Joseph and Mary Velezdy Papers, 1947-2000
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Velezdy, Joseph
- Velezdy, Mary
- Abstract:
- The Joseph and Mary Velezdy Papers chronicles the musical lives of a violinist husband and his composer wife. The Velezdy's musical journey from Hungary to Miami Beach and eventually to Titusville, Florida is shown in this collection with pictures, songs, lyrics, sheet music, poems, and newsclippings.
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet 1 Box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
The Joseph and Mary Velezdy Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Joseph and Mary Velezdy Collection includes songs composed by Mr. Velezdy, copies of lyrics written by his wife Mary (some copies framed), correspondence, the copyright papers for his music, news clippings, and a photo album.
- Biographical / historical:
Joseph Velezdy was born in North Braddock, Pennsylvania on March 11, 1912. The son of a Hungarian violinist, Mr. Velezdy became a budding composer at a young age. Although, Mr. Velezdy pursued careers as a soccer player, housepainter, and barber, his passion for composing music, however, never diminished and in 1948 he returned to Hungary where he honed his skills as a violinist. His chief collaborator and lyricist was his wife Mary whom he married in 1952. They moved to Miami Beach where they focused on composing music before settling into retirement in Titusville, Florida. Together Joseph and Mary Velezdy composed many instrumental and classical works. When repeated attempts to have the music published failed, Mr. Velezdy joined the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers and published the music himself in the 1960s. Mary Velezdy passed away in September of 1993. Mr. Velezdy continues in his efforts to create a lasting legacy of his and Mary's musical accomplishments.
- Acquisition information:
- Mr. Velezdy donated these materials to the University of Central Florida Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives between the years 1993 (CFM1993_05) and 1999.
- Processing information:
Collection processed by April Karlene Anderson; finding aid prepared by April Karlene Anderson.
This collection was processed into acid free archival folders and stored in an acid free archival box.
- Arrangement:
The Joseph and Mary Velezdy Collection includes songs composed by Mr. Velezdy, copies of lyrics written by his wife Mary (some copies framed), correspondence, the copyright papers for his music, news clippings, and a photo album.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The entire collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
- Preferred citation:
The Joseph and Mary Velezdy Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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John C. Hitt Library12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2OrlandoFL32816-8030USA
