Beldon Leonard Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS008

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is made up of reproductions of original musical works, many unpublished, by Butler University music professor Beldon Leonard. Leonard, who passed away in 1985, also conducted the Jordan Symphony Orchestra at Butler. The collection includes original works for full and string orchestras, transcriptions and arrangements for string orchestra, originals and arrangements for string quartet, and works for violin and piano and piano solo.

Dates

Creation: circa 1948 - circa 1977

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

Beldon Leonard was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1908. He played in dance bands while attending the Jordan College of Music. Leonard composed and arranged music for dance and concert bands, was a part of the music faculty at the Thomas Carr Howe High School, and later taught music at Butler University and conducted the Jordan Symphony Orchestra. He passed away in California in 1985.

Source:Beldon Clemons Leonard obituary, County News, October 30, 1985.

Extent

1.67 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Uncertain provenance; it is believed the Leonard family donated this collection to Butler University Libraries circa 1985 (Accession 1985.001).

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