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Purdue University Musical Organizations records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 40

Scope and Contents

This collection documents Purdue University's musical organizations including the Choral Society, Glee Club, Symphony Orchestra, and University bands. Materials include song books, scrapbook, programs, sheet music, and record albums. Includes information on well-known Purdue songs, such as "Hail Purdue," as well as lesser-known Purdue songs performed at convocations, football games against Indiana University, and related events. Some late 19th century song books not specific to Purdue but presumably used at various Purdue religious services, convocations, and events have been retained with the collection, as well as two military related song books published in the 1940s.

Dates

  • 1876 - 2019
  • Majority of material found within 1900 - 1960s

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Purdue University per deed of gift and various copyright holders on record albums

Historical Information

Organized music groups at Purdue University date back to 1891, with the Chapel Choir. The Purdue Varsity Glee Club began with 11 members in 1893. In 1930, Al Stewart was asked to direct a Women’s Glee Club and later, a Purdue Concert Choir. Several years later the Purdue Men’s Glee Club asked Al Stewart to direct them as well. Soon after, these organizations were collectively names Purdue Music Organizations.

Extent

2.95 Cubic Feet (Five full-width letter-size manuscript boxes and one flat box)

Arrangement Note

The Purdue Musical Organizations Collection is organized into 2 series: 1. Musical Organizations Records, ca. 1876-2007; 1.25 cubic feet (box 1-3) 2. Musical Organizations Record Albums, ca. 1958-1981; 1.7 cubic feet (box 4-6)

Acquisition Inforamtion

Materials collected by and donated to Purdue University Archives and Special Collections. "Convocations Songs," pamphlet circa 1915 of Purdue related songs, including Hail Purdue and other songs gift of John E. McDonald, August 2015. Added group of song books. The Purdue Song Book, circa 1923 donated by JoAnn Bloodgood (with the Donald A. Bloodgood papers), November 2011. Added to group of song books. 4 items donated by Michael Humnicky, September 2012. 6 items purchased by Archives and Special Collections on March 31, 2014. One copy of the sheet music for "One Black, One Gold" was donated by Mrs. Lloyd Whelan in October 1980, and a second copy was donated by Jamie Hendershot via the Purdue Alumni Assocation on July 2, 2007. Source and date of acquisition of all other items are unknown.

Accruals and Additions

"Convocations Songs," pamphlet circa 1915 of Purdue related songs, including Hail Purdue and other songs gift of John E. McDonald, August 2015.  Added to group of song books. The Purdue Song Book, circa 1923 donated by JoAnn Bloodgood (with the Donald A. Bloodgood papers), November 2011. Added to group of song books.

Processing Information

All materials have been housed in polyester sleeves, acid-free folders, and acid-free boxes.
Title
Purdue University Musical Organizations records
Status
In Progress
Author
Joanne Mendes, Amanda Burdick
Date
05/06/2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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