Finding aid for the Ohio University Concerts and Ceremonies Collection
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Title: |
Ohio University Concerts and Ceremonies Collection |
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Repository: |
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
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Creator: |
Ohio University |
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Dates: |
1962-1972 |
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Quantity: |
3 boxes (3 Hollinger boxes) |
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Abstract: |
The Ohio University Concerts and Ceremonies Collection contains materials from 1962-1972 regarding concerts, school events,
ceremonies, programs, and lectures. Some of these materials include contracts, newspaper clippings, programs, articles, calenders,
speeches, letters, photographs, and pamphlets. Most of the material in this collection is administrative and committee papers
regarding certain events. This collection is divided up chronologically by topic.
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Identification: |
OUN0939 |
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Language: |
The records are in English |
Scope and Content
The contents of this collection include items regarding the concerts and ceremonies that took place at Ohio University during
the years 1962-1972. Most of the materials in this collection are in regards to performances that took place during these
years. This includes performances such as theater, pop concerts, folk festivals, orchestra concerts, and also several lecture
series. The bulk of the material in this collection focuses on the administrative factor in running these events. A majority
of the papers include contracts, ticket prices, sales data, and advertising information. This collection is broken up into
two sections: Concerts and Ceremonies/Events.
The Concert portion of the collection consists of the concert events that took place between the years 1966-1972. Most of
the information concerning concerts includes contracts and newspaper advertisements for the concerts. Some of the major acts
that Ohio University has had come through their doors are Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Bill Cosby, The Supremes, The WHO, and
several others. Also included in the concert section is information from the Augustana College concert, and the Coffee House
Circuit that Ohio University hosted in the sixties. Along with these, the concert portion also includes papers from President
Alden concerning concerts and events at the college, as well as the different programs for concerts and events.
The Ceremonies and Events section consists of the general information regarding several major college events. Some of these
events include the ground breaking of several new Ohio University campuses, programs of lecture series, convocation information,
the mock republican convention, and Negro History Week. These folders contain information concerning guest lists, advertisements,
articles, programs, and speeches.
This collection is a good description of college life during the 1960s and the impact it had on Ohio University Students.
The ticket and administrative information reveals the interest levels of the students and what they found interesting at the
time. It also reveals the behavior and problems within the student body at the time, such as concert behavior, their roles
in certain events, and what events they decided to attend.
Arrangement
This collection is organized chronologically by topic: Concerts and Ceremonies. The Concerts section contains events such
as pops concerts, orchestra performances, and coffee circuits. The Ceremonies section contains events such as ground breakings,
dinners, negro history week, and mock republican debates.
Subject Terms
The following terms have been used to describe this collection.
Subjects:
This collection is unrestricted.
Preferred Citation
Ohio University Concerts and Ceremonies Collection. OUN0939. Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Scope and Content The content of this folder includes two pamphlets describing the Augustana choir, and information regarding the Augustana
Choir's publicity and dinner arrangements for the night of their performance (3/24/1966).
Summer Arts Programs 1966, 1966 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include a newspaper clipping of an advertisement for the Highway men performance, copies of newspaper
write ups sent to the Post, the Athens Messenger, and information posters, a newspaper clipping of an advertisement for the
Stan Kenton performance, copy of the newspaper write up sent to the Athens Messenger, Newspaper clipping of an advertisement
for the Chad Mitchell performance, a copy of the newspaper write up sent to the Athens Messenger, and a letter from the Mike
Falk Agency about an apparent problem with Chad Mitchell's performance.
Summer Arts Programs 1967, 1967 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: a newspaper clipping of an advertisement for the Four Freshmen performance, a copy of
a performance advertisement for the Four Freshmen to be announced on WOUB and a newspaper write up, newspaper clippings of
advertisements for the Ferrante and Teicher performance, and a list of possible songs that the duo may play during the concert.
Summer Arts Programs 1968, 1968 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: a pamphlet describing the U.S. Army Field Band, a press release for the Army Field Band
performance, a letter commenting on the Army Field Band performance, set up and appearance agreement information for the Army
Field Band, a program for the 23rd Annual Publications Workshop, a schedule for the workshop, newspaper clippings about the
workshop, a calendar of 1968 summer events, information regarding the cancellation of the Reyes Soler performance, information
and program for the Reyes Soler performance, two photos of the ballet duo, biographical information on Reyes and Soler, and
a poster advertisement of the ballet duo.
Pops Concerts 1968-1969, 1968-1969 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: contractual and ticketing information for the Simon and Garfunkle concert, homecoming
advertisements and pamphlets regarding the Simon and Garfunkle concert, press release information and rules for the press
at the Simon and Garfunkle concert, newspaper advertisements for the Simon and Garfunkle concert, a concert ticket for the
Supremes concert, contractual and ticketing information for the Supremes concert, newspaper clippings and a poster about the
Supremes concert, contractual and ticketing information regarding the Bill Cosby concert, newspaper clippings about the Bill
Cosby concert, information about the management of the James Brown concert, newspaper clippings and articles regarding the
James Brown concert, set up information regarding the Jose Feliciano concert, letter correspondence between Ohio University
and George Wendel regarding a financial issue, newspaper articles regarding the Jose Feliciano concert, and a confirmation
letter for the Led Zeppelin performance.
Coffee House Circuit, 1969 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: and explanation of the coffee house circuit, lists of artists and universities involved
in the coffee house circuit, presentation notes and newsletters regarding the coffee house circuit, and programs and pamphlets
regarding the coffee house circuit.
Pops Concerts 1969-1970, 1969-1970 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: contractual and ticketing information for the Dionne Warwick concert, contractual information
for the John Hartford concert, a concert schedule and set up instructions for the WHO concert, ticketing information regarding
the WHO concert, contractual information regarding the Black Experience concert, a concert schedule and set up instructions
for The Fifth Dimension concert, and contractual information regarding the Fifth Dimension concert.
Pop Concerts 1970-1971, 1970-1971 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: two photos of Three Dog Night, a set up and take down schedule for the concert committee,
contractual and ticketing information regarding the Three Dog Night concert, contractual information regarding the McKendree
Spring concert, concert guidelines and schedule for the Rock and Roll Revival concert, contractual information regarding the
Rock and Role Revival concert, a schedule and ticketing information regarding the Rock and Roll Revival concert, scheduling,
security, and ticketing information regarding the Steppenwolf concert, contractual information for the Steppenwolf concert,
security information regarding the Folk Festival, the agenda for the Folk Festival, and contractual and ticketing information
regarding the Chicago concert.
Pops Concerts 1971-1972, 1971-1972 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: ticketing information regarding the James Taylor concert, the concert committee schedule
for the James Taylor concert, contractual information regarding the Carpenters concert, ticketing information regarding the
Carpenter concert, information on entertainment agencies, contractual information for Sly and the Family Stone concert, ticketing
information for the Sly and the Family Stone concert, contractual and ticketing information regarding the James Gang and Sha-na-na
concert, ticketing information regarding the Emerson, Lake and Palmer concert, contractual information regarding the Emerson,
Lake and Palmer concert, contractual information and agreements regarding the Folk Festival, ticketing information regarding
the Folk Festival, the concert committee schedule for the POCO and MANNA concert, and contractual information regarding the
POCO concert.
Ohio University Campus Calendars, 1967-1970 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include campus calendars listing the events of the 1967 Fall Quarter, Summer of 1968, Greek Week
of 1969, and Spring Quarter of 1970.
President Alden Papers, 1961-1968 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include office papers of President Alden regarding campus events and activities throughout the
1960s.
Programs and Posters 1, 1965-1970 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include programs and posters from campus events during the 1960s. Most of the programs regard
theater performances and music performances.
Programs and Posters 2, 1962-1970 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include booklets of music programs, orchestra books, and pageant programs. This is separate from
the first folder due to the fact that these items are in book form.
Kennedy Lecture Series, 1963-1971 Scope and Content The content of this folder include: individual pamphlets and posters regarding the speakers for each Kennedy lecture, and
three booklet containing an overview of the lectures over the years.
Science and Engineering Building Ground Breaking, 1965 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: invitations and reply cards for attendees of the ground breaking, newspaper articles
and a program regarding the ground breaking ceremony, and a list of attendees for the ground breaking ceremony.
President's Convocation: Eisenhower Event, 1965 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: tickets to the President's convocation, newspaper articles regarding Eisenhower's honorary
OU degree, a list of non university attendees, lists of procedures and arrangements for the event, a program for the 1965
President's Convocation, and a special issue of the 'Ohio Alumnus' regarding Eisenhower's visit to the university.
Ground Breaking Ceremony: Zanesville, 1965 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: newspaper articles regarding the Zanesville Ground Breaking Ceremony, directions to get
to the ceremony, and a list of attendees for the ceremony.
Ground Breaking Ceremony: Portsmouth, 1965 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: invitations and a program regarding the ground breaking ceremony, newspaper articles
regarding the ground breaking ceremony, a list of attendees for the ground breaking ceremony, and a bill for the ceremonial
materials.
Ground Breaking Ceremony: Belmont County, 1965 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include a newspaper article regarding the ground breaking ceremony, and a list of attendees and
their guests.
Convocation: Wayne L. Hays, 1966 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include a program regarding the Special convocation, and a detailed procedure of events for platform
participants.
Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: a pamphlet discussing General Maxwell Taylor, newspaper articles regarding General Maxwell
Taylor's lecture at OU, an article discussing Sander Vancour's talk at OU, a letter praising Vancour's talk, an article discussing
the talk Martin Agronsky is going to give, a schedule for the day of the convocation, an article discussing the talk Max Lerner
is going to give at OU, and article and biographical information on Max Lerner, a list of optional lecture topics Lerner could
choose from, a contract for the Carl Rowan Convocation, a newspaper article discussing Carl Rowan's visit to OU as a speaker,
a class schedule for the day of the convocation, an article discussing the talk Robert Goralsky is going to give at OU, a
contract for Robert Goralsky convocation, a contract for James Farmer convocation, a photo and pamphlet of James Farmer and
his lecture topic, a press release for the James Farmer lecture, a letter regarding the switch of Aaron Henry for Charles
Evers, a contract for Aaron Henry convocation, the contract for Charles Evers before the change was made, and a contract for
the Mohammad Ali Lecture.
Dinner: Pioneer Leaders, 1967 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include the list of guests and their meal choices, and a letter describing the reason behind the
dinner.
President's Convocation, 1967 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: the list of procedures for the convocation, the program for the convocation, and the
class schedule for the day of the convocation.
Mock Political Convention, 1968 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: the Co-Chairman application from Arthur Dalton Jr., the list of guidelines and duties
of the Co-Chairmen, the Co-Chairman application from Elizabeth Sanders, newspaper articles regarding the mock convention,
and a program for the Mock Republican Convention.
Negro History Week, 1968-1969 Scope and Content The contents of this folder include: the contract for Julian Bond to speak at OU Negro History Week, a speech from the convocation,
and President Alden's speech regarding Negro History Week.