Title: Ralph Tillema Musical Scores
Inclusive Dates: 1910-1960

Creator:

• Tillema, Ralph, 1892-

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 67

Quantity: .8 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Unpublished musical scores, mostly classical pieces, written by a former professor of music at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and its predecessor institutions. Most of the scores are undated.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0067

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Tillema studied in Berlin before World War I, and was a music teacher at the Milwaukee Normal School from 1915-1918. He was president and general manager of the Tillema Candy Company from 1918-1930. He returned as a music teacher at the Normal School in 1926 (which became UWM in 1956), and retired from UWM in 1962. Tillema died in 1987.

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Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

The Tillema family donated the collection to the Golda Meir Library's Music Department on 7 October 1987. The Music Department transferred the collection to the Archives in 1995 (accession 1995-023).

Processing Information

Mark A. Vargas processed the collection at the Archives in October 1995.

Box   1 Folder   1-4	Scores, undated
Box   2 Folder   1-2	Scores, undated
Box   2 Folder   3	Songs, Scores, undated
Box   2 Folder   4	Work with Wilhelm Klatte in Berlin, 1912