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William A. Billingsley Papers

 Collection
Identifier:  MG 456

Scope and Contents

The bulk of William A. Billingsley’s papers spans approximately the years 1961 to 1993. Most of the materials are undated sketches of compositions. There are a few assorted arrangements from the 1940s.

Dates

  • Creation: Approximately 1940s, 1961-1993

Creator

Biographical Note

William A. Billingsley was born June 28, 1922 in Glasgow, Montana, the son of Clarence James Billingsley and Macil Holley Billingsley. He earned a Bachelor in Music in 1952 and a Master in Music in 1953 from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. He joined the University of Idaho faculty in 1954 teaching trumpet, theory, and composition at the School of Music. He also served as Director of the School of Music from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978. He was Professor Emeritus of Music since 1984, year of his retirement. Professor Billingsley died on March 18, 2007.

Extent

9 Cubic Feet (18 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Sketches of compositions.

Arrangement

University of Idaho School of Music Professor Daniel Bukvich organized these materials by title, prior their submission to Special Collections and Archives.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

William A. Billingsley’s papers were donated to the University of Idaho Library by his wife, Doris Billingsley, in July 2009 (MA 2009-29).

Processing Information

Processed in August 2009.

Title
Guide to William A. Billingsley papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Laura Guedes
Date
2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository