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Title: Robert Linn papers
Collection number: 0310
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
21.0 Linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1925-1999
Abstract: The Robert Linn papers contains drafts and final copies of music compositions by Robert Linn, along with a few programs for
concerts and other events. Linn joined the faculty of the USC School of Music in 1957 and served as the Chairman of the Music
Theory and Composition Department from 1973 to 1990. Over the course of his career, Linn published compositions for symphony
and wind orchestras and chorus and chamber ensembles.
creator:
Linn, Robert
Collection consists of the drafts and final copies of music compositions by Robert Linn and a small number of miscellaneous
programs for concerts and other events.
Robert Linn was born in San Francisco, California in 1925. He joined the faculty of the USC School of Music in 1957 and served
as the Chairman of the Music Theory and Composition Department from 1973 to 1990. Over the course of his career, Linn published
compositions for symphony and wind orchestras and chorus and chamber ensembles. He also served as the president of the Los
Angeles Chapter of the National Association for American Composers and Conductors. Linn passed away in Los Angeles, California
in 1999.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
The collection contains published materials; researchers are reminded of the copyright restrictions imposed by publishers
on reusing their articles and parts of books. It is the responsibility of researchers to acquire permission from publishers
when reusing such materials. The copyright to unpublished materials belongs to the heirs of the writers. Permission to publish,
quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
[Box/folder# or item name], Robert Linn papers, Collection no. 0310, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California.
The Robert Linn papers were donated to USC in 2003 by Virginia Linn, Robert Linn's widow.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Linn, Robert -- Archives
Composition (Music)--Archival resources
Music--Performance--Archival resources
Musicians--Archival resources
Programs (documents)
Scores
Sheet music