Robert G. Ruetz Papers
Scope and Contents
The Robert G. Ruetz Papers include materials related to his time as a Professor of Music at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (1965-1990) and materials related to his service on the Opera Omaha Board of Directors. UNO related materials include committee reports, faculty handbook, curriculum reviews, planning documents, publicity articles, Brian Way residency information, correspondence, reviews of the UNO music program, scripts for KVNO-FM Opera broadcasts (1975-1976), audio recordings of UNO recitals (1966-1973), videos of television interviews, and framed UNO Opera Theatre photos & news clippings (circa 1960s-1970s). Ruetz also collected research materials on Eugenia Whitmore (letters and pictures, 1917-1957) and Mary Munchoff (reviews (1897-1899), pictures, letters, news articles, programs, and information on her teachers Matilde Marchesi and Mary Fitzsimmons Massie).
Dates
- 1959-2008
Creator
- Ruetz, Robert G. (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-712 through 84-712.09), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Nebraska Omaha assumes no responsibility.
Conditions Governing Use
The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Archives & Special Collections will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to the University of Nebraska at Omaha, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Further information about copyright policy is available at http://libguides.unomaha.edu/library_policies.
Extent
8.35 Cubic Feet (11 boxes; 14 framed items; 2 binders)
Arrangement
Two loose series: Series: Files (Boxes and Folders); Series: Framed Items.
Custodial History
Professor Ruetz collected and organized this collection prior to donating it to University Archives.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Robert G. Ruetz.
Processing Information
Processed by Criss Library staff prior to 2014.
- Münchhoff, Mary
- Opera Omaha -- Records and correspondence
- Ruetz, Robert G.
- Theater -- Nebraska -- Omaha Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- University of Nebraska at Omaha. School of Music -- Records and correspondence
- Whitmore, Eugenia
- personal papers Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- records (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- research notes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- souvenir programs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Robert G. Ruetz Papers
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections Repository
Archives & Special Collections
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha Nebraska 68182-0237 United States
402-554-6046
unoasc@unomaha.edu
