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Collection Overview
Title: James F Keene Personal Papers, 1923-2008
ID: 12/9/28
Primary Creator: Keene, James F. (1948-2022)
Extent: 8.3 cubic feet
Arrangement: Organized in four series: Series 1, University of Illinois Bands Administrative Records, 1923-2008; Series 2, Professional Associations Correspondence and Records, 1930-2007; Series 3, Guest Lecturer, Conductor, and Adjudicator Records, 1986-2008; and Series 4, Personal Education and Non-Illinois Career Papers, 1970-2004. All series are arranged alphabetically.
Date Acquired: 10/24/2008
Subjects: American Bandmasters Association, Bands, Photographs, University of Illinois
Formats/Genres: Financial Records, Newspaper Clippings, Papers, Sound Recordings
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The James F. Keene Personal Papers consist of seven cubic feet of personal papers, photographs, administrative records, audio recordings, and lecture notes documenting Keene's career as the director of the University of Illinois Bands, 1985-2008, as well as his time spent at the University of Michigan, East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University), and the University of Arizona. Under Keene's direction, the University of Illinois Bands program continued to define collegiate performance practices throughout the United States during the last two decades of the twentieth century. Keene's papers also highlight his time as President of the American Band Association, Chairman of the Otswald Competition Contest (1996-1998), and President of the Champaign Rotary Club (1995-96). Of particular interest is a 1952 audio recording of Leopold Stokowski in rehearsal with Illinois music ensembles and early University of Illinois Bands concert programs.
Biographical Note
James Frederick Keene (1948-2022) was born in Detroit, Michigan. Keene earned his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Michigan, where he studied with William Revelli, Elizabeth Green, and Larry Teal. Keene came to the University of Illinois in 1985 after directing the band program at the University of Arizona (1983-1985) and East Texas State University (1975-1980) and after serving as the Assistant Director of Bands with the University of Michigan (1973-1975). He retired in 2008 after a distinguished 23 year career (1985-2008) as the Director of Bands at the University of Illinois School of Music, just the fourth person to hold the title since 1905. During his tenure at the University of Illinois he was awarded the title of Brownfield Distinguished Professor of Music, performed at Carnegie Hall, and conducted the University Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony at major national and international music conferences. Commercial recordings of band concerts that he conducted have been broadcast on U.S. National Public Radio and internationally on radio programs in Asia, Australia, and Europe. Keene was a Past-President of the American Bandmasters Association (ABA), Big Ten Band Directors Association, and National Band Association. He was one of just six people to be awarded the Honorary Life Membership for the Texas Bandmaster Association. Besides membership in professional and honorary societies, Keene was a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary International Foundation, serving as president of the Champaign Rotary Club in 1995-1996. He served on the ABA's "The Journal of Band Research" Editorial Board and chairman for the ABA Ostwald Composition Contest. Keene also chaired the University Bands Division Bachelors and Masters of Music programs at his alma mater, the University of Michigan.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open to the public with the exception of the following restrictions: Box 1, folder 39, Box 3, folder 31, Box 4, folder 85, Box 5, folders 1 and 21, Box 6, folders 25, 26, and 34, and Box 8, folder 66. These files become open in 2038.
Acquisition Source:
James F. Keene
Acquisition Method:
Donation
Box and Folder Listing
- Series 1: University of Illinois Bands Administrative Records, 1923-2008
- Consists of Keene's professional correspondence, administrative records for the Illinois Bands, concert programs, photographs, sound recordings, band student records, and general financial records associated with the daily management of bands' program and performance tours. These materials are arranged alphabetically.
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Activities Report, 1983-1999
- Folder 2: Advertising, 1985
- Folder 3: All-American Bowl Budget, 1986-1988
- Folder 4: All-State Honors Band Correspondence and Programs, 1986
- Folder 5: Affirmative Action News Clippings, 1991
- Folder 6: All-State Honors Band Band Member List and Correspondence, 1994
- Folder 7: Alumni Association Correspondence, 1987-1992
- Folder 8: Alumi Band Correspondence, 2003-2004
- Folder 9: Alumni Band Correspondence, 1989-1991
- Folder 10: Alumni Band Reunion Correspondence, 1986-1989
- Folder 11: Alumni Concert Band, Dr. Harry Begian, Agenda and Program, 1971-1972, 1986
- Folder 12: Akiyama, Toshio Correspondence, 1987-1990
- Folder 13: Allerton Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 14: Allerton Symposium Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 15: A.S.B.D.A. Correspondence, 1984-1987
- Folder 16: A.S.B.D.A. (Cranford Records), Correspondence, 1973-1983
- Folder 17: America the Beautiful - Words and String Parts, 1963
- Folder 18: Andrews, Dwight, News Clippings, 1984
- Folder 19: Archives, Inventory, 1987
- Folder 20: Assembly Hall Concert, Expenses, 1990-1991
- Folder 21: Assistant Director Inquiries, 1982-1994
- Folder 22: Asst. Band Director, Agenda, 1994
- Folder 23: Assistant Director Search, Application Information, 1986
- Folder 24: Assistant to the Director, Job Description, no date
- Folder 25: Attendance Reports, 1987
- Folder 26: Australian Winds, 1992-1996
- Folder 27: Awards, 1993-1995
- Folder 28: Band Banquet Program, 1986
- Folder 29: Band Concerts, Appreciation Correspondence, 1988-2008
- Folder 30: Band Concerts, Correspondence and News Clippings, 1988-1998
- Folder 31: Bands Photographs, 1986-2000
- Folder 32: Bands Budget, 1973
- Folder 33: Bands Budget, 1974
- Folder 34: Bands Budget, 1975
- Folder 35: Bands Budget, 1976
- Folder 36: Bands Budget, 1977
- Folder 37: Bands Budget, 1978
- Folder 38: Bands Budget, 1979
- Folder 39: Band Staff Performance Evaluations, 1989-1998
- Restricted Access
- Folder 40: Bandfest Correspondence, 1978
- Folder 41: Band Tours, 1986-1987
- Folder 42: Battisti, Frank, Correspondence, 1991
- Folder 43: Becker, Bill, Correspondence, 1990
- Folder 44: Bearden, Keith, Correspondence, 1985
- Folder 45: Becker, William, Correspondence, 1993-1994
- Folder 46: Becker, Jon, Correspondence, 1988
- Folder 47: Begian, Harry, Journal Article, 1995
- Folder 48: Berry, Sanford, Correspondence, 1985
- Folder 49: Bierley, Paul, Correspondence, 1988
- Folder 50: Big Ten Band Directors Breakfast Correspondence, 1988
- Folder 51: Big Ten Fight Songs, ca. 1999
- Folder 52: Big Ten Band Directors Correspondence, 1985-1997
- Folder 53: Big 10 Recording Project Arrangements, undated
- Folder 54: Big 12 Honor Band Contract, 1990
- Folder 55: Bingham, John, Correspondence, 1988
- Folder 56: Birdwell, John Cody, Resume and Programs, 1985-1989
- Folder 57: Bourdeau, Robert, Correspondence, 1988
- Folder 58: Bowl Recommendations, Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 59: Bowl Games Correspondence, Budget and Itinerary, 1989-1992
- Folder 60: Bowl Trips Itinerary, 1985-1995
- Folder 61: Brady, Bill, Correspondence, 1985
- Folder 62: Brass Band, article by William V. Johnson, undated
- Folder 63: Brewer, Robert, Correspondence, 1990
- Folder 64: British Band Tour, 1996-1997
- Folder 65: Brochures, University Bands, undated
- Folder 66: Brown, Marcellus, School Materials and Correspondence, 1987-1988
- Folder 67: Buckner, Bob, Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 68: Bruckner E Minor Mass Rehersal Schedule, 1987
- Folder 69: Budget, 1983-1997
- Folder 70: Budget and Accounts, 1985
- Folder 71: Building Correspondence, 1985-1996
- Folder 72: By-Laws, School of Music, 1990
- Folder 73: Campus Profile, 1986
- Folder 74: Carnegie Hall, 2004-2006
- Folder 75: Carnegie Hall Correspondence, 1987-1993
- Box 2
- Folder 1: Carol Concert Music Arrangements and Programs, 1987-1988
- Folder 2: Centennial Project Concert Programs, 1940-1988
- Folder 3: Centennial-School of Music Correspondence, 1993-1994
- Folder 4: Champaign County Youth Symphony Correspondence, 1985-1987
- Folder 5: Champaign Park District Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 6: Champaign-Urbana Symphony Teacher's Guide, 1986
- Folder 7: Chasanov, Elliot Correspondence, 1991
- Folder 8: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 9: Chief Illiniwek, Correspondence Regarding, 1971-1998
- Folder 10: China, 1987
- Folder 11: Citrus Bands, 1985
- Folder 12: Citrus Bowl, 1990
- Folder 13: Clarinet Choir, 1980s-1990s
- Folder 14: Collage of Concert Bands, October 4, 1987
- Folder 15: Stanford Collins Correspondence, 1984
- Folder 16: Colwell, Richard, 1986-1987
- Folder 17: College of Fine and Applied Arts, 1993
- Folder 18: Colgrass, Michael, 1985-1991
- Folder 19: Colgrass, Michael Workshop, 1991
- Folder 20: Commencement, 1986
- Folder 21: Commencement, 1987
- Folder 22: Commencement, 1993
- Folder 23: 101 Concert Programs, 1980-1983
- Folder 24: 102 Concert Programs, 1980-1983
- Folder 25: 103 Concert Programs, 1980-1983
- Folder 26: 104/105 Concert Programs, 1980-1985
- Folder 27: Concert Progam, 1927
- Folder 28: Concert Programs Summer Band, 1980-1985
- Folder 29: Concert Recording, September 18, 1985
- Folder 30: Conducting - Graduate, 1989
- Folder 31: Conducting, 1990
- Folder 32: Cooperative Extension, 1986
- Folder 33: Copenhaver, James, 1987
- Folder 34: Copyright Information, undated
- Folder 35: John Corigliano Project, ca. 2006
- Folder 36: Correspondence, 1986-1988
- Folder 37: Correspondence, ca. 1986-2004
- Folder 38: Correspondence, 2007-2008
- Folder 39: Course Programs, 1972-1983
- Folder 40: Cox, John M. Correspondence, 1987-1996
- Folder 41: Cranford, John, 1985-1986
- Folder 42: Crawford, Frances, 1987
- Folder 43: Crest Records, 1987
- Folder 44: Crumb, George, 1986
- Folder 45: Curnow, James, 1988
- Folder 46: Danner, Phyllis, 1987-1988
- Folder 47: Derusha, Stan, 1984
- Folder 48: Disney Auditions, 1992
- Folder 49: Dissertations, ca. 1950s-1990s
- Folder 50: District 214 Clinic, Feb.19-20, 2002
- Folder 51: Double Reed Report, Summer 1985
- Folder 52: Duker, Guy, 1986
- Folder 53: Eastman Lecture, 2002
- Folder 54: Edmondson, John, 1987
- Folder 55: Effective Rehearsal Techniques Lecture Notes, undated
- Folder 56: Ehrke, Carl Correspondece, 1990
- Folder 57: Ellis, Barry, 1983-1987
- Folder 58: England- UI Band Tour Photographs, ca. 1999
- Folder 59: Ensemble Requirements, 1986
- Folder 60: European- American Music, 1987
- Folder 61: Everhart, Thomas, 1986
- Folder 62: Excerpt Books, 1986
- Folder 63: Ewald, Michael, 1999
- Box 3
- Folder 1: Faculty Activities Report, 2001
- Folder 2: Fanfare, 1985
- Folder 3: Farrar, Lloyd Correspondence, 1991-1992
- Folder 4: Fedderson, Jack Correspondence, 1993-2000
- Folder 5: Fennell, Frederick Correspondence, 1985-1987
- Folder 6: Fennell, Frederick and Friends Photographs, undated
- Folder 7: Foundation (U of I Alumni) Correspondence - 1, 1986-1992
- Folder 8: Foundation (U of I Alumni) Correspondence - 2, 1986-1992
- Folder 9: Foundation (U of I Alumni) - 3 Correspondence, 1986-1992
- Folder 10: Foundation Performance Schedule and Correspondence, 1985-1989
- Folder 11: Fox, Michael Correpondence, 1992
- Folder 12: Franklin Mint Correspondence, 1989
- Folder 13: Frauenhoffer, John Correpondence, 1989
- Folder 14: Garvey, John Correspondence, 1989
- Folder 15: Giacobassi, Julie Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 16: Gihon, Isreal Correspondence 1992
- Folder 17: Galsnost Bowl Informational Handouts, 1989
- Folder 18: God of Our Fathers Script, Claude Smith, undated
- Folder 19: Goldman Band Newsletters and Program, 2002
- Folder 20: Grade Distribution Report, 1986
- Folder 21: Graduate Assistants Correspondence, 1990-2001
- Folder 22: Graduate Assistants Correspondence, 2002
- Folder 23: Graduate Committee Meeting Agenda, 1991
- Folder 24: Graduate Letter, 1985-1988
- Folder 25: Graduate Reception Invitations, 1989-1992
- Folder 26: Grants and Proposals, 1986
- Folder 27: Grants and Proposals, 1990-1993
- Folder 28: Graven, Bradley G. Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 29: Gray, Robert Correspondence, 1986-1987
- Folder 30: Green, Elizabeth Correspondence, 1956-1992
- Folder 31: Griffin, Peter Evaluation, 1996
- Restricted Access
- Folder 32: Haine, Malou Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 33: Haines, Curtis Correspondence and Contracts, 1993
- Folder 34: Hammond, Russ Correspondence, 1989-1991
- Folder 35: Handbook, 1986-1989
- Folder 36: Hanson, Greg Correspondence, 1985-1988
- Folder 37: Harding, A.A. News Clippings, 1923-1989
- Folder 38: Harding Band Building Survey, 1988
- Folder 39: Harps Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 40: Haynie, John CDs, Cassettes, and Related Correspondence, ca. 1997, 2003
- Folder 41: Haynie, John News Clipping, 1987
- Folder 42: Hermann, Harvey Correspondence, 1986-1994
- Folder 43: Hile, John Correspondence, 1985-1989
- Folder 44: Hindsley, Mark News Clippings and Correspondence, 1987-1999
- Folder 45: Hindsley, Mark Memorial Tribute, 1999
- Folder 46: Hindsley, Mark/Haynie, John Project, ca. 1990-2008
- Folder 47: Hindsley, Mark and Begian, Harry Photographs, ca. 1983
- Folder 48: History of U of I Bands, undated
- Folder 49: Homecoming Alumni Band Correspondence and Newsletters, 2002-2003
- Folder 50: Honor Band Schedule of Events, 1985-1986
- Folder 51: Houston, Robert Correpondence, 1985
- Folder 52: Hudson, Frank Correspondence, 1993-1994
- Folder 53: Humfeld, Neill Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 54: Husa, Karel Correspondence, 1980s
- Folder 55: Illinettes Correspondence and News Clippings, 1991
- Folder 56: Illinois Bands Loyalty Club, England and Ireland Tours, 1998-2004
- Folder 57: Illini Marching Festival Budget, 1992-1993
- Folder 58: Illini Marching Band Festival Planning Committee Notes, 1994-1996
- Folder 59: Illini Marching Band Festival Schedules and Programs, 1987-1988
- Folder 60: Illini Marching Band Festival Correspondence and Shedule, 1988
- Folder 61: Illini Marching Band Festival Schedule, 1989
- Folder 62: Illini Marching Festival Performance Summary, 1990
- Folder 63: Illini Marching Contest Correspondence and Notes, 1991
- Folder 64: Illini Marching Festival Correspondence and Notes, 1995
- Folder 65: Illinois College Commission Project Contract, 1993
- Folder 66: International Clarinet Society Performance Schedule, 1987
- Folder 67: Inventory for Music Equipment, 1986
- Folder 68: Internship Program Correspondence, 1985-1987
- Folder 69: Ireland-Illini Marching Band and Golf Photographs, undated
- Folder 70: I.S.Y.M. Schedules and Correspondence, 1985-1995
- Box 4
- Folder 1: Japan Trip, 1989 - 1990
- Folder 2: Keene - Activities Report, 1987 - 2000
- Folder 3: Kastens, Kevin Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 4: Kaenzig, Fritz Correspondence, 1985 - 1987
- Folder 5: Jazz Band Memo, 1989
- Folder 6: Jager, Robert Correspondence, 1997
- Folder 7: Keene - Bio-Sketch, ca. 1980's - 1990's
- Folder 8: Keene, Friends and Family Photographs, undated
- Folder 9: Keene - Open House, 1990
- Folder 10: Keene - Photographs, ca. 1997
- Folder 11: Keene Retirement Articles, 2007-2008
- Folder 12: Keene - U of I Appt, 1985
- Folder 13: Kennedy Center, 1993
- Folder 14: Kersey, Kim Correspondence, undated
- Folder 15: Klein, Lonnie Correspondence, 1989
- Folder 16: Klock, Lynn, Undated
- Folder 17: Klug, Howard Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 18: Kohut, Dan Correspondence, 1990
- Folder 19: Korea Trip, 1985 - 1987
- Folder 20: Kraft, William Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 21: Krannert, 1985 - 1993
- Folder 22: Kurka - The Good Soldier Schweik - errata, undated
- Folder 23: Lake Braddock High School Correspondence, 1986 - 1987
- Folder 24: Library - Band, 1985
- Folder 25: Library - School of Music, 1985 - 1990
- Folder 26: Library Search Committee, 2003
- Folder 27: Lillya, Clifford P. Correspondence, 1986 - 1987
- Folder 28: Lincolnshire Posey Sheet Music, undated
- Folder 29: Lindstrom, Randy Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 30: Loyola University Correspondence, 1992
- Folder 31: Loyett, Jerry Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 32: Ludwig, William Correspondence, 1986 - 1989
- Folder 33: Lulloff, Joseph Correspondence, 1987 - 1988
- Folder 34: Mahogonny - Kurt Weill, 1985
- Folder 35: Malecki, Maciej, 1990
- Folder 36: Mamminga, Mike Correspondence, 1992
- Folder 37: Manabu, Kasuga Correspondence, 1990
- Folder 38: Marching Illini - Drill Charts, 1984-1985
- Folder 39: Marching Illini - Fund Drive, 1988
- Folder 40: Marching Illini Correspondence, 1986 - 1990
- Folder 41: Mark Records Correspondence, 1993
- Folder 42: McCoy, Valerie Correspondence, 1985
- Folder 43: McDowell, Austin Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 44: McKenzie, Jack, 1984
- Folder 45: Meeting Agendas - Rotary Club, 1994
- Folder 46: M.E.N.C., 1988
- Folder 47: Michi Library, ca. 1983
- Folder 48: Michigan Trip, October 31 - November 1, 1986
- Folder 49: Miscellaneous Correspondence A - Z, undated
- This title was designated by Keene and written on all correspondence.
- Folder 50: Moses, Donald Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 51: Moss, Bruce Correspondence, 1989
- Folder 52: Multiple Sclerosis, 1985 - 1986
- Folder 53: Music 281 Performance History, ca. 1990's
- Folder 54: Music Conference Programs, 1987, 1992
- Folder 55: Music Education, 1980's
- Folder 56: Music Educator's National Conference, 1988, 1994
- Folder 57: NCAA Tournament, Undated
- Folder 58: Neidig, Ken Correspondence, 1981
- Folder 59: Nelson, Ron Correspondence, 1994
- Folder 60: Netter, Mark Correspondence, 1990 - 1991
- Folder 61: Norman, Gordon Correspondence, 1991
- Folder 62: Northwest Ordinance Concert, undated
- Folder 63: Oboe Search Committee, 1994
- Folder 64: O'Connor, John Correspondence, 1992
- Folder 65: Olsen, William Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 66: Orchestra Hall, 1988
- Folder 67: Parking, 1987
- Folder 68: Paynter, John, 1986
- Folder 69: Pearlman, Leonard, 1985
- Folder 70: Pep Band, 1987 - 1988
- Folder 71: Percussion Auditions, 1987
- Folder 72: Percussion, 1989
- Folder 73: Percussion Excerpts, ca. 1988
- Folder 74: Perrino, Daniel Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 75: Personal Correspondence, 1985 - 1987
- Folder 76: Peters, David Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 77: Phi Beta Mu Correspondence, 1985
- Folder 78: Photographs, undated
- Folder 79: Prairie State Games Correspondence, 1986 - 1989
- Folder 80: Priority Registration Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 81: Prospective Students Correspondence, 1986-1990
- Folder 82: Publicity, 1990 - 1991
- Folder 83: Publicity, Undated
- Folder 84: Purdue Trip - UI Bands, 1985
- Folder 85: Reagan, Maureen - NEH Grant Application, 1991
- Restricted Access
- Folder 86: Recordings - UI Bands, 1989 - 1991
- Folder 87: Recordings Inventory - UI Bands, 1986 - 1989
- Folder 88: Recommendations - Student, 1989 - 1991
- Box 5
- Folder 1: Recommendations-Student, 1986-1991
- Restricted Access
- Folder 2: Recruiting Files and Correspondence, 1985-1996
- Folder 3: Reed, Alfred Correspondence, 1994
- Folder 4: Reifsteck, Ruth Correspondence, 1985-1987
- Folder 5: Repairs - Bass Clarinet, 1987-1989
- Folder 6: Repertoire Peformed by UI Bands, 1980-1995
- Folder 7: Resume, Biography and Professional Activities Lists, 1986-1987
- Folder 8: Reunion- Alumni Band, 1984-1986
- Folder 9: Revelli, William Correspondence, ca. 1983-1994
- Folder 10: Reynolds, H. Robert Correspondence, 1985
- Folder 11: Reynolds, Jimmie Correspondence, 1985-1986
- Folder 12: Richter, Glenn Correspondence, 1985
- Folder 13: Richtmeyer, Debra Correspondence, 1991
- Folder 14: Risk Management Memo, 1985
- Folder 15: "Road to Pasadena" Project Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 16: Robertson, Dr. David Correspondence, 1992
- Folder 17: Rockford Trip Correspondence, 1985-1987
- Folder 18: Rockford- Symphonic Band Trip, March 8, 1987
- Folder 19: Sabbatical Leave Jim Keene, 1990-1992
- Folder 20: Sasaki, Ray Correspondence, 1985-1986
- Folder 21: Scholarships- Student, 1986-1991
- Restricted Access
- Folder 22: School of Music, 2006-2007
- Folder 23: Schrodt, James Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 24: Scott, Williard Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 25: Shaw, Alison Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 26: Siwe, Tom Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 27: Solo Competition, 1991
- Folder 28: Sousa Concert Sequicentennial, 2004
- Folder 29: Sousa Concert, 1988
- Folder 30: Sousa Concert Percussion Piece, undated
- Folder 31: Sousa Concert, 1988-1989
- Folder 32: Smith, Gary, 1985-1990
- Folder 33: Smith/Keene, 1986
- Folder 34: Stanford Band News Clipping, 1988
- Folder 35: Stanhope, David, 1998
- Folder 36: Steinsultz, Kenneth Job Application, 1993
- Folder 37: Sterling Municipal Band Correspondence, 1993
- Folder 38: Stiner, Bernard Correspondence, 1989
- Folder 39: St. Matthew's Elementary School Band, 1992
- Folder 40: St. Patrick's Day Parade Trip, 1992
- Folder 41: St. Ptrick's Day Parade, 1993
- Folder 42: St. Patrick's Day Parade Trip, 2008
- Folder 43: Stoner, Neale Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 44: Stravinsky-LHistoire du Soldat errata, undated
- Folder 45: Stroud Stephan Correspondence, 1987-1989
- Folder 46: Summer Band, 1985-1993
- Folder 47: Summer Mailing, 1985
- Folder 48: Superstate Concert Band Contest, 1987-1993
- Folder 49: Sutherland, Larry Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 50: Symphonic Band Auditions, 1991
- Folder 51: Symphonic Band Awards, 1986
- Folder 52: Symphonic Band Concert Application Correspondence, 1995
- Folder 53: Symphonic Band Tours, 1991
- Folder 54: Symphonic Metamorphosis Errata, undated
- Folder 55: Symphonic Band Performance, 1987
- Folder 56: Teal, Larry Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 57: Tessin, Jerry Correspondence, 1996
- Folder 58: Texas Tour Expenses, 1987
- Folder 59: Three Penny Opera Performance Project, 1985-1988
- Folder 60: Toshiba Contract, 1992
- Folder 61: EMI-Toshiba Recording, ca. 1991
- Folder 62: Tunnell, Mike Correspondence, 1985-1986
- Folder 63: Unit Achievements Reports, 1989-1992
- Folder 64: United States Marine Band Education Guide, 1985
- Folder 65: Vocational Agricultural Service Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 66: West, Charles Recommendation, 1985
- Restricted.
- Folder 67: West Point Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 68: White, Gary Correspondence, 1985
- Folder 69: WILL Radio Correspondence, 1986
- Folder 70: Willoebrook Concert Expenses, 1988
- Folder 71: Winburn, John Correspondence, 1987
- Folder 72: Wind Ensemble History, undated
- Folder 73: Wind Ensemble Programs, 1984
- Folder 74: Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band Concert KCPA Program, 1985
- Folder 75: Wind Symphony Materials, ca. 2004-2006
- Folder 76: Wind Symphony Trip, 2007
- Folder 77: Wilson, Keith News Clippings, 1939, 1950, 2003
- Folder 78: Wynn, James Correspondence, 1987
- Box 9: Sound Recordings
- Item 1: Conducting Class - Keene, undated
- personal recording
- Item 2: The Marches of the Karl L. King & Henry Filmore, undated
- Cassette tape recording of the University of Illinois Symphonic Band; Harry Begian, Conductor
- Item 3: University of Illinois The First Concert Band, undated
Gary Smith, Conductor;
Spring Concert cassette tape
- Item 4: Stokowski in Rehearsal, 1952
- Cassette tape
- Item 5: University Symphonic Band, April 28, 1981
- University of Arizona School of Music cassette tape recording
- Item 6: University of Illinois Second Concert Band - A, 1979
- Eldon Oyen, Conductor; Cassette tape
- Item 7: Second Concert Band - B, November 11, 1979
- Cassette tape
- Item 8: First Concert Band - Spring, 1979
- Cassette tape
- Item 9: Second Concert Band - A Spring, 1979
- Cassette tape
- Item 10: Second Concert Band - B Spring, 1979
- Cassette tape
- Item 11: University of Illinois Second Concert Band (A), November 20, 1980
Eldon E. Oyen, Conductor;
Cassette tape
- Item 12: 1987 CBDNA 24th National Conference - Evanstan, Illinois University of Illinois Symphonic Band, 1987
- Cassette tape recording; James F. Keene, Conductor
- Item 13: University of Illinois Symphonic Band, undated
James F. Keene, conductor;
Cassette tape recording #117
- Item 14: University of Illinois Symphonic Band Live! in Concert, 1987-1988
James F. Keene, Conductor;
Cassette tape recording #118
- Item 15: University of Illionis Symphnic Band: Live! In Concert, 1987-1988
James F. Keene, Conductor;
Cassette tape recording #119
- Item 16: 100th Anniversary Concert of the Symphonic Band, April 28, 1990
James F. Keene Conductor; Guest Conductors: Dr. Mark Hindsley & Dr. Harry Begian;
Cassette tape recording #121;
- Item 17: 56th Annual American Bandmasters Association Convention: The University of Illinois Symphonic Band, 1990
James F. Keene, conductor;
Cassette tape recording
- Box 10: Memorabilia
- Item 1: Marching Illini Band Ballcap, undated
- Item 2: University of Illinois School of Music American Bandmasters Association Mug, 2003
- Item 3: Marching Illini Ireland Button, 1992
- "James Keene" printed on button
- Box 11: Personnel papers [RESTRICTED]
- Personnel papers are not open to the public without the written permission of the head of Special Collections, University of Illinois Library
- Folder 1: Almany Travis
- Folder 2: Rex D. Anderson
- Folder 3: Solomon R. Baer
- Folder 4: Clyde Baker
- Folder 5: Neale Bartee, 1971
- Folder 6: Ron Basso
- Folder 7: Laura Bauer
- Folder 8: Christopher Beason
- Folder 9: John Bell
- Folder 10: Robert Besler
- Folder 11: Lois Bennett
- Folder 12: Janet Blair
- Folder 13: Karl Blalock
- Folder 14: Jim Bouwkamp
- Folder 15: Robert Brewer
- Folder 16: Marcellus Brown
- Folder 17: Kathryn E. Bullard
- Folder 18: William Chamberlain
- Folder 19: Michael Chunn
- Folder 20: Darin Cochran
- Folder 21: Keith Connolly
- Folder 22: Erin Connor
- Folder 23: David Craker
- Folder 24: John Cranford
- Folder 25: Grad Assistast Summer responsabilities
- Folder 26: Thomas Caneva
- Folder 27: Peter Griffin
- Folder 28: Lucinda Lawrence
- Folder 29: Matthew D. Luttrell
- Folder 30: Ruth A. Reifsteck
- Folder 31: James Edward Curnow
- Folder 32: Gregory M Cunningham
- Box 12: Personnel papers [RESTRICTED]
- Personnel papers are not open to the public without the written permission of the head of Special Collections, University of Illinois Library
- Folder 1: Damm, Christine M.
- Folder 2: Danner, Phyllis
- Folder 3: Degenhart, Nathan
- Folder 4: Donaghue, Margaret
- Folder 5: Duker, Guy M.
- Folder 6: East, Britt
- Folder 7: Ellis, Barry
- Folder 8: Evenden, Robert L.
- Folder 9: Fairchild, Fred
- Folder 10: Farris, Dan
- Folder 11: Feldman, Enrique
- Folder 12: GMD, Spring, 1978
- Folder 13: Finke, Kim
- Folder 14: Fortner, David
- Folder 15: Robert Foster
- Folder 16: Stephen Gage
- Folder 17: Elaine E. Gary
- Folder 18: David D. Graves
- Folder 19: James B. Greco
- Folder 20: Laura Green
- Folder 21: Joyce Griggs
- Folder 22: Kevin P. Hall
- Folder 23: Paul Hankins
- Folder 24: Christopher Harmon
- Folder 25: Thomas Harris
- Folder 26: Thomas J. Harris Memorial Fund
- Folder 27: Claudine Hayes
- Folder 28: John R. Heath
- Folder 29: Richard Heidel
- Folder 30: Joan Heneghan
- Folder 31: Harvey Hermann
- Folder 32: Paul Hinman
- Folder 33: Andrea A. Hoard
- Folder 34: Allan Horney
- Folder 35: Eric Hollenbeck
- Folder 36: Frank Hudson
- Folder 37: Sharon Huff
- Folder 38: Charles Isaacson
- Folder 39: Lon Jackson
- Folder 40: Alan Jacobus
- Folder 41: Ronald Johnson
- Folder 42: L. Kevin Kastens
- Folder 43: James Keays
- Folder 44: Frankie J. Kelly
- Folder 45: William Kenny
- Folder 46: Kim Kersey
- Folder 47: James Willian King
- Folder 48: Everett Kisinger
- Folder 49: Gwendolyn G. Klausner
- Folder 50: Jeremy Koch
- Folder 51: Patricia Korbus
- Folder 52: Dietrich Lawrence
- Folder 53: Michael E. Lee
- Folder 54: John R. Locke
- Folder 55: Sherri A. Lyons
- Folder 56: Jim Madeja
- Folder 57: Pater Madsen
- Folder 58: Sara A. Mahn
- Folder 59: Gerald W. Makeever
- Folder 60: Jerry Makeever
- Folder 61: Joseph Manfredo
- Folder 62: Barry Devon Martin
- Folder 63: Martin Bradford
- Folder 64: Beatriz Martin-Ruiz
- Folder 65: Band Banquet
- Folder 66: Steven M. McKeithen
- Folder 67: Parker William Melvin
- Folder 68: Richard Byron Miles, 1978
- Folder 69: Ralph Miller
- Folder 70: Jon Mitchell
- Folder 71: Michael Mizma
- Folder 72: Timothy Montgomery
- Folder 73: Erica J. Neidlinger
- Folder 74: Alyssa J. Neuhaus
- Folder 75: John E. New
- Folder 76: Karen Shirley Nielsen
- Folder 77: David Ostrowski
- Folder 78: John Edward Owen
- Folder 79: Eldon Oyen
- Folder 80: Eldon Oyen (2 of 2)
- Folder 81: Martin Rassi
- Folder 82: Roger Rideout
- Folder 83: Rene Rosas
- Folder 84: Saxton Rose
- Folder 85: John Rosigno
- Folder 86: Jerald Shealto
- Folder 87: Brandon Sinnock (Tom Harris Award)
- Folder 88: Raymond Sasaki
- Folder 89: Dana Vanzanten Schaum
- Folder 90: Jeffrey Schaum
- Folder 91: Alison Shaw
- Folder 92: Thomas A. Singletary
- Folder 93: Gary Evan Smith
- Folder 94: Margaret E. Stevens
- Folder 95: James Stivers
- Folder 96: Stephen Stroud
- Folder 97: Stefan Stuber
- Folder 98: Ricky Suk
- Folder 99: Tom Topolewski
- Folder 100: David C. Vroman
- Folder 101: Kevin E. Vos
- Folder 102: Dean Wade
- Folder 103: James Waechter
- Folder 104: Linda Weathers, secretary
- Folder 105: Russ Weber
- Folder 106: Myron Welch
- Folder 107: Marcia L. Welch
- Folder 108: Allison Wheeler
- Folder 109: Stacey J. Willer
- Folder 110: Ed Williams, assistant
- Folder 111: Rosemary Williams
- Folder 112: Richard Wyman
- Folder 113: Annie Yin
- Folder 114: Anne Zielske
- Folder 115: James Zingara
- Folder 116: Holly Schupple Hearth
- Folder 117: Virginia Sherman
- Folder 118: James J. Trimpe
- Folder 119: Personnel related correspondence, 1972-1973
- Series 2: Professional Associations Records and Correspondence, 1930-2007
- Professional Associations contains correspondence, administrative records, photographs, and conference programs, most from 1985-2006. The majority of the records are related to the American Bandmasters Association, especially planning for the 1990 Convention hosted by the University of Illinois. This series is arranged alphabetically by the name of the organization. Organization names are usually abbreviated.
- Box 5
- Folder 79: ABA Convention Appreciation Correspondence, 1990
- Folder 80: ABA Convention, 1986-1987
- Folder 81: ABA Convention Planning, 1986-1990
- Folder 82: ABA Convention Planning, 1989-1990
- Box 6
- Folder 1: ABA Convention Planning, February 27, 1990-March 4, 1990
- Folder 2: 1990 ABA Convention Prep, 1989-1990
- Folder 3: ABA Convention Planning, 2002-2003
- Folder 4: ABA Convention Baltimore, MD, 2003
- Folder 5: ABA Convention Knoxville, TN, 1987
- Folder 6: ABA Convention Programs, 1984-1989
- Folder 7: ABA Convention Programs, 1995-2007
- Folder 8: ABA Correspondence, 2000-2003
- Folder 9: ABA Enrichment Committee, ca. 1987-2000
- Folder 10: ABA Expenses, ca. 2000
- Folder 11: ABA Financial, 1985-1986
- Folder 12: ABA Dvorak, Tom, 1990
- Folder 13: ABA Goldman Citation - Capt. Kenneth Force, ca. 2003
- Folder 14: ABA Goldman Citation - John Haynie Photographs, ca. 2007
- Folder 15: ABA Golf, 1998-1999
- Folder 16: ABA Golf, 1997-1998
- Folder 17: ABA Harding - Convention with King, Karl, ca. 1930-1941
- Folder 18: ABA Kissinger, Everett Correspondence, 1989
- Folder 19: ABA Lega, Ted, 1994
- Folder 20: ABA Lisk, Edward, 1988
- Folder 21: ABA Membership Nomination - Tom Bennett, 1989
- Folder 22: ABA Membership Nominations, ca. 2000
- Folder 23: ABA Officers Guide 2002 & President's Folder 2001, 2001-2002
- Folder 24: ABA Organization Booklets, 1986, 1998
- Folder 25: ABA Otswald Correspondence, ca. 2000
- Folder 26: ABA Otswald Correspondence, ca. 1995-2000
- Folder 27: ABA Otswald, 1993
- Folder 28: ABA Photographs, undated
- Folder 29: ABA S. Steele Membership, 1991
- Folder 30: ABA Membership Nomination - Green, Gary, 1996
- Folder 31: ABA Tallahassee, 1989
- Folder 32: ABA Christensen, Joe, 1992
- Folder 33: Arkansas Bandmasters Association Conference Programs, 1979
- Folder 34: Big Ten Band Directors Association Meeting Records, 2003
- Folder 35: British Association of Brass & Wind Ensembles, 1985
- Folder 36: CBDNA - Kansas City, 1990-1991
- Folder 37: CBDNA Correspondence, 1986-1989
- Folder 38: CBDNA Correspondence - Kibbe, Michael, 1987
- Folder 39: College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), 1987-1997
- Folder 40: The Goldman Memorial Band Correspondence, 2004-2005
- Folder 41: IMEA Correspondence, 1987-1996
- Folder 42: NBA Correspondence, 1990-1998
- Folder 43: National Band Association Honors Concert Band Correspondence, 1988, 1997
- Folder 44: National Band Association Correspondence, ca. 1985-1994
- Folder 45: National Band Association, ca. 1994-1996
- Folder 46: National Band Association Convention Programs, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998
- Folder 47: NBA Publications, 1985, 1988, 1996, 1997, 2000
- Folder 48: Rotary Club Photographs, 1989, 1996
- Box 7
- Folder 1: Rotary Club - Policy, 1996
- Folder 2: Rotary Club Administration, 1995-1996
- Folder 3: Texas Band Masters Association Correspondence, 1990
- Folder 4: Texas Band Masters Association Convention Programs, 1995-2006
- Series 3: Guest Lecturer, Conductor, and Adjudicator Records, 1986-2008
- Professional Services contains correspondence, service planning records, and performance and conference programs documenting Keene's work as a clinician, guest conductor, lecturer, and adjudicator. Arranged grouped by type of service.
- Box 7
- Folder 5: Keene Engagements - Previous - Guest Conductors/Adjudicator, ca. 1988-2008
- Box 8
- Folder 23: Clinics & Audio CD, ca. 1988-2008
- Folder 24: University of So. Mississippi Clinic, 2002
- Folder 25: Kaskasia College Guest Conductor, 1986
- Folder 26: Guest Conductor, 1991-2007
- Folder 27: Adjudication, 1990-2003
- Folder 28: Julian, W. Jay Correspondence - Adjudicator, 1988
- Folder 29: Sunkist Fiesta Bowl National Pageant of Bands - Keene as Commentator, 1986
- Series 4: University Band Experience (excluding Illinois), 1970-2004
- Series 4 contains materials concerning Keene's band experiences at other universities before coming to the University of Illinois. The majority of this series deals with Keene's direction of the University of Arizona marching band, including correspondence, photographs, concert programs and field charts. Other materials found in this series relate to Keene's career at the University of Michigan and East Texas State University (now Texas A&M). This series is arranged alphabetically.
- Box 8
- Folder 1: University of Arizona, All-Senior Honor Band, 1982
- Folder 2: University of Arizona, Alumni Association, photographs, undated
- Folder 3: University of Arizona, Band Day, 1980
- Folder 4: University of Arizona, Commencement, 1981
- Folder 5: University of Arizona, concert appreciation correspondence, 1980-1985
- Folder 6: University of Arizona, concert programs, 1981-1985
- Folder 7: University of Arizona, concert programs and flyers, 1981-1983
- Folder 8: University of Arizona, Handbook for the Wind Band Area, circa 1980s
- Folder 9: University of Arizona, Marching Band Field Charts, 1982-1984
- Folder 10: University of Arizona Marching Band Formations, photographs, 1979
- Folder 11: University of Arizona Marching Band, Sounds of Pride, 45 rpm record, 1983
- Folder 12: University of Arizona, news clippings, 1991
- Folder 13: University of Arizona, Revelli Concert, 1983
- Folder 14: University of Arizona, Tombstone Concert, photographs, 1982
- Folder 15: East State Texas University, concert appreciation correspondence, 1975-1980
- Folder 16: East State Texas University, concert programs and flyers, 1976-1979
- Folder 17: East State Texas University, faculty service report and press clippings, 1978
- Folder 18: University of Michigan, certificate, correspondence and flyer, 1970-2004
- Folder 19: University of Michigan, Keene, Friends and Band, photographs, undated
- Folder 20: University of Michigan, marching band information, 1973
- Folder 21: University of Michigan, Symphony, Symphonic Poem, notes, 1974