Rosemary Lang Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains classical sheet music composed and/or arranged by Butler University music professor Rosemary Lang for woodwind groups. Additionally included are vinyl records, upon most of which Lang played clarinet; there are also publications by Rosemary Lang. The collection includes folders containing a scrapbook with programs, newspaper clippings, and other materials that mention Lang and her performances.
Dates
- Creation: 1945 - 1984
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions apply (Butler staff use: see accession file).
Biographical Note
Rosemary Lang (1920-1985) was born in Weisburg, Indiana and lived most of her life in Indianapolis. Lang graduated with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in performance clarinet from the Jordan Conservatory of Music at Butler University. She published multiple books on technique throughout her life and was a “mainstay” in many pit orchestras and small ensembles around central Indiana. Rosemary Lang joined the Butler faculty in 1944; she taught saxophone and clarinet and coached the woodwind ensemble. In addition, she was head of Butler’s Woodwind Department and was a Butler University Faculty Woodwind Quintet member. She passed away in 1985.
Extent
2.02 Linear Feet (1 box, 1 oversize box, 1 section of vinyl LP box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains musical compositions, arrangements, recordings, publications, and other materials by and about Butler University music professor Rosemary Lang.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in one series.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection is of unknown provenance. It is assumed that the estate of Rosemary Lang donated this collection to Butler University Libraries circa 1985 following her death (Accession Number 1993.001).
Bibliography
“Obituaries: Services scheduled for Rosemary Lang,” The Indianapolis Star, February 8, 1985. Accessed July 24, 2024.
Subject
- Butler University Woodwind Quintet (Organization)
- Butler University -- Alumni and alumnae (Organization)
- Butler University -- Faculty (Organization)
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Rosemary Lang Collection
- Author
- Original collection guide by Rebecca Renz, Spring 1993 Revised by Erika Kovach, February 2024
- Date
- 2024
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Butler University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
4600 Sunset Avenue
Irwin Library 345
Indianapolis Indiana 46208 United States
specialcollections@butler.edu