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[Identification of item], Elizabeth York Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
The Elizabeth York Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 2010.
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Encoded by Meghan Lyon, February 2011
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Accessions in this collection: 2010-0204
Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) York (b. 1949) is a Board Certified Music Therapist as well as a musician and performer. Originally from South Carolina, she graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Music degree in music therapy in 1972. She later earned her Ph.D. in music education from the University of Miami. Throughout the 1980s, she worked as a performer, a music therapist in various mental health centers, and a music instructor. Her first commercial recording,
More recently, York has served as director of the music therapy program at Utah State University, and is currently the chair of music education and therapy at Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Collection includes manuscripts, sound recordings, and photographs from York's music career, with materials from her participation at the 1986 International Music Festival; press kits with photographs and reviews of her music; contracts and agreements from Ladyslipper Inc.; and materials relating to her album
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Original audio materials are CLOSED to use. Please contact the Rubenstein Library in advance if you are interested in hearing this material.
Separated recordings are in Box 2.
Includes cassette tape.
Includes contract, promotions, reports, and 1 cassette tape.