Music Subject Guide: Music-related archives at UHM

Professional papers of musician and composer Alexander Borisoff and his wife and frequent collaborator, June Starr Borisoff. Most papers are manuscript scores for Borisoff's major compositions, including his two works of Hawaiiana: Liliu, an opera, and Impressions of Hawaii, a symphonic work. Other items include news clippings, correspondence, program notes, concert programs and advertisements, and pedagogical materials.

Papers of Viola "Ruth" Orcutt Bacon (1900–2003), a composer, instructor, and musician who taught at Punahou School and performed as a soloist with the Honolulu Symphony. The collection consists primarily of musical scores but also includes letters, a copyright confirmation notice, and a vinyl record.

Personal papers of Franz A. Ballaseyus (a musician, teacher, and conductor who lived and work briefly in Hawaii), including journals and scrapbooks, military service documents, a marriage certificate, and news clippings.