Vanett Lawler UNESCO Papers
Abstract
Vanett Lawler (1902-1972) was an administrator in the field of music education both in the United States and abroad. Her work for the Music Educators National Conference, Pan American Union, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and International Society for Music Education helped create new legislation favorable to the arts, encourage and publish research pertaining to music education, and promote international music education and cooperation. This collection contains personal and professional materials pertaining to her work with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Historical Note
Vanett Lawler, an administrator in the field of music education and an active promoter of the subject internationally, was born in Rochester, Minnesota in 1902. After abandoning plans to pursue a career as a concert pianist, she instead enrolled in the School of Business and Commerce at the University of Wisconsin, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in 1924. Lawler worked in various advertising and publishing companies until applying for the position of office manager at the newly opened office of the Music Supervisors National Conference in August 1930. She was given the title of Assistant Executive Secretary. In 1934, the organization changed its name to the Music Educators National Conference.
In 1938, MENC began talks with the National Education Association about establishing a closer relationship and Lawler acted as liaison between the two groups during the period of affiliation beginning in 1940, spending much time in Washington, D.C. to facilitate relations. In 1942, her title was changed to Associate Executive Secretary. She retained this position even while on loan from MENC to the Pan American Union (PAU), for which Lawler toured Central and South American countries for six months during 1944 to examine music education programs.
In 1947, MENC and PAU loaned Lawler to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to serve one year as Acting Director of the Arts and Letters Section. As Acting Director, Lawler participated in the preparation of a detailed plan for "The Role of Arts in General Education," which was presented at the 1947 UNESCO Conference in Mexico. In 1950, UNESCO established the International Music Council (IMC) and Lawler was chosen as one of three experts to draft a plan of procedure for a conference on the problems of musical education, teaching, and culture as a part of general education. Consequently, she became a member of the Preparatory Commission for the First International Conference on Music Education (1953), "The Role and Place of Music in the Education of Youth and Adults." This conference, at which Vanett Lawler presented "Trends in Music Education," established the International Society for Music Education (ISME).
Respected as a cultural diplomat, Lawler was chosen to participate in an Arts Mission to the Soviet Union (1960) sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. At that time, the Soviet Union had few ties to the Western world, making this trip an enormous step toward increased communication and understanding between two of the world's super powers. Her resulting report, published by MENC, is titled "The Arts in the Educational Program in the Soviet Union."
Lawler remained active in these organizations late into her life, and was a promoter of international music education until her death despite suffering from Parkinson's disease. Lawler died on February 16, 1972 in Washington, D.C. due to complications from pneumonia.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Vanett Lawler UNESCO Papers covers the period from 1885 to 1988; the bulk of the materials date from 1945-1968. The collection contains personal and professional materials pertaining to Lawler's work with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization pertaining to international music education. Materials include publications, reports, correspondence, programs, photographs, scores, and memorabilia from Lawler's personal and professional work with UNESCO.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
Acknowledgement letter dated October 19, 1987 and Dorothy Regardie Gift Inventory with three Accession Numbers: (88-7-MENC) delivered July 22 and August 26, 1987; (88-9-ISME) delivered August 5 and 26, 1987; and (88-10-MENC) delivered August 5, 1987. Some materials previously housed in the Vanett Lawler ISME Papers have been moved to form the Vanett Lawler UNESCO Papers.
Processing Information
Lisa Rodio, May 2011.
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Cassandra N. Berman, October 2011.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection is organized into seven series.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: International Organizations, 1945-1968 (2 linear feet)
This series contains information regarding Lawler's work with international organizations, specifically UNESCO and the Organization of American States (OAS). Materials include correspondence, reports, newsletters, minutes, conference materials, and publications. The series is divided into two subseries: UNESCO and the Organization of American States/Pan American Union.
Subseries 1.1: UNESCO, 1951-1968 (2 linear feet)
This subseries includes correspondence, conference agendas, reports, and publications pertaining to UNESCO.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNESCO: Correspondence/Reports [1 of 2], 1953-1954 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| UNESCO: Correspondence/Reports [2 of 2], 1953-1954 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| UNESCO: Correspondence/Reports, 1955 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| UNESCO: Correspondence/Reports, 1956-1957 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| UNESCO: Correspondence/Reports, 1956-1964 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| UNESCO: Correspondence, 1957 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| UNESCO: Correspondence/Reports/Membership Information, 1957-1959 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| UNESCO: January - June, 1959 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| UNESCO: July - December, 1959 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Misc. Vanett Lawler Correspondence, 1960-1961 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| UNESCO: Fourth National Conference - Minneapolis, 1953 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| UNESCO: Fifth National Conference - Cincinnati, 1955 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| NEA Meeting, 1955 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | |
| "Music in Education" - Australian UNESCO Seminar, 1956 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| UNESCO: Sixth National Conference - San Francisco, 1957 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
| US National Commission for UNESCO Meeting, 1958 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | |
| UNESCO: Seventh National Conference - Denver, 1959 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 7 | |
| IMC: International Congress: Contemporary Music Theater - Hamburg, 1964 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 8 | |
| UNESCO: Music and Communication, 1968 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 9 | |
| International Conference on the Role and Place of Music in the Education of Youth and Adults - 1953 Brussels, 1951-1953 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Publications - Fundamental and Adult Education, 1957-1960 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 2 | |
| Publications - International Yearbook of Education, 1959 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 3 | |
| Publications - Teaching about the United Nations, 1956-1959 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 4 | |
| Publications - The World of Music, 1962 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 5 | |
| Publications Courier, July-August 1963 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 6 | |
| Journal of the International Folk Music Council, Volume XX, 1968 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 7 | |
Subseries 1.2: Organization of American States/Pan American Union, 1945-1960 (2 folders)
This subseries includes publications related to the Organization of American States/Pan American Union.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organization of American States/Pan American Union Publications, 1945-1960 | series 1.2 | box 4 | folder 8 | |
| Américas [Lawler Article p. 17 on Leo S. Rowe Fund], 1951 | series 1.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | |
Series 2: General Education, 1958-1967 and undated (6 folders)
This series contains materials pertaining to education throughout the world. Materials include conference publications and programs. This series has been divided into two subseries: Events and Publications.
Subseries 2.1: Events, 1961-1967 and undated (3 folders)
This subseries contains programs from educational events around the world. Materials are arranged chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirteenth Annual Conference of the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs, 1961 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| Third International Curriculum Conference, 1967 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
| American Council on Education: Committee on the Leaders Program, undated | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
Subseries 2.2: Publications, 1958-1967 and undated (3 folders)
This subseries contains publications from around the world pertaining to education.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Quarterly, 1960-1963 | series 2.2 | box 5 | folder 4 | |
| Publications on International Education, 1958-1964 | series 2.2 | box 5 | folder 5 | |
| Publications Pertaining to Specific Countries, 1960-1967 and undated | series 2.2 | box 5 | folder 6 | |
Series 3: Music Education, 1936-1985 and undated (1.5 linear feet)
This series contains materials related to music education. The series is divided into three subseries: General Materials, United States, and International. Materials include publications, reports, correspondence, and sample textbooks.
Subseries 3.1: General, 1968-1977 (3 folders)
This subseries contains general music education information. Materials include publications and periodicals.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Music for Me" Books 1-3 and Teacher Guide, 1968 | series 3.1 | box 5 | folder 7 | |
| Clavier, Vol. XI, No. 4, April 1972 | series 3.1 | box 5 | folder 8 | |
| Lifelong Learning, vol. XLVI, no. 57 - "Cantometrics", April 1977 | series 3.1 | box 5 | folder 9 | |
Subseries 3.2: United States, 1944-1980 and undated (6 folders)
This subseries contains music education information regarding the United States. Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, brochures, reports, programs and MENC materials.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENC: Reports/Resolutions, 1944, 1958 | series 3.2 | box 5 | folder 10 | |
| MENC: Music Education in International Affairs: Information Sources and References, undated | series 3.2 | box 5 | folder 11 | |
| MENC/ISME Related Materials, 1953-1966 | series 3.2 | box 5 | folder 12 | |
| MENC Miscellaneous, 1971-1980 | series 3.2 | box 5 | folder 13 | |
| United States Miscellaneous, 1952 and undated | series 3.2 | box 5 | folder 14 | |
| "The Home Front of Music Education" - Vanett Lawler, 1959 | series 3.2 | box 5 | folder 15 | |
Subseries 3.3: International, 1936-1985 and undated (1 linear foot)
This subseries contains music education information regarding ISME as well as specific countries other than the United States. Materials include programs, brochures, and pamphlets and are arranged alphabetically by country name.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944, 1958, 1958-1970 and undated | series 3.3 | box 5 | folder 16 | |
| Argentina, 1959 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 1 | |
| Australia, 1960 and undated | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 2 | |
| Belgium, 1959 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 3 | |
| Belgium ([Oversized, Stored in Box 15]), 1945 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 4 | |
| Chile [1 of 2], 1954-1963 and undated | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 5 | |
| Chile [2 of 2], 1952-1963 and undated | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 6 | |
| Colombia, 1968 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 7 | |
| England, 1951-1967 and undated | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 8 | |
| Germany [1 of 2], 1936-1960 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 9 | |
| Germany [2 of 2], 1966 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 10 | |
| Hungary, 1985 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 11 | |
| India, 1957 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 12 | |
| Mexico, 1963 | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 1 | |
| Philippines: Enriching Our Music Education Program, 1958 | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 2 | |
| Philippines, 1955-1962 and undated | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 3 | |
| Poland, 1962-1966 and undated | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 4 | |
| Puerto Rico, 1961-1962 | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 5 | |
| Rumania, 1959 | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 6 | |
| South Africa [1 of 2], undated | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 7 | |
| South Africa [2 of 2], 1955-1959 | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 8 | |
| Brazil, 1945 | series 3.3 | box 15 | folder 1 | |
Series 4: Personal Files, 1952-1963 and undated (6 folders)
This series contains gifts, awards, and handwritten/inscribed items related to Lawler's personal life. Contents are organized chronologically. A Merit Diploma from Havana, Cuba in 1952 is oversized and stored in Box 15.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Diploma, Havana Cuba ([Oversized, located in Box 15]), 1952 | series 4 | box 15 | folder 9 | |
| Vanett Lawler Notebook, 1953 and undated | series 4 | box 15 | folder 10 | |
| The Hermitage Museum: A Short Guide [with inscription], 1960 | series 4 | box 15 | folder 11 | |
| No Further Trek by P.V. Pistorius [with inscription from Aida], 1961 | series 4 | box 15 | folder 12 | |
| Postcard [with inscription from Martinov (?)], 1963 | series 4 | box 15 | folder 13 | |
| Odin's Eye [with inscription from Anne Marie Franzen], undated | series 4 | box 15 | folder 14 | |
| Merit Diploma, Havana Cuba, 1952 | series 4 | box 15 | folder 3 | |
Series 5: Photographs, crca 1930s-1960s (1 linear foot)
This series consists of a scrapbook and one extraneous photograph of Liszt. The series has been divided into two subseries: Persons and Scrapbook.
Subseries 5.1: Persons, Persons (1 folder)
This subseries contains a photograph of Franz Liszt from circa 1885.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Liszt, circa 1885 | series 5.1 | box 15 | folder 15 | |
Subseries 5.2: Scrapbook, circa 1930s-1960s (1 linear foot)
This subseries contains an original scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World." The scrapbook has been archivally prepared to diminish deterioration of the original photos and captions, but arranged according to the original layout, as can be seen in photocopies. Folders contain the front and back of one leaf of the scrapbook and inlaid photos are located in folders placed according to their original placement in the scrapbook. The scrapbook contains photographs from various ISME, MENC, UNESCO and other international music education events.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 1 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 2 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 3 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 4 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 5 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 6 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 7 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 8 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 9 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 10 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 11 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 12 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 13 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 14 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 15 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 16 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 17 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 18 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 19 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 20 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 21 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 8 | folder 22 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 1 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 2 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 3 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 4 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 5 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 6 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 7 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 8 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 9 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 10 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 11 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 12 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 13 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 14 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 15 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 16 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 17 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 18 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 19 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 20 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 21 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 22 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 23 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 24 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 25 | |
| Leafs from Scrapbook entitled "Music Education Around the World Selected pictures of music groups, activities, three trips to Latin America", circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 26 | |
| Inlaid material from scrapbook ([Oversized, stored in Box 15]), circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 9 | folder 27 | |
| Inlaid material from scrapbook, circa 1930s-1960s | series 5.2 | box 15 | folder 2 | |
Series 6: Music Files, 1883-1988 and undated (4 linear feet)
This series consists of Vanett Lawler's music collection and related items, which are divided into three subseries by instrumentation and a fourth subseries of other materials related to the music.
Subseries 6.1: Keyboard, 1883-1988 and undated (3 linear feet)
This subseries contains scores for keyboard. Scores are arranged alphabetically by composer.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander, Robert. Six Preludes for Organ. Mercury Music Corp., c. 1965. [15 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 1 | |
| Bach, J.S. Fifteen 2-Part Inventions. New York: G. Schirmer, c. 1927. [32 pages; 2 copies] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 2 | |
| Bach, J.S. Klavierwerke (edited by Czerny, Griepenkerl, and Roitzsch). C.F. Peters, n.d. [56 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 3 | |
| Beethoven, L.V. /Busoni, F. Ecossaises for Piano. New York: G. Schirmer, n.d. [7 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 4 | |
| Berens, Hermann. Training of the Left Hand, opus 89: 46 Exercises and 25 Studies for Left-Hand Alone. New York : G. Schirmer, c. 1914. [31 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 5 | |
| Berlinski, Herman. Processional Music for Organ. Beekman Music/Mercury Music Corp., c. 1965. [9 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 6 | |
| Borowski, Felix, Maurice Gould, ed. La Coquette. New York: G. Schirmer, 1912. [5 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 7 | |
| Carpenter, John Alden. Polonaise Americaine for Piano. New York: G. Schirmer, c. 1915. [7 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 8 | |
| Chaminade, Cecil. Air de Ballet #2, from Pas de Amphores, opus 37. Art Publication Society, n.d. [5 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 9 | |
| Chopin, F. Polonaise #1 in c# Minor, opus 26 #1. New York: G. Schirmer, n.d. [7 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 10 | |
| Clark, Mary Elizabeth, arr. Folk 1 - Keyboard Sextets and Trios (easy). Lewis Music Publishing, c. 1971. [32 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 11 | |
| Clark, Mary Elizabeth, arr. Kum Ba Yah/Scarborough Fair - Keyboard Sextets and Trios (easy). Lewis Music Publishing, c. 1971. [4 pages each part] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 12 | |
| Escobar, Luis A. Sonatina for Piano #2. Pan American Union, c. 1955. [14 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 13 | |
| Faith, Richard. Finger Paintings for Solo Piano. Shawnee Press, c. 1988. [23 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 14 | |
| Fernandez, Oscar L. The Fantastic Horseman for Piano Four Hands. Peer International Corp., c. 1945. [2 pages each part; 2 parts] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 15 | |
| Ferte, Armand. Etude for Piano. Editions Musicales Transatlantiques, c. 1967. [8 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 16 | |
| Ferte, Armand. Nocturne for Piano. Edition Musicales Transatlantiques, c. 1967. [5 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 17 | |
| Gal, Hans. 24 Preludes for Piano, vol. 1. Universal Edition, c. 1965. [28 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 18 | |
| Gal, Hans. 24 Preludes for Piano, vol. 2. Universal Edition via Theodore Presser, c. 1965. [32 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 19 | |
| Ghosh, Sunil, arr. Folktune from 'Tagore' and Tune from 'Tagore' [piano]. Calcutta: Calcutta Cultural Institution. [4 copies] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 20 | |
| Grainger, Percy. Country Gardens (English Morris Dance Tune). Percy Grainger, c. 1919. [8 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 21 | |
| Grieg, Edvard/Jeffrey and Ronald Marlowe, arr. Wedding Day at Troldhaugen for Two Pianos. Theodore Presser, n.d. [21 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 22 | |
| Gronow, Esther. Moonlight Sketches for Piano. White-Smith Music Publishing Company, n.d. [26 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 23 | |
| Harris, Roy. American Ballads for Piano, Set 1. New York: Carl Fischer, c. 1947. [17 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 24 | |
| Heller, Stephen. The Art of Phrasing - 26 Melodious Studies, op. 16, Book Two. New York: G. Schirmer, c. 1896. [35 pages] | series 6.1 | box 10 | folder 25 | |
| Horrocks, Herbert, arr. A Handel Suite for Solo Piano and Strings. Oxford University Press, c. 1959. [20 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 1 | |
| Huerter, Charles. Romance Poetique (from Six Compositions for Piano), Theodore Presser, c. 1923. [4 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 2 | |
| Jensen, Adolf. Serenade opus 32 #9. Art Publication Society, n.d. [3 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 3 | |
| Kooiker, Anthony, ed. Keyboard Suites from Melothesia. Penn State University Press, c. 1968. [15 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 4 | |
| Kullak, Theodor. The School of Octave Playing, Section One Preliminary School. New York: G. Schirmer, c. 1898. [36 pages; 2 copies] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 5 | |
| Kunc, Bozidar. Mlado Lisce (Early Leaves), Opus 20 - Seven Pieces for the Piano. Muzicka Naklada, c. 1954. [19 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 6 | |
| Lieurance, Thurlow. By the Waters of Minnetonka (An Indian Love Song). Theodore Presser, c. 1924. [5 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 7 | |
| Liszt, Franz. Forgotten Waltz #4 for Piano. Theodore Presser, n.d. [10 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 8 | |
| Low, Josef. New Melodious and Brilliant Octave Studies for Piano, opus 281. New York: G. Schirmer, c. 1883. [29 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 9 | |
| Mac Dowell, Edward. Twelve Etudes for the Development of Technique and Style, opus 39. Arthur P. Schmidt, c. 1890/1918. [37 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 10 | |
| Mendelssohn, Felix. Collected Piano Works Edition Wood, n.d. [142 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 11 | |
| Nevin, Ethelbert. Notturno, opus 21 #2. New York: G. Schirmer, c. 1895. [7 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 12 | |
| Paderewski, I.J. Krakowiak, opus 9 #5. New York: G. Schirmer, c. 1904. [5 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 13 | |
| Palmgren, Selim. Cradle Song. Boston: Boston Music Co., c. 1920. [2 pages] and Palmgren, Selim. The Swan, opus 28 #5. Wilhelm Hansen via Boston Music Company, c. 1909/1912. [5 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 14 | |
| Pape, Willie, trans. The Brook - Song by Dolores. NY: G. Schirmer, 1900. [13 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 15 | |
| Rachmaninoff, S. Polichinelle, opus 3 #4. New York: G. Schirmer, c. 1898. [8 pages] and Rachmaninoff, S./Orth, J. ed. Polichinelle, opus 3 #4. Oliver Ditson, c. 1910. [9 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 16 | |
| Rozycki, Ludomir. Le Rossignol, opus 55, for piano solo. John Chester Ltd., 1934. [6 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 17 | |
| Russian Piano Music with inscription - manuscript inside. [41 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 18 | |
| Salas, Juan Orrego. Rustica for Piano, opus 35. Pan American Union, c. 1954. [8 pages] | series 6.1 | box 11 | folder 19 | |
| Schubert, Franz. Impromptu, opus 142 #2. B.F. Wood Music Company, n.d. [5 pages] | series 6.1 | box 12 | folder 1 | |
| Schubert, Franz. Symphony #8 in B minor, The Unfinished Symphony, for Piano. New York: Carl Fischer, n.d. [19 pages] | series 6.1 | box 12 | folder 2 | |
| Smith, Julia. Episodic Suite for Piano Solo. Mowbray Music Publishers, n.d. [12 pages; 2 copies] | series 6.1 | box 12 | folder 3 | |
| Tchaikovsky, [Book of music], Moscow 1959 [270 pages] | series 6.1 | box 12 | folder 4 | |
| Thomas, Helen Thomson. Nine Short Solos for Piano. Theodore Presser, n.d. [12 pages] | series 6.1 | box 12 | folder 5 | |
| Ulehla, Ludmila. Five Over Twelve (Preludes on a 12-Tone Row) for Piano. General Music Publishers via Boston Music Co., c. 1968. [11 pages] | series 6.1 | box 12 | folder 6 | |
| Weber, C.M. von, Hans Semper, rev. Rondo Brillant in Eb : La Gaiete, opus 62. Boston: B.F. Wood Music Co., n.d. [11 pages] | series 6.1 | box 12 | folder 7 | |
Subseries 6.2: Vocal, 1889-1969 (7 folders)
This subseries contains scores for vocal works. Scores are arranged alphabetically by composer.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aretz, Isabel and Francisco Carreno. La Burriquita. Argentina Institute of Folklore/Minister of Education, c. October 1955 edition of Educacion. [2 pages] -- and Aretz, Isabel and Francisco Carreno. Los Chimichimitos. Argentina Institute of Folklore/Minister of Education, c. April 1956 edition of Educacion. [2 pages] -- and Aretz, Isabel and Francisco Carreno. El Maremare. Argentina Institute of Folklore/Minister of Education, c. June 1957 edition of Educacion. [2 pages] | series 6.2 | box 12 | folder 8 | |
| de Koven, Reginald. Oh Promise Me, op. 50 for voice and piano. New York:G. Schirmer, c. 1889. [4 pages] | series 6.2 | box 12 | folder 9 | |
| Duran, Gustavo, transc. Fourteen Traditional Spanish Songs from Texas. Washington, D.C.: Pan American Union, c. 1942. [20 pages; with an original drawing by Antonio Rodriguez Luna] | series 6.2 | box 12 | folder 10 | |
| Franzen, Bengt, ed. New Music, Book One. Stockholm: Carl Gehrmans, 1958. [8 pages; inscribed, "To Vanett Lawler with hearty greetings from Bengt"] -- and Franzen, Bengt, ed. New Music, Book Two. Stockholm: Carl Gehrmans, 1958. [8 pages; inscribed, "To Vanett Lawler with hearty greetings from Bengt Franzen] | series 6.2 | box 12 | folder 11 | |
| Hanson, Howard. Song of Democracy for Chorus of Mixed Voices with piano (poem by Walt Whitman). New York: Carl Fischer, c. 1957. [32 pages] | series 6.2 | box 12 | folder 12 | |
| Johansson, Bengt. The Tomb at Akr Caar for Mixed Chorus. Helsinki: Ed Fazer, 1965. [with publicity brochure; 12 pages] | series 6.2 | box 12 | folder 13 | |
| Kountz, Richard. God Bless our Land, A Patriotic Prayer, for voice and piano. New York: G. Schirmer, c. 1940 [2 pages] | series 6.2 | box 12 | folder 14 | |
| Mahlebashian, Art. Anthem 2. Oak Park [MI]: Jodaro Products, c. 1968. [3 pages] | series 6.2 | box 13 | folder 1 | |
| McKay, George Frederick, Every Flower That Ever Grew, for solo voice or unison choir. Cincinnati: World Library Publications, c. 1969. [3 pages] | series 6.2 | box 13 | folder 2 | |
| Musik I Skolen. Christmas Carols. Egtved, Denmark. C. 1967. [12 pages] | series 6.2 | box 13 | folder 3 | |
| Raphling, Sam. Autograph Album, for voice and piano. New York: General Music Publishing Co., Inc., c. 1968. [8 pages] | series 6.2 | box 13 | folder 4 | |
| Ronell, Ann. Some Folks Say for Mixed Voices. Ann Ronell, c. 1949. [9 pages] | series 6.2 | box 13 | folder 5 | |
| Samuels, Walter, Leonard Whitcup and Teddy Powell. Take Me Back to my Boots and Saddle, for voice and piano. New York: Schuster and Miller, Inc., c. 1935. [5 pages] | series 6.2 | box 13 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 6.3: Instrumental/Vocal Combinations, 1946-1968 and undated (6 folders))
This subseries contains scores for instrumental/vocal combinations. Scores are arranged alphabetically by composer.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aretz-Thiele, Isabel, arr. Selection of Popular Melodies of Tucuman for piano, voice and piano, a capella chorus, trio, and one voice with string orchestra and piano. Republic of Argentina, 1946. -- [77 pages; inscribed, "Para Vanett Lawler, con el recuerdo mas afectuoso de Isabel. Bs As [Buenos Aires?] Enero de 1946" (January of 1946)] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 7 | |
| Auclert, Pierre. Second Trio for Flute, A Clarinet, and Piano. Manuscript, December 1965. [inscribed to V.L. by P.A.; 22 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 8 | |
| Berlinski, Hermann. Shofar Service (for mixed chorus w/tenor or baritone solo, Shofar, organ and trumpets). Mercury Music, c. 1965. [32 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 9 | |
| Bernstein, Martin, comp. and ed. Score Reading : A Series of Graded Excerpts. M. Whitmark and Sons, n.d. [102 pages; photo of undesignated person inside front cover] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 10 | |
| Dowland, John. Four Easy Pieces for guitar. Universal Edition, c. 1964. [4 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 11 | |
| Ghosh, Sunil, arr. Durgabati (preferably for orchestra)/Bhimasree (preferably for orchestra). Calcutta: Calcutta Cultural Institution, n.d. [2 pages; 4 copies] -- and Ghosh, Sunil, arr. Study in Raga "Barbari Kanara"/"Raga Bairagi". Calcutta: Calcutta Cultural Institution, n.d. [2 pages; 5 copies] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 12 | |
| Green, Ray. Three Pieces for a Concert. Edward B. Marks Music Corp., c. 1948. [11 pages; inscription to V.L.] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 13 | |
| Mahdi, Salah and Emmanuel Scerri [Xerri]. Nuit d'Interlochen for Eb Alto Sax and Piano. 3 copies [facsimile; Sax - 3 pages, piano - 7 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 14 | |
| Nordoff, Paul and Clive Robbins. Fun for Four Drums. Theodore Presser, c. 1968. [11 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 15 | |
| Oldenburg, Bob, comp. & arr. Good News: A Christian Folk-Musical. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1967. [95 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 16 | |
| Ponce, Manuel M. Estrellita: Cancion Mexicana, for solo piano or voice and piano. Mexico: Otto y Arroz, n.d. [2 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 17 | |
| Rivander, Paul. Suite in F for 4 Recorders. Universal Edition, c. 1968. [7 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 18 | |
| Rossi, Salamon/Fritz Rikko & Joel Newman, ed. Sinfonie, Gaglarde, Canzone, vol. one (4-part compositions for strings and recorders and basso continuo). Mercury Music, c. 1965. [40 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 19 | |
| Walters, Harold. Downbeat Sports Folio for Band - 1st Bb Clarinet. Rubank, Inc., c. 1963. [16 pages] | series 6.3 | box 13 | folder 20 | |
| MCA/Alphonse Leduc and MENC brochures, 1969 and undated | series 6.3 | box 14 | folder 1 | |
| Drinker, Henry S. Index and Concordance to the English Texts of the Choral Works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Vol. IV. NYC: The Association of American Colleges Arts Program. [81 pages] | series 6.3 | box 14 | folder 2 | |
Subseries 6.4: Other Materials, 1969 and undated (2 folders)
This subseries contains publicity brochures and reference publications related to music.
The box inventory for this subseries is not currently available online. Please refer to the subseries description above for a broad description of the materials or contact the department for more information.
Series 7: Miscellaneous, 1954-1979 and undated (9 folders)
This series contains materials related to travel and events such as postcards, travel brochures, programs, and reports that are not directly related to other series in the collection. The series has been divided into three subseries based on their content: Cultural Events/Places, Travel Information/Mementos, and Unrelated.
Subseries 7.1: Cultural Events/Places, 1965-1979 and undated (4 folders)
This subseries contains programs and materials related to events occurring at international locations unrelated to Lawler's work for music education. Materials are arranged chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City Ballet Program, September 1965 | series 7.1 | box 14 | folder 3 | |
| Teatro dell'Opera Roma, 1979 | series 7.1 | box 14 | folder 4 | |
| IMC/UNESCO 18th General Assembly World Music Week Brochure, 1979 | series 7.1 | box 14 | folder 5 | |
| Profile of the Gallery: The National Gallery of Victoria, undated | series 7.1 | box 14 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 7.2: Travel Information/Mementos, 1954-1972 and undated (5 folders)
This subseries contains information and mementos from her travels that do not relate directly to her work for music education. Materials are organized according to continent and arranged alphabetically by continent name.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Information: Asia, undated | series 7.2 | box 14 | folder 7 | |
| Travel Information: Australia [1 of 2], undated | series 7.2 | box 14 | folder 8 | |
| Travel Information: Australia [2 of 2], 1970 | series 7.2 | box 14 | folder 9 | |
| Travel Information: Latin America, 1954 | series 7.2 | box 14 | folder 10 | |
| Travel Information: United States [Alaska], 1972 | series 7.2 | box 14 | folder 11 | |
Subseries 7.3: Unrelated, 1957 (1 folder)
This subseries contains an unrelated report by Marguerite Hood on a Television and Film Session.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report on Television and Film Session by Marguerite Hood, 1957 | series 7.3 | box 14 | folder 12 | |
Related Material
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Archival materials:
- This collection is part of the Music Educators National Conference Historical Center.
- For material primarily relating to Vanett Lawler's involvement with the International Society for Music Education (ISME), please consult the Vanett Lawler ISME Papers.
- For material primarily relating to Vanett Lawler's involvement with the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), please consult the Vanett Lawler MENC Papers.
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Other materials:
- Lawler, Vanett. Student music activities: what place in the secondary school program. National Association of Secondary School Principals, Washington D.C., 1964. Available in the Lowens Special Collections Room, call number MT930.L38 S87.
- Lawler, Vanett. The arts in the educational program in the Soviet Union. Music Educators National Conference, Washington D.C., 1961. Available in the Lowens Special Collections Room, call number MT5.S65 L32.
- Lawler, Vanett. How can music promote international understanding? Music Educators National Conference, Washington D.C., 1956. Available in the Lowens Special Collections Room, call number ML3838.L27 H6.
- Lawler, Vanett. Educación musical en 14 repúblicas americanas. Music education in 14 American republics. Oficina de música, Unión panamericana, Washington, D.C., 1945. Available in the Lowens Special Collections Room, call number MT3.S75 L35.
For other related archival and manuscript collections, please see the following subject guides.