This collection originated from the estate of noted musician and artist Carol Celeste Carmichael Parks (1949-2010), granddaughter of Adele and Richard and daughter of Ralph and Evangeline “Vange” Otto Carmichael [later McPherson]. Although the bulk of this collection revolves around Richard Carmichael and to a lesser extent Adele, there are a few additional items related to Ralph Carmichael, Vangie McPherson and Rolf McPherson.

Scores and Recordings of the entries in the "Art Song Composition Award," sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing, contests of 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012.