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Hixon Boranian Music Scores (MS-00610)

Abstract

The Hixon Boranian Music Scores (approximately 1950-1988) is comprised solely of music manuscripts and scores that Boranian wrote, edited, and performed.

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Date

1950 to 1988

Extent

0.92 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
0.83 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents Note

The Hixon Boranian Music Scores (approximately 1950-1988) is comprised solely of music manuscripts and scores that Boranian wrote, edited, and performed.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Material is arranged in alphabetical order by song title.

Biographical / Historical Note

Violinist and music teacher Hixon John Boranian was born on March 1, 1914 and spent the majority of his career playing with Buck Owens and his Buckaroos. He retired in the late 1970s and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he taught music. Boranian passed away in 1988.

Preferred Citation

Hixon Boranian Music Scores, approximately 1950-1988. MS-00610. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were collected by the director of the Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center; subsequently the materials were transferred to the University Libraries Special Collections and Archives.

Processing Note

Material was processed in 2016 by Joyce Moore. No inventory of the material was created but the scores are physically arranged in alphabetical order.

Resource Type

Collection

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NVLN::MS00610

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