Dominique-René De Lerma papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Dominique-René De Lerma papers
Identifier: BMRC.CBMR.DELERMA
Repository: Center for Black Music Research, Columbia College Chicago
Language: English
Size: 36.0 Linear feet
Dates: 1960-1993
Creator: De Lerma, Dominique-René, 1928-

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Biographical note

Dominique-René de Lerma (1928– ) is a prominent, pioneering scholar in black music research. After a career as a performing oboist, de Lerma received a PhD in musicology from Indiana University in 1958. Subsequently he taught at Indiana University (1963–1976), at Morgan State University (1976–1990), and at Peabody Conservatory (1983–1990). He served as Director of the Center for Black Music Research at Columbia College Chicago from 1990 to 1993. Currently, he teaches at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dr. de Lerma is the author of several books, including the four-volume Bibliography of Black Music (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1981).

Scope and Contents note

The Dominique-René de Lerma Papers include correspondence and research files, records from his employment at Indiana University, Morgan State University, and Columbia College Chicago and materials from his consulting work with the Afro-American Music Opportunities Association (AAMOA). There are also photographs and sound recordings in the collection. De Lerma's sizable donation of books is incorporated into the general library holdings.

Custodial History note

Donated by Dominique-René de Lerma, 1990–92.

Processing Information note

This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2011 January 5 by Andrew Steadham.

Accruals

A large donation of additional materials was received in 2016, and is unprocessed. Approximately 200 l.f.

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