Elizabeth Mruk Stevens collection
Collection
0404-IPAM
Elizabeth “Betty” Mruk Stevens (b 1944 Indiana, PA; d. June 22, 1984, Washington, DC) was an American pianist, organist, and music educator. She studied at Oberlin (BM), University of Illinois (MM), and Boston University (DMA). She had taught music at several institutions including the New England Conservatory, Wellesley College, Ohio State University, the University of Northern Colorado, and at The Catholic University of America. She was married to Milton Stevens, trombonist with the National Symphony Orchestra, whom she also performed with in recital. The collection consists of scores, her dissertation, programs, and audiocassette and open reel recordings from her student years, professional years, and concerts memorializing her life.
There are no restricted files in this collection.
Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Contact the curator for an appointment: http://www.lib.umd.edu/scpa/contact.
1.5 Linear Feet
English
The Elizabeth Mruk Stevens Collection covers the period from 1962-1984; the bulk dates of the materials date from 1970-1982. The collection consists of scores, her dissertation, programs, and audiocassette and open reel recordings from her student years, professional years, and concerts memorializing her life.
Elizabeth “Betty” Mruk Stevens (b. 1944 Indiana, PA - d. June 22, 1984, Washington, DC) was an American pianist, organist, and music educator. She studied at Oberlin College (BM), University of Illinois (MM), and Boston University (DMA). She taught music at several institutions including the New England Conservatory, Wellesley College, Ohio State University, the University of Northern Colorado, and at The Catholic University of America. She was married to Milton Stevens, trombonist with the National Symphony Orchestra, whom she also performed with in recital.
The collection has five series.
Gift of Priscilla Stevens, widow of Milt Stevens (widower of Elizabeth Mruk Stevens), received in December 2010 as part of the Milt Stevens Collection (11-34-STEV).
Materials were primarily arranged as they were identified and separated from the Milt Stevens Collection.
Part of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library