Inventory of the Paul S. Robinson Papers, 1932-1941

Abstract

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.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Robinson, Paul S.
Title: Paul S. Robinson Papers, 1932-1941
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet, 200 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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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Access Restrictions

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Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

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.

Contents of the Collection

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Organ and Carillon Recital Programs, Organ Specifications, 1932-1940

Box 1

Organ Recital Programs, 1932 Summer

Box 1

Programs for Duke University Chapel Worship Services, 1932, 1935-1941

Box 1

Miscellaneous Material on Duke University Summer School Choir, 1936-1941

Box 1

Carillon Recital Programs and Newspaper Clippings, 1932-1941

Box 1

Newspaper Clippings Concerning Organ Recitals, 1932-1941

Box 1

Organ Recital Programs, 1933 Summer

Box 1

Programs for Miscellaneous Events in Duke University Chapel, 1932-1941 - includes booklet of photos - Campus Views, 1941

Box 1

Organ Recital Programs, 1934-1941

Box 1

Duke University Voice Recital Programs, Clippings, Reviews, 1939-1941

Box 1

Historical 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.