Special Collections and Archives Finding Aids

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of KCUR radio broadcast on analog and digital tapes, dating from 1953 to 2005, as well as CD-Rs and digital files, dating from 2002 to 2017. The materials document the social, cultural, and political history of Kansas City and the Midwest, providing researchers with context and insights into midwesterners’ viewpoints on national issues. The broadcasts contain interviews, recorded events, and news coverage on issues of race, abortion, education standards, crime,...

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Yoga teacher Mark Whitwell talks with Steve Kraske about philosophy and practice of yoga. Whitwell is the author of Yoga of Heart, The Healing Power of Intimate Connection.

Also, University of Minnesota family social science professor Paul Rosenblatt discusses snoring, spooning, stealing the sheets and sleeping in the nude - subjects in his new book Two in a Bed: The Social System of Couple Bed Sharing

Scope and Contents From the Series: Consists of performer press kits received and collected by Roger Naber for the Grand Emporium and other promotional endeavors. Material includes performer biographies, music press releases, and other promotional information packaged by the performer or representative entity (such as a record company or agent). For preservation and classification purposes, contracts, photographs and promotional posters were removed from press kits and are housed separately (see separate series for each). ...

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includes correspondence with other associates in Japan regarding articles

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includes correspondence with other associates in Japan regarding articles

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Tokyo, Japan

Scope and Contents Missa Solemnis. New York: J. Fischer, 1923. 35 pp. Inscription: “To my dear friend Charles Skilton, affectionately, Pietro Yon.” Second Concert Study: Three Compositions for Organ. New York: G. Schirmer, 1915. 9 pp. Inscription: “All’Illustre e caro amico Sng. Charles S. Skilton con stina e sincerita.” Sonata Romantica, No. 3. New York: J. Fischer, 1922. 35 pp. Inscription: “To my dear friend and distinguished colleague Dr. Charles S. Skilton with appreciation and devotion.” Tocatta for...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Consists of performer press kits received and collected by Roger Naber for the Grand Emporium and other promotional endeavors. Material includes performer biographies, music press releases, and other promotional information packaged by the performer or representative entity (such as a record company or agent). For preservation and classification purposes, contracts, photographs and promotional posters were removed from press kits and are housed separately (see separate series for each). ...

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Manuscript Score (Pencil), 6 pp. w/ Text, Manuscript Score (Photocopied) (4), 6 pp. each, Program: Box 2, Folder 29

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Contained in Boxes 67-72; Includes Sheet Music, Paper Dolls, Coloring Books, Coffee Table Books, Catalogs, Film History materials, and many more types of movie-related materials.

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Composer: Jolson, Al/Lyricist: De Sylva, B. G./Arranger: Hoff, Fred/Publisher: Maurice Richmond, Inc./Publishing Place: New York, NY

Scope and Contents From the Series: This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...

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This series is contained in box 1, folders 23-32. Included are handwritten music, spiritual sheet music and hymns, and other miscellaneous music material. Folders are organized alphabetically by title within each category. For music scores related to Thomas with the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra, see that named series.

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Contained in Box 6, Folders 9-12; Includes flyers and other promotional documents for concerts, lectures, and other events (1959-1983).

Scope and Contents From the Series: This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...

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Copy of MS, 2p.: Reduced piano score: movement - Medium Slow Swing: Composed by Buck Clayton

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Ink MS parts: alto saxophone, 3p.; tenor saxophone I, 3p.; tenor saxophone II, 4p.; bariton saxophone, 3p.; trumpet I, 2p.; trumpet II, 2p.; trumpet III, 2p.; trombone I, 3p.; trombone II, 2p.; piano, 6p.; bass, 4p.; drums, 2p.: Movement - Medium Tempo: Composed and arranged by Buck Clayton

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Pencil MS, 26p.: Full score: Arrangement for alto saxophone, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums: Composed and arranged by Buck Clayton

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Copy of MS, 25p.: Full score: arrangement for alto saxophone, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums: Arranged by Buck Clayton

Scope and Contents From the Series: This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...

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Printed LS with lyrics. B.Z. Shenker. "Ele Chomdo" included on page.

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Series is located in box Addendum 2-13, folders 1-15. Documents include performer specific materials; press releases/announcements; fliers; brochures; miscellaneous paperwork; and advertisements.

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Contains lyrics by Bernard Anderson. These are written manuscripts of song lyrics without an accompanying melody.

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Ink MS. 3p.

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Composer: Donaldson, Walter/Lyricist: Adamson, Harold/Arranger: Skinner, Frank/Publisher: Leo. Feist, Inc./Publishing Place: New York, NY