Walter B. Fariss papers, 1938-1940.

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Walter B. Fariss papers, 1938-1940.

Copies of photographs of Band formations, 1938-1939, and a letter from Tom Harmon to Fariss written in 1940 on the day of the football game against Michigan State.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8334772

Bentley Historical Library

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Fariss, Walter B.

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Officer in the University of Michigan Reserve Officers' Training Corps and drill instructor with the University of Michigan Band. From the description of Walter B. Fariss papers, 1938-1940. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778889 ...

Harmon, Tom, 1919-1990

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Thomas Dudley Harmon (September 28, 1919 – March 15, 1990), more commonly known as Tom Harmon, sometimes known by the nickname "Old 98", was an American football player, military pilot, actor, and sports broadcaster. Born in Rensselaer, Indiana, Harmon grew up in the city of Gary, and was an outstanding athlete at Horace Mann High. In addition to 14 varsity letters, he was twice named all-state quarterback, captain of the basketball team, and as a senior, won the 100 yard dash and the 200 ya...

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...

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...