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Portrait of the Oklahoma State University Marching Band Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-065

Scope and Contents

Collection contains 24 x 36 inch framed portrait of the OSU Marching Band in Lewis Stadium (pre Boone Pickens Stadium).

Dates

  • ca. 1997-early 2000s

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.

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Administrative History

The first band at OAMC was begun by a student, Harry Dunn, in 1905. The band, which had 22 members, performed at athletic events and provided their own equipment and instruments. The first director was Mr. Wood, who directed the band from 1905-1907. He was followed by his son, Lloyd Wood, who directed the band in 1907. In 1910, after several directorial changes, the band was furnished with uniforms and equipment by the military science department so that they could perform at ROTC events.

The band flourished under director Boh Makovsky, who sent the band on annual tours of the state to promote the band and the college. The tours lasted from 1916-1931.

When the college changed its name to Oklahoma State University in 1957, the present alma mater and pep song were created. The Alumni Band was created in 1979, and still continues to this day, with members performing at one football game and filling in in the pep band for band members who attend a bowl game.

For more information on the history of OSU Bands, see http://orgs.okstate.edu/kkp/osubandhistory.html

Extent

3 Linear feet (one framed portrait)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into one series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.

Provenance

Gift of the Office of the President, November 2012.

Processing Information

Processed by: Sarah Coates, December 2012.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Portrait of the Oklahoma State University Marching Band Collection Collection Number 2012-065
Status
Completed
Author
Sarah Coates
Date
December 2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

http://info.library.okstate.edu/scua/home
Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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