Literary rights:
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.

Restrictions: None

Content note:
From 1927 to 1947, Thurlow Lieurance and his wife, Edna Wooley-Lieurance, were faculty members at the University of Wichita. Lieurance studied Native Americans and their music, and he used themes from their music in his own compositions. Edna Wooley-Lieurance was influential in popularizing many of her husband’s songs with her mezzo-soprano voice. This collection includes manuscript and printed versions of Lieurance’s musical compositions. Correspondence, photographs, concert programs, recordings and newspaper clippings concerning Thurlow Lieurance and Edna Wooley-Lieurance are also included.

Biographical note: To read a biographical note about Thurlow Lieurance, click here.

Acquisition: Donation of Wichita State University's School of Music.

Processed by: MKW, 10-4-1991; JEF, 7-7-1999.

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