Max Mitchell Music Library Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1999-359

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains instrumental solos, ensembles, and method books especially for the trumpet as well as various scores, textbooks, and catalogs, and some original compositions by Mitchell and other O.A.M.C people. There are some drafts of several O.A.M.C. /O.S.U. songs by Mitchell and others including the current alma mater hymn.

Dates

1933-1966

Creator

Mitchell, Max, 1914-1991. (Compiler, Person)

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.

Biographical Sketch

Beginning in 1937, Max Mitchell directed the military band, taught brass instruments, and served as assistant director of the symphonic band. Then, in 1943, he accepted the appointment of music department head and director of the symphonic band. By 1957, Max Mitchell decided to devote himself fully to the music department head position and other related activities. Dr. Mitchell requested the hiring of another director who would hold the main responsibility of the marching band, but this proved impossible at that time. The yearly request remained unfilled until 1966.

Extent

5.96 Linear feet (2 record storage boxes, 1 flat box, 1 oversize legal document box, 1 oversize legal slim document box)

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.

Related Archival Materials

Music Department 1997-047; Sheet Music 1986-010; Boh Makovsky 1986-010/025; Music and Songs – OAMC 1992-048; Ninabelle Hurst Nichols 1992-024; The Podium 2004-076