Collection: Paul Joseph Jackson Papers | Lawrence University Archives

This collection contains materials related to Paul Joseph Jackson's life including a file of biographical materials and correspodence from 1945-1955, a file of clippings and pamphlets from Drake Univesity dated 1972-1974, materials documenting his role as speaker at Forest Park High School Commencement in 1968, and materials documenting his awarding of an honorary degree by Lawrence University in 1974.

Dates

1945-2018

Creator

Jackson, Paul (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Lawrence University does not hold the copyright for all materials in this collection. Uses beyond those allowed for fair use under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) require the researcher to secure permission from the copyright holder.

Extent

.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Paul Joseph Jackson (1927-2017) graduated from Lawrence University with a Bachelor of Music in 1949. He later earned a Master of Music degree from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a PhD in Musicology from Stanford University. He was a pianist, a manager of opera and drama festivals, a musicological scholar, and Dean of the College of Fine Arts st Drake University for 16 years. He was awarded a honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts from Lawrence University in 1972.