Finding Aid for Merton Robert Lundsten Band Scrapbooks and Sound Recording Collection, 1907-1960 | The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

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Collection Overview

Title: Merton Robert Lundsten Band Scrapbooks and Sound Recording Collection, 1907-1960

ID: 12/9/112

Primary Creator: Lundsten, Merton Robert (1916-1995)

Extent: 1.0 cubic feet

Arrangement: Recordings are arranged chronologically within each type of ensemble/group.

Date Acquired: 08/22/2009

Subjects: Alumni, American Legion, Band Concerts, Band Department, Band Musicians, Bands, Choral music

Formats/Genres: Scrapbooks, Sound Recordings

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Consists of scrapbooks containing programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, personal notes as well as LP recordings of the Harlem High School Band, University of Illinois Concert Band, University of Illinois Singing Illini, and Men's Glee Club collected by Robert Lundsten, documenting Robert Lundsten's time performing in the Rockford High School Band (1930 - 1933), University of Illinois 2nd Regimental Band (1937 - 1938), and American Legion Band (1949 - 1952) and his interest in music.

Biographical Note

Merton Robert Lundsten (June 23, 1916 - May 1995) was born and raised in Rockford, IL by his parents Harry and Alice. Merton grew up learning to play the clarinet, studying with Wally Holt during the summer of 1930 for a total of 8 lessons. Lundsten attended the University of Illinois as an Engineering Major from 1937-1938, and while he did not graduate with a degree, Lundsten became an apprentice in 1939 with the Barber-Colma Co. out of Rockford, IL. Here he became the designer and, later, the sole engineer in the cutting tool department. Also in 1939, Lundsten married Beotrice Bergholt who worked as a telephone operator. Lundsten loved all bands, but had a particular interest in marching bands. He played in Rockford marching bands until his later years.

Subject/Index Terms

Alumni
American Legion
Band Concerts
Band Department
Band Musicians
Bands
Choral music

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 1

Item 1: Rockford H.S. Band Scrapbook, 1907-1940

Box 2

Item 1: Scrapbook, 1930-1952: Contains photographs, clippings, and correspondence, documenting Lundsten's time in the Rockford High School Band (1930-1933), the Uof I Band (1937-1938), and the American Legion Band (1949-1952).

Box 3

Item 1: Papers, programs, and newspaper clippings, 1959-1961
Item 2: 1955 State Contest Harlem Junior High School Band/Spring 1956 Harlem Jr. High School Band Contest Numbers, 1955-1956: LP. On the Spot Recording Co. 33 1/3 rpm. Reuben Anderson, director
Item 3: 1956 Contest Harlem High School Band, 1956: LP. On the Spot Recording Co.
Item 4: Harlem Consolidated High School Band State Contest, 1957: LP. On the Spot Recording Co. HSF-57-76 A/B. Reuben D. Anderson, Director
Item 5: Harlem High School Spring Band Concer, 1958: LP. S58 RHB 039 A/B. Ralph Nielson, Tenor Soloist. Reuben D. Anderson, Director
Item 6: Harlem High School Spring Band Concer, 1958: LP. S58 RHB 039 C/D. Ralph Nielson, Tenor Soloist. Reuben D. Anderson, Director
Item 7: University of Illinois First Regimental Band, undated: LP. Columbia Records XCTV 10596-1KA and XCTV 10597-1KB. Everett D. Kisinger, Conductor. Record #10
Item 8: University of Illinois Concert Band, undated: LP. Columbia Records XCTV-8842 and XCTV-8843. Mark Hindsley, Conductor. Record #18
Item 9: University of Illinois Concert Band, undated: LP. Columbia Transcriptions XCTV-10297-1KA/B. Mark Hindsley, Conductor. Record #24
Item 10: University of Illinois Concert Band, undated: LP. Columbia Transcriptions XCTV-63720-1KA/B. Mark Hindsley, Conductor. Record #25
Item 11: University of Illinois Concert Band, undated: LP. Columbia Records - XCSV-121990 (side A)/XCSV-121991 (side B). Mark Hindsley, Conductor. Record #44
Item 12: The Men...and the Music, Universit of Illinois Men's Glee Club, undated: LP. Century Record Co. V12179-1/2. Harold A. Decker, Conductor
Item 13: (Sleeve) Singing Illini, (Record) The Men...and the Music University of Illinois Men's Glee Club, 1960: LP. Century Record Co. V12179-1/2. Harold A. Decker, Conductor
Item 14: Harlem High School A Cappella Choir and Madrigal Singers, 1960: LP. S60 HHC 071A/B. Acc. David Friberg-Jim Fritzlen
Item 15: Europe 61, University of Illinois "The Singing Illini", 1961: LP. Century Record Co. V-13937-1/2. Harold A. Decker, Conductor
Item 16: Europe 61, University of Illinois "The Singing Illini", 1961: LP. Century Record Co. V-13937-1/2. Harold A. Decker, Conductor

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