George F. DeVine Collection
This collection contains materials by and about George F. DeVine, a music professor at the University of Tennessee. Materials include original music compositions, professional summaries, and correspondence. Also available is information related to the dedication of the George F. DeVine Music Library.
Dates
- 1966-1999 August 16
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection contains materials by and about George F. DeVine, a music professor at the University of Tennessee. Materials include original music compositions, professional summaries, and correspondence. Also available is information related to the dedication of the George F. DeVine Music Library.
Biographical/Historical Note
George DeVine was born on May 4, 1915, in Chicago Illinois. After graduating from Carl Schurz High School, he went on to become a professional bassoonist and played in several orchestras including the Chicago Civic Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Kansas City Philharmonic, and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.
DeVine came to the University of Tennessee in 1947 and assisted David Van Vactor with the creation of the School of Music. As a faculty member, George DeVine also taught orchestration, music appreciation, musical literature, and musical history. He retired from teaching in 1985 as Professor Emeritus of the Department of Music. He died on August 13, 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
George F. DeVine was married to June Nomack DeVine, a professional bassoonist.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single quarter box.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections in November 2012 by Joanne Nicgorski and the George F. DeVine Music Library.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository