Finding Aid for Tim Barnes Doctoral Research Files on Eddie Alkire, 1925-2010 | The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

By Carol Berthold

Collection Overview

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Biographical Note

Administrative Information

Box and Folder Listing

Series 1: Personal Papers and Correspondence, 1925-2010

Materials related to Tim Barnes' development of dissertation topic including draft of dissertation proposal, survey of resources on Eddie Alkire and Hawaiian music, and copies of Alkire's personal correspondence.

Box 1

Folder 1: Alkire, Eddie: Biographical Skech, June, 2006

Composed by Tim Barnes. Bographical sketch includes chronology of important dates in Alkire's life.

Folder 2: Copyright Law, undated

Excerpts from U.S. Copyright law presumably at the time Barnes was researching and writing his dissertation.

Folder 3: Correspondence, 1925

Letter from First Hawaiian Coonservatoryof Music, Inc. to Eddie Alkire re: his enrollment in a correspondence course to learn to play the Hawaiian Guitar..

Folder 4: Correspondence, Personal: Eddie Alkire (1 of 2), 1934-1952

Carbon copies of letters from Eddie Alkire to family and friends.

Folder 5: Correspondence, Personal: Eddie Alkire (2 of 2), 1948-1952

Correspondence between Alkire and family, friends and others.

Folder 6: DIssertation Proposal, 2010

Includes comments from reviewers.

Folder 7: Library Searches, 2010

Library of Congress searches.

Folder 8: Preliminary Overview of Subject: Finding Aid and Journal Articles, 2006-2008

Material contained in a binder. Printed copy of finding aid on Eddie Alkire collection in Sousa Archives and Center for American Music , University of Illinois.

Folder 9: Research Notes, undated

Series 2: Research Files, 1930-2006

Materials from Tim Barnes research on Eddie Alkire and Hawaiian guitar music.

Sub-Series 1: Journal and Newspaper Articles,, Concert Programs, Lectures, and Photographs, ca. 1930-2006

Box 1

Folder 10: Articles from Books, undated

Copies of chapters from books.

Folder 11: Artists' Concert Program, July 25, 1950

Alkire played Eharp solos.

Folder 12: Exhibition  Photos and Descriptions: 1907 Fairmont Coal Co. Mining Disaster, undated

Exhibition of U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Folder 13: Fretboard Journal, The, Winter, 2005

Folder 14: Metronome Magazine Articles, 1937-1943

Copies of articles by Eddie Alkire.

Folder 15: Music Dealer Magazine, March, 1951

Includes article on Eddie Aklire and his course for steel guitar.

Folder 16: Newspaper Articles, 1972-2005

Folder 17: Photographs: Alkire Eharp, undated

Folder 18: Radio Program Scripts and Notes Related to Tapes, 1957-1959

Eddie Alkire Program.

Folder 19: Rickenbacher Electro: Photocopies, undated

Folder 20: Steel Guitarist Magazine, May, 1981

In Memorium article on Eddie Alkire.

Folder 21: "Warm Breezes" Lecture and Exhibition Drafts, 2006

Lecture by Richard C. Alkire at Sousa Archives and Cener for American Music, November 9, 2006.

Folder 22: "Warm Breezes" Lecture: CD with Photos, November 9, 2006

Folder 23: "Warm Breezes" Lecture: Material Copied for, ca. 1930-1950s

Sub-Series 2: Promotional Materials and Ads, ca. 1930-1979

Box 2

Folder 1: Alkire Catalogs, ca. 1955

Lists of available publications and order forms from Eddie Alkire Publications.

Folder 2: Alkire Promotional Materials and Articles, ca. 1930s-1960s

Folder 3: Eharp Promotional Articles, undated

Folder 4: Oahu Publishing Co., 1933

Catalog of Hawaiian Guitars and accessories; photo.

Folder 5: Promotional Materials and Music: Copies of Drafts, 1935-1979

Folder 6: Promotional Materials and Ads: Other Studios, undated

From Popular Mechanics Advertising Section.

Folder 7: Travel Itinerary, 1947

Eddie Alkire travel.

Sub-Series 3: Sheet Music, 1930-1946

Box 3

Folder 1: "Aloha, Honolulu" - "Folk Song Lullaby", 1930-1941

Pieces include: "Aloha, Honolulu," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 and 1938..  "Aloha, Honolulu," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (different version, 2 copies).  "Aloha Land," composed by Wallie Herzer, lyrics by W. Eager, arr. by Harry Stanley and George A. Bronson, 1933. "Aloha Oe," arr. by Eddie Alkire, 1938.  "America"  composed by Henry Carey, and "Star Spangled Banner" composed by Francis Scott Key, lyrics by John Stafford Smith, 1940.  "Auld Lang Syne," "Long Long Ago" and "Good Night Ladies," 1940 (2 copies).  "Beside a Harbor," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1936.  "Big Luau, The," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (instructional version).  "Big Luau, The," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (3 copies).  "By a South Sea Bay," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1938.  "Cielito Lindo," composed by C. Fernandez, lyrics by Eddie Alkire, arr. by Harry Stanley and George A. Bronson, 1933.  "College Song," arr. by Eddie Alkire, 1941 (instructional version).  "Cowboy's Dream, The," and  "Red River Valley," arr. by Eddie Alkire, 1941. "Down In Honolulu," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (instructional version).  "Down In Honolulu," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (2 copies).  "Dreams of Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 (instructional version, 2 different publishings).  "Dreamy Honolulu," composed by Eddie Alkire, trans. by Charles E. Straub, 1935 and 1941.  "Dreamy Lagoon," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (instructional version).  "Dreamy Lagoon," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935. "Farewell to Thee," arr. by Harry Stanley, George Bronson, Fred Taylor and Elbern Alkire, 1930. "Flowers of Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1936 (2 copies).  "Folk Song Lullaby," 1935 (instructional version).

Folder 2: "Hawaii's Greeting" - "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear", 1934-1940

Pieces include: "Hawaii's Greetings," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (instructional version).  "Hawaii's Greetings," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935. "Hawaiian Blues," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1939. "My Hilo Home," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937. "Hawaiian Romance," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 (3 copies, 2 different publishings). "Hello Honolulu," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 (instructional version). "Hilo March," composed by Will Pele, arr. by Harry Stanley and George A. Bronson, Oahu Publishing Co.,1934 (instructional version). "Hilo March," trans. by Eddie Alkire, 1940. "Hilo - Pride of Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935; and "Dreams of Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937. "Hilo, Pride of Hawaii," compose by Eddie Alkire, 1937 (instructional issue, 2 copies).  "Home On the Range," and "Bury Me Out On the Prairie," 1940. "Home, Sweet Home," composed by Henry Bishop and John Howard Paine; and "Maryland, My Maryland," folk song, 1940.  "Honolulu Moonlight," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 (instructional issue).  "Honolulu Moonlight," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935.. "Honolulu Rag," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 and 1939.  "Honolulu Rhythms," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1934 and 1939. "Honolulu Stomp," arranged by Harry Stanley, 1934. "Hula Melody," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1936.  "Idle Moments," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1939. "I'm Reminded of Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1936. "The Isles Are Calling You," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (3 copies).  "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," "Silent Night" and Luther's Cradle Hymn," arr. by Eddie Alkire, 1940. (2 copies).

Folder 3: "Kanakas Farewell" - "My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua", 1933-1941

Pieces include: "Kanakas Farewell," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 and 1938 (2 instructional copies). "Ka Pua O Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1936. "Keoni Ama Kono Ipo," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1934-1939. "Let's Sing Aloha," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 and 1939 (3 copies). "Lokelani," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (4 copies). "Lonely Shadows," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935  "Lonely Shadows," 1935 and 1938 (3 instructional copies). "Maui Hula," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 and 1941. "May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii," arr/ by Harry Stanley, 1934. "Mokihana Lei," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1936 (Instructional copy). "Moonglow," handwritten composition, undated. "Moonlight Waltz," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937. "Music of Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 and 1937 (instructional copy). "Music of Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 and 1937. "My Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 and 1937 (2 instructional copies). "My Hawaiian Slumber Song," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937. "My Hawaiian Sweetheart," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1939."My Hilo Home," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 (2 copies). "My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua," composed by Bill Cogswell, Tommy Harrison and Johnny Noble, arr. by Harry Stanley," 1933.

Folder 4: "Native Hula" - "Rhythm of the Surf", 1931-1941

Pieces include: "Native Hula, " composed by Eddie Alkire, 1936. "Native Waltz," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (2 instructional copies). "New Hawaiian Hula," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1934. "Night Time In Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 and 1940. "Old Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935. "Old Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 and 1939 (2 copies). "Old Oaken Bucket, The," "Blue Bells of Scotland," and "Juanita," 1941. "One Sunny Day," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1939. "Paradise of Love," composed by Mortimer Searles and Eddie Alkire, 1931 (2 copies).  "Rhythm Of the Surf," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (instructional copy). "Rhythm Of the Surf," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (2 copis).

Folder 5: "Somewhere in Honolulu" - "When You Sang Aloha", 1935-1946

Pieces include: "Somewhere in Honolulu," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1938. "Song To Hawai, A,," composed by J.D. Redding, trans. by Eddie Alkire, 1940. "Songe of Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 (instructional copy). "Songs of Hawaii," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 (2 copies). "South Sea Moon," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (4 instructional copies). "Tropic March," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1935 (2 copies). "Waikiki Hula," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937 (2 instructional copies). "Waikiki March," trans by Eddie Alkire, 1941. "When the Dew Is On the Rose," arr. by Eddie Alkire, 1946 (instructional copy). "When You Sang Aloha," composed by Eddie Alkire, 1937. (3 copies).

Folder 6: Binder With Assorted Titles and Instructional Material, 1930-1946

Sub-Series 4: Books, 1996-2003

Box 2

Folder 8: Hawaiian Steel Guitar, The; ed. by Lorene Ruymar, 1996

Compiled and edited by Lorene Ruymar. Centerstream Publishing.

Folder 9: Lap Steel Guitar; by Andy Volk, 2003

Centerstream Publications.