Harry J. Skornia, Indiana composers collection
Collection — Folder: S2447
Identifier: S2447
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence and research documents ranging from 1899 to 1944 compiled by Harry J. Skornia and his students at Indiana University for a series of radio programs about Indiana composers that were broadcast Sunday mornings from the Bloomington campus studios in cooperation with the WIRE radio station in Indianapolis. The research documents include biographies, lists of the composer's musical compositions, and typewritten transcriptions of articles from newspapers and other publications.
The collection contains information regarding the following composers: Hoagy Carmichael, Joseph W. Clokey, Kent Cooper, Carl Eppert, Nell B. Hamilton, Henry P. Joslyn, Derrick Norman Lehmer, Clarence Loomis, P. Marinus Paulsen, Cole Porter, Wallingford Riegger, Robert L. Sanders, Adolph Schellschmidt, Hubbard T. Smith, Elmer A. Steffen, Clarence Stout, Van Denman Thompson, David Van Vactor, Albert Von Tilzer, Harry Von Tilzer, and Barclay Walker.
The collection contains information regarding the following composers: Hoagy Carmichael, Joseph W. Clokey, Kent Cooper, Carl Eppert, Nell B. Hamilton, Henry P. Joslyn, Derrick Norman Lehmer, Clarence Loomis, P. Marinus Paulsen, Cole Porter, Wallingford Riegger, Robert L. Sanders, Adolph Schellschmidt, Hubbard T. Smith, Elmer A. Steffen, Clarence Stout, Van Denman Thompson, David Van Vactor, Albert Von Tilzer, Harry Von Tilzer, and Barclay Walker.
Dates
- 1899-1944
Creator
- Skornia, Harry Jay, 1910-1991 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Harry Jay Skornia was born April 2, 1910 in Charlevoix County, Michigan to Charles and Anna Josephine (Schauttenhofer) Skornia. He received his undergraduate degree from the Michigan State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1937. Skornia taught at the University of Michigan, DePauw University, Indiana University, University of Illinois, and the University of South Florida. While at Indiana University, he served as director of Radio Programs, then as chair of the Department of Radio when it was established. Skornia passed away at the age of 81 in Florida on April 23, 1991.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Harry Jay Skornia." U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
"Harry Jay Skornia, 91." Petroskey News-Review (MI), May 16, 1991. https://www.newspapers.com.
Joyner, Ann. "He Seeks Truth From the Media." The Bradenton Herald (FL), January 12, 1977. https://www.newspapers.com.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Harry Jay Skornia." U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.
"Harry Jay Skornia, 91." Petroskey News-Review (MI), May 16, 1991. https://www.newspapers.com.
Joyner, Ann. "He Seeks Truth From the Media." The Bradenton Herald (FL), January 12, 1977. https://www.newspapers.com.
Extent
0.02 Cubic Feet (2 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Dr. H.J. Skornia in 1944.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2022/11/04 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2022/11/04 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Skornia, Harry Jay, 1910-1991 (Person)
- Title
- Harry J. Skornia, Indiana composers collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
