Marcelle Vernazza Papers

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-578

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Marcelle Vernazza Papers consists of scrapbooks, photograph albums, and an article about Alfredo Casella. These papers, which date from circa 1925 through 1996, also contain photographs of Sherwood House, notes, and manuscripts. Most notably this collection documents life at Whitman College in the 1930s.

Dates

circa 1925-1996

Creator

Vernazza, Marcelle (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Marcelle Vernazza was born on March 10, 1909 in Somerset, Kentucky. She graduated in 1930 from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington with a degree in music. She moved to San Francisco, California, where she taught piano and accompanied the San Francisco Chorus for 13 years. She worked as a Professor of Music at San Francisco State University from 1945 to 1974. She died on March 20, 2003, at the age of 94.

Extent

1.4 Linear Feet (1 record carton, 1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Marcelle Vernazza Papers consists of scrapbooks, photograph albums, and an article about Alfredo Casella. These papers, which date from circa 1925 to 1996, also contain photographs of Sherwood House, notes, and manuscripts.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Marcelle Wynn Vernazza on July 2, 1997. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0684.