Music Department records, 1863-[ongoing]

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Music Department records, 1863-[ongoing]

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The collection includes proposals, meeting minutes, memoranda, correspondence, and reports relating to the establishment of the ethnomusicology doctoral program. It also contains photographs and printed material relating to music performances by faculty, student groups, and visiting world music artists, including concert programs. Materials in the Concert Correspondence Files, Events Scrapbooks, and Programs and Records series have not been processed.

22.25 linear feet.30 archival boxes.

Wesleyan University, Olin Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8128106

Wesleyan University, Olin Library

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McAllester, David P. (David Park), 1916-2006

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David Park McAllester was professor of Anthropology and Music at Wesleyan University from 1947 to 1986. He studied and wrote about the rites and ceremonies of the Navajo Indians and was a co-founder of the Society for Ethnomusicology. From the description of David McAllester papers, 1940 - 1996. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 166275254 ...

Wesleyan university, Middletown, Conn.

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William John James (1860-1941) was College Librarian from 1891 to 1929 and Assistant Treasurer of Wesleyan from 1908 to 1929. From the description of William John James Trustee and Financial Records, 1870 - 1939. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 499124185 The Wesleyan Glee Club formed in 1846 and frequently traveled and performed from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. The Glee Club, along with the Chapel Choir and Concert Choir, performed at the an...

Wesleyan Glee Club

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Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.). Music Dept.

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The music program at Wesleyan University dates back to the early days of the institution, when informal singing groups performed for special occasions. As the program expanded and became more formalized, courses were offered, and in 1929 the Music Department was established. Performance groups came to include the Glee Club, the Chapel Choir, the Choral Society, the Jibers, the Cardinals, the Wesleyan Band, and a number of instrumental ensembles. During the 1950s, associate professor David McAlle...