Purdue Varsity Glee Club collection
Collection — Folder: S1030
Identifier: S1030
Scope and Contents
This collection contains Purdue Musical Organizations (PMO) documents and photographs ranging from 1977 to 1978 regarding the Varsity Glee Club of Purdue University. The documents include a performance news release and three "backgrounders" about the conductor William E. Luhman, accompanist William E. Allen, and the history of the club. The collection has photographs of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club; Jeff Cherry and Doug Shelton; Derrick Williams; Jim Hubert; William E. Luhman; William E. Allen; and the "Ba-Na-Na" quartet. Also included is an Eva-Tone Soundsheets flexi sound disc.
Dates
- 1977-1978
Creator
- Purdue University. Varsity Glee Club (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
The Purdue Varsity Glee Club was founded in 1893 and began with eleven students. Albert Stewart became the club's first full time director in 1932 and led the group for more than 40 years. Under his leadership, the club increased to 60 members and gave performances across the United States and internationally. The musical troupe offers a variety of music including classics, gospel, folk songs, contemporary hits, and novelty tunes. After more than 115 years, the young men of the Varsity Glee Club continue to entertain audiences and serve as goodwill ambassadors for Purdue University.
Sources:
Information within collection.
Purdue University. "Purdue Varsity Glee Club." Accessed April 26, 2018. https://www.purdue.edu/pmo/ensembles/purdue-varsity-glee-club.
Sources:
Information within collection.
Purdue University. "Purdue Varsity Glee Club." Accessed April 26, 2018. https://www.purdue.edu/pmo/ensembles/purdue-varsity-glee-club.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a records transfer from the Indiana Division on 2018/04/18.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2018/04/26 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2018/04/26 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Purdue University. Varsity Glee Club (Organization)
- Title
- Purdue Varsity Glee Club collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
