Janet Martin Tranquada Collection on Camp Chonokis
Scope and Contents
The Janet Martin Tranquada Collection on Camp Chonokis consists of documents collected by Tranquada from Gorman and are primarily related to Gorman's adaptation of Sigmund Spaeth's "The Musical Adventures of Jack and Jill" and "Old Mother Hubbard." Both of these were likely performed. "The Musical Adventures of Jack and Jill" includes published sheet music, some written or typed notes and lyrics, newspaper clippings about "Jack and Jill" from various sources, and Gorman's original musical notations and lyrics for the work.
Also included are sheet music of lullabies, two in Russian and one likely in Latvian, which were collected by Gorman during her travels and possibly adapted for use at Camp Chonokis.
Dates
- 1929-1940
Creator
- Gorman, Gladys G. (Creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Janet Martin Tranquada was a Camp Chonokis camper, counselor, and niece of camp manager Gladys Gertrude Gorman (1892-1978). Gorman, known at camp as G3, was a 1914 graduate of Wellesley College who studied Hygiene and Physical Education. She joined Camp Chonokis in 1930 as a co-director.
[Biographical information on Gorman adapted from her biographical note in Camp Chonokis Records, 90-86.]
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (3 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Russian
Russian
Latvian
Abstract
Janet Martin Tranquada was a Camp Chonokis camper, counselor, and niece of camp manager Gladys Gertrude Gorman. The collection contains documents collected by Tranquada from Gorman and is primarily related to Gorman's adaptation of Sigmund Spaeth's "The Musical Adventures of Jack and Jill" and "Old Mother Hubbard."
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Jim Tranquada in March 2022.
Creator
- Gorman, Gladys G. (Creator, Person)
- Tranquada, Janet Martin (Creator, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Janet Martin Tranquada Collection on Camp Chonokis
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jessica Maddox
- Date
- March 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu