Duke University Marching Band (DUMB) records, 1958-1978 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Marching Band
Abstract:
In existence since the early 1900s, the Duke University Marching Band (DUMB) is an integral part of Duke University sports, providing music and vocal support to university games such as football and basketball. Materials in the collection include administrative records (of the DUMB organization), correspondence, handbooks, game schedules, flyers, the DUMB newsletter, drum heads from the 1958 Orange Bowl and 1961 Cotton Bowl football games, and rosters of alumni.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.31.07.0006
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 07 -- Student Organizations – Music, Theatre, and Performance

Background

Scope and content:

Materials in the collection include administrative records (of the organization), correspondence, handbooks, game schedules, flyers, the DUMB newsletter, a signed drum head from the 1958 Orange Bowl football games, a drum head from the 1961 Cotton Bowl football game, and rosters of alumni.

Biographical / historical:

In existence since the early 1900's, the Duke University Marching Band (DUMB) is an integral part of Duke University sports, providing music and vocal support to university games such as football and basketball. Playing home games, close out-of-town games and any Bowl games, DUMB has established a reputation for performing creative and highly entertaining halftime shows.

Acquisition information:
The Duke University Marching Band (DUMB) records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1973, 1976, and 2017.
Processing information:

Processed by Mary Samouelian, October 2007

Encoded by Mary Samouelian, November 2007

Accessions 73-67, 76-106 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

Accession UA2017-0050 added by Tracy M. Jackson, September 2017.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
Marching Bands -- United State -- North Carolina -- Durham
Marching Bands
Names:
Duke University. Marching Band

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Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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[Identification of item], Duke University Marching Band (DUMB) Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.