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David D. Dexter papers, 1960-1963, 1980-1981 (majority within 1960-1963)

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Summary

Creator:
Dexter, David D.
Abstract:
David D. Dexter was a cornet player in the University of Michigan Symphony Band. In 1961, the Band toured and performed across the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. The collection includes digitized slides, correspondence, diaries, and audio recordings documenting the Band's experiences and performances. Also, a sound recording of an interview that was given by Dexter to a TV station in Ohio.
Extent:
44 GB (online)
23 audiotapes (digitized)
0.4 linear feet
Language:
English
Call Number:
2017016 Aa 2
Authors:
Finding aid created by Devon Proudfoot in May 2018.

Background

Scope and Content:

Digital images of slides, writings, and digitized sound recordings constitute the majority of items in the collection. Also included Dexter's packing lists, newsletter issues, and ephemera. All material relates to the University of Michigan Symphony Band's 1961 tour of the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

Biographical / Historical:

David D. Dexter was born to parents Henry and Dorothy Dexter, in Dayton, Ohio on November 27, 1940. He came to the University of Michigan in 1959, where he studied Chemistry and joined the Symphony Band as a cornet player. In 1961, Dexter took part in the Symphony Band's three-and-a-half months tour of the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. This historic tour was sponsored by the United States State Department.

Dexter graduated from Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1963. After receiving a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Georgetown University in 1968, he worked in academic computing at Alma College, Middlebury College, and the University of Mount Union. David D. Dexter passed away in 2016.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Sharon Dexter (donor no. 11699 ) in three accessions between 2017 and 2018. Most of the material within the collection has been digitized by Scott Dexter, Sharon and David Dexter's son.
Processing information:

In preparing digital material for long-term preservation and access, the Bentley Historical Library adheres to professional best practices and standards to ensure that content will retain its authenticity and integrity. For more information on procedures for the ingest and processing of digital materials, please see Bentley Historical Library Digital Processing Note. Access to digital material may be provided either as a direct link to an individual file or as a downloadable package of files bundled in a zip file.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in five series: 1. Photographic Slides 2. Writings 3. Correspondence 4. Recordings, and 5. Miscellaneous.

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open without restriction.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to the Regents of the University of Michigan but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

Some recordings may be protected by copyright law. Access to such recorings is restricted to the reading room of the Bentley Historical Library.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], [URL], David D. Dexter papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

[item], [folder no.], [box no.], David D. Dexter papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

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Collection

David D. Dexter papers, 1960-1963, 1980-1981 (majority within 1960-1963)
Call Number 2017016 Aa 2
Total components 117
Items available online Online 78
Last indexed 2023-08-08