vanities of 1945" Paul Draper (1943) Oscar Levant, pianist (1944) Oklahoma State Symphony Society News (1942-1945) The Merry Widow Marian Anderson "Don Pasquale" "Bridge of the Gods" (1914) "Arsenic and Old Lace", starring Bela Lugosi (1944) "Catherine Was Great", starring Mae West (1945) "The Philadelphia Story", starring Katharine Hepburn (1941) "Skating Vanities" (1942) "Life With Father" "The Original Black Hills Passion Play"...

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Publications from the College of Fine Arts, Schools of Music, Art, and Drama, Museum of Art, and the Department of Dance include: General Catalogs/Bulletins (1902-1979); "Encore" (1976-81); Calendar of Events (1980-85); Exhibition Calendars (1953-59); Miscellaneous Exhibition programs (1920-62); "Spectator" (1973, 1983-84); Schedule of Events (1982-85); University Playhouse Production Programs (1929-64); School of Drama Production Programs (1950-64); University Theatre Production Programs (1965-82); Music Program Books (1937-); "Oklahoma School Music News" (1950-51); "Spencer Norton Distinguished Music Series" (1981-84); "The Bandsman" (1931-35); "The Blue Sheet" (1981-85, 1992-); "Score" (1975-80); and "Oklahoma Interscholastic Music Contests" (1913-15, 1932-54).