Robert Stewart Papers

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Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
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The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Robert Stewart Papers, WLU Coll. 0323, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VAIn some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.

Summary

Extent:
2 Linear Feet
Creator:
Stewart, Robert
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Robert Stewart Papers, WLU Coll. 0323, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VAIn some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.

Background

Scope and content:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

This file consists of American Composers Alliance Catalogs and the Alliance's Articles of Association, 1955. The catalogs include strings, woodwinds, percussion, etc.

This file consists of many recommendation letters, letters concerning Robert Stewart's compositions, and personal letters.

This file consists of a lecture by Robert Stewart given at the 'CAC Meeting #4.'

This file consists of miscellanious items, mostly music programs, newspaper clippings, and a photograph of a bride and groom.

This file consists of reviews and notices of Robert Stewart's 'Trio No. 4.' The file also contains two photographs of the Roxbury Chamber Players, who played the piece.

This file consists of material regarding Robert Stewart's trip to Tufts University European Centers in Talloires, France to play in he Montanea Fesival in July 1991.

The file includes:

  • A Lenfest Center folder
  • Commencement Exercises Program, 1983
  • Fine Arts Division Presentation of Awards Program, June 2, 1993
  • Letter from John D. Wilson, December 2, 1986
  • Washington and Lee Concert Guild Program, 1989-90
  • Washington and Lee fine Arts Calendar of Events

This file consists of letters and documents pertaining to the American Composers Alliance.

This file consists of letters from George Steiner, Director of the American Music Symposium, to Robert Stewart concerning the American University's Contemporary Music Symposium, 1961. It also includes a program list. Robert Stewart's 'Prelude for Strings' was selected to be played at the symposium.

This file consists of letters, programs, notes, and newspaper articles about The Bennington Compersers' Conference. Most of the material is from 1961, 1962, and 1963.

This file consists of programs from Washington and Lee University, Hollins College, and the University of Virginia. It also includes a letter to Stewart from Anne McClenny of Hollins College, Va., a schedule of rehearsals and performances, and a page of financial records. Robert Stewart played the violin in the Blue Ridge Chamber Music Players.

This file consists of four copies of a program from Georgia State College's Fifth Annual Symposium of Contemporary Music for Brass where Robert Stewart's Brass Quintet No. 2 was featured. Brass Quintet No. 2 was commissioned at the 1965-66 Symposium by the Georgia State College Foundation. The file also includes a letter from Walter W. Wich inquiring to buy a copy of Brass Quintet No. 2.

This file consists of Robert Stewart's notes on 'Three Pieces for Brass Quintet,' a program where 'Quintet - 3 Pieces' was performed, and of a review by The Atlanta Constitution.

This file consists of letters to Stewart from The Brevard Music Center, regulations for the Third Annual Composers Symposium at Brevard Music Center, and a poster from the Transylvania Music Camp in Brevard, North Carolina.

This file consists of course assingments, notes, and examination requirements, many from Rizzo School of Music.

This file includes four copies of a program from the 16th Annual Regional Composers Forum at the University of Alabama, where Stewart's 'Fantasia for Viola and Chamber Orchestra' was played.

This file consists of two accounts of a great flood in Lexington as a result of Hurricane Camille in 1969.

This file consists of letters to Robert Stewart from the College and Specialist Bureau concerning opening at various colleges. It also contains letters of inquiry from Stewart and correspondences from different colleges. Many of the letters are from James G. Leyburn and Marion Letcher from Washington and Lee University.

This file consists of undergraduate report cards, a photograph, postcards, an Omicron Dela Kappa certificate, and a progam from the Washington and Lee Class of 1966 Twenty-Fifth Reunion.

This file consists of two programs that do not mention Robert Stewart's work. The first is from the Northern Virginia Teachers Association, and second is 'Currents - The New-Music Ensemble at the University of Richmond' presents 'New Music by Virginia Composers,' 1990.

Robert Stewart was the Concertmaster.

This file consists of newsletters, minutes, and rosters of members from the Southeastern Composers' League.

This file consists of correspondences between Stewart and Barton Cummings regarding a tuba piece that Stewart composed for Cummings.

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