Robert K. Daniel Music Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a plethora of music compositions and lesson books from the Robert K. Daniel music library. The music pieces in the collection are diverse and range from opera, dances, hymns, classics and music from other countries. Many of the compositions also contain vibrant illustrations on the covers.
Dates
- circa 1898-1950
Creator
- Daniel, Robert K., circa 1870- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Noncirculating; available for research.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).
Biographical / Historical
Born circa 1870 Robert K. Daniel would go on to become a concert pianist, teacher and organist. Daniel received his teaching diploma from the Tennessee Academy of Music and was later a student of W.V. Mullette. Daniel performed the sound effects and accompaniments for silent films and was also a featured attraction in large movie houses throughout the South. This collection was donated in memory of Robert K. Daniel and his two daughters Roberta Daniel and Evelyn Daniel Berry.
Extent
11 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A diverse collection of around 3,000 music compositions.
Arrangement
The music compositions in the collection were kept in the specific arrangement that Robert K. Daniel originally placed them. The rest of the collection was arranged alphabetically based on the subject heading.
Provenance
Donated by Julie Ann Berry on January 28, 1987 and April 14, 1987.
Sources
Biographical information obtained from collection.
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.). Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Letter. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Music teachers--United States. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Music. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Periodicals. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Piano music. Subject Source: Local sources
- Poetry. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Programs (Publications). Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scores. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sheet music. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Robert K. Daniel Music Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Collection processed and finding aid written by Amanda Abulawi
- Date
- June 6, 2019
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Manuscripts and Photographs Repository
118 College Drive - 5148
Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001
601.266.4345
