Arthur Pedersen Freber papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0234

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Arthur Pedersen Freber papers (1892-1960) consist of compostions, correspondence, autobiographical and biographical material, concert programs, and scrapbooks relating to Arthur Freber. Materials concerning Anton Pederson and Freber's wife, Virginia Smith Freber, are also in the collection.

Dates

1892-1960

Creator

Freber, Arthur Pedersen, 1887-1951 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Arthur Pedersen Freber was born on 26 December 1887 to Mary Olive Larsen and Anton Pedersen. He was trained from childhood by his father as a violinist. He graduated from All Hallows College in Salt Lake City in 1904 and completed graduate work there two years later. He played in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and for the Salt Lake Theatre Orchestra. Aside from his positions with local music groups, Freber taught music at All Hallows College and the University of Utah. His interest in color photography led to some writings and interest by Eastman Kodak in his experiments.

Extent

4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Arthur Pedersen Freber papers (1892-1960) consist of compostions, correspondence, autobiographical and biographical material, concert programs, and scrapbooks relating to Freber, a violinist, conductor, and professor of music at the University of Utah from 1926-1951.