Joseph and Mary Velezdy Papers
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- created: 1947-2000
Creator
- Velezdy, Joseph (Person)
- Velezdy, Mary (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The entire collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
Biographical or Historical Information
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.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)
Language of Materials
English
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.
Arrangement Note
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.
Method of Acquisition
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.
Subject
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (Organization)
- Title
- Joseph and Mary Velezdy Papers
- Author
- April Karlene Anderson
- Date
- 00/00/2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the UCF Special Collections Repository
Special Collections & University Archives
University of Central Florida Libraries
P.O. Box 162666
Orlando Florida 32816-2666 US
(407) 823-2576
speccoll@ucf.edu