Paul V. Yoder Collection
Abstract
Paul Van Buskirk Yoder (1908-1990) was an internationally known conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. He was elected president of the American Bandmasters Association (ABA) in 1963, and served on their board of directors as well as the board for the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Dr. Yoder was instrumental in establishing the ABA Research Center at the University of Maryland and the Journal of Band Research, published by the ABA. He co-wrote a series of music theory and method books, a six volume guide to band arranging, and composed over 1,500 solo and ensemble works for young musicians. This collection consists of programs, brochures, newspaper and magazine clippings, and correspondence collected by Dr. Yoder. Dr. Yoder died in 1990.
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Paul V. Yoder Collection, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.
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Historical Note
Paul Van Buskirk Yoder (1908-1990) was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 8, 1908. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Dakota in 1930 and taught music in public schools in Aurora, Illinois and Evansville, Indiana until 1936. While living in Chicago, working as a free-lance composer for several music publishing houses, Yoder completed a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University in 1941. He received an honorary doctorate from the University of North Dakota in 1958. Dr. Yoder was elected president of the American Bandmasters Association (ABA) in 1963, and served on their board of directors as well as the board for the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Dr. Yoder was instrumental in establishing the ABA Research Center at the University of Maryland and the Journal of Band Research, published by the ABA. He co-wrote a series of music theory and method books, as well as a six volume guide to band arranging. Dr. Yoder composed over 1,500 solo and ensemble works for young musicians and was internationally known for his work as a conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. Dr. Yoder died in 1990.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Paul V. Yoder Collection covers the period from 1959 to 1981. The collection consists of programs, brochures, newspaper and magazine clippings, and correspondence collected by Dr. Yoder.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
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Processing Information
Sally Roberts, June 2007
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Colleen McKnight, June 2007.
Arrangement of Collection
The collection has been divided into five series.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Programs, 1959-1981 (0.25 Linear Feet)
This series contains approximately 130 programs from concerts and recitals collected by Dr. Yoder. The materials span from 1959 to 1981, arranged chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programs, 1959-1966 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Programs, 1967 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Programs, 1968 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Programs, 1969 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Programs, 1970 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Programs, 1971 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Programs, 1972 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Programs, 1973-1976 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Programs, 1977 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Programs, 1978 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Programs, 1979 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Programs, 1981 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Programs, Undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
Series 2: Brochures, 1971-1972 (0.25 Linear Feet)
This series contains festival and informational brochures sent to and collected by Dr. Yoder. The materials span from 1971 to 1972, arranged by type of brochure, then chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Brochures, 1971-1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | ||
| Odell Willis Week, 1971 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1.0 | |
| Minnesota Festival of Music and Arts, 1971 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 2.0 | |
| Tri-State Music Festival Poster, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 3.0 | |
| International Woodwind Symposium-Univ. of Miami, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 4.0 | |
| Summer Band Camp-Univ. of Miami, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 5.0 | |
| Florida Summer Music Camp, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 6.0 | |
| Purdue Univ. Summer Music Workshops, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 7.0 | |
| Univ. of Wisconsin Workshops, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 8.0 | |
| Interlochen National Music Camp Poster, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 9.0 | |
| Northwestern Univ. Ravinia Festival, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 10.0 | |
| Brass Band Festival-Niagara Falls, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 11.0 | |
| The Contemporary Saxophonist-Univ. Of Wisconsin, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 12.0 | |
| Informational Brochures, 1971-1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 2 | ||
| Price Lists for DEG Music Products, Mark Educational Recordings, Marzan Tubas, ca.1971 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 2 | item 1.0 | |
| Conductor Brochures for Merle Evans, William D. Revelli, Jack Snavely, Eugene Rousseau, ca.1971 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 2 | item 2.0 | |
| Brochure with programs for F. Nathaniel Gatlin, ca.1971 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 2 | item 3.0 | |
| Band Brochures: Conn Chord 1972 Parade Issue, Lenoir High School, Galesburg Band, Kiel Wisconsin Municipal Band, Sioux City Community Schools, ca.1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 2 | item 4.0 | |
Series 3: Clippings, 1961-1972 (0.25 Linear Feet)
This series contains newspaper and magazine clippings on bands collected by Dr. Yoder. Also included are a poem by Roselyn Yoder and an article about her book series. The materials span from 1961 to 1972, arranged chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippings, 1961-1972 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
Series 4: Correspondence, 1961-1972 (0.25 Linear Feet)
This series contains correspondence to Dr. Yoder regarding the American Bandmasters Association, newsletters and invitations, and personal correspondence. The materials span from 1961 to 1972, arranged by type of correspondence, then chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correspondance--ABA -- Contents: Report on Second Annual Convention- 1961, ABA Research Center Inventory and Statement of Purpose, Arthur Williams- Chairman of Sub-committee on Theses Topics, Research Committee: Band Research Study Topics, 1961-1972 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Correspondance--Newsletters, Invitations -- Contents: Vanguard- VanderCook College of Music Alumni Association Newsletter, 1961-1972 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Correspondance-- Personal -- Contents: Paul E. Bierley, Meredith Willson, Arthur Wise, Dale Harpham- United States Marine Band, 1961-1972 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
Series 5: Miscellaneous, 1962-1971 (0.25 Linear Feet)
This series contains various other materials collected by Dr. Yoder, including a guide to the University of Maryland Libraries and a pamphlet on Notables and Music sponsored by the American Music Conference. The materials span from 1962 to 1971 with most of the material undated.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous, 1962-1972 | series 5 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
Related Material
Additional papers reside in the H.E. Nutt Archives at the VanderCook College of Music
This collection is part of the American Bandmasters Association Research Center
For other related archival and manuscript collections, please see the following subject guides.