University of Maine Stein Song Collection
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains copies of scores of the Maine Stein Song, correspondence of university presidents and the alumni association, and articles and clippings about the song and its history. The correspondence includes letters written in 1930 from various temperance organizations voicing objections to the song's associations with drinking as well as two letters written by Rudy Vallée, one of which gives a history of the song and Vallée's involvement with it.
Dates
- 1927-1990
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
No retrictions on access.
Use Restrictions
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Historical Note
The University of Maine Stein Song was introduced in 1904 by students Adelbert Wells Sprague, who adapted the music from an earlier march, and Lincoln Colcord, who wrote the lyrics. The song became very widely known after being popularized on the radio and in performances by singer Rudy Vallée in the 1930s.
Extent
1 box (12 folders)
Abstract
The collection contains copies of scores of the Maine Stein Song, correspondence of university presidents and the alumni association, and articles and clippings about the song and its history. The correspondence includes letters written in 1930 from various temperance organizations voicing objections to the song's associations with drinking as well as two letters written by Rudy Vallée, one of which gives a history of the song and Vallée's involvement with it.
- Colcord, Lincoln, 1883-1947
- Sprague, Adelbert Wells
- Students' songs -- Maine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Temperance -- Maine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- University of Maine -- Songs and music
- Vallée, Rudy, 1901-1986
- Title
- Guide to the University of Maine Stein Song Collection
- Status
- Box And Folder List Available
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for uncoded script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library University Archives Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
