Band (University of Michigan) records, 1929-[ongoing].

ArchivalResource

Band (University of Michigan) records, 1929-[ongoing].

Scrapbooks of band activities, 1929-1977 (include photographs); record books, 1936-2005 containing band formations, rosters, newsletters, and announcements of band activities including directorships of William D. Revelli and George Cavender; and topical files relating to band tours and concerts.

7.5 linear ft., 64 v., 38 oversize v. and 1 oversize folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8334421

Bentley Historical Library

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University of Michigan. School of Music

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Predecessor organizations represented include the Ann Arbor School of Music and the University School of Music. From the description of School of Music (University of Michigan) records, 1880-[ongoing]. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34419778 Music instruction at the University of Michigan was established by the Board of Regents on the recommendation of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in 1880, making it one of the first universitie...

Cavender, George

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University of Michigan. Band

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The Michigan Band was begun in the fall of 1896 as the result of a grassroots student effort. An entirely student-run organization, the band received no support from the university. They first performed at the Law School's annual observance of Washington's Birthday in February 1897, and based on this performance, were granted permission to rehearse in University buildings. By the fall of 1898, the band was playing at all football games and mass meetings. However, beset w...

Revelli, William D. (William Donald), 1902-1994

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University of Michigan.

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Outside of museum holdings, no comprehensive survey and inventory of campus artwork had been attempted since 1937. With support from the Michigan Commission on Art in Public Places, 1,076 items were inventoried during 1988-1990. Additional inventory work was undertaken in 1997-1998 for risk management purposed, but generated little new information. From the description of Inventory of University of Michigan-owned art, 1988-1990, 1997-1998. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id...