Band, 1939 - 1958

File — Box: R-01, Folder: R:001

Identifier: R:001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to the Cardinal Key Society, literary societies, Greek organizations, student government, religious groups, student interest clubs, political groups, performing/theatre arts.

Includes handbook, fliers, newspaper clippings, photos, programs, newsletters, dance ticket, booklets, original fraternity certificate, President Tyson's personal letters, architectural drawings, Weekly articles, personal journals, constitution and by-laws, DVD, a survey, etc. .

Dates

1939 - 1958

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

Additional Description

Brief history of college marching band; director Henry Soltys; student correspondence to Tyson to support a band year-round and furnish needed equipment; 9/30/48 Muhlenberg Will Have Own Band Saturday (football game) - under direction of Willard Schisler;

Letter to President J. Conrad Seegers from Albertus Meyers noting his appointment as Director of Muhlenberg College Band, 5/17/1958.

Anthony Jagnesak appointed band director 1953 Philip Sittler appointed to direct band - 1954; Franklyn Gergitz will work with band - 1956