American Bandmasters Association Archives
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Abstract
Title:
American Bandmasters Association Archives
Author/Creator:
American Bandmasters Association
Collection number:
0
Size:
24.00 Linear Feet
Bulk dates:
1929-present
Inclusive dates:
1929-present
Collection Area:
Special Collections in Performing Arts
Repository:
Special Collections in Performing Arts, Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Contact the curator: http://www.lib.umd.edu/scpa/contact
Abstract:
Formed in 1929 "for the purpose of furthering the interests of outstanding American Band Masters, and of interesting composers, arrangers, and music publishers in Wind Band music," the American Bandmasters Association (ABA) continues to champion the causes of American bands and bandmasters today. Its members' accomplishments include the election of John Philip Sousa to the Hall of Fame of Great Americans, the publication of the Journal of Band Research, and the establishment of several awards and prizes, including the Ostwald Band Composition Contest and the Edwin Franko Goldman Memorial Citation. The collection consists of publications, including the Journal of Band Research and the ABA Newsletter; correspondence; conference materials and programs; meeting minutes; committee reports; financial and administrative records; oral histories; directories and membership lists; photographs, memorabilia, and recordings. Specific documentation can be found on the ABA Research Center, the ABA Ostwald Award, the Board of Directors, officers, committees and annual conferences.
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Preferred citation:
American Bandmasters Association Archives, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.
Publication rights:
Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Contact the curator for an appointment: http://www.lib.umd.edu/scpa/contact
Status:
This collection is PROCESSED.
Historical Note
In the summer of 1928, Edwin Franko Goldman, leader of the Goldman Band; Victor Grabel, conductor of the Chicago Concert Band; and Captain William Stannard, Leader of the United States Army Band, met in Columbus, Ohio to discuss ways of easing the problems facing the leaders of America's professional and military bands. That August, Captain Stannard recorded his vision for the American Bandmasters Association in a letter to Albert Austin Harding, Director of Bands at the University of Illinois, "we conceived the idea of creating an ABA for the purpose of furthering the interests of outstanding American Band Masters, and of interesting composers, arrangers, and music publishers in Wind Band music."
The fledgling organization was able to secure the endorsement of America's most famous bandleader, and soon Commander John Philip Sousa agreed to serve as the first Honorary Life President of the ABA. On July 5, 1929 the charter members of the ABA met in New York. These earliest members included Edwin Franko Goldman; Charles Benter, Director of the United States Navy Band; J. J. Gagnier, Director of His Majesty's Grenadier Guards Band, of Montreal; Victor J. Grabel, Conductor of the Chicago Concert Band; Albert Austin Harding, Director of Bands at the University of Illinois; Richard B. Hayward, Director of the Toronto Concert Band; Charles O'Neill, Director of the Royal 22nd Regiment Band of Quebec; Arthur Pryor, Director of Arthur Pryo's Band; and Frank Simon, Director of the ARMCO Band in Middletown, Ohio. The first annual convention of the ABA was held in March of 1930 in Middletown. The Association has met annually since 1930, except for during World War II.
The ABA has championed the causes of American bands and bandmasters throughout its history. Its members' accomplishments include the election of John Philip Sousa to the Hall of Fame of Great Americans, the publication of the Journal of Band Research, and the establishment of several awards and prizes, including the Ostwald Band Composition Contest and the Edwin Franko Goldman Memorial Citation.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The American Bandmasters Association Archives (ABA) covers the period from 1929 to the present. The collection consists of publications, including the Journal of Band Research and the ABA Newsletter; correspondence; conference materials and programs; meeting minutes; committee reports; financial and administrative records; oral histories; directories and membership lists; photographs, memorabilia, and recordings. Specific documentation can be found on the ABA Research Center, the ABA Ostwald Award, the Board of Directors, officers, committees and annual conferences.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
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Processing Information
Processed by:
Processed by Patrick Warfield, June 2003. Ongoing additions and revisions by SCPA Staff.
Encoded by:
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Colleen McKnight, April 2007 and revised by Cassandra N. Berman, 2011-2012. Revised by Amanda May, February 2013.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection is divided into eight record groups.
- Series 1: Board of Directors
- Series 2: Officers
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Series 3: Committees and Initiatives
- Subseries 3.1: ABA Committee Appointments
- Subseries 3.2: Philosophy and Purpose Committee
- Subseries 3.3: Nominating Committee
- Subseries 3.4: Membership Committee
- Subseries 3.5: Public Relations Committee
- Subseries 3.6: Publicity Advisory Committee
- Subseries 3.7: ABA Research Center Committee
- Subseries 3.8: North American Band Directors Coordinating Council Representatives
- Subseries 3.9: Committee Reports
- Subseries 3.10: Ostwald Composition Contest
- Subseries 3.11: Edwin Franko Goldman Memorial Citation
- Subseries 3.12: Emergency Notification System
- Subseries 3.13: Program Committee
- Subseries 3.14: ABA Foundation
- Subseries 3.15: ABA Band-Aides
- Subseries 3.16: ABA Research Center
- Subseries 3.17: Municipal Band Research Questionnaires
- Subseries 3.18: ABA Legal Issues
- Subseries 3.19: Standards of Adjudication, Report of the Committee on Adjudication of the ABA
- Series 4: Annual Conference / Convention
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Series 5: Publications
- Subseries 5.1: Journal of Band Research
- Subseries 5.2: ABA Newsletter
- Subseries 5.3: ABA Directory
- Subseries 5.4: Lest We Forget A Membership History of the ABA
- Subseries 5.5: Friendship Directory
- Subseries 5.6: The American Bandmasters Auxiliary Directory
- Subseries 5.7: The Significant Others
- Subseries 5.8: ABA Bulletin
- Subseries 5.9: ABA News Notes
- Subseries 5.10: ABA Recordings
- Subseries 5.11: ABA Cookbook
- Subseries 5.12: Past Presidents of the American Bandmasters Association by Victor Zajec
- Subseries 5.13: ABA Orientation Handbook
- Subseries 5.14: ABA Publications Draft Files
- Series 6: Oral History
- Series 7: Memorabilia
- Series 8: Recordings
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Board of Directors, 1958-1996 (0.5 linear feet)
Correspondence and information bulletins relating to the Board of Directors.
Subseries 1.1: Correspondence and Information Bulletins, 1974-1996 (2 folders)
Issued from the Board of Directors among themselves, or to the membership.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Research Center Correspondence, 1975 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Board of Directors Correspondence and Information Bulletins, 1974-1996 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
Subseries 1.2: Constitution and By-Laws, 1958-1987 (0.5 linear feet)
Proposed and approved drafts of the constitution and by-laws, and correspondence concerning those drafts.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitution and By-Laws, undated | series 1.2 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Constitution and By-Laws, pre-1958 | series 1.2 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Constitution and By-Laws, 1958 | series 1.2 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Constitution and By-Laws, 1974-1975 | series 1.2 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Constitution and By-Laws, 1975 | series 1.2 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Constitution and By-Laws, 1977 | series 1.2 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Constitution and By-Laws, 1985 | series 1.2 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Constitution and By-Laws, 1987 | series 1.2 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
Series 2: Officers, 1930-2003 (7 linear feet)
Correspondence and information bulletins relating to a particular officer. Record groups are divided into subgroups by Office, then Officer/Term and arranged chronologically.
Subseries 2.1: President, 1930-2003 (2.75 linear feet)
This series contains reports, correspondence, notes and speeches from the President to the Board and membership.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsigned presidential message, undated | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Edwin Franko Goldman -- See Edwin Franko Goldman Collection, ABA Research Center, 1930-1932 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Charles O'Neill -- [no materials], 1933 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Herbert L. Clarke -- Correspondence, 1 letter, 1/13/1921 -- See Clarke/Simon Correspondence Collection, ABA Research Center, 1934 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Frank Simon -- See Clarke/Simon Correspondence Collection, ABA Research Center, 1935-1936 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Albert Austin Harding -- See A. Austin Harding Collection, SABRE, University of Illinois -- [no materials], 1937 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Karl L. King -- For related materials see Karl King Score Collection, ABA Research Center -- [no materials], 1938 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Peter Buys -- [no materials], 1939 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Richard B. Hayward -- [no materials], 1940 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Henry Fillmore -- [no materials], 1941 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Glenn Cliffe Bainum -- [no materials], 1947 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Howard Bronson -- [no materials], 1948 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Joseph J. Richard -- [no materials], 1949 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| H. B. Bachman -- Correspondence -- Also see Harold Bachman Collection, ABA Research Center, 1950 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| Earl D. Irons -- [no materials], 1951 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 15 | |
| William D. Revelli -- Correspondence, 1952 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 16 | |
| William F. Santelmann -- Correspondence, 1953 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 17 | |
| Charles Brendler -- [no materials], 1954 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 18 | |
| James C. Harper -- Correspondence, 1955 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 19 | |
| George Howard -- See George Howard Collection, ABA Research Center, 1956 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 20 | |
| Mark Hindsley -- Correspondence -- Also see Mark Hindsley Collection, SABRE, University of Illinois -- For related materials see Mark Hindsley Score Collection, ABA Research Center, 1957 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 21 | |
| Herbert N. Johnston -- Correspondence, 1958 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 22 | |
| Raymond Dvorak -- See Raymond Dvorak Papers, ABA Research Center, 1959 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 23 | |
| Carleton Stewart -- [no materials], 1960 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 24 | |
| Otto Kraushaar -- [no materials], 1961 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 25 | |
| Earl Slocum -- See Earl Slocum Collection, ABA Research Center, 1962 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 26 | |
| Paul Yoder -- Correspondence, 1963 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 27 | |
| Chester E. Whiting -- Correspondence, 1964 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 28 | |
| George C. Wilson -- See George C. Wilson Collection, ABA Research Center, 1965 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 29 | |
| Fred McCall -- Bulletin, 1966 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 30 | |
| Samuel Loboda -- Inventory, 1967 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 31 | |
| Samuel Loboda -- Miscellaneous Papers and Letters, 1967 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 32 | |
| Samuel Loboda -- Publications, 1967 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 33 | |
| Samuel Loboda -- Programs, 1967 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 34 | |
| Samuel Loboda -- Posters, Manuscripts, 1967 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 35 | |
| James Berdahl -- [no materials], 1968 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 36 | |
| Charles Payne -- [no materials], 1969 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 37 | |
| Nilo Hovey -- [no materials], 1970 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 38 | |
| James Dunlop -- [no materials], 1971 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 39 | |
| Clifford Hunt -- [no materials], 1972 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 40 | |
| Jack Mahan -- [no materials], 1973 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 41 | |
| Hugh McMillen -- [no materials], 1974 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 42 | |
| John Yesulaitis -- [no materials], 1975 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 43 | |
| John Paynter -- Correspondence , 1976 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 44 | |
| Ardeen Foss -- [no materials], 1977 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 45 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Research Center, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- Board of Directors, December 14, 1978 meeting, etc., 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- Board of Directors, 1979-1980, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Associate Members Committee, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Band Committee, 1977-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Committee - General and Miscellaneous, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Concert Band Instrumentation Committee, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Constitution and By-Laws Committee, M. Hindsley, Chairman, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 8 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA - Edwin Franko Goldman Award Committee, 1977, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 9 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA International Relations Committee, 1977-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 10 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- Membership Committee, 1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 11 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- National Anthem Code of Ethics Committee, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 12 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Newsletter Committee, 1977-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 13 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA - North American Band Directors Coordinating Committee, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 14 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Ostwald Composition Award Committee, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 15 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Committee on Philosophy and Purpose, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 16 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- Public Relations Committee, 1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 17 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- John Philip Sousa Memorial Committee, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 18 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- 18th Annual Convention - ABA, March 7-10, 1952, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 19 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Convention - Columbus, Ohio 1979, 1969-1970, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 20 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- 1979 Convention - Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 28-Mar. 3, 1979, 1978-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 21 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Convention - Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 28-Mar. 3, 1979, 1978-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- 1980 Convention - Tempe, Arizona, March 25-29, 1980, Richard Strange, Host, 1978-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- The Journal of Band Research, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- The School Musician, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- Active Membership, 1977-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Officers, 1978-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA - Deceased Members, 1977-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 7 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Miscellaneous, 1976-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 8 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Miscellaneous, 1976-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 9 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Miscellaneous, 1976-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 10 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Emergency Notification System, 1977-1978, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 3 | folder 11 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA (Presidential Congratulations), 1976-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- 62nd ABA Convention - The Significant Others - ABA and Related Correspondence A-House -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Donald McGinnis -- ABA Band Aides, 1978-1979, 1978 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 2 | |
| Butler Eitel -- [no materials], 1979 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 3 | |
| Arnald Gabriel -- [no materials], 1980 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 4 | |
| Al Wright -- See Al Wright Collection, ABA Research Center. , 1981 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 5 | |
| Frederick Ebbs -- [no materials], 1982 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 6 | |
| Martin Boundy -- [no materials], 1983 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 7 | |
| Harry Begian -- Photographs, 1984 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 8 | |
| Harry Begian -- Awards, 1984 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 9 | |
| Harry Begian -- Dissertation, 1984 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 10 | |
| Richard Strange -- [no materials], 1985 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 11 | |
| Edgar Gangware -- [no materials], 1986 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 12 | |
| John Long -- [no materials], 1987 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 13 | |
| Eugene Allen -- [no materials], 1988 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 14 | |
| W. J. Julian -- [no materials], 1989 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 15 | |
| Mark Kelly -- [no materials], 1990 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 16 | |
| John Bourgeois -- [no materials], 1991 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 17 | |
| Robert Foster -- [no materials], 1992 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 18 | |
| Francis McBeth -- [no materials], 1993 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 19 | |
| William Foster -- [no materials], 1994 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 20 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- 62nd ABA Convention, KG Bloomquist (president) -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 21 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- 62nd ABA - '96 -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 22 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- 62nd ABA '95-96 Correspondence A-K -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 23 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- 62nd ABA '95-96 Correspondence L-Z -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 4 | folder 24 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- 62nd ABA Convention - The Significant Others and Related Correspondence House-Z -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- ABA Foundation "stuff" 95-96 -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- Goldman "stuff" 95-96 -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- Goldman report '96 -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 4 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- ABA Directory 1994 -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 5 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- ABA Newsletter, 1995-1996 -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 6 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- 59th ABA Convention, New Orleans, LA, program -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 7 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- 60th ABA Convention, Honolulu, HI, program -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 8 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- ABA 62nd Convention, 95, programs -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 9 | |
| Kenneth Bloomquist -- ABA 62nd Convention, 95, reports -- See Kenneth Bloomquist Collection, ABA Research Center, 1995 | series 2.1 | box 5 | folder 10 | |
| Myron Welch -- "Award of Demerit", 1993 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 1 | |
| Frank Wickes -- [no materials], 1997 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 2 | |
| Stanley Michalski -- President's Message -- See Stanley Michalski Collection, ABA Research Center, 1998 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 3 | |
| Bryce Taylor -- [no materials], 1999 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 4 | |
| Edward Lisk -- [no materials], 2000 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 5 | |
| Don Wilcox -- President's messages, 2001 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 6 | |
| James Keene -- [no materials], 2002 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 7 | |
| Ray Cramer -- President's message, 2003 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 8 | |
| Jerry Junkin -- [no materials], 2004 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 9 | |
| John R. Locke -- [no materials], 2005 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 10 | |
| Thomas V. Fraschillo -- [no materials], 2006 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 11 | |
| Carl J. Bianchi -- [no materials], 2007 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 12 | |
| Robert D. Jorgensen -- [no materials], 2008 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 13 | |
| Joseph Hermann -- [no materials], 2009 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 14 | |
| Paula A. Crider -- [no materials], 2010 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 15 | |
| Scott Taylor -- [no materials], 2011 | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 16 | |
Subseries 2.2: Secretary/Treasurer Reports, 1930-2003 (0.5 linear feet)
This series contains reports from the Secretary/Treasurer to the Board and membership.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Grabel, Secretary -- Photos in SCPA portrait file, 1930-1932 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Albert Austin Harding, Treasurer, 1930-1932 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Glenn C. Bainum, Secretary-Treasurer, 1932-1946 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Harold Bachman, Secretary-Treasurer, 1947-1948 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Glenn C. Bainum, Secretary-Treasurer -- [2 folders] , 1948-1964 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| William F. Santelmann, Secretary-Treasurer -- [2 folders] , 1965-1974 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Jack Mahan, Secretary-Treasurer -- [2 folders] , 1975-1987 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Richard Thurston, Secretary-Treasurer, 1988-2003 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| William J. Moody, Secretary-Treasurer -- [no materials], 2003- | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
Subseries 2.3: Secretary/Treasurer Record of Changes in Membership, 1935-1988 (0.75 linear feet)
This series contains documentation of changes in membership as recorded by the Secretary/Treasurer. Many folders contain current rosters.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roster and Roster Changes, 1935-1949 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Roster and Roster Changes, 1950-1956 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Roster and Roster Changes, 1957-1965 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1966 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1967 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1968 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1969 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1970 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 8 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1971 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 9 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1972 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 10 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1973 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 11 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1974 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 12 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1975 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 13 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1976 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 14 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1977 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 15 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1978 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 16 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1979 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 17 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1980 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 18 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1981 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 19 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1982 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 20 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1983 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 21 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1984 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 22 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1985 | series 2.3 | box 2 | folder 23 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1986 | series 2.3 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1987 | series 2.3 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Record of Changes, 1988 | series 2.3 | box 3 | folder 3 | |
| ABA Membership Listing by state and active members, 1952-1974 | series 2.3 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| Resignations and Deaths, 1969-1976 | series 2.3 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
Subseries 2.4: Secretary/Treasurer Correspondence and Documents, 1935-1990 (2 linear feet)
Mostly Correspondence to and from William F. Santelmann, Secretary/Treasurer, 1965-1974.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary/Treasurer -- D Santelmann -- [2 folders], 1935-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- E Santelmann, 1972-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 2 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- F Santelmann, 1969-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 3 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- G Santelmann, 1968-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 4 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- H Santelmann, 1953-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 5 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- I Santelmann, 1965-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 6 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- J Santelmann, 1971-1974 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 7 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- K Santelmann, 1968-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 8 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- L Santelmann, 1966-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 9 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- Santelmann F MC, 1966-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 10 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer -- Correspondence Files M Santelmann, 1967-1975 | series 2.4 | box 4 | folder 11 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Correspondence Files - N, Santelmann, 1966-1973 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| Sec/Treas Sant. Correspondence Files -- T, 1966-1974 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
| Sec/Treas Sant. Correspondence Files -- U, 1969 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
| Sec/Treas Sant. Correspondence Files -- V, 1973-1975 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 4 | |
| Sec/Treas Sant. Correspondence Files -- W, 1966-1975 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 5 | |
| Sec/Treas Sant. Correspondence Files -- Y, 1965-1975 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 6 | |
| Corporation -- State of NY -- Santelmann, 1956-1969 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 7 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Correspondence Files, 1966-1975 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 8 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Correspondence Files, 1968-1975 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 9 | |
| ABA Secretary/Treasurer Correspondence, 1965-1974 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 10 | |
| ABA Secretary/Treasurer Correspondence, 1968-1974 | series 2.4 | box 5 | folder 11 | |
| [Santelmann-Correspondence], 1969-1974 | series 2.4 | box 6 | folder 1 | |
| Santelmann, 1950-1982 | series 2.4 | box 6 | folder 2 | |
| Secretary/Treasurer's Correspondence Files, 1965-1974 | series 2.4 | box 6 | folder 3 | |
| Santelmann, William F. -- U.S. Marine Band Performances for ABA, 1950-1980 | series 2.4 | box 6 | folder 4 | |
| Estate of Carl Busch -- Secretary/Treasurer, Santelmann, 1965-1974 | series 2.4 | box 6 | folder 5 | |
| Goldman Fund -- Secretary/Treasurer, 1953-1955 | series 2.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | |
| Karl L. King Correspondence -- Santelmann, 1967-1975 | series 2.4 | box 6 | folder 7 | |
| ABA Deposit slips, vouchers, cancelled checks and receipts [3 folders], 1973-1975 | series 2.4 | box 6 | folder 8 | |
| Bank Savings Account, 1975 | series 2.4 | box 7 | folder 1 | |
| Address Changes, 1974-1975 | series 2.4 | box 7 | folder 2 | |
| Association Members Letters, 1968-1974 | series 2.4 | box 7 | folder 3 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Secretary/Treasurer Correspondence -- Santelmann, 1967-1974 | series 2.4 | box 7 | folder 4 | |
| Hall of Fame for Great Americans, Correspondence -- See also the Raymond Dvorak Papers, ABA Research Center, 1970-1975 | series 2.4 | box 7 | folder 5 | |
| Correspondence regarding Lynn Sams, 1970-1990 | series 2.4 | box 7 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 2.5: Official Convention Minutes, 1930-1983 (1 linear foot)
This series contains official convention minutes, as recorded by the Secretary/Treasurer.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Convention Minutes, 1930 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 1 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1931 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 2 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1932 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 3 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1933 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 4 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1934 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 5 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1935 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 6 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1936 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 7 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1937 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 8 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1938 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 9 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1939 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 10 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1940 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 11 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1941 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 12 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1947 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 13 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1948 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 14 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1949 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 15 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1950 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 16 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1951 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 17 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1952 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 18 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1953 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 19 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1954 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 20 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1955 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 21 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1956 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 22 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1957 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 23 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1958 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 24 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1959 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 25 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1960 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 26 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1961 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 27 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1962 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 28 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1963 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 29 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1964 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 30 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1965 | series 2.5 | box 8 | folder 31 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1966 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 1 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1967 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 2 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1968 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 3 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1969 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 4 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1970 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 5 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1971 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 6 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1972 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 7 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1973 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 8 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1974 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 9 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1975 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 10 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1976 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 11 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1977 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 12 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1978 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 13 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1979 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 14 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1980 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 15 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1981 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 16 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1982 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 17 | |
| Official Convention Minutes, 1983 | series 2.5 | box 9 | folder 18 | |
Series 3: Committees and Initiatives, 1935-2011 (4.25 linear feet)
Reports and correspondence pertaining to a particular committee. Record groups are divided into subgroups by title of committee.
Subseries 3.1: ABA Committee Appointments, 1958 (1 folder)
This series contains the committee appointments list for 1958.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Committee Appointments, 1958 | series 3.1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
Subseries 3.2: Philosophy and Purpose Committee, 1985 (1 folder)
This committee created and compiled responses to a questionnaire distributed among ABA membership in 1985 that sought to direct the mission of the organization. Questions reflected on the mission of ABA, the changing membership, and the inclusion of women, among other topics.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Purpose Questionnaire Responses, 1985 | series 3.2 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
Subseries 3.3: Nominating Committee, 1968-2009 (1 folder)
The nominating committee is composed of all Past Presidents attending the convention. The purpose of the committee is to select individuals to be nominated in open session of the convention for all officer and board positions. Materials in this series include ballots and questionnaires distributed to the committee members.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Operating Procedure, undated | series 3.3 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Nominating Committee Considerations, 1968-2009 | series 3.3 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
Subseries 3.4: Membership Committee, 1935-2011 and undated (.25 linear feet)
The Membership Committee managed applications and nominations for membership. Materials include applications, ballots and questionnaires, correspondence, and administrative documentation.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Operating Procedure, undated | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Convention Attendance Records, 1956-1975 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Convention Conducting Records, 1965-1979 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Associate Members Information Sheet, 1962 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Associate Members, 1965-1975 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| New Members, 1969-1975 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Membership Ballots, 1960-1968 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Nomination Forms, undated | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Requests for Membership, 1974-1975 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| Membership Nominations, 1968-2011 and undated | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| Concerning Membership, 1954 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 15 | |
| Dues Forms, 2010 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 16 | |
| Report of the Joint Session of the Membership Committee and Board of Directors, 1935 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 17 | |
| Report of Special Committee to Prepare Recommendations on Membership, 1955 | series 3.4 | box 1 | folder 18 | |
Subseries 3.5: Public Relations Committee, 1954 (1 folder)
Materials include correspondence related to the committee.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Williams, chairman, 1954 | series 3.5 | box 1 | folder 19 | |
Subseries 3.6: Publicity Advisory Committee, 1953-1959 (1 folder)
The purpose of the Publicity Advisory Committee was to "recommend a proper course of action in publicity mattersin keeping with the character of the American Bandmasters Association." Not a working committee.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publicity Advisory Committee, 1953-1959 | series 3.6 | box 1 | folder 20 | |
Subseries 3.7: ABA Research Center Committee, 1964-1974 (2 folders)
See also Arthur Brandenburg Papers. This committee coordinated the accumulation of archival materials at the University of Maryland.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee materials, 1965-1974 | series 3.7 | box 1 | folder 21 | |
| Paul Yoder, chairman, 1964-1965 | series 3.7 | box 1 | folder 22 | |
Subseries 3.8: North American Band Directors Coordinating Council Representatives, 1966-1968 (1 folder)
This series contains correspondence relating to the NABDCC. See also the NABDCC Collection.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Band Directors Coordinating Council Representatives, 1966-1968 | series 3.8 | box 1 | folder 23 | |
Subseries 3.9: Committee Reports, 1981-1996 (2 folders)
This series contains committee reports.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee Reports, 1981 | series 3.9 | box 1 | folder 24 | |
| Committee Reports, 1996 | series 3.9 | box 1 | folder 25 | |
Subseries 3.10: Ostwald Composition Contest, 1955-2011 (2 linear feet)
This series contains materials related to the Sousa/Ostwald Composition Contest, previously the Ostwald Composition Contest. Administrative materials related to the committee are available, as well as biographical information about each winning composer. Winning compositions are included where available.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee- Administrative Materials -- Administrative Materials, 1955-1975 | series 3.10 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Committee- Press Releases and Contest rules -- Press Releases and Contest Rules, 1956-2002 | series 3.10 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Committee- Clippings -- Clippings, 1967-1984 | series 3.10 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Committee- Correspondence [loose chronological order, 2 folders] -- Correspondence -- [loose chronological order] -- [2 folders], 1952-1994 | series 3.10 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Biographical information gathered for SCPA website, undated | series 3.10 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| J. Clifton Williams -- Fanfare and Allegro, 1956 | series 3.10 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| J. Clifton Williams -- Symphonic Suite, 1957 | series 3.10 | box 3 | folder 3 | |
| Maurice Weed -- Introduction and Scherzo, 1959 | series 3.10 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| Florian Mueller -- Overture in G, 1960 | series 3.10 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
| Joseph Willcox Jenkins -- Cumberland Gap Overture, 1961 | series 3.10 | box 3 | folder 6 | |
| Fritz Velke -- Concertino for Band -- [Composition in ABA Scores Collection], 1962 | series 3.10 | box 3 | folder 7 | |
| Frederic H. Ashe -- Concert Suite, 1963 | series 3.10 | box 3 | folder 8 | |
| Robert E. Jager -- Symphony for Band, 1964 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Frederick Beyer -- Overture for Band, 1965 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 2 | |
| John Barnes Chance -- Variations on a Korean Folk Song, 1966 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 3 | |
| Lawrence Weiner -- Daedalic Symphony, 1967 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 4 | |
| Robert E. Jager -- Diamond Variations, 1968 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 5 | |
| Richard Willis -- Aria and Toccata, 1969 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 6 | |
| Fisher Tull -- Toccata, 1970 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 7 | |
| Karl Kroeger -- Divertimento for Concert Band, 1971 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 8 | |
| Robert E. Jager -- Sinfonietta, 1972 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 9 | |
| Roger Nixon -- Festival Fanfare March, 1973 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 10 | |
| James S. Sclater -- Visions, 1974 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 11 | |
| Robert M. Panerio, Sr. -- Jubiloso -- [Composition not included], 1975 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 12 | |
| Loretta Jankowski -- Todesband -- [Composition not included], 1976 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 13 | |
| William H. Hill -- Dances Sacred and Profane -- [Composition not included], 1977 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 14 | |
| James Barnes -- Symphony, Opus 35 -- [Composition not included], 1978 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 15 | |
| James E. Curnow -- Mutanza, 1980 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 16 | |
| James Barnes -- Visions Macabre, 1981 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 17 | |
| David R. Holsinger -- Armies of the Omnipresent Otserf -- [Composition not included], 1982 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 18 | |
| Martin Mailman -- Exaltations -- [Composition not included], 1983 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 19 | |
| James E. Curnow -- Symphonic Variants for Euphonium and Band -- [no materials], 1984 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 20 | |
| Joseph H. Downing -- Symphony for Winds and Percussion -- [Composition not included], 1985 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 21 | |
| David R. Holsinger -- In the Spring, at the Time When the Kings Go Off to War -- [no materials], 1986 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 22 | |
| David Sartor -- Synergistic Parable -- [Composition not included], 1987 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 23 | |
| Dana Wilson -- Piece of Mind -- [Composition not included], 1988 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 24 | |
| Martin Mailman -- For Precious Friends His In Death's Dateless Night -- [no materials], 1989 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 25 | |
| Gregory Youtz -- Fire Works -- [Composition not included], 1990 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 26 | |
| Timothy Mahr -- The Soaring Hawk -- [Composition not included], 1991 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 27 | |
| Timothy Mahr -- Endurance -- Commission -- [no materials], 1992 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 28 | |
| Ron Nelson -- Passacaglia (Homage on B-A-C-H) -- [Composition not included], 1993 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 29 | |
| Ron Nelson -- Chaconne (In Memoriam) -- [no materials], 1994 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 30 | |
| Anthony Iannaccone -- Sea Drift -- [Composition not included], 1995 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 31 | |
| Anthony Iannaccone -- Psalms For A Great Country -- Commission -- [no materials], 1996 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 32 | |
| Dan Welcher -- Zion -- [no materials], 1997 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 33 | |
| Dan Welcher -- Circular Marches -- Commission -- [no materials], 1998 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 34 | |
| Donald Grantham -- Fantasy Variations -- [no materials], 1999 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 35 | |
| Donald Grantham -- Southern Harmony -- [no materials], 2000 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 36 | |
| Peter Graham -- Harrison's Dream -- [no materials], 2002 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 37 | |
| John Mackey -- Redline Tango -- [no materials], 2005 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 38 | |
| Michael Daugherty -- Raise the Roof -- [no materials], 2007 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 39 | |
| John Mackey -- Aurora Awakes -- [no materials], 2009 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 40 | |
| Yo Goto -- Songs for Wind Ensemble -- [no materials], 2011 | series 3.10 | box 4 | folder 41 | |
Subseries 3.11: Edwin Franko Goldman Memorial Citation, 1962-1998 (2 folders)
Named after the bandmaster and founder of ABA, this award is presented to an individual who has performed outstanding service to band culture in the United States. Materials in this series include documentation related to the founding of the award as well as a publication by Victor Zajec detailing the history of the award and its recipients.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee materials, 1962-1985 | series 3.11 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| Materials from Victor Zajec book, 1998 | series 3.11 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
Subseries 3.12: Emergency Notification System, 1978-1979 (1 folder)
The ABA Emergency Notification System was a phone tree for notifying members about important information, such as deaths.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Notification System, 1978-1979 | series 3.12 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
Subseries 3.13: Program Committee, 1970-1976 (2 folders)
This committee chooses performers for ABA conventions. Materials in this folder include correspondence about dues as well as materials related to this committee.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Committee -- [2 folders], 1970-1976 | series 3.13 | box 5 | folder 4 | |
Subseries 3.14: ABA Foundation, 1970-1996 (1 linear foot)
Correspondence and reports pertaining to the ABA Foundation. Includes information regarding the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correspondence, Jack H. Mahon, 1985-1992 | series 3.14 | box 6 | folder 1 | |
| Correspondence, Rosevear, 1992-1994 | series 3.14 | box 6 | folder 2 | |
| Correspondence, Stanley Michalski, 1992-1996 | series 3.14 | box 6 | folder 3 | |
| John Philip Sousa Foundation, 1981-1987 | series 3.14 | box 6 | folder 4 | |
| Board of Directors, 1985-1996 | series 3.14 | box 6 | folder 5 | |
| By-Laws, 1984-1986 | series 3.14 | box 6 | folder 6 | |
| IRS, 1984-1986 | series 3.14 | box 7 | folder 1 | |
| Donations, 1985 | series 3.14 | box 7 | folder 2 | |
| Financial Misc., 1985-1989 | series 3.14 | box 7 | folder 3 | |
| Publications, 1985-1986 | series 3.14 | box 7 | folder 4 | |
| Competitions, 1982-1992 | series 3.14 | box 7 | folder 5 | |
| Stationary, 1985 | series 3.14 | box 7 | folder 6 | |
| Mid-West Clinic, 1994 | series 3.14 | box 7 | folder 7 | |
| We Remember, 1992-1994 | series 3.14 | box 7 | folder 8 | |
Subseries 3.15: ABA Band-Aides, 1958-1997 (1 folder)
Correspondence and reports pertaining to the ABA Band-Aides.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Band-Aides, 1958-1997 | series 3.15 | box 8 | folder 1 | |
Subseries 3.16: ABA Research Center, 1964-1989 (0.25 linear feet)
Correspondence, reports and inventories pertaining to the ABA Research Center at the University of Maryland, College Park. See also Arthur Brandenburg Papers.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Documentation related to the establishment of the Research Center, 1966-1989 | series 3.16 | box 8 | folder 2 | |
| Director, A. Brandenburg, 1967-1969 | series 3.16 | box 8 | folder 3 | |
| Director, Lt. Col. D. Harpham, 1978 | series 3.16 | box 8 | folder 4 | |
| Director, H.P. Henderson, 1964-1965 | series 3.16 | box 8 | folder 5 | |
| Inventory Report, 1964 | series 3.16 | box 8 | folder 6 | |
| Catalog of Band Music and Recordings in Research Center, 1965 | series 3.16 | box 8 | folder 7 | |
| Inventory Report, Catalog of Band Music, Recordings and Books, 1965 | series 3.16 | box 8 | folder 8 | |
Subseries 3.17: Municipal Band Research Questionnaires, 1964 (1 folder)
This series contains replies to a questionnaire that sought to locate and chronicle the history of municipal bands in the United States and Canada. This survey was undertaken as a project of the ABA Research Center and was coordinated by Hubert Henderson.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Band Research Questionnaires, 1964 | series 3.17 | box 8 | folder 9 | |
Subseries 3.18: ABA Legal Issues, 1954-1977 (2 folders)
Correspondence and reports pertaining to legal and political issues undertaken by the ABA Record groups are divided into subgroups by issue.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copyright, 1956-1977 | series 3.18 | box 8 | folder 10 | |
| Repeal of Excise Tax, 1954 | series 3.18 | box 8 | folder 11 | |
Subseries 3.19: Standards of Adjudication, Report of the Committee on Adjudication of the ABA, 1936 (1 folder)
This series contains the publication "Standards of Adjudication: Report of the Committee on Adjudication of the American Bandmasters Association," published and distributed by the National School Band Association in 1936.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standards of Adjudication, 1936 | series 3.19 | box 8 | folder 12 | |
Series 4: Annual Conference/Convention, 1929-2012 (5.5 linear feet)
Programs, proceedings, correspondence, travel information, news clippings and planning materials pertaining to each Annual Conference. This record group is subdivided by year of convention.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter meeting, Hotel Pennsylvania (photograph) -- 5-Jul, 1929 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 1 | ||
| Middletown, OH (includes two programs) (see also Goldman Collection) -- March 13-16, 1930 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 2 | ||
| Boston, MA (see also Goldman Collection) -- April 9-12, 1931 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 3 | ||
| Washington, DC (see also Goldman Collection) -- April 14-17, 1932 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 4 | ||
| Chicago, IL -- August 31-September 3, 1933 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 5 | ||
| Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- April 17-21, 1934 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 6 | ||
| Cincinnati, OH (see picture in oversize map case) -- March 7-10, 1935 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 7 | ||
| Interlochen, MI (see also Goldman Collection) -- August 6-9, 1936 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 8 | ||
| Milwaukee, WI -- March 5-7, 1937 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 9 | ||
| Urbana-Champaign, IL -- March 21-24, 1938 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 10 | ||
| Fort Dodge, IA -- February 26-March 1, 1939 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 11 | ||
| Hagerstown, MD -- March 10-13, 1940 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 12 | ||
| Madison, WI -- February 27-March 2, 1941 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 13 | ||
| Elkhart, IN -- June 13-15, 1947 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 14 | ||
| Sioux Falls, SD -- March 18-21, 1948 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 1 | ||
| Charlotte, NC -- March 17-18, 1949 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 2 | ||
| Ann Arbor, MI -- March 9-12, 1950 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 3 | ||
| Washington, D.C. -- March 8-11, 1951 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 4 | ||
| Columbus, OH -- March 6-9, 1952 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 5 | ||
| Miami, FL -- March 3-7, 1953 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 6 | ||
| West Point, NY -- February 25-28, 1954 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 7 | ||
| Elkhart, IN -- February 16-19, 1955 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 8 | ||
| Santa Fe, NM -- March 7-10, 1956 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 9 | ||
| Pittsburgh, PA -- March 6-9, 1957 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 1 | ||
| Urbana, IL -- March 5-8, 1958 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 2 | ||
| Coral Gables, FL -- March 4-7, 1959 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 3 | ||
| Madison, WI (See also Dvorak Papers) -- March 9-12, 1960 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 4 | ||
| Long Beach, CA -- March 8-11, 1961 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 5 | ||
| Lafayette, IN -- March 7-10, 1962 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 6 | ||
| Greensboro, NC -- March 6-9, 1963 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 7 | ||
| San Antonio, TX -- March 4-7, 1964 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 8 | ||
| Washington, DC -- March 3-6, 1965 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 9 | ||
| Evanston, IL -- March 9-12, 1966 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 10 | ||
| Coral Gables, FL -- March 1-4, 1967 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 11 | ||
| Long Beach, CA -- March 6-9, 1968 | series 4 | box 3 | folder 12 | ||
| Elkhart, IN -- March 5-8, 1969 | series 4 | box 4 | folder 1 | ||
| Columbus, OH -- February 25-28, 1970 | series 4 | box 4 | folder 2 | ||
| Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- March 3-6, 1971 | series 4 | box 4 | folder 3 | ||
| Arlington, TX -- March 1-4, 1972 | series 4 | box 4 | folder 4 | ||
| Washington, DC -- February 28-March 3, 1973 | series 4 | box 4 | folder 5 | ||
| Honolulu, HI -- March 26-30, 1974 | series 4 | box 4 | folder 6 | ||
| New Orleans, LA -- March 4-8, 1975 | series 4 | box 5 | folder 1 | ||
| Tucson, AZ -- March 9-13, 1976 | series 4 | box 5 | folder 2 | ||
| Sarasota, FL -- March 2-5, 1977 | series 4 | box 5 | folder 3 | ||
| Evanstown, IL -- March 1-4, 1978 | series 4 | box 5 | folder 4 | ||
| Montgomery, AL -- February 27-March 4, 1979 | series 4 | box 5 | folder 5 | ||
| Tempe AZ (2nd ABA-JBA Joint Convention) -- March 26-29 -- Includes selected congratulatory letters to the ABA on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary Convention - Photocopies -- Originals removed to fireproof shelves, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | ||
| TLS, Howard H. Baker, Jr. (United States Senator), March 20, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 1.0 | |
| Mailgram, Leonard Bernstein (composer-conductor), March 4, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 2.0 | |
| TLS, George Bush (politician), March 3, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 3.0 | |
| TLS, Jimmy Carter (President of the United States), March 19, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 4.0 | |
| Mailgram, Dennis Deconcini (United States Senator), March 19, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 5.0 | |
| TLS, S.I. Hayakawa (United States Senator), March 10, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 6.0 | |
| TLS, Edward M. Kennedy (United States Senator), March 7, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 7.0 | |
| Signed message, Mike Mansfield (United States Ambassador to Japan), March 3, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 8.0 | |
| TLS and message, George McGovern (United States Senator), February 19, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 9.0 | |
| Mailgram, Frank Sinatra (popular singer), March 26, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 10.0 | |
| TLS, Georg Solti (conductor), March 3, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 11.0 | |
| TLS, by secretary to Isaac Stern (concert violinist), March 1, 1980 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 1 | item 12.0 | |
| Washington, DC -- March 4-7, 1981 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 2 | ||
| Indianapolis, IN -- March 2-7, 1982 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 3 | ||
| Kansas City, MO -- March 1-6, 1983 | series 4 | box 6 | folder 4 | ||
| Tempe, AZ (3rd ABA-JBA Joint Convention) -- March 27-30, 1984 | series 4 | box 7 | folder 1 | ||
| Kiel-Kohler, WI -- March 17-24, 1985 | series 4 | box 7 | folder 2 | ||
| Oklahoma City, OK -- March 4-8, 1986 | series 4 | box 7 | folder 3 | ||
| Knoxville, TN (4th ABA-JBA Joint Convention) -- March 23-29, 1987 | series 4 | box 8 | folder 1 | ||
| Ashland, OR -- March 1-6, 1988 | series 4 | box 8 | folder 2 | ||
| Tallahassee, FL -- March 1-4, 1989 | series 4 | box 8 | folder 3 | ||
| Champaign, IL -- February 27-March 3, 1990 | series 4 | box 8 | folder 4 | ||
| Tempe, AZ -- March 6-9, 1991 | series 4 | box 9 | folder 1 | ||
| Washington, DC -- March 4-7, 1992 | series 4 | box 9 | folder 2 | ||
| New Orleans, LA [11 folders] -- March 2-7, 1993 | series 4 | box 9 | folder 3 | ||
| Honolulu, HI (5th ABA-JBA Joint Convention) -- March 22-27, 1994 | series 4 | box 9 | folder 4 | ||
| Lawrence, KS -- March 8-11, 1995 | series 4 | box 10 | folder 1 | ||
| San Antonio, TX -- March 6-9, 1996 | series 4 | box 10 | folder 2 | ||
| San Diego, CA -- March 4-9, 1997 | series 4 | box 10 | folder 3 | ||
| Biloxi, MS -- March 3-8, 1998 | series 4 | box 10 | folder 4 | ||
| Space Coast, FL -- March 2-7, 1999 | series 4 | box 10 | folder 5 | ||
| Austin, TX -- February 29-March 4, 2000 | series 4 | box 10 | folder 6 | ||
| Las Vegas, NV -- March 6-11, 2001 | series 4 | box 10 | folder 7 | ||
| Wichita, KS -- March 5-10, 2002 | series 4 | box 10 | folder 8 | ||
| Baltimore/College Park, MD -- March 5-9, 2003 | series 4 | box 10 | folder 9 | ||
| Williamsburg, VA (includes CD-ROM with PowerPoint) -- March 2-7, 2004 | series 4 | box 11 | folder 1 | ||
| Gainesville, FL -- March 8-13, 2005 | series 4 | box 11 | folder 2 | ||
| Convention Program Richardson, TX -- March 1-5, 2006 | series 4 | box 11 | folder 3 | ||
| San Luis Obispo, CA -- March 7-10, 2007 | series 4 | box 11 | folder 4 | ||
| Miami, FL -- March 5-8, 2008 | series 4 | box 11 | folder 5 | ||
| College Station, TX -- March 4-7, 2009 | series 4 | box 11 | folder 6 | ||
| Charleston, SC -- March 2-7, 2010 | series 4 | box 11 | folder 7 | ||
| Norfolk, VA -- March 2-5, 2011 | series 4 | box 11 | folder 8 | ||
| Indianapolis, IN -- February 29-March 3, 2012 | series 4 | box 11 | folder 9 | ||
Series 5: Publications, 1947-2013 (7.5 linear feet)
Manuscripts and correspondence pertaining to particular ABA publications. Some copies are included. Record groups are divided into sub groups by title of publication.
Subseries 5.1: Journal of Band Research, 1964-2013 (2 linear feet)
This series contains archival copies of the Journal of Band Research, arranged by year. Some draft files are found in series 14.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 1, 1964-1965 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 2, 1966 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 3, 1966-1967 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 4, 1967-1968 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 5, 1968-1969 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 6, 1969-1970 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 7, 1970-1971 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 8, 1971-1972 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 9, 1972-1973 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 10, 1973-1974 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 11, 1974-1975 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 12, 1975-1977 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 13, 1977-1978 | series 5.1 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 16, 1980-1981 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 14, 1978-1979 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 15, 1979-1980 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 17, 1981-1982 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 18, 1982-1983 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 19, 1983-1984 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 20, 1984-1985 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 21, 1985-1986 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 22, 1986-1987 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 23, 1987-1988 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 8 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 24, 1988-1989 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 9 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 25, 1989-1990 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 10 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 26, 1990-1991 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 11 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 27, 1991-1992 | series 5.1 | box 2 | folder 12 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 28, 1992-1993 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 29, 1993-1994 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 30, 1994-1995 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 31, 1995-1996 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 32, 1996-1997 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 33, 1997-1998 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 34, 1998-1999 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 7 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 35, 1999-2000 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 8 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 36, 2000-2001 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 9 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 37, 2001-2002 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 10 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 38, 2002-2003 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 11 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 39, 2003-2004 | series 5.1 | box 3 | folder 12 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 40, 2004-2005 | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 41, 2005-2006 | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 2 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 42, 2006-2007 | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 3 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 43, 2007-2008 | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 4 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 44, 2008-2009 | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 5 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 45, 2009-2010 | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 6 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 46 -- [no materials], 2010-2011 | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 7 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 47, 2011-2012 | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 8 | |
| Journal of Band Research -- Volume 48, 2012-2013 | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 9 | |
Subseries 5.2: ABA Newsletter, 1947-2011 (1.5 linear feet)
This series contains the ABA newsletter, arranged by year.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Newsletter, 1947 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1948 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 1949 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 1950 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 4 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1951 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 5 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1952 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 6 | |
| What the ABA Means to Me materials, 1953 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 7 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1954 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 8 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 1955 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 9 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 1956 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 10 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 1957 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 11 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 1958 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 12 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 1959 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 13 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1960 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 14 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 1961 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 15 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1962 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 16 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1963 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 17 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1964 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 18 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1965 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 19 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1966 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 20 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1967 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 21 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1968 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 22 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1969 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 23 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1970 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 24 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 1971 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 25 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1972 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 26 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1973 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 27 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1974 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 28 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1975 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 29 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1976 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 1 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1977 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 2 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1977-1978 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 3 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1978-1979 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 4 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1979-1980 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 5 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1980-1981 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 6 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1981-1982 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 7 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1982-1983 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 8 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1983-1984 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 9 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1984-1985 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 10 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1985-1986 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 11 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1987 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 12 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1988 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 13 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1989 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 14 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1990 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 15 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1991 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 16 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1992 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 17 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1993 | series 5.2 | box 6 | folder 18 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1994 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 1 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1995 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 2 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1996 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 3 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1997 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 4 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1998 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 5 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 1999 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 6 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2000 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 7 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- [no materials], 2001 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 8 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2002 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 9 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2003 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 10 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2004 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 11 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2005 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 12 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2006 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 13 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2007-2008 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 14 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2008-2009 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 15 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2009-2010 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 16 | |
| ABA Newsletter, 2011 | series 5.2 | box 7 | folder 17 | |
Subseries 5.3: ABA Directory, 1966-2011 (1 linear foot)
This series contains versions of the ABA directory, arranged by year.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Directory, 1966 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 1 | |
| ABA Directory, 1967 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 2 | |
| ABA Directory, 1968 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 3 | |
| ABA Directory, 1969 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 4 | |
| ABA Directory, 1970 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 5 | |
| ABA Directory, 1971 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 6 | |
| ABA Directory, 1972 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 7 | |
| ABA Directory, 1973 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 8 | |
| ABA Directory, 1974 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 9 | |
| ABA Directory, 1975 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 10 | |
| ABA Directory, 1976 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 11 | |
| ABA Directory, 1977 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 12 | |
| ABA Directory, 1978 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 13 | |
| ABA Directory, 1979 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 14 | |
| ABA Directory -- [Directory Changes only], 1980 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 15 | |
| ABA Directory, 1981 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 16 | |
| ABA Directory, 1982 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 17 | |
| ABA Directory, 1983 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 18 | |
| ABA Directory, 1984 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 19 | |
| ABA Directory, 1985 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 20 | |
| ABA Directory, 1986 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 21 | |
| ABA Directory, 1987 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 22 | |
| ABA Directory, 1988 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 23 | |
| ABA Directory, 1989 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 24 | |
| ABA Directory, 1990 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 25 | |
| ABA Directory, 1991 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 26 | |
| ABA Directory, 1992 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 27 | |
| ABA Directory, 1993 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 28 | |
| ABA Directory, 1994 | series 5.3 | box 8 | folder 29 | |
| ABA Directory, 1995 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 1 | |
| ABA Directory -- [no materials], 1996 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 2 | |
| ABA Directory, 1997 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 3 | |
| ABA Directory, 1998 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 4 | |
| ABA Directory, 1999 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 5 | |
| ABA Directory, 2000 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 6 | |
| ABA Directory, 2001 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 7 | |
| ABA Directory, 2002 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 8 | |
| ABA Directory, 2003 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 9 | |
| ABA Directory, 2004 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 10 | |
| ABA Directory, 2005 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 11 | |
| ABA Directory, 2006 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 12 | |
| ABA Directory, 2007 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 13 | |
| ABA Directory, 2008 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 14 | |
| ABA Directory, 2009 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 15 | |
| ABA Directory, 2010 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 16 | |
| ABA Directory, 2011 | series 5.3 | box 9 | folder 17 | |
Subseries 5.4: Lest We Forget A Membership History of the ABA, 1974-2011 (0.5 linear feet)
This series contains the membership history of the ABA, as well as a listing of the history of officers, affiliate membership, and Goldman citations.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lest We Forget, 1974 | series 5.4 | box 10 | folder 1 | |
| Lest We Forget, 1975 | series 5.4 | box 10 | folder 2 | |
| Lest We Forget, 1977 | series 5.4 | box 10 | folder 3 | |
| Lest We Forget, 1980 | series 5.4 | box 10 | folder 4 | |
| Lest We Forget, 1986 | series 5.4 | box 10 | folder 5 | |
| Lest We Forget, 1993 | series 5.4 | box 10 | folder 6 | |
| Lest We Forget, 1999 | series 5.4 | box 10 | folder 7 | |
| Lest We Forget, 2004 | series 5.4 | box 10 | folder 8 | |
| Lest We Forget, 2011 | series 5.4 | box 10 | folder 9 | |
Subseries 5.5: Friendship Directory, 1990-2000 (0.5 linear feet)
This series contains the ABA Friendship Directory.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Directory, 1990 | series 5.5 | box 11 | folder 1 | |
| Friendship Directory, 1996 | series 5.5 | box 11 | folder 2 | |
| Friendship Directory, 2000 | series 5.5 | box 11 | folder 3 | |
Subseries 5.6: The American Bandmasters Auxiliary Directory, 1967-1974 (1 folder)
This series contains a directory of the membership of the ABA Auxiliary.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Bandmasters Auxiliary Directory, 1967 | series 5.6 | box 11 | folder 4 | |
| American Bandmasters Auxiliary Directory, 1969-1970 | series 5.6 | box 11 | folder 5 | |
| American Bandmasters Auxiliary Directory, 1974 | series 5.6 | box 11 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 5.7: The Significant Others, 1996 (1 folder)
This series contains a directory of the spouses of ABA members.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Significant Others, 1996 | series 5.7 | box 11 | folder 7 | |
Subseries 5.8: ABA Bulletin, 1950-2012 (1 linear foot)
The system used to number issues of the ABA Bulletin has changed several times in the ABA's history. In this finding aid, the number placed on each bulletin is reproduced in chronological order.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Bulletin -- November, December, including convention and treasurer reports, 1950 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 1 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- January, March, 1951 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 2 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- no materials, 1952 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 3 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- January, 1953 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 4 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- January 2, January 17, 1954 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 5 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- no materials, 1955 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 6 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- no materials, 1956 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 7 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- no materials, 1957 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 8 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- October, 1958 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 9 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- no materials, 1959 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 10 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- March, 1960 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 11 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- no materials, 1961 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 12 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- final bulletin, 1962 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 13 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 4, 1963 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 14 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 3, 1964 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 15 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- January 26, 1, 2, Pre-Convention, 1965 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 16 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3 (January), April, November, Convention, 1966 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 17 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 1967 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 18 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, Final, 1968 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 19 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, Convention Bulletin, 1969 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 20 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 2, 1970 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 21 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- May, 2, 1971 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 22 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- May, 1972 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 23 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- October, 1973 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 24 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- January, October, 1974 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 25 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 1975 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 26 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, 1976 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 27 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, June, 2, 1977 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 28 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, 1978 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 29 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, 1979 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 30 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, 1980 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 31 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, 1981 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 32 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, 1982 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 33 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, 1983 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 34 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 4, 2, 1984 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 35 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, loose pages, 1985 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 36 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, 1986 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 37 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 2, 1987 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 38 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 3, 1, 3, 1988 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 39 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 1989 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 40 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 1990 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 41 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 1991 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 42 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 1992 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 43 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 1993 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 44 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 1994 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 45 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 1995 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 46 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 2, 3, 1996 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 47 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 2, 3, 1997 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 48 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 1998 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 49 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 1999 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 50 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 3, 2000 | series 5.8 | box 12 | folder 51 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 2, 3, 2001 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 1 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 2, 3, 2002 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 2 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2003 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 3 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2004 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 4 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2005 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 5 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2006 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 6 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2007 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 7 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2008 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 8 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2009 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 9 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2010 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 10 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2011 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 11 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2, 3, 2012 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 12 | |
| ABA Bulletin -- 1, 2013 | series 5.8 | box 13 | folder 13 | |
Subseries 5.9: ABA News Notes, 1969-1973 (4 folders)
This series contains the ABA News Notes publication.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA News Notes, 1969 | series 5.9 | box 14 | folder 1 | |
| ABA News Notes, 1971 | series 5.9 | box 14 | folder 2 | |
| ABA News Notes, 1972 | series 5.9 | box 14 | folder 3 | |
| ABA News Notes, 1973 | series 5.9 | box 14 | folder 4 | |
Subseries 5.10: ABA Recordings, circa 1950 (1 folder)
This series contains a list of recordings for sale around 1950. For recordings, please see Record Group VIII.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA recordings list, circa 1950 | series 5.10 | box 14 | folder 5 | |
Subseries 5.11: ABA Cookbook, 1993 (1 folder)
This series contains a cookbook put together by ABA members and their spouses.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ABA Cookbook, 1993 | series 5.11 | box 14 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 5.12: Past Presidents of the American Bandmasters Association by Victor Zajec, 2000 (1 folder)
Victor Zajec wrote this history of the presidents of the ABA. Each president's entry contains a biography.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past Presidents of the American Bandmasters Association by Victor Zajec, 2000 | series 5.12 | box 14 | folder 7 | |
Subseries 5.13: ABA Orientation Handbook, undated (1 folder)
This series contains two pamphlets used for orientation into the organization.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Orientation Handbook, undated | series 5.13 | box 14 | folder 8 | |
Subseries 5.14: ABA Publications Draft Files, 1987-1993 (1 linear foot)
This series contains drafts and galleys for ABA publications.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of Band Research Administrative documents, 1964-1967 | series 5.14 | box 15 | folder 1 | |
| Journal of Band Research Galley Proofs -- Vol. 1, No. 2 -- [2 folders], 1965 | series 5.14 | box 15 | folder 2 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- original materials -- [2 folders], 1987 | series 5.14 | box 15 | folder 3 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- original materials, 1988-1989 | series 5.14 | box 15 | folder 4 | |
| ABA Newsletter -- original materials -- materials from Herbert Hazelman -- [4 folders], 1989-1993 | series 5.14 | box 15 | folder 5 | |
| ABA Directory File, 1964-1965 | series 5.14 | box 15 | folder 6 | |
Series 6: Oral History, null (null)
Interviews and keynote addresses, in various media, formats pertaining to the history of the ABA.
The box inventory for this series is not currently available online. Please refer to the series description above for a broad description of the materials or contact the department for more information.
Series 7: Memorabilia, 1976-2001 (6 linear feet)
Non-textual materials from ABA conventions, events, and commendations.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-in book -- [C2-2-2], 1976 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Twelve albums of photographs mainly taken at ABA meetings from 1989-2001 (2000 missing) -- Box 1, 1989-2001 | series 7 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Twelve albums of photographs mainly taken at ABA meetings from 1989-2001 (2000 missing) -- Box 2, 1989-2001 | series 7 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| ABA-JBA Plaque -- [C2-2-3], 1984 | series 7 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Key to the City of Kiel, WI -- [C2-2-1], 1985 | series 7 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| ABA Gilt 50th Anniversary Plate -- [C2-2-1], 1980 | series 7 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
| Daruma Doll -- [in workroom], 1987 | series 7 | box 6 | folder 1 | |
Series 8: Recordings, null (null)
Recordings of concerts from ABA Annual Conventions; housed in Paged Collections; CDs are searchable in recordings databasesearch Sub-Collection field for ABA Archives.
The box inventory for this series is not currently available online. Please refer to the series description above for a broad description of the materials or contact the department for more information.
Related Material
This collection is part of the American Bandmasters Association Research Center. For more information and resources, please see the Libraries' guide to the Research Center.
Other related materials include
- College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Archives, Special Collections in Performing Arts, University of Marylan
- National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI) Research Center, Special Collections in Performing Arts, University of Maryland
- The Midwest Clinic Archives, Special Collections in Performing Arts, University of Maryland
- Herbert Clarke-Frank Simon Correspondence (1940-1945)
- Victor Zajec Papers (Presidential Papers, Bio Files, E.F. Goldman Citation Correspondence, Sousa National HS Honor Band [1960-1980]) [See also MWIBOC Archives]
- Kenneth G. Bloomquist Collection
- The Presidential Papers of Donald E. McGinnis
- Harry Begian: On Bands and Band Conducting, by James William Hile. Thesis, SCPA Research Papers Collection RP 3497 (2 volumes)
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Subjects
- American Bandmasters Association.
- American Bandmasters Association -- Archives.
- Band directors -- United States.
- Bands (Music) -- United States.
- Conductors (Music) -- United States.