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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Robert Stewart Papers, WLU Coll. 0323, Special Collections and Archives, James
G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VAIn some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact
Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.
Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his
works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.
This file consists of American Composers Alliance Catalogs and the Alliance's Articles of Association, 1955. The catalogs
include strings, woodwinds, percussion, etc.
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Clippings and Notices About his Compositions
New York Times Company
24 Item
1977-1992English.
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Correspondences
Rentowski, Wieslaw
70 Item
1977-1991English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of many recommendation letters, letters concerning Robert Stewart's compositions, and personal letters.
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Correspondences, cont.
Stewart, Robert
37 Item
1970-1992English.
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Notes on "Genius and the Mobocracy" by Frank Lloyd Wright
Stewart, Robert
1 Item
English.
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Lecture
Stewart, Robert
1 Item
1992-1993English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of a lecture by Robert Stewart given at the 'CAC Meeting #4.'
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Lists of Compositions
Stewart, Robert
4 Item
Creation of compositionsEnglish.
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Miscellany
24 Item
1961-1992English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of miscellanious items, mostly music programs, newspaper clippings, and a photograph of a bride and groom.
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Music 152 - Classical Music Lectures
Stewart, RobertEnglish.
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Music 152 - Classical Music Assignments and Quizzes
Stewart, Robert
24 Item
1972English.
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Music 152- Classical Music Lectures
Stewart, Robert
42 Item
English.
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"Prelude for Strings" Programs and Reviews
Stewart, Robert
48 Item
1960-1962English.
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Programs With Stewart's Compositions
Stewart, Robert
37 Item
1973-1993English.
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Programs With Stewart's Compositions
38 Item
1960-1990English.
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Reviews and Notices of Stewart's Compositions
New York Times CompanyGeorgia State UniversityWashington Post CompanyStewart, Robert1960-1973English.
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"Trio No. 4" Reviews and Programs
Stewart, Robert
21 Item
1987English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of reviews and notices of Robert Stewart's 'Trio No. 4.' The file also contains two photographs of the
Roxbury Chamber Players, who played the piece.
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Material Pertaining to Robert Stewart's Trip to Tufts University European Center
20 Item
1991English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of material regarding Robert Stewart's trip to Tufts University European Centers in Talloires, France to
play in he Montanea Fesival in July 1991.
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Washington and Lee Faculty Activities Reports
Stewart, Robert
4 Item
1984-1990English.
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Washington and Lee Miscellany
Wilson, John Delane
9 Item
1980-1993English.
Scope and Contents
The file includes: A Lenfest Center folder Commencement Exercises Program, 1983 Fine Arts Division Presentation of Awards Program, June 2, 1993 Letter from John D. Wilson, December 2, 1986 Washington and Lee Concert Guild Program, 1989-90 Washington and Lee fine Arts Calendar of Events
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American Composers Alliance
1964-1972English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of letters and documents pertaining to the American Composers Alliance.
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American Music Center
15 Item
1960-1962English.
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American University Symposium
American University (Washington, D.C.)
5 Item
1961English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of letters from George Steiner, Director of the American Music Symposium, to Robert Stewart concerning
the American University's Contemporary Music Symposium, 1961. It also includes a program list. Robert Stewart's 'Prelude for
Strings' was selected to be played at the symposium.
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Bennington Composers' Conference
Bennington College
59 Item
1955-1963English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of letters, programs, notes, and newspaper articles about The Bennington Compersers' Conference. Most of
the material is from 1961, 1962, and 1963.
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Bennington Composers' Conference Alumni List
Bennington College
1 Item
1964-06English.
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Blue Ridge Chamber Players Programs and Schedule
Washington and Lee UniversityUniversity of VirginiaHollins College
9 Item
1961English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of programs from Washington and Lee University, Hollins College, and the University of Virginia. It also
includes a letter to Stewart from Anne McClenny of Hollins College, Va., a schedule of rehearsals and performances, and a
page of financial records. Robert Stewart played the violin in the Blue Ridge Chamber Music Players.
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Brass Quintet No. 2
Georgia State College (Atlanta, Ga.)
5 Item
1968-02-1968-12English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of four copies of a program from Georgia State College's Fifth Annual Symposium of Contemporary Music for
Brass where Robert Stewart's Brass Quintet No. 2 was featured. Brass Quintet No. 2 was commissioned at the 1965-66 Symposium
by the Georgia State College Foundation. The file also includes a letter from Walter W. Wich inquiring to buy a copy of Brass
Quintet No. 2.
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Brass Quintet - 3 Pieces
Manhattan School of Music (New York, N.Y.)
3 Item
1963-11-1966-05-12English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of Robert Stewart's notes on 'Three Pieces for Brass Quintet,' a program where 'Quintet - 3 Pieces' was
performed, and of a review by The Atlanta Constitution.
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Letters from the Brevard Music Center
Brevard Music CenterKorte, KarlPfohl, James Christian1960-1964English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of letters to Stewart from The Brevard Music Center, regulations for the Third Annual Composers Symposium
at Brevard Music Center, and a poster from the Transylvania Music Camp in Brevard, North Carolina.
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Correspondences
Corrigan, Eugene F.Spencer, Edgar WinstonBales, RichardStewart, SueTuretzky, BertramWuorinen, CharlesMarx, JosefSkowronek, FelixBloom, Arthur A.Pachman, MauriceRaab, Emil
29 Item
1960-1970English.
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Correspondences
Calabrese, RosalieShelton, MarkWilson, John DelaneAtkins, Leroy C., IIMahin, Bruce P.Kniebusch, CarolNiethamer, DavidStewart, SueWen-Chung, ChouStrandberg, NewtonRowand, Wilbur H.
18 Item
1968-1988English.
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Counterpoint IA Class - Notes and Assignments
Stewart, Robert
35 Item
English.
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Course Assignments
35 Item
1945-1950English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of course assingments, notes, and examination requirements, many from Rizzo School of Music.
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"Duo for Violin and Piano" - Programs and Reviews
Stewart, RobertWashington and Lee University
6 Item
1974English.
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"Fantasia or Viola and Chamber Orchestra" - 16th Annual Regional Composers Forum, University of Alabama Programs
University of AlabamaStewart, Robert
4 Item
1965English.
Scope and Contents
This file includes four copies of a program from the 16th Annual Regional Composers Forum at the University of Alabama, where
Stewart's 'Fantasia for Viola and Chamber Orchestra' was played.
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"Five Movements for Bassoon and Four Instruments" - Programs and Reviews
Stewart, Robert
17 Item
1963English.
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Clippings and Fliers Mentioning Stewart
Washington and Lee UniversityUniversity of GeorgiaJames Madison University
13 Item
1970-1991English.
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Flood in Lexington/Rockbridge Co., Va. - Newspaper Accounts
2 Item
1969-08-19-1969-08-20English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of two accounts of a great flood in Lexington as a result of Hurricane Camille in 1969.
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Letters Concerning Job Applications
Leyburn, James GrahamJunkin, Marion MontagueSpelman, Leslie P.Doty, E. William (Ezra William)
64 Item
1953-1954English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of letters to Robert Stewart from the College and Specialist Bureau concerning opening at various colleges.
It also contains letters of inquiry from Stewart and correspondences from different colleges. Many of the letters are from
James G. Leyburn and Marion Letcher from Washington and Lee University.
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"Music Today" Newsletters
American Music Center (New York, N.Y.)
30 Item
1960-1967English.
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Miscellaneous Personal Items
15 Item
1939-1977English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of undergraduate report cards, a photograph, postcards, an Omicron Dela Kappa certificate, and a progam
from the Washington and Lee Class of 1966 Twenty-Fifth Reunion.
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Programs Including Stewart's Works
American Composers AllianceJames Madison UniversityNiethamer, David
9 Item
1987-1990English.
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Programs Including Stewart's Works, cont.
Washington and Lee UniversityJames Madison UniversityUniversity of GeorgiaNew-York Historical SocietyUniversity of Alabama
39 Item
1960-1995English.
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Miscellaneous Programs
2 Item
1990English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of two programs that do not mention Robert Stewart's work. The first is from the Northern Virginia Teachers
Association, and second is 'Currents - The New-Music Ensemble at the University of Richmond' presents 'New Music by Virginia
Composers,' 1990.
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Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Programs
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
32 Item
1960-1963English.
Scope and Contents
Robert Stewart was the Concertmaster.
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Southeastern Composers' League
Southeastern Composers' League
38 Item
1959-1971English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of newsletters, minutes, and rosters of members from the Southeastern Composers' League.
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String Quartet No. 2 and 3 - Programs and Reviews
Iowa String QuartetPusey, William W., III (William Webb)
17 Item
1967-1971English.
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"Three Pieces for Woodwind Quintet" - Programs and Reviews
New York Times Company
9 Item
1960-1962English.
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"Trio" No. 1, 2, 3 - Programs and Reviews
11 Item
1954-1962English.
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Correspondence Between Barton Cummings and Stewart
6 Item
1972-1973English.
Scope and Contents
This file consists of correspondences between Stewart and Barton Cummings regarding a tuba piece that Stewart composed for
Cummings.
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"Ricercar" and "Two Ricercari for Woodwind Quintet and Strings" - Programs and Correspondence
