Guide to the Cornell University Chorus Records,
1943-1999

Collection Number: 14-20-3125

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
Amy Ziegler
Date completed:
Apr. 2001
EAD encoding:
J. Parker, Mar. 28, 2002

© 2002 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Cornell University Chorus records, 1943-1999
Collection Number:
14-20-3125
Creator:
Cornell University Chorus
Quantity:
4.3 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, photographs, cassette tapes, broadsides, programs, video tapes, awards.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Correspondence, sound and video recordings, miscellany documenting the Cornell University Chorus.
Language:
Collection material in English


COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Collection includes correspondence, photographs, cassette tapes, broadsides, programs, video tapes, and awards of the Cornell University Chorus.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Cornell University--Students.

Subjects:
Choirs.
Concert programs--New York (State)--Ithaca.
Music.

Form and Genre Terms:
Programs.
Broadsides.
Videotapes.
Photographs.


INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Cornell University Chorus records, #14-20-3125. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1983
Cassette: Cornell Trustee Weekend Choral Concert
Box 1
1983
Cassette: Cornell Fall Concert
Box 1
1984
Cassette: November
Box 1
1985
Cassette: Verdi Requiem, March
Box 1
1986
Cassette: April
Box 1
1987
Cassette: November
Box 1
1988-89
Cassette: Performance Selections
Box 1
1988
Cassette: April
Box 1
1988-89
Cassette: Chorus Selections
Box 1
1988
Cassette: November
Box 1
1988
Cassette: CBS December
Box 1
1989
Cassette: CBS
Box 1
1989
Cassette: CBS December
Box 1
1989
Cassette: October
Box 1
1990
Cassette: November
Box 1
1991
Cassette: November (2 tapes)
Box 1
1991-92
Cassette: Performance Selections
Box 1
1993
Cassette: Chorus Tour
Box 1
1993
Cassette: Senior Week
Box 1
1993
Cassette: Midwest Tour
Box 1
1995
Cassette: November
Box 1
1996
Digital Audio Tape: Star Spangled Banner, February
Box 1
n.d.
Cassette: Songs of Cornell
Box 1
n.d.
Cassette: The Cornell Chorus
Box 1
n.d.
Cassette: unmarked tape
Box 1
10-21-89
Video Tapes: Chorus Rehearsal Sage Chapel
Box 1
n.d.
Video Tapes: MacNeil/Lehrer Report: Susan Davenny-Wyner
Box 1
n.d.
Video Tapes: Lift the Chorus
Box 1
4-26-72
Magnetic Tape: BRNO Choir at Cornell University
Box 1
11-13-82
Magnetic Tape: Cornell Chorus Fall Concert
Box 1
11-19-83
Magnetic Tape: Cornell Chorus
Box 1
n.d.
Archives Guest Book
Box 1
1943
Photo: Student Chorus Group Picture
Box 2 Folder 1
1943
Photo: "The Town Hall" Pamphlet
Box 2 Folder 1
1953
Group photo
Box 2 Folder 1
1962
Group photos
Box 2 Folder 2
1981
Group photos
Box 2 Folder 3
1982-1987
Group photos
Box 2 Folder 4
1991-1992
Group photos
Box 2 Folder 5
1993
Group photos
Box 2 Folder 6
1994
Group photos
Box 2 Folder 7
1995
Group photos
Box 2 Folder 8
1996
Group photos
Box 2 Folder 9
1997
Group photos
Box 2 Folder 10
n.d.
Miscellaneous Negatives
Box 2 Folder 11
n.d.-1999
Cornell University Chorus Picture Album: Misc. Photos through Phon-a-Thon, Spring 1999
Box 2 Folder 12
1981
Singing Gram: Singing Strait Cookies
Box 2 Folder 13
1991
Singing Gram: Singing Valentines
Box 2 Folder 13
n.d.
Singing Gram: Cookie Break Music
Box 2 Folder 13
n.d.
Alumni Correspondence: Alumnae Lists, Notes, Cards, Postcards
Box 2 Folder 14
1979-80
Alumnae Letters
Box 2 Folder 14
n.d.
Social: Paperwork, invitations and information about social events
Box 2 Folder 15
1980s-1990s
Attendance Rosters
Box 2 Folder 16
1995
Attendance Roster copies
Box 2 Folder 16
1987
Sokol's Intro Letter and Model Thank-you letter to alumni
Box 2 Folder 16
n.d.
Cornell Chorus Attendance policy
Box 2 Folder 16
1980-1996
Newsletters
Box 2 Folder 17
n.d.
Newsletter Rewrites/Alternative Texts and Newsletter Articles
Box 2 Folder 18
1959-1996
Annual reports: Misc. Reports
Box 2 Folder 19
1960
Managerial Forms and Correspondence
Box 3 Folder 1
1981-82
Alumni Correspondence
Box 3 Folder 2
n.d.
Publicity: Misc. Newspaper Clippings and Pamphlets
Box 3 Folder 3
1989
Publicity: information about the group
Box 3 Folder 4
n.d.
Financial: Misc. Financial and Donation Records
Box 3 Folder 5
1979-early 80s
Financial Records
Box 3 Folder 6
1981-82
Chorus Minutes
Box 3 Folder 7
1988
Chorus Minutes
Box 3 Folder 7
1991-92
Chorus Minutes
Box 3 Folder 7
n.d.
Chorus Minutes
Box 3 Folder 7
1990
Chorus Tour Programs
Box 3 Folder 8
1992
Chorus Tour Programs
Box 3 Folder 8
1993
Chorus Tour Programs
Box 3 Folder 8
1994
Chorus Tour Programs
Box 3 Folder 8
1997
Chorus Tour Programs
Box 3 Folder 8
1994
Tour Information: Harvard
Box 3 Folder 9
1982
Tour Information: Singing Straight Breaks
Box 3 Folder 9
1982
Tour Information: Spring Tour
Box 3 Folder 9
1997
Tour Information
Box 3 Folder 9
1991-98
Chorus Directories
Box 3
n.d.
Chorus Attendance Books
Box 3
1985-89
Daily Log
Box 3
1993
Scarf Design
Box 3
1960-93
Performance History: Dates and times of Chorus Performances
Box 4 Folder 1
1995-96
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 2
1994-95
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 3
1993-94
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 4
1992-93
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 5
1991-92
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 6
1990-91
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 7
1989-90
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 8
1988-89
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 9
1987-88
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 10
1986-87
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 11
1985-86
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 12
1984-85
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 13
1983-84
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 14
1982-83
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 15
1981-82
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 16
1980-81
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 17
1979-80
Chorus Programs
Box 4 Folder 18
1996
Membership Surveys
Box 4 Folder 19
1950s
Misc. Chorus Documents 1: Sopranos
Box 4 Folder 20
1950s
Misc. Chorus Documents 2: Altos
Box 4 Folder 21
1950-60
Misc. Chorus Documents: Miscellaneous Papers
Box 4 Folder 22
1960s
Misc. Chorus Documents 1: Miscellaneous Papers
Box 4 Folder 23
1960s
Misc. Chorus Documents 2: Miscellaneous Papers
Box 4 Folder 24
1960s
Misc. Chorus Documents 3: Business and Membership
Box 4 Folder 25
1970-76
Misc. Chorus Documents: Roll-book and Papers
Box 4 Folder 26
1977-81
Misc. Chorus Documents 1: Publicity, Singing Strait Breaks, University Correspondence Senior Week
Box 4 Folder 27
1977-81
Misc. Chorus Documents 2: Sponsorship, Mahler 1980, Council Meeting minutes
Box 5 Folder 1
1977-81
Misc. Chorus Documents 3: Fall 79 Trip Correspondence, Letter to returning members, Letter to incoming Freshmen, Orientation
Box 5 Folder 2
n.d.
Awards: For Participation in the 26th and 34th Annual Classic Intercollegiate Women's Glee Club Association Festival Competition
Box 5 Folder 3-4
1988
Book: Songs of Cornell
Box 5 Folder 5
1979-1980
Constitution, by-Laws, annual reports
Box 5 Folder 6
1986-1995
Programs
Box 5 Folder 7
1996-1999
Programs
Box 5 Folder 8
2000
Programs
Box 5 Folder 9
2001
Programs
Box 5 Folder 10
2002
Programs
Box 5 Folder 11
2003
Programs
Box 5 Folder 12
2003
Tour
Box 5 Folder 13
2004
Programs
Box 5 Folder 14
1965-2003
Miscellaneous documents
Box 5 Folder 15
1980-2001
Correspondence, schedules, elections
Box 5 Folder 16
1992-2002
Newsletters
Box 5 Folder 17
1969-2001
Photographs
Box 5 Folder 18
1980
Alumni address information
Box 5 Folder 19
1994
Alumni address information
Box 5 Folder 20
2001-2007
Notes Spring 2001-Fall 2007 [scattered issues]
Box 5 Folder 21
2005-2008
Programs
Box 5 Folder 22
[1996]
Cornell University Chorus leaflets
Box 5 Folder 23
2008
Programs from China Tour
Box 5 Folder 23
1999-2005
Chorus Bio (photos)
Box 5 Folder 24
1997-2007
Clippings and Chronicles
Box 5 Folder 25
undated2008
Posters [8.5"x11"]
Box 5 Folder 26
2006undated
Posters [8.5"x14"]
Box 5 Folder 27
n.d.-2008
Posters and oversize items
Mapcase F7