James E. Moore Papers
Abstract
James E. Moore (1929-) is professor emeritus at Northwestern University in music education and was former Director of Admissions for the School of Music. He is most well known for his dissertation research (Ph.D. University of Michigan, 1968) on the National Band Contests from 1926 to 1931, organized by the National Association of Music, which is a significant contribution to music education research. Moore's research material encompass his collection, including a hardcopy and microfilm version of his dissertation, correspondence, notecards, programs, brochures, periodical clippings, contest yearbooks, and issues of The School Musician from 1929 to 1933.
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Historical Note
James E. Moore received his Master's in 1955 and Ph.D. in 1968 from the University of Michigan. He received his appointment as associate professor at Northwestern University upon receiving his doctorate. Before the Northwestern post, he taught at several colleges, such as the University of Michigan (1962-63), Cochise College (1964-67), and Idaho State University (1967-68) and prior to that, at a number of public schools from 1950 to 1964. At Northwestern, Moore taught clarinet lessons and music education classes in addition to supervising School of Music Administration and Admissions. Beginning with his dissertation and continuing throughout his career, Moore's research focuses on the National High School Band Contests, 1926 to 1931. This research is a significant contribution to the early history of music education in the United States. Moore retired from the Northwestern University in 1994, achieving emeritus status, and currently resides in Tucson, Arizona.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The James E. Moore Papers covers the period from 1924 to 1972; the bulk of the materials date from 1926 to 1933 and 1964 to 1968. The collection consists of professional papers including both published and unpublished writings, correspondence, notecards, programs, clippings, and articles related to Moore's work on his 1968 dissertation on the National Band Contests from 1926 to 1931.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
Gift of James E. Moore, received in two shipments in August 2007.
Processing Information
Elizabeth Yackley
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Mary Crauderueff, November 2008.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection has been organized into six series.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Dissertation, 1968 (1 folder)
This series contains James E. Moore's dissertation, "The State and National Band Contests, 1926-1931," University of Michigan, 1968, in hard copy and in microfilm, and three copies of an article by Moore on the National School Band Contests. Materials are arranged in original order.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore, James E. "The State and National Band Contests, 1926-1931," University of Michigan, 1968, PhD dissertation (Microfilm version in Box 3), 1968 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
Series 2: Correspondence, 1964-1968 (0.50 linear feet)
This series contains correspondence written by and received by James E. Moore in reference to his dissertation research. It has been divided into two sub-series.
Subseries 2.1: James E. Moore Correspondence, 1964-1968 (1 folder)
This subseries contains correspondence written by James E. Moore to individuals related to his research and to members of his dissertation committee. Materials are arranged in original order.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correspondence written by James E. Moore to individuals related to his research and to members of his dissertation committee, 1964-1968 | series 2.1 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
Subseries 2.2: Correspondence received by James E. Moore, 1964-1968 (4 folders)
This subseries contains correspondence received by James E. Moore, related to his dissertation research. Materials are arranged in original order.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book I of correspondence received by James E. Moore, related to his dissertation research, 1963-1965 | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Book II of correspondence received by James E. Moore, related to his dissertation research, 1963-1966 | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Book III of correspondence received by James E. Moore, related to his dissertation research, 1966-1967 | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Book IV of correspondence received by James E. Moore, related to his dissertation research, 1965, 1967-1968 | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
Series 3: Notecards, 1964-1968 (0.50 linear foot)
This series contains notecards written and organized by James E. Moore, related to his dissertation research. Categories include: National School Band Association, People, Industrial Bands, Conditions of Era, National Bureau, Taxes and Law, Instrumentation,, Bands, Contests, Psychology, Education, Judging, Music, Before 1926, Fostoria 1926, Council Bluffs 1927, Joliet 1928, Denver 1929, Flint 1930, Tulsa 1931, After 1931, Used. Some categories do not contain notecards. Materials are arranged in original order.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notecards containing quotes on events between 1926 to 1931, written/typed and organized by James E. Moore, related to his dissertation research, 1964-1968 | series 3 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| Notecards containing quotes on events between 1926-1931, written/typed and organized by James E. Moore, related to his dissertation research, 1964-1968 | series 3 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
Series 4: Publications, Programs, 1924-1972 (1 linear foot)
This series contains journals, yearbooks, and programs related to the State and National Band Contests and James E. Moore's dissertation. It has been divided into three sub-series.
Subseries 4.1: Journals, Serials, 1929-1972 (3 folders)
This subseries contains editions of the magazine, The School Musician, between 1929 and 1933, one edition 1969 of The Instrumentalist, containing an article by James E. Moore, 3 bound copies of the article, "National School Band Contests Between 1926 and 1931," from the summer 1972 Journal of Research in Music Education, and one edition of the May 1965 Utah Music Educator. Materials are arranged chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editions of the magazine, The School Musician, December 1929, January, February, April, June, October, November, December 1930, 1929, 1930 | series 4.1 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| The School Musician January-May 1931, June, December 1932, March-May 1933, and The Wisconsin School Musician, February 1965, the Utah Music Educator, May 1965, -- The Instrumentalist, August 1969, 1931-1933, 1965, 1969 | series 4.1 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
Subseries 4.2: Yearbooks, 1924-1933 (1 folder)
This subseries contains yearbooks from 1924 to 1933 of the State and National School Band Contests published by the National Bureau of the Advancement of Music. Materials are arranged chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State and National Band Contest Yearbooks, 1924-1933 | series 4.2 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
Subseries 4.3: Programs, 1928-1966 (1 folder)
This subseries contains two programs from the 1928 and 1930 National High School Band Contests, an April 1966 Alabama High School Band Competition Festival program, and a 1965 Music Educator's National Conference Southern Division Program, Louisville, KY. Materials are arranged chronologically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 and 1930 National High School Band Contest programs, April 1966 Alabama High School Band Competition Festival program, 1965 Music Educators National Conference Southern Division Program, Louisville, KY, 1928-1966 | series 4.3 | box 5 | folder 4 | |
Series 5: Scrapbook, 1925-1972 (0.50 linear feet)
This series contains a scrapbook of newspaper and journal articles organized by James E. Moore, and a handful of loose newspaper and journal clippings related to the State and National Band Contests. It has been divided into two sub-series.
Subseries 5.1: Scrapbook, 1925-1972 (1 folder)
This subseries contains a scrapbook of periodical clippings, brochures, and pamphlets organized by James E. Moore. This collection is organized in original order.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrapbook of periodical clippings, brochures, and pamphlets organized by James E. Moore, 1925-1972 | series 5.1 | box 5 | folder 5 | |
Subseries 5.2: Clippings, 1925-1972 (3 folders)
This subseries contains loose clippings of periodicals, judges' scorecards for the State and National Band Contests, and notes collected by James E. Moore in relation to his dissertation research. Materials are arranged chronologically and in original order.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippings of periodicals, judges' scorecards for the State and National Band Contests, and notes collected by James E. Moore, 1925-1972 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 6 | |
| Periodical clippings, 1928-1933 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 7 | |
| Oversize microfilm copies of the Ashtabula Star-Beacon, June 1926 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 8 | |
Series 6: Music, null (2 folders)
This series contains a 1953 sound recording labeled, "Band," given to James E. Moore by E.R. Prescott, a conductor's score of "The Knight Errant Overture," by Chas. Oneill (undated), and a band method book, Foundation to Band Playing, an Elementary Method, for B-flat cornet and trumpet, by Fred O. Griffin, director of Hartley, Iowa, High School Band, who won the 1926 Iowa State National Band Contest.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound recording, conductor's score of "The Knight Errant Overture," and band method book for trumpet | series 6 | box 5 | folder 9 | |
Related Material
Materials (including photographs) related to the State and National Band Contests also resides in the National Assocation for Music Education (NAfME) Archives in Special Collections in Performing Arts.
For other related archival and manuscript collections, please see the following subject guides.