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Band (University of Michigan) records, 1892 - 2012, 1929 - 2012

9 linear feet — 80 oversize bound volumes — 38 oversize scrapbooks — 1 oversize folder — 14.1 GB (online)

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Established by students in 1896, the University of Michigan Band had its first salaried director in 1915. The William Revelli era (1935-1971) brought the Band to prominence as the marching, concert, and symphony bands toured and performed extensively, including a tour of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union by the Symphony band in 1961, the Jazz Band's 1965 tour of Latin American, and the Symphony Band 2011 tour of China. Records include scrapbooks of band activities (including photographs); bound volumes ("Blue Books"), 1936-present, containing band formations, newsletters, and announcements of band activities, also topical files relating to band tours and concerts. The Marching Band is best documented, although concert band, symphony band, and related ensembles are represented.

The University of Michigan Band records are divided into eight series: Tours and Concerts, Yearbooks, Photographs and Posters, Audio-Visual Material, Band Books ("Blue Books"), Scrapbooks, Publications, and Director's Records. The majority of the records consist of bound volumes of band formations, announcements, and publications, and oversized scrapbooks of band activities. Additional material includes topical files documenting tours and performances. The bulk of the documentation pertains to the Marching Band.

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Frederick E. Moncrieff papers, 1947-2000 (majority within 1961)

1.2 linear feet — 1 oversize folder (UAm) — 5.2 GB (online)

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Frederick Moncrieff worked as an editor, writer, photographer, and manager for the University of Michigan News and Information Services between 1946 and 1966. He accompanied the University of Michigan Symphony Band on its 1961 tour of the Soviet Union and the Near East. The majority of the collection is materials relating to this tour. Other items pertain to historic buildings in Ann Arbor and Camp Michigania

The Frederick E. Moncrieff papers primarily document Moncrieff's work with the University of Michigan. These papers are divided into three series: University of Michigan Band Tour Papers; Other Materials; and Audiovisual Materials.

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George R. Cavender collection, 1965-1979 and undated, undated (majority within 1976-1979)

15 video recordings (12 reel-to-reel tapes, 1 U-matic videotape, 2 VHS tapes) — 3 sound recordings (3 reel-to-reel audiotapes)

Professor Emeritus of Music (Wind instruments) at the University of Michigan. Cavender served as the Assistant Director of Bands, Director of the Marching Band, Director of the University Bands. The collection includes video and audio recordings of the University of Michigan Bands practicing and performing during football games, including Rose Bowl games and Super Bowl VII.

The collection includes video and audio recordings of the University of Michigan Band's performance at Rose Bowls, Super Bowl VII, and at other events.

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Joe Grimm photographs, 1975-1976

0.6 linear feet (in 2 boxes)

University of Michigan student photographer for the Michiganensian; photographs of images used in the yearbook.

This is a collection of photographic contact sheets and negative strips taken by Joe Grimm The photographs have been arranged alphabetically by topic. Principal areas covered include student activities and events, notably athletic contests and musical and dramatic performances.