Lawrence University Archives

Scope and Contents This collection consists of records created by the Academy of Music (previously known as the Lawrence University Music Preparatory Program and the Arts Academy) dating from 1979 to the present.  Records include photographs, programs, catalogs, newsletters, and newspaper clippings.

Scope and Contents This collection includes records primarily documenting the ArtsBridge program at Lawrence University, dating from 2005 to 2011. Records include grant reports, newsletters, and audiovisual recordings of ArtsBridge Day events held at Lawrence. A few materials related to the ArtsBridge program at the University of California, dating from 2001, are also included.

Overview This collection contains administrative records of the Conservatory of Music including correspondence, committee and faculty meeting materials, and former faculty files. Materials have been largely transferred from the Conservatory Office through records management, and span the years 1910-2021.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of subject files documenting departments, ensembles, events, and general history of the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University, dating from 1868 to the present. Materials primarily include newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, and brochures.

Scope and Contents This collection contains annual reports, concert programs, correspondence, newpaper clippings, materials documenting Ming's teaching and education experiences in Europe, information about his retirement, and photographs. Ming taught piano and composition at Lawrence University from 1944 to 1971.

Scope and Contents This collection contains digital files created by Jennifer Fitzgerald, postdoctoral fellow and instructor in music composition from 2005 until her death in 2007. Files include syllabi and other materials produced by Jennifer in teaching courses in Music Theory and Composition. Also included are correspondence, scores, and recordings of some of her compositions.

Scope and Contents This collection contains papers of Marjory Irvin, professor of music at Milwaukee-Downer College from 1947 to 1964 and at Lawrence University from 1964 to 1987, documenting her years at Milwaukee-Downer. Materials include sheet music and song lyrics, photographs, correspondence, recital programs, and ephemera dating from 1948 to 1964.

Overview The Ralph Rothe Scores collection is comprised of three manuscript scores written by Ralph Rothe.