Hugh Leslie Hodgson

Mr. Hugh Hodgson had a passion and love for music that is shown through his efforts in UGA's music program, along with his dedication to teaching music across the state. Hugh was born in Athens, GA and was a student and "professor of music…

This item is an advertisement for a specific Music Appreciation hour held on the first of March in 1945 (Music Appreciation Hour Program, Hodgson Papers). The hour started at eight and was being presented by IOTA ZETA Chapter of SAI (Music…

The items include a plaque to honor Hugh Hodgson and a newspaper article informing the readers of a recital being held to honor Hodgson. The recital and plaque help exemplify the strong impact Hodgson left on the University of Georgia's music program…

This photo is of a recital that Hugh Hodgson performed in and is representative of how many recitals would have looked during his time at the University of Georgia. He is pictured on the far left and appears to be more of an “overseer” of the recital…

In this article written in the Summer 1957 edition of the Georgia Review, a literary journal started at the University of Georgia in 1947, Hugh Hodgson outlines the process and importance of the acquisition of the Guido Adler library for the…

Hugh Hodgson's impact in music extends to his contribution in student life. While a professor at UGA, Hugh Hodgson offered a competitive music scholarship where recipients would receive a "year's free instruction in th[e] instrument under Hugh…

A little short article about how the music major came to be at the University of Georgia. From the way the South viewed the "major" to the recognition gained by Hugh Hodgson in order to establish the School of Music, this article talks about it all…