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Title: Herbert L Clarke Music and Personal Papers, circa 1880-1945
ID: 12/9/54
Primary Creator: Clarke, Herbert Lincoln (1867-1945)
Extent: 21.0 cubic feet
Arrangement:
The collection is organized in 7 series:
Series 1, Music, ca.1851-1945, is arranged sequentially by a unique catalog number used by Clarke to manage his performance library. Music without an assigned number was left in the original order.
Series 2, Photographs, 1868-1945, follows the original order of the materials.
Series 3, Personal Papers, 1887-1953, is arranged alphabetically.
Series 4, Awards, Medals, and morabilia, ca.1892-ca.1945, is arranged by material type.
Series 5, Phonodiscs, ca.1895-ca.1942, is unarranged.
Series 6, Long Beach Municipal Band, ca.1936-1991, is unarranged.
and Series 7, Instruments, ca.1886-ca.1945, is unarranged.
Date Acquired: 00/00/1945. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects: American Bandmasters Association, Awards, Band Clinics, Band Musicians, Bands, Baseball, Brass Instruments, Columbian Exposition, Composers, Conductors (Music), Goldman, Edwin Franko, Music, Music Composition, Music instruction, Pryor, Arthur, Sousa, John Philip
Formats/Genres: Arrangements (Music), Librettos, Methods--Self Instruction, Musical instruments, Papers, Photographs, Sheet music, Sound Recordings
Languages: English
Consists of Herbert L. Clarke's performance library of original and published music for band and orchestra music, scrapbooks, photographs, musical instruments, personal correspondence, news clippings, awards, and other memorabilia documenting his career as cornetist, a member of the Sousa Band, conductor for the Long Beach Municipal Band, composer and arranger, and music educator. Many of the methods included near the end of Series 1 are autographed by the respective authors. Of note are photographs and correspondence with major band leaders including John Philip Sousa, Frank Simon, Edwin Franko Goldman, and members of the American Bandmasters Association. Also of note are Clarke's drafts of methods and original publications on cornet pedagogy.
Herbert L. Clarke (1867-1945), cornetist, composer, bandleader and educator, was considered the King of the cornet in his day. He first studied the violin at the age of 5 and at 13 began playing professionally in the Philharmonic Society Orchestra of Toronto. At the same time he began to study the cornet and soon began to play it professionally in a restaurant band and in the Queen's Own Regimental Band. After a move to Indianapolis, Clarke learned to play the viola and subsequently joined the England's Opera House Orchestra and played cornet in the When Clothing Store Band. It was with this band that in 1886 Clarke won a solo cornet contest and received a one-of-a-kind pocket cornet made by the famous instrument maker, Henry Diston, which can be seen at the Sousa Museum at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign.
Clarke moved to New York City in 1892 where he briefly played for the Gilmore Band. In 1893, Clarke became the solo cornet player for the John Philip Sousa Band and later became the assistant conductor, composer and arranger. He performed as soloist for 3 of the 4 European Tours and 1910-1911 World Tour. During the off-seasons Clarke pursued his own musical endeavors. These included conducting the Reeve's Concert Band in Providence, RI, recording his solo cornet compositions, duets, and quartets with the Victor Label, and playing 2nd Trumpet with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and Principal Trumpet with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
After leaving Sousa's Band, he became the conductor of the Anglo-Canadian Leather Company Band in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, and later moved to California and conducted the historic Long Beach Municipal Band until his death in 1945. Rarely after the age of 50 did he perform the cornet in public. He published several articles and books about the cornet and method books on cornet playing and of particular notice are his early drafts of these methods books and articles.
American Bandmasters Association
Awards
Band Clinics
Band Musicians
Bands
Baseball
Brass Instruments
Columbian Exposition
Composers
Conductors (Music)
Goldman, Edwin Franko
Music
Music Composition
Music instruction
Pryor, Arthur
Sousa, John Philip
Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Acquisition Method: The music and personal papers were donated to the University of Illinois in 1945.
Appraisal Information: Note: Musical Instruments in Series 7 were originally listed as Boxes 100-106. These were assigned accession numbers when the collection was processed.
Related Materials: This collection was microfilmed in the early 2000s, and duplicates of the original manuscripts can be found on reels 106 - 112 in box 6 of the master negatives in RS 12/9/127.
Other Note:
During processing, Box 94 was redistributed to two oversized portfolio cases and an oversize panoramic photo box. In addition "boxes" 100-106" were established as music instruments with unique accession numbers.
Box 114, which contains microfilm positives of original manuscript scores, was created by SACAM in 1999 as a part of a digitization project.
Accession number 2004.1209054.087
White painted baton with black leather grip, signed Beasley
Accession number 2004.1209054.088
Lacquered wood baton with brown leather grip, signed Beasley
Accession number 2004.1209054.089
Wooden mount with brown leather straps for holding batons, Reverse is signed "Best Wishes Herbert L. Clarke from Doug Beasley"
Accession number 2004.1209054.024.
Silver plate. Engraved "This Certifies that Noble Herbert L. Clarke is life member no. 2 of the Shrine Clube of Long Beach, California, June 16, 1936"
Accession number 2004.1209054.026
Black silk with bronze medal and pin. Engraved "Saint Johns Encampment No. 1. K. T. Prov. RI, 1802." Reverse features shield design and is engraved "Sine Intermissione ab Inito, 1902"
accession number 2004.1209054.027
Circular Silver Medallion. Front features two nude figures with laurel wreath and olive branches, engraved "Presented to the Long Beach Municipal Band." Reverse features image of bell tower and arch, engraved "California Pacific International Eposition, San Diego, 1935."
Accession number 2004.1209054.028
Bronze coin. Front features shield with crossed sword and mason trowel, engraved Chicago Council of Princes of Jerusalem. Reverse features Diamond with sword and scales, engraved A.A.S. Rite, Valley of Chicago.
Accession number 2004.1209054.029.
Gold Pin. Design is possibly two overlapping C's, rose shape with red band, green background, and gold and black design; front is painted 1908. Reverse features two stamps: 1202 and "Henry Simpson Joubert St. Johannesburg"
Accession number 2004.1209054.030
Silver Medallion with black and gold silk ribbon, silver pins. Front features embossed face and cross, engraving reads "Grand Commandery K.T.; Massachusettes and Rhode Island; Reverse engraving reads "St. Johns Commandery No. 1 Herbert L. Clarke.
Accession number: 2004.1209054.031
Gold pin with bergundy and gold silk ribbon. Medallion front is embossed in a rosette pattern with a lyre, lute, and horn design in the middle; reverse engraving reads "1939 Tri-State Band Festival Sponsored by Phillips University Dr. Herbert L. Clarke."
Accession number 2004.1209054.032
Bronze pin. Cross-shaped, embossed R.I.M on front; Reverse engraving reads Lieut. Herbert L. Clarke.
Accession Number 2004.1209054.033.
Backside of pin reads Annin and Co. New York.
Accession number 2004.1209054.034.
Cross shaped fob with crossing swords and knight's helmet design. Cross on front contains rubies and diamonds. Front enamel design reads "In hoc signo vinces"; reverse flap reads "KSHTWSST." Clasp lifts to read "Herbert L. Clarke from MMRS Boston 1909."
Accession number 2004.1209054.035
Brass pin featuring two crossed rifles with the number 2 above the barrels.
Accession number 2004.1209054.036.
Silver pin with blue enamel shaped like an old fashioned penny farthing bicycle.
Accession number 2004.1209054.037
Triangular brass pin with bergundy silk ribbon. Front features lyre inside a triangle, outer rim embossed with "Enid Chamber of Commerce, Phillips University Band, Enid, Okla. Tri State Band Festival"; reverse engraved "Dr. Herbert L. Clarke, 1941", made by G.F. Dodge Inc.
Accession number 2004.1209054.039
Bronze Circle Medalion with laurel outer ring and lyre in the center, bergundy and gold silk ribbon. Reverse engraving reads, "Tri State Band Festival Sponsored by Phillips University Herbert L. Clarke 1938." Josten Dura.
Accession number 2004.1209054.038
Brass pin with enameled red and yellow paint, shaped in elaborate T W C with banner, embossed with "The Wanders Club 1904;" Reverse reads 236, LAV (sic) Bros. Jewlers Johannesburg.
Accession number 2004.1209054.040
Gold medallion with blue and red silk ribbon. Medallion features embossed figure holding laurel wreath next to shield with lyre, engraving at bottom reads "Guest Conductor"; reverse engraving reads "Herbert L. Clarke National Band Festival University of Kansas 1935." 1/10 K Gold.
Accession number 2004.1209054.041
Gold Medallion with red suede ribbon. Medallion embossed with Band Shell and Band Performing, reads "National High School Band Championship;" Pin reads "Judge;" reverse engraving reads "Presented to Herbert L. Clarke in Appreciation in services as Judge by the National School Band Association, Cleveland OH 1936."
Accession Number 2004.1209054.042
Silver and Bronze pin. Silver features cross topped with crown and seated stag in the middle, embossed Sherwood Forrester. Bronze banner at bottom reads "Notts and Derby."
Accession Number 2004.1209054.043
Circular bronze pin with black, yellow, and red enamel. Front reads "The Wanders Club 1905"; On reverse reads 1138, Henry Simpson Johannesburg.
Accession number 2004.1209054.044
Gold fob with red and blue enamel in circular design. Front reads "The Wanders Club 1909." Reverse reads 241, Henry Simpson Johannesburg.
Accession number 2004.1209054.045
Silver medallion with blue and white silk ribbon. Medallion in coin-shaped, front features embossed likeness of Georg Lang, Reads "Georg Lang Munchen." Reverse reads, "Zur Freundlichen Erinnerung an die Sousa Concerte, Juni 1900."
Accession number 2004.1209054.046
Gold fob with yellow, black, and red enamel and red rope chord. Front features sunflower design with alternating color petals, reading "Wanders Club 1906." Reverse engraved 1241.
Accession number 2004.1209054.047
Gold medallion on red, white, and blue silk ribbon. Medallion is shield-shaped with eagle on crest and band instruments embossed in the design. Front reads, "National High School Band Clinic, 1936." Reverse engraved reads, "Presented to Herbert L. Clarke Guest Conductor, 5th Annual Held at University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois."
Accession number 2004.1209054.048
Gold Medallion with blue silk ribbon. Medallion features Lyre surrounded by laurel wreath. Reverse is engraved, reads, "To Dr. Herbert L. Clarke Premiere Cornetist and Bandmaster In Appreciation of Your Memorable Visit March 14, 1940 Earnest Williams School of Music."
Accession number 2004.1209054.049
Bronze coin, front features Olmpian with flag, embossed "Xth Olympiad 1932, Los Angeles," Reverse embossed "In Appreciation"
Accession number 2004.1209054.050
Brass Pin, with two figures and shield in center with eagle above. Embossed around the edge reads, "New York Commission Paris Exposition, 1900"
Accession number 2004.1209054.051
Brass pin featuring two crossed rifles and the number 2 near the barrels.
Accession number 2004.1209054.052
Gold fob with enameled yellow, black, and red paint and red and white striped chord. Fob is circular and features banner and floral design, reads "Wanders Club 1910." Reverse is engraved reads, "1242; M. Lewis Jewler 100 Mount St. London, W."
Accession number 2004.1209054.053
Gold Pin with name shield and flag underneath. Flag is enameled red, white, and blue. Gold badge reads Herbert L. Clarke.
Accession number 2004.1209054.054
Circular Brass Pin with embossed bear and laurel design and blue enameled banners. Reads "Clarke Long Beach"
Accession number 2004.1209054.055
Gold Pin with enameled blue center. Circular with a crown at the top, center features anchor and two branches. Reads "Navy League Keep Watch"
Accession number: 2004.1209054.056
Silver token with masonic eye, square, and compass on front. Reverse embossed: "Made a Mason in Lodge No. Entered Passed Raised."
Accession number: 2004.1209054.057
Gold Pin with enameled blue center. Circular with a crown at the top, center features anchor and two branches. Reads "Navy League Keep Watch"
Accession number 2004.1209054.058
Gold Medallion with Bergundy and White silk ribbon. Front design features embossed figure with torch and extended wreath over a shield with a lyre. Reverse engraved "1940 Tri-State Band Festival Sponsored by Phillips University, Dr. Herbert L. Clarke."
Accession number 2004.1209054.059
Gold Locket with enameled green, red, white, and blue design. Front features beaver holding olive branch over lyre with British Royal Navy and American Flags on either side, with AFof M across lyre, and green wreath below. Inside features two empty photo frames. Reverse engraved: "Presented to Herbert L. Clarke by the Members of the I.M.P.A. as a token of esteem and appreciation, Toronto, July 15th 1914."
Accession number 2004.1209054.060
Gold fob with white and black enamel and carved ivory tooth. Front features banner design, reads "BPOE, Cervus Alces, Herbert L. Clarke." Reverse features gold elk head and clock design, engraved "No. 14."
Accession number 2004.1209054.061
Circular Brass Pin with embossed bear and laurel design and blue enameled banners. Reads "Clarke Long Beach"
Accession number 2004.1209054.062
Brass Badge with brass eagle pin and blue silk ribbon. Front features embossed interlocking letter design AHAC 1818. Back is embossed reads, "Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts and Honourable Artillery Company of London, October 3, 1910, Crescent Park, Providence, Rhode Island, USA."
Accession number 2004.1209054.064
Brass medallion with red, white, and blue ribbon and name plate. Name plate reads, "The American Bandmaster's Ass'n." Medallion features band stand design, embossed "National Music Camp." Reverse embossed "9th Annual Convention The American Bandmaster's Association Held at National Music Camp Interlochen, MICH. August 1936."
Accession number 2004.1209054.065.
Gold Double-headed Eagle with 32 above, holding banner reading "Chicago" with attached name plate.
Accession number 2004.1209054.066
Gold platted brass Fob with black silk ribbon. Circular design with two hemispheres of the globe and two musicians on either side, embossed "Around the World with Sousa, 1910-1911." Reverse engraved Herbert L. Clarke Soloist. Fob top engraved "Herbert L. Clarke, October 1, 1914"
Accession number 2004.1209054.067
Gold Badge. Front engraved "Conductor, Herbert L. Clarke, Presented by Kidderminster Brussel Weavers of Philadelphia, to Conductor of American Band of Providence." Reverse engraved, "Willow Grove Season of 1902."
Accession number 2004.1209054.063
Brass Badge with brass eagle pin and blue silk ribbon. Front features embossed interlocking letter design AHAC 1818. Back is embossed reads, "Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts and Honourable Artillery Company of London, October 3, 1910, Crescent Park, Providence, Rhode Island, USA."
Accession number 2004.1209054.068
Gold medallion with pin. Ellaborate pin with embossed "Herbert L. Clarke" and lyre at top. Circular medallion with cornet and laurel, embossed "American Federation of Musicians." Reverse engraved 'Presented by the Boston Musicians Mutual Relief Society, Boston, MASS April 19, 1917."
Accession number 2004.1209054.069
Gold medallion with blue ribbon and name plate. Name plate reads Chief Judge Herbert L. Clarke. Medallion embossed, reads "Annual All-Western Band Review, Long Beach, 1939."
Accession number: 2004.1209054.070
Bronze Maple-leaf shaped badge. Embossed "Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 2, In Pace Paratus"
Accession number 2004.1209054.071
Gold Medallion with yellow ribbon tied in a bow. Medallion features seated figure feeding birds, embossed "Aschenbrodel Verein, N.Y., 1860-1910." Reverse features laurel and lyre, embossed "50th Jubilaeum, November 6th 1910."
Accession number 2004.1209054.072
Bronze medallion with red, white, and blue ribbon and name plate. Name plate reads Herbert L. Clarke Guest. Ribbon reads Federation of State Societies of Long Beach. Medallion star-shaped features an Eagle with shield.
Accession number 2004.1209054.073
Bronze pin with enameled red, white, and blue design and name plate. Name plate reads Herbert L. Clarke #353 Long Beach. Name plate features embossed bear, palm tree, and building design, reads "Los Angeles 1932; Delegate." Medallion features Lyre and shield design embossed, "37th Annual Convention American Federation of Musicians."
Accession number 2004.1209054.074
Brass name badge and blue ribbon with gold letters. Name reads "H.L. Clarke." Ribbon reads, "Active Member American Bandmasters Association Chicago 1933"
Accession number 2004.1209054.075
Brass name badge and blue ribbon with gold letters. Name plate reads H. L. Clarke. Ribbon features Lyre and reads "11th Annual Convention American Bandmasters Association, Hagerstown, MD. March 10-13, 1940"
Accession number 2004.1209054.076
Brass name badge and red ribbon with gold lettering. Name plate reads "Herbert L. Clarke." Ribbon features ABA globe insignia, reads, "President 6th Annual Convention American Bandmasters Association Cincinnati March 7-10, 1935."
Accession number 2004.1209054.077
Gold Plaque. Engraved: "Musicians Association Local No. 353 A.F. of M. Long Beach, Calif; Herbert L. Clarke, Honorary Life Member in recognition of a lifetime of service to the music profession; July 1937; J. Leigh Kennedy, president; DJ Dickinson, Secretary-Treasurer."
Accession number 2004.1209054.078
Brass name badge and red ribbon with gold lettering. Name badge reads Herbert Clarke Long Beach, CA. Ribbon reads American Bandmasters Association Convention Toronto 1934, Vice President.
Accession number 2004.1209054.079
Silver name badge and yellow ribbon with blue letters. Name badge embossed with image of California reads "Fresno, California, The Gateway to God's Country." Badge reads Herbert Clarke. Ribbon reads "28th Annual Session Supreme Pyramid Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots Fresno, California November 2 to 5 1938."
Accession number 2004.1209054.080
Brass name badge with light blue ribbon and blue lettering. Name badge reads Herbert L. Clarke Long Beach, Calif. Ribbon reads, "Active Member 8th Annual Convention American Bandmasters' Association Milwaukee, March 5-7, 1937.
Accession number 2004.1209054.081
Brass name badge with white ribbon and green lettering. Name badge reads Herbert L. Clarke. Ribbon reads, "2nd Annual Convention American Bandmasters' Association Boston, Mass. April 9-12, 1931.
Accession number 2004.1209054.082
White ribbon with blue lettering. Reads "Douglas Dedication Guest, Long Beach, 10-17-41.
Accession number 2004.1209054.083
Orange Ribbon with Blue Lettering. Reads, "Eighth Region National School Music Competition Festival, Official, West Palm Beach, May 9-10-11, 1940."
Accession number 2004.1209054.084
Blue Ribbon with gold Lettering. Reads, "31st Annual Session Supreme Pyramid Sciots, November 5-8, 1941 Santa Cruz."
Accession number 2004.1209054.085
Yellow Ribbon with blue Lettering. Reads, "30th Annual Session Supreme Pyramid Sciots, November 6-9, 1940 Sacramento."
Accession number: 2004.1209054.010.
Engraved with HLC and rendering of U. S. S. Alabama on reverse. Inside engraved "Presented to Herbert L. Clarke by the crew of the U.S.S. Alabama September 1902." In green and gold leather box by C.C. Lewis Jewlry Co., Long Beach, California. Tiffany and Co. Watch serial number 75985, made in Switzerland.
Accession number: 2004.1209054.011.
Top is sliver platted brass, filled with pewter. Engraved "Herbert L. Clarke Presented by H.N. White Instrument Company"
Accession number 2004.1209054.012a.
Peweter figurine of marching musician with Long Beach Municipal Band uniform and Herbert L. Clarke Hat. Figure screws into base and was holding a cornet, see items 4 and 5 in this box. Also includes manuscript note on cardboard, which reads, "December 2, 1924 to Mr. Herbert L. Clarke, with an expression of the hugest regards from the "boys" of the Long Beach Municipal Band"
Accession number: 2004.1209054.012b
Wooden base with brass screw collar loop fitting. See also Items 3 and 5 in this box.
Accession number 2004.1209054.012c.
Miniature brass cornet designed to fit into the hands pewter figurine. See also items 3 and 4 in this box.
Accession number 2004.1209054.022.
Material: Silver and gold platted brass. Engraved "Lieut. Herbert L. Clarke From the Officers of 2nd Regt. B. R. J. M., July 10th, 1903"
Accession number 2004.1209054.023.
Material: Wood and brass, brass lyre design on top. Engraving reads: "Local 47 A.F. of M. Congratulates Herbert L. Clarke for his Long and Distinguished Career in the A.F. of M. January 31, 1943
Accession number 2004.1209054.014.
Patent #1,469,583 filed October 2, 1923 by Charles R. Campbell. Stamp on rod reads "PAT. OCT. 2, 23"
Steel Device with movable leadpipe that is attached to rod and meter to read preassure.
Accession number 2004.1209054.015
In Red Case marked "Herbert L. Clarke Director."
Material Ebony, Ivory, Silver in spiral design, with mother of pearl in-lay. Baton in-cased in cream-colored silk sleeve.
Accession number 2004.1209054.016.
Material: Steel with white plastic handle in spiral design, includes telescoping rod with ball at the end affixed with screws.
Accession number 2004.1209054.017.
Baton in teal suede box with white suede interior. Ebony baton with engraved gold handle and end cap. Engraving reads: "Presented to Herbert L. Clarke Bandmaster, by Heintzman's Band Toronto April 1892."
Accession number 2004.1209054.018.
In Black canvas case with brown felt lining.
Material: Ivory with engraved gold end caps and wooden core. Engraving reads: "Presented to Herbert L. Clarke by the M.M.B.A. September 13, 1925" Endcap reads "1885-1925/ St. Louis Mo."
Accession number 2004.1209054.019.
Baton in Black leather case with green felt lining. Material: Ivory with ebony handle and engraved gold endcaps. Includes note that reads: Presented by brother Edwin B. Clarke to Herbert L. Clarke.
Accession number 2004.1209054.021.
Brown leather case with green felt lining. Ebony and Ivory baton with brass fittings and end-caps, engraved "Herbert L. Clarke"
Accession number: 2004.1209054.008
Steel and brass sword with wooden grip and black leather and darkened steel scabbard. Pommel features plumed knight. Crossgaurd embossed with eagle and stars. Top of grip includes decorative cross with red enamel center. Scabbard top engraved with cross and masonic brick design, reads "In hoc signo vincens." Top of Blade engraved "Herbert L. Clarke," opposite side engraved, "St. John's Commandery No. 1 K.T." Made by American Sword Co. Chicago.
Accession # 2004.1209054.001
Serial Number: S# 70374; includes mouthpiece.
Accession # 2004.1209054.002
Serial Number S#103121
Accession # 2004.1209054.003
Serial Number: S#64181
Accession # 2004.1209054.004
Serial Number: S#232624. Master Model.
Accession # 2004.1209054.005
Serial Number: S#64060
Gold plated with gold plated straight mute.
Accession # 2004.1209054.006
Serial Number S#1268/398
Won in the cornet competition in Evansville, Indiana by Herbert L. Clarke.
Accession # 2004.1209054.007
Violin in a black leather case.
Accession number 2004.1209054.009
Leather case stamped HLC. Green felt lining sitting on top of leather outer case.
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