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Samuel E. Clark Papers, 1911-1954
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Clark, Samuel E., 1883-1963.
- Title
- Samuel E. Clark Papers
- Dates
- 1911-1954 (inclusive)19111954
- Quantity
- 2 Boxes, (2 Linear Feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 366
- Summary
- This collection contains information about Samuel E. Clark's private piano and organ lessons, his teaching at Utah State Agricultural College and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church Music Institute Department, and other music endeavors.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Samuel E. Clark was born April 29, 1883, in St. Charles, Idaho. Clark attended the Chicago School of Music and later graduated from New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Clark settled in Logan, Utah where married his wife, Ida Charlotte Andersen on August 8, 1914. Clark was a prominent musician for both the community and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, teaching and playing piano and pipe organ as well as instructing in music theory. Clark was employed with the Thatcher Music Company (under George W. Thatcher) and taught publically for Utah State Agricultural College, the McCune School of Music, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Music Institute Department, and also gave private lessons. Clark died in Logan on December 14, 1963.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains information about Samuel E. Clark’s private piano and organ lessons, his teaching at Utah State Agricultural College and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church Music Institute Department, and other music endeavors. The collection consists of both ledgers and loose papers. The ledgers date from 1911 to 1953 and include music programs from recitals Clark performed or conducted, newspaper reviews for his recitals, newspaper articles, correspondence, financial records, and notes from his music coursework. The loose pages of the collection were originally inserted in the ledgers but were removed and placed in folders one through 16, where they are labeled to correspond with certain ledgers. Folders 17 through 19 do not correspond with a ledger. This collection is arranged in chronological order; however, the last five ledgers of the collection were not added to the collection until 2013 and are not included in the chronology of the first 23 ledgers. These additional volumes contain notes Samuel Clark took while attending school at the New England Conservatory of Music. Also added was a letter sent to Clark by friends from the Holland Furnace Company, congratulating him on his long and successful career in music.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Samuel E. Clark Papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Samuel E. Clark Papers USU_COLL MSS 366, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_COLL MSS 366, USUSCA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in chronological order. The ledgers in box 1 correspond with the loose papers in box 2.
Processing Note
Processed in February of 2012
Acquisition Information
The first 23 ledgers of box one and 19 folders of box two were donated to the Utah State University Special Collections and Archives by Clark Jensen in 2002. The last 5 ledgers and the contents of the last folder of box 2 were donated to Special Collections and Archives in 2002 by Lyman Jensen, and added to the collection in 2013.
Custodial History
The first 23 ledgers of box one and 19 folders of box two were donated to the Utah State University Special Collections and Archives by Clark Jensen in 2002. The last 5 ledgers and the contents of the last folder of box 2 were donated to Special Collection and Archives in 2002 by Lyman Jensen, and added to the collection in 2013..
Bibliography
Obituary, Logan Herald Journal , Logan, UT, December 15, 1963. Utah State History, “Utah Burials”, November 17, 2011, http://history.utah.gov.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Ledgers, 1911-1953Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Ledger 1 |
1914 |
| 1 | Ledger 2 |
1917 |
| 1 | Ledger 3 |
1918 |
| 1 | Ledger 4 |
1919-1920 |
| 1 | Ledger 5 |
1920-1921 |
| 1 | Ledger 6 |
1921-1922 |
| 1 | Ledger 7 |
1923-1924 |
| 1 | Ledger 8 |
1924-1925 |
| 1 | Ledger 9 |
1926-1927 |
| 1 | Ledger 10 |
1927-1928 |
| 1 | Ledger 11 |
1930 |
| 1 | Ledger 12 |
1932 |
| 1 | Ledger 13 |
1936 |
| 1 | Ledger 14 |
1938 |
| 1 | Ledger 15 |
1939 |
| 1 | Ledger 16 |
1940 |
| 1 | Ledger 17 |
1944 |
| 1 | Ledger 18 |
1945-1946 |
| 1 | Ledger 19 |
1947 |
| 1 | Ledger 20 |
1949 |
| 1 | Ledger 21 |
1949 |
| 1 | Ledger 22 |
1950-1953 |
| 1 | Ledger 23: Music Theory |
undated |
| 1 | Ledger 24: Lectures (notes) on the orchestra by Louis C. Elson at the New England Conservatory of Music |
1911-1912 |
| 1 | Ledger 25: Solfeggio lectures taught by Clement Semon |
1912 |
| 1 | Ledger 26: Lectures in English Literature given by Charlton Black |
1912-1913 |
| 1 | Ledger 27: Course in Public School Music as taught by Samuel W. Cole |
1913-1914 |
| 1 | Ledger 28: Normal lectures given by F. Addison Porter |
1913-1914 |
Corresponding Ledger Materials, 1913-1954Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Receipts
(from Ledger 1)
|
1914 |
| 2 | 2 | Receipts
(from Ledger 2)
|
1917 |
| 2 | 3 | Correspondence, receipts
(from Ledger 5)
|
1920-1921 |
| 2 | 4 | Programs, reviews, roll cards, correspondence
(from Ledger 10)
|
1927-1928 |
| 2 | 5 | Reviews, programs, receipts, correspondence, Logan Rotary Club pamphlet
(from Ledger 11)
|
1930 |
| 2 | 6 | Photos
(from Ledger 11)
|
1930 |
| 2 | 7 | Receipts, programs, reviews, Logan City Water notice
(from Ledger 12)
|
1932 |
| 2 | 8 | Correspondence, reviews, programs, rolls cards
(from Ledger 13)
|
1936 |
| 2 | 9 | Reviews, programs, roll cards
(from Ledger 14)
|
1938 |
| 2 | 10 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Music Institute Department
correspondence, programs, roll cards, poem, newspaper article, receipts
(from Ledger 15)
|
1939 |
| 2 | 11 | "Notes on New England Conservatory Pupils from Utah"
(from Ledger 17)
|
1944 |
| 2 | 12 | Utah State Agricultural College receipts
(from Ledger 18)
|
1945-1946 |
| 2 | 13 | Utah State Agricultural College receipts, programs, correspondence, review
(from Ledger 19)
|
1947 |
| 2 | 14 | Steed Dairy Product Receipts
(from Ledger 20 and 21)
|
1949 |
| 2 | 15 | Christmas Carol Booklet, Roll Cards
(from Ledgers 20 and 21)
|
1949 |
| 2 | 16 | Utah State Agricultural College Schedule Bulletin, USCA receipts,
USAC Correspondence, Other Correspondence, Roll Cards
(from Ledger 22)
|
1950-1953 |
| 2 | 17 | "Hand Culture Notes" Music Theory |
1913 |
| 2 | 18 | Music Theory Notes |
undated |
| 2 | 19 | Letter of congratulations from the Holland Furnace Company |
1954 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Concert programs--Utah--Logan.
- Concert programs--Utah.
- Concerts--Utah--Logan--History--20th century--Sources.
- Concerts--Utah--Logan--Reviews.
- Concerts--Utah--Reviews.
- Music theory--Studying and teaching
- Music--Instruction and study--Utah--History--20th century--Sources.
- Organ teachers--Utah--History--20th century--Sources.
- Piano teachers--Utah--History--20th century--Sources.
Personal Names
- Clark, Samuel E., 1883-1963--Archives.
- Clark, Samuel E., 1883-1963--Correspondence.
- Clark, Samuel E., 1883-1963--Finance, Personal.
- Clark, Samuel E., 1883-1963.
Corporate Names
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Music Institute Dept.--Faculty--Records and correspondence.
- McCune School of Music--Faculty--Records and Correspondence.
- Thatcher Music Company (Logan, Utah)
- Utah State Agricultural College--Faculty--Records and Correspondence.
Finding aid/Register created by Jason Neil and Clint Pumphrey
2012
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