Kenneth E. Schilling Papers
Scope and Contents
The Kenneth E. Schilling Papers include phonograph and reel-to-reel recordings of Whitman College musical performances by the choir and orchestra, and performances with the Walla Walla Symphony.
Also included in the collection are classroom lecture notes, subject files, concert programs and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1944-2001
Creator
- Schilling, Kenneth E. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Kenneth E. Schilling was born in New Holstein, Wisconsin on October 1st, 1913. In 1935 he graduated from Lawrence University, and earned a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. He then taught at Eastern Oregon College before joining the Whitman faculty in 1944. Schilling married Martha Phillips in 1954.
Schilling’s 35 years of teaching service at Whitman College included 25 years as chair of the Music Department. During his tenure at Whitman, Professor Schilling conducted over 2000 public performances with college and church choirs on the West Coast, Canada, and Alaska and adjudicated in 150 choral and vocal competitions and festivals. For 20 years he served as an officer and board member of the Walla Walla Community Concert Association. He was a charter member and past governor of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. He retired from Whitman in 1979. Schilling died in 2001.
Extent
4.9 Linear Feet (2 record cartons, 1 manuscript box, 2 small flat boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Kenneth E. Schilling Papers contains LP phonograph records and reel-to-reel recordings featuring Whitman College choral groups and the Walla Walla Symphony, lecture notes, subject files, photographs, and concert programs.
Arrangement
By series.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Mrs. Martha Schilling. The accession number is retro-0602.
- Title
- Guide to the Kenneth E. Schilling Papers
- Author
- William Huntington
- Date
- 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository