Frank Judson Rigby collection, ca. 1900-1963.

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Frank Judson Rigby collection, ca. 1900-1963.

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Newspaper clippings detailing Rigby's 100th birthday and death; photographs; miscellaneous items including social security card, membership cards, nametag, and cap emblems; piece of music; brochures relating to the Maine Music Camp; and plaque from American Federation of Musicians, recognizing Rigby's life-long contributions to music.

1 flat box.

Maine Historical Society Library

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American Federation of Musicians

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Rigby, Frank Judson, 1862-1963

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Musician, bandmaster, and music teacher, of Portland, Me.; taught music and conducted bands in Belfast and Rumford, Me., before moving to Portland ca. 1914. In 1917, joined the U.S. Army where he organized and directed the Ralph D. Caldwell Post, American Legion, band as well as the 240th Coast Artillery Band; became first director of school bands in Portland, teaching at both Portland and Deering high schools. Devoted his life to teaching music, and even at the age of 100, continued to teach at...