Dr. Reed taught theory and composition at MSU from 1939-1976, influencing generations of composers and also composing many significant works during these years. His donations began in 1985, and were supplemented by major donations from 1994 through 2008. Scores, recordings, texts, correspondance, and photographs comprise the collection, and include the well-known "La Fiesta Mexicana" and "For the Unfortunate". "Michigan Dream", later retitled "Peter Homan's Dream", was written for the centennial of Michigan State, and provided the famous choral piece, "Michigan Morn". Dr. Reed received many awards and commissions, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, and was active in both classical and jazz fields. The Reed Collection includes one or more versions of each composition, which may include sketches, finished work, arrangements and transparencies for publication. Copies of the books, recordings of many compositions, and correspondence regarding commissions and performances are also included.
