Guide to the Robert MacKinnon Papers
Daniel Hartwig
Stanford University Library
Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives
October 2010
Copyright © 2012 The Board of Trustees of
Stanford University. All rights reserved.
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Overview
Call Number: SC0335
Creator:
MacKinnon, Robert
Title: Robert MacKinnon papers
Dates: 1948-1982
Physical Description:
2 Linear feet
Summary: Papers document the activities of the Glee Club, 1964-1982, and
MacKinnon's musical compositions, 1948-1982. Included are musical scores, script, and
audio tapes of his musical comedy "Paradise Square"; scores of his other compositions;
rules, guides, and instructions for the Glee Club; and yearly reports on the Glee Club,
which include photographs.
Language(s): In English.
Repository:
Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives
Stanford University Libraries
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064
Email: speccollref@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 725-1022
URL: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/spc.html
Administrative Information
Provenance
Gift of Robert MacKinnon, 1986.
Information about Access
This collection is open for research.
Ownership & Copyright
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must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is
given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not
intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission
must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See:
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Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of
digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Cite As
Robert MacKinnon Papers (SC0335). Department of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
Robert MacKinnon received his a.b. in music from the University of Kansas and his a.m.
from Yale. He first came to Stanford in 1961 as a lecturer in voice. In 1963 he was
appointed director of the Glee Club, which he held until his retirement in 1982. Under
his direction the glee club grew from seven voices to 60 voices accompanied by a
2l-piece orchestra. He was also a composer and arranger.
Description of the Collection
Papers document the activities of the Glee Club, 1964-1982, and MacKinnon's musical
compositions, 1948-1982. Included are musical scores, script, and audio tapes of his
musical comedy "Paradise Square"; scores of his other compositions; rules, guides, and
instructions for the Glee Club; and yearly reports on the Glee Club, which include
photographs.
Access Terms
MacKinnon, Robert
Stanford University--Students.
Music --Societies, etc.
Musical scores.
Phonotapes.
Photoprints
Vocal ensembles.
Vocal music.
Collection Contents
Box 1
Scores for compositions by MacKinnon
1948-1982
Box 2
Miscellaneous notes on music for the Glee Club; Script of MacKinnon's
musical/comedy, "Paradise Square," and tapes of the music from "Paradise
Square"
Box 3
Programs and Advertisements for Glee Club performances; Rules, guides,
and instructions for the Glee Club; Yearly reports on the Glee Club and their
events, including pictures of singers and Robert MacKinnon:
1964-1982
