Ukrainian Music Institute of America (New York, NY) records
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence of the Ukrainian Music Institute of America (UMIA), including that of Director Ihor Sonevytsky (1959–1961), the UMIA Board (1983–1994), and the Parents’ Association (Bat’kivskyi kruzhok) from the 1980s. It also includes UMIA administrative records, such as bulletins (1960–1961), newsletters, reports, notices, concert programs, student reports, diploma samples, and photographic materials. The collection further contains writings by and about individuals associated with the UMIA, including brief articles by Director Ihor Sonevytsky; articles and speeches by Oksana Luts’ky, head of the Parents’ Association; materials relating to Roman Savytsky, including a copy of his work Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy; and a publication commemorating the tenth anniversary of the UMIA. Additional materials include newspaper clippings about the UMIA, lists of pedagogical literature, and caroling lists.
Dates
- Creation: 1952 - 1996
Creator
- Ukrainian Music Institute of America (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Researchers may take photographs of archival items using hand-held cameras or smart phones without flash subject to restrictions. The responsibility to secure permissions from all relevant copyright owners rests with the patron. Please visit the main shevchenko.org website to view the full archives use policy.
Description Control
This is a placeholder record for unprocessed archival materials. The information here is based on legacy accession files and descriptions. It has not been verified against the actual archival materials and is provided in order to facilitate maximal accessibility for researchers. Please contact the Shevchenko Scientific Society Archives with questions or requests for clarification.
The title of this collection was changed from "Ukrainian Music Institute papers" to "Ukrainian Music Institute of America (New York, NY) records" by Michael Andrec in 2023.
Extent
0.75 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Ukrainian
- Author
- MA, edited by AD
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Shevchenko Scientific Society Archives Repository
