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CFM1993_05 Guide to the Joseph and Mary Velezdy Papers, 1947-1999 Processed by UCF Special Collections; finding aid prepared by UCF Special Collections University of Central Florida, Special Collections and University Archives

P.O. Box 162666 Orlando FL 32816 Telephone: 407-823-2576. Email: specoll@mail.ucf.edu

Finding aid encoded by April Karlene Anderson 2007 Description is written in English Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard Descriptive Summary All the materials are written in English The Joseph and Mary Velezdy Papers 1947-1999 CFM1993_05 These papers were created by Josephy and Mary Velezdy 1 Box; 0.5 linear feet Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries,

P. O. Box 162666 Orlando, FL 32816, Telephone: 407-823-2576, E-mail: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu

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. Acquisition Information

Mr. Velezdy donated these materials to the University of Central Florida Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives between the years 1993 and 1999.

Processing History

This collection was processed into acid free archival folders and stored in an acid free archival box.

Access

The entire collection is open for research.

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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.

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American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Violin Music Composers Composers -- Hungary -- Biography Biographical/Historical Note

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.

Collection 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.

Contents List Series I: Velezdy Papers, 1947-1999. 1 box; 0.5 linear feet.

This series holds the personal papers of the Velezdy couple as well as photographs, newsclippings, and selections of their music.

Box Folder 1 1 Biographical Information. 1 2 Correspondence. 1 3 Songs in English. 1 4 Songs in Hungarian. 1 5 Instrumental Music. 1 6 Lyrics by Mary Velezdy. 1 7 Poems and Cover Sheets. 1 8 News Clippings. 1 9 Copyright Papers. 1 10 Photo Album.