Students' songs -- Maine

Scope and Contents The records mainly contain textual information created by the University of Maine's Rudy Vallee Tribute Committee, but there are also photographs. Includes: Committee meeting minutes and correspondence regarding the organization of the tribute and communications with the Vallee family, draft tribute programs, biographical profiles of Vallee, press releases regarding the tribute and Vallee in general, posters and invitations for the tribute, and photographs from the event. Files of David C....

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.

Content Description Memory book of Oscar G. Purdy from during his time as a University of Maine student. Includes: Book of Friends: List of Students(Classmates?) from 1924-1928. Faculty and Campus: Yells (Cheers) and Stein Song Student Hall of Fame Comparative Athletic Record (1924-1926) School and Social Functions My Favorites: Studies, Books, Sports, Chums, Hobby, Entertainments, Lectures, Plays, Memorable Trips, and Dates and Doings (November 1924 to May 1925)Pages of...