Out of the Blue records, 1980-2022

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Summary

Creator:
Out of the Blue (Musical group)
Abstract:
Founded in 1980, Out of the Blue is Duke's oldest female a cappella group. The group has performed at national and international venues and has recorded albums. The collection contains audio and video recordings, programs, correspondence, photographs, financial records, and scrapbooks. Materials span 1980-2022.
Extent:
18.5 Linear Feet
34 Megabytes
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
UA.31.07.0010
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 07 -- Student Organizations – Music, Theatre, and Performance

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains audio and video recordings, photographs, financial records, correspondence, scrapbooks, and materials relating to performances and events. Includes CDs, cassette, VHS, and Ampex 499 reel to reel tapes. Materials span 1980-2022.

Biographical / historical:

Founded in 1980, Out of the Blue is Duke University's oldest female a cappella group. In addition to on campus concerts and events, Out of the Blue has recorded albums and performed for audiences nationally and internationally. In 1993, the group performed at Carnegie Hall as one of six groups selected from a nationwide competition. Out of the Blue has received awards for their albums and arrangements.

Acquisition information:
The Out of the Blue records were received by the University Archives as transfers in 2007, 2019, and 2022.
Processing information:

Processed by: University Archives Staff

Finding aid derived from MARC record, November 2014

Finding aid updated by April Blevins, August 2022

Acession UA2019-0099 added by April Blevins, April 2023

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Out of the Blue records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.