Watkins, R. Bedford

A collection of documents, letters, and other writings by or written to Watkins.

An extensive collection of Watkin's 1966 dissertation. Contains multiple renditions and versions of his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, written to fufill the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philiosophy in the school of Music in the graduate college of the University of Iowa. Chairmen were Prof. John C. Simms and Prof. Richard B. Hervig.

This series is comprised of ensembles for Brass, Percussion, Strings, Vocal, and Woodwinds.

This series is comprised of keyboard compositions for Harpischord, Organ, and Piano.

A collection of two large musical projects, a mass and a dedication.

Collection of 19 casette tapes, ranging from 1958 to 2005, containing recordings of many of Watkin's works. Digitized versions of the recordings are available online in this digital object at the request of the donor.

A small collection of compositions to be performed by a band and orchestra.

This series contains broadsides printed and illustrated by IWU Professor of Art Fred Brian under his imprint "Pilot Rock Press." Many are numbered and signed by Brian and at least one is signed by Watkins. Some duplicate copies are also in this grouping.

This collection is organized into the following series:

1. Keyboard

2. Solo/Feature

3. Ensembles

4. Orchestral & Band

5. Mass / Dedications

6. Poetry

7. Dissertation

8. Correspondence/Misc. Writings

9. Uncatalogued pieces/Fragments

10. Media