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Stella Roberts papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-RobertsS

Abstract

Stella Roberts (1899-1988) was a professor of music theory and composition at the American Conservatory of Music for 55 years. She was a student of famed musical pedagogue Nadia Boulanger, and co-wrote "A Handbook of Modal Counterpoint" (New York: Free Press, 1967) with Irwin Fischer. Along with classes in Harmony, Theory, and Musicology, Roberts also taught extensively on Contemporary Music. Papers include course outlines, lesson plans, musical examples for teaching, and speeches. Four lectures were recorded on reel-to-reel tape.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1959-1978

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed but open for research. No appointment is necessary.

Extent

1.8 Linear Feet (1 record carton and 1 box)

4 items (4 open reels)

Location

1 55 4

Title
Stella Roberts papers, approximately 1959-1978
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2023-01-17: Audiovisual materials have been permanently removed from the collection for preservation. Access to the original audiovisual items is restricted.

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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