Underwood (Lucas) Collection, 1904-1992

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Summary

Title:
Lucas Underwood collection
Dates:
1904-1992
Creators:
Underwood, Lucas, 1902-1992
Abstract:
This collection consists of original scores and arrangements by Lucas Underwood, some of his teaching materials, and 7 scrapbooks of photos, clippings, and programs.
Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Lucas Underwood collection. MSS 277. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of original scores and arrangements by Lucas Underwood, some of his teaching materials, and 7 scrapbooks of photos, clippings, and programs.

Biographical / historical:

Born in Germany in 1902, Lucas Underwood earned his Doctorate at the University of Erlangen in 1927. He worked as a professor of Music Theory and Music History and as a music critic until he fled Nazi persecution in 1939. He joined College of the Pacific in 1946 as a Professor of Musicology. During his tenure he headed the graduate program in Music History and directed the Opera Theater until his retirement in 1972. A co-founder of the Stockton Opera Association, he was honored with the Stockton Arts Commission's STAR Award in 1990. He died on July 22, 1992.

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Matthew Keeling
Date Prepared:
© 2013
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by Nicole Grady. Date of source: August 22, 2013.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

Lucas Underwood collection. MSS 277. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.

Location of this collection:
University of the Pacific, Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University Library
Stockton, CA 95211, US
Contact:
(209) 946-2404
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