Description
This collection consists of original scores and
arrangements by Lucas Underwood, some of his teaching materials, and 7
scrapbooks of photos, clippings, and programs.
Background
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.
Restrictions
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.
Availability
Collection open for research.