Robert H. Just music manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Just
Scope and Contents
Music manuscripts of Robert H. Just, German-American composer, violinist, and educator. Just was born in Berlin in 1875 and emigrated with his family to Chicago in 1885, where he studied violin at the Chicago Musical College. He taught at the Quincy (Ill.) Music Conservatory, The Chicago Conservatory, and the Metropolitan Conservatory in Chicago, as well as in Memphis, Tennessee, and Wichita, Kansas. Among his solo instrument, chamber, symphonic, and vocal works is a series of "Nine Songs of Sappho," set to the poetry of John Myers O'Hara.
Dates
- approximately 1900-1943
Creator
- Just, Robert H. (Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (14 loose manilla envelopes)
Abstract
Music manuscripts of Robert H. Just, German-American composer, violinist, and educator.
Location
1 22 7
Creator
- Just, Robert H. (Person)
- Title
- Robert H. Just music manuscripts, approximately 1900-1943
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org