Stanworth Beckler collection, 1951-2009

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Beckler, S. R.(Stanworth Russell),1923-2010
Abstract:
This collection consists of original scores and arrangements by Stanworth Beckler.
Extent:
2 linear feet
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Stanworth Beckler collection. MSS 330. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of original scores and arrangements by Stanworth Beckler.

Biographical / historical:

Stanworth Beckler was born in Escondido, CA on December 26, 1923 to William and Marion Beckler and died on March 10, 2010 of lung cancer. Stanworth aka Dan graduated from Escondido Union High School in 1940, enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He entered College of the Pacific in 1947 as a music major and graduated with honors in 1950 with a B.M. and B.A. He earned his M.A. in 1951. Stan taught at COP and UOP from 1951-1991 retiring as Professor Emeritus. During that tenure, he was chair of the Theory/Composition Dept. in the Conservatory of Music. [Stockton Record, March 11, 2010]

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

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:

Stanworth Beckler collection. MSS 330. 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