Cornell University. Glee Club

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Founded as the Orpheus Glee Club in 1868, the Cornell University Glee Club (CUGC) is the oldest student organization on campus. One of the premier male choirs in the country, the ensemble performs a wide variety of repertoire, frequently traveling domestically and internationally. Past international concert tours have visited Mexico, the Soviet Union, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, China, Venezuela, and Brazil. Since 1889, the Club has been under the leadership of a number of notable directors.

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  • 1889 - 1921 : Hollis Ellsworth Dann
  • 1921 - 1942 : Eric Sydney Dudley
  • 1942 - 1945 : John Marinus Kuypers
  • 1945 - 1946 : Paul John Weaver
  • 1946 - 1957 : Thomas Brodhead Tracy
  • 1957 - 1995 : Thomas Andrew Sokol
  • 1995 - 1995 Present : Scott Arthur Tucker

From the guide to the Cornell University Glee Club records, 1884-1986, (Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library)

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Scheetz, Francis Harley, 1894-1968. Francis Harley Scheetz papers, 1740-1963, 1947-1969 (bulk). Cornell University Library
referencedIn Adams, M. Winifred (Mabelle Winifred), 1874-1964. M. Winifred Adams miscellany, 1892-1899. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Pratt family. Pratt family papers, 1885-1996, 1885-1935 (bulk). Cornell University Library
creatorOf Philadelphia Orchestra. Transcription of WFLN radio broadcast [sound recording], 1962 October 12. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Carey, Katherine Pinckney,. Lloyd J. Pinckney memorabilia, 1934-1935. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Cornell University. Glee Club. Cornell University Glee Club records, 1890-1986. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Cornell University Glee Club records, 1884-1986 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn Cornell University. Music performed by students, 1949-1973. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Ford, Stuart M. (Stuart Maurice), 1891-1971. Stuart M. Ford scrapbook, 1910-1914. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Babcock, Howard Orville, 1892-1971. Howard Orville Babcock papers, 1910-1971. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Cornell University. Cornell songs and marches, [ca. 1908-1965]. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Gilchrist, James M., Jr. James M. Gilchrist Cornell University Class of 1900 miscellany, 1896-1900. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Francis Harley Scheetz papers, 1740-1963, 1947-1969 (bulk) Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn Cornell University music clubs records, 1880-1941. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Carver, William Van Ness, 1895-1981. William Van Ness Carver scrapbook, 1914-1918. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Porter, Frederick G. Frederick G. Porter letters, 1934. Cornell University Library
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Adams, M. Winifred (Mabelle Winifred), 1874-1964. person
associatedWith Babcock, Howard Orville, 1892-1971. person
associatedWith Carey, Katherine Pinckney, person
associatedWith Carver, William Van Ness, 1895-1981. person
associatedWith Cornell University. corporateBody
associatedWith Ford, Stuart M. (Stuart Maurice), 1891-1971. person
associatedWith Gilchrist, James M., Jr. person
associatedWith Philadelphia Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Porter, Frederick G. person
associatedWith Pratt family. family
associatedWith Scheetz, Francis Harley, 1894-1968. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--Ithaca
Subject
Singers
Broadsides
Choirs
Choral societies
Concert programs
Concert programs
Cornell University
Cornell University
Music
Music
Occupation
Activity
Performer

Corporate Body

Active 1908

Active 1965

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