Robertson, Leroy J.
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1896-1971
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Leroy J. Robertson music recordings
Collection
Identifier: A0241
Abstract
The Leroy J. Robertson music recordings (1920s-1970s) consist of audio recordings of pieces composed by Robertson as well as other music including hymns, carols, classical music and compositions by other American composers, some of which Robertson conducted or arranged. A respected composer of works for chamber music, orchestra, violin, cello, piano and voice, Leroy J. Robertson taught music at Brigham Young University (BYU), the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of...
Dates:
1920s-1970s
Leroy J. Robertson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0038
Abstract
The Leroy J. Robertson papers (1890s-1990s) consist mainly of Robertson's original music manuscripts. Many of these manuscripts show the progression from first melody sketches to the completed works. Notes and thematic analyses accompany many of the compositions. The collection also includes correspondence from many prominent musicians, students, friends, and family. There is also correspondence related to his professional activities as a composer. Other materials include school notebooks,...
Dates:
1890s-1990s
LeRoy Robertson photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0038
Abstract
The LeRoy Robertson photograph collection contains photographs of the University of Utah Symphony Orchestra, the cast of the Book of Mormon Oratorio, and portraits of other musicians and composers comprise the bulk of the collection.
Dates:
1945-1960
Marian Robertson Wilson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0202
Abstract
The Marian Robertson Wilson papers (1920s-2013) consist of correspondence, article drafts, writings, research materials and other papers. The bulk of the materials relate to Wilson's writings about her father, Leroy J. Robertson, a world-renowned musician and composer, and her research into coptic studies. Wilson (b. 1926) is a musician, as well as a linguist and teacher. She has been recognized internationally as music editor of Coptic Encyclopedia and has lectured and taught at universities...
Dates:
1920s-2013
Marian Robertson Wilson photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1043
Abstract
The Marian Robertson Wilson photograph collection consists of photographs of and by Marian Robertson Wilson, a cellist. Including Portraits and Family photos as well as several portraits of a man named Mu'Allin Mikhail. Also some illustrations.
Dates:
1930-2000