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Marching bands

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Harry Begian papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.272
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of materials related to Harry Begian’s career at Michigan State University. These consist of band performance information, clippings, and photographs. The photographs include groups, band formations, and people. Notable people in the photographs are Governor William Milliken, MSU President Clifford Wharton, Jack Breslin, Clarence "Biggie" Munn, Randall J. Spicer, and Harry Begian.

Dates: 1957 - 1984
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Lee West Maurer photographs

 Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.290
Scope and Content

The electronic resource consists of digitized photos of Lee West Maurer between 1923-1927. The images feature a model bridge built by West for his civil engineering thesis, shots of the marching band on the football field, and West posing in his band uniform.

Dates: Undated
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Leonard Falcone papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.133
Scope and Contents The materials in this collection span from 1916, with photographs of Falcone's arrival to the United States from his native Italy, until 1985, with news clippings and an itinerary outlining the upcoming tour of the Falcone Alumni Band.The most comprehensive range of materials in this collection are contained in Falcone's personal collection of scrapbooks. In particular, the early volumes provide much information on Falcone during his early years, including concert programs from...
Dates: 1916 - 2014
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Marching Band records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-16.86.2
Scope and Contents The Marching Band records contain memorabilia from the 1954 and 1956 Rose Bowl games. This collection of memorabilia was donated by alumnus Gerald Klann (class of 1928) who was associated with Oldsmobile and who accompanied the band on both trips (December 26, 1953 - January 6, 1954 and December 27, 1955 - January 7, 1956). Included in the collection are maps, train schedules, travel guides, dining car menus, Rose Bowl Game and Tournament of Roses programs and tickets, and miscellaneous...
Dates: 1948 - 2015
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Publications Office records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-8.1.2
Scope and Content

The collection consists of brochures and other publications. There are also photographs of campus, students, staff, cheerleaders, Spartan Marching Band, football games, track, and golf.

Dates: 1963-1989, undated
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

School of Music records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-16.86
Scope and Contents The collection includes annual reports, band rehearsal attendance, marching band formation charts, news clippings, magazines, and marching band halftime programs. The Music Department information includes correspondence, reports, and pamphlets. There are also Michigan State Institute of Music and Allied Arts materials that includes music programs and press releases. The collection also includes scrapbooks containing concert programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, and service bulletins...
Dates: 1870 - 2007
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections