Records of the Harvard Krokodiloes, 1946-2004

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Records of the Harvard Krokodiloes, 1946-2004

The Krokodiloes is Harvard University's oldest a cappella singing group. It was founded as a quartet in spring of 1946 by David Binger (A.B. 1948) and Arthur Boylston Nichols III (A.B. 1948), both recently returned from service in World War II. The collection includes songs and lyrics, administrative and fund-raising records, records pertaining to the group's tours, recordings, and posters.

24 cubic feet (32 document boxes, 3 portfolio boxes, 1 portfolio folder, 11.5 record cartons, 7 card cartons)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6385557

Harvard University Archives.

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