Photographs, publications
Scope and Contents
The Clarise DeQuasie Collection (23.7 linear feet) consists of letters, postcards, cards, tickets, tour dates, programs, newsletters, newspaper clippings, correspondences, scrapbooks, personal records, recipes, drawings, cloths, phonebooks, diplomas, magazines, typescripts, books, t-shirts, posters, pamphlets, notes, decors, pins, miscellaneous realia, artworks, administrative documents, VHS tapes, and cassette tapes. A large portion of the materials reflect the personal relationships between DeQuasie, a former Vanderbilt University librarian who retired in 1997, and the opera star Luciano Pavarotti (Box 1-14). DeQuasie was a devoted fan and friend of Pavarotti. The collection also contains some materials related to the Jean and Alexander Heard Library at Vanderbilt (Box 15). Some materials are preserved in the cold storage (Box 16-19).
Dates
- Creation: 1960s-2001
Conditions Governing Access
This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 27.93 Linear Feet (20 Paige boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 2 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
About this Site
This site contains collection guides, or finding aids, to the archival collections held by Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives, the History of Medicine Collection, and the Scarritt Bennett Center. Finding aids describe the context, arrangement, and structure of archival materials, allowing users to identify and request materials relevant to their research.
Requesting Materials
Each finding aid contains a link to request materials from the collections. Collections can also be requested by emailing the repository directly through the library website. Each repository has its own location, hours, and contact information. Please consult the repository with questions about using the materials. Collections are non-circulating and must be used in the repository’s reading room. In many cases, the collections are stored off-site and require advance notice for retrieval.