The Paul Van Katwijk Collection honors one of SMU's first professors of music. Long-time chair of the Division of Music, van Katwijk also served as director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. This collection documents his career and includes autographed letters and manuscripts of several notable composers, such as Rossini, Sibelius, Stravinski, and Verdi. For an inventory and more detailed listing of the Special Collections click here. Use of Archival Materials Researchers wishing to visit Bywaters Special Collections are requested to make reservations in advance, explain their projects, and define their specific areas of interest so that the required materials can be assembled and the appropriate curator made available.
Materials are non-circulating and are to be used only in the research room.
No item will be used elsewhere under any circumstances. The use of certain items may be restricted, depending on their physical condition. All visits are staff-assisted and personal books and papers taken into the research room are subject to examination upon departure. Photographs are available for a fee.