Gordon Ramsey papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2921
Scope and Contents
The Gordon Benson Ramsey papers (1948-1983) consists primarily of original and printed scores written by Ramsey. The first series consists of drafts, notes, and book entitled Counterpoint written by Ramsey and Harold Knapik. The second and fourth series consist of original, printed, and copies of scores and sheet music written by Ramsey. The third series consists of course materials, notebooks, and reports from his time at the University of Utah.
Dates
- 1948-1983
Creator
- Ramsey, Gordon, 1926-2006 (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 / Historical
Gordon Benson Ramsey was born in Bingham Canyon, Utah on April 11, 1926 to George Brinton Ramsey and Flossie Forrester Benson. Ramsey was an accomplished composer and jazz musician. During World War II, he served in the United States Army where he played trumpet in the band and wrote shows for troops in Hawaii. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1950. Ramsey passed away on June 19, 2006.
Extent
18.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes, 4 oversize boxes, and 1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Gordon Benson Ramsey papers (1948-1983) consists primarily of original and printed scores. Ramsey was an accomplished composer and jazz musician.
Arrangement
Arranged in four series: 1. Counterpoint; 2. Scores; 3. University of Utah; 4. Oversize Scores.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Brinton and Moira Ramsey in 2016.
Separated Materials
Records were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Gina C Giang in 2022.
Creator
- Ramsey, Gordon, 1926-2006 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Gordon Ramsey papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid written by Gina C Giang.
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu