Finding Aid for James R. Brooks Urbana Middle School and High School Band Photographs and Papers, 1958-2001 | The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Title: James R. Brooks Urbana Middle School and High School Band Photographs and Papers, 1958-2001

ID: 12/9/181

Primary Creator: Brooks, James R. (1934-2001)

Extent: 0.75 cubic feet

Arrangement: Orangized in two series: Series 1: Urbana Middle School and High School Photographs, Newsclippings, and Papers, 1968-1992; Series 2: Family Photographs and Personal Papers, 1958-1974.

Date Acquired: 04/19/2024

Subjects: Band Concerts, Bands (Music), Concert Programs, Concert tours, Urbana, Illinois

Languages: English

Consists of photogrphs, newspaper clippings, a concert program and poster, Brooks's teaching certification, and the family scrapbook documenting his work as the Assistant Director (1968-1972) and Band Director (1975-1992) of the Urbana Middle School Band, as well as the Band Director (1972-1975) of the Urbana High School Band.

James R. Brooks was born on November 4, 1934 and married Margaret L. Brooks (1934-2020) in 1958.

Brooks was the Assistant Director at the Urbana Middle School from 1968-1972, and later the Middle School Band Director from 1975-1992. From 1972-1975, he was the Urbana High School Band Director. During this time the Urbana High School Band traveled playing concerts in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

James R. Brooks passed away on August 6, 2021 in Burnsville, Minnesota and was survivied by his daughters, Carolyn Corzine and Julie Belford, as well as five grandchildren and seven great-grand children.

Band Concerts
Bands (Music)
Concert Programs
Concert tours
Urbana, Illinois

Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Acquisition Source: Carolyn Corzine, the daughter of James R. Brooks.

Acquisition Method: Gift