Collection: Whitaker Collection | Salve Regina University Archives & Special Collections

Dates

ca.1945-1993

Conditions Governing Access

The Whitaker Collection is searchable both in the library catalog. If you would like to listen to a specific recording, please note its full call number and title.

Anyone may listen to the original recordings in the Archives and Special Collections by appointment only. Please contact the University Archivist at archives@salve.edu or 401-341-2276, to set up an appointment. The records do not circulate and are not available for interlibrary loan. The Archivist can also make digital versions available on request for certain uses, where allowed by copyright laws.

Extent

10630 pieces (LPs)

300 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

For the most part, the collection seems to be organized in the same order as it was maintained by Mr. Whitaker. Single-disc classical recordings are grouped by composer, and multi-disk boxed sets are grouped together. Jazz recordings are organized by primary performer, and world music is shelved together. Researchers can use the library catalog to search for recordings or browse the collection in order as it appears on the shelves at the link below under "External Documents."