Inventory of the William Klenz papers,
1944-1963
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Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Klenz, William.
Title
William Klenz papers, 1944-1963
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
430 Items
Abstract
William Klenz was an associate professor in Duke University's Department of Aesthetics, Art, and Music from 1947-1966.
Collection contains sheet music and an unpublished manuscript by William Klenz entitled The Elements of Music Theory, 1960
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.
Copyright Notice
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], William Klenz papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The William Klenz papers were received by the University Archives as a
transfer in 1987.
Processing Information
Processed by Sherrie Bowser, November 2006
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, November 2006
Updated by Sherrie Bowser, June 2008
Accessions A88-0021, UA2008-0034 are described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical Note
William Klenz was an associate professor in Duke University's Department of Aesthetics, Art and Music from 1947-1966. He was a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a B.M. and a B.A. respectively. He was on the staff of Music Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1938-1942. He made numerous public appearances in North Carolina and has appeared as soloist in the in the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra. During World War II Klenz played public recitals and made radio appearances in London and Paris. Upon his return from Europe he studied with Paul Hindemith at Yale. His compositions have been performed at Smith College, Princeton and New York, as well as abroad. Publications include "G.M. Bononcin" Duke University Press, Oct. 1962, and also entries in "Encyclopedia of Music."
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Collection Overview
Unpublished manuscript of William Klenz entitled The Elements of Music Theory, 1960 donated to the Archives by a former student of Klenz. Collection also includes sheet music and a letter giving background information and a personal characterization of Klenz.
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Subject Headings
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
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Related Material
Dept. of Music video and sound recordings, circa 1940-1990.
University Archives, Duke University.
News Service Biographical Files, 1960-2004.
University Archives, Duke University.
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List
2 Boxes
Box 1
The Elements of Music Theory, manuscript (3 folders)
Box 2
Sheet music
"Only for Me"
, Mark van Doren and John Duke, undated
"Psalm 137 (Book of Common Prayer)"
, William Klenz, undated
"Shrovetide Swallow"
, Helen Bevington and William Klenz, undated
"Song of Orphens"
, Helen Bevington and William Klenz, undated
"Palmetto Town"
, William Klenz, 1944
"Le Pont Mirabeau"
, 1948
"O, It Was Out By Donnycarney"
, John Duke, Northampton, 1953
"How Goes the Night for J.H."
, William Klenz, 1957
"Como"
, Robert Nathan and William Klenz, 1959
"Hush"
, Robert Nathan and William Klenz, 1959
"The Peddler"
, Robert Nathan and William Klenz, 1959
"Meditation at a Stop Light"
, Mildred Weston and William Klenz, 1960
"Walk the Silver Night"
, Helen Bevington and William Klenz, 1960
Easter Music in the Duke Chapel, 1963
Unknown
