Inventory of the Paul S. Robinson Papers, 1932-1941
[top]Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Robinson, Paul S.
Title
Paul S. Robinson Papers, 1932-1941
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
200 Items
Abstract
200 Items
Paul Robinson was an organist at the Duke University Chapel from 1932-1941.
The collection includes programs for Chapel and Duke musical events, clippings, and other material related to the Duke Summer School Choir. It ranges in date from 1932-1941.
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Administrative Information
Access RestrictionsPatrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Collection is open for research.
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], Paul S. Robinson Papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Paul S. Robinson Papers were received by the University Archives as a
transfer in 1980.
Processing Information
Processed by Jessica Wood, January 2007
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, January 2007
Accession A80-2 is 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
Paul Robinson received a graduate degree in Organ Performance from the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. He also received his M.A. in Sacred Music from New York City's School of Sacred Music in Union Theological Seminary, where he remained active in artists' courses. During the winters, he served as organist and choirmaster of the Beck Memorial Presbyterian Church, also in New York City. He worked as an organist at Duke from 1932-1941.
[top]Collection Overview
Collection includes newspaper clippings about Robinson's organ recitals in the Duke University Chapel, as well as programs for organ and carillon recitals and Chapel worship services. Also includes miscellaneous programs for event sin the Chapel, and a booklet of photos, entitled "Campus Views." Includes program from what was probably the first organ recital in the Chapel on June 1, 1932. The collection ranges in date from 1932-1941.
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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.
- Duke University--History--20th century.
- Duke University. Chapel--Organs.
- Organists--United States.
- Robinson, Paul S.
Related Material
News Service Biographical Files, 1960-2004
Duke University Archives
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List
Organ and Carillon Recital Programs, Organ Specifications, 1932-1940
Organ Recital Programs, 1932 Summer
Programs for Duke University Chapel Worship Services, 1932, 1935-1941
Miscellaneous Material on Duke University Summer School Choir, 1936-1941
Carillon Recital Programs and Newspaper Clippings, 1932-1941
Newspaper Clippings Concerning Organ Recitals, 1932-1941
Organ Recital Programs, 1933 Summer
Programs for Miscellaneous Events in Duke University Chapel, 1932-1941 - includes booklet of photos -
"Campus Views,"
1941
Organ Recital Programs, 1934-1941
Duke University Voice Recital Programs, Clippings, Reviews, 1939-1941
