The Sherwoods records, 1957-1973.
Collection Number: 37-6-4310
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
The Sherwoods records, 1957-1973.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
37-6-4310
Abstract:
Records include photographs, correspondence, travel documentation, publicity and flyers,
two phonograph records and a CD.
Creator:
The Sherwoods
Quanitities:
1.3 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
The Sherwoods were a Glee Club spinoff a cappella group formed in 1956.
Records include photographs, correspondence, travel documentation, publicity and flyers,
two phonograph records and a CD.
Custodial History Custodial History
Formerly owned by Bill Shernit.
Formerly owned by Bill Shernit.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
The Sherwoods records, #37-6-4310. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell
University Library.
Names:
Cornell University. Glee Club
Cornell University -- : Students.
Subjects:
A cappella . . .
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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Series I. Travel Correspondence and Planning Notes
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| Box 1 | Folder 1 |
Trip Correspondence (Old) - Ski Lodges - Castle Harbour Hotel, Bermuda
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Mar 1957 - Apr 1960, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Christmas Vacation - Correspondence and Planning Notes
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July 1959 - Dec 1959, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Half Moon Hotel
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Aug 1959 - Sept 1961, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Includes lyrics of a song; itinerary; expense tabs
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| Box 1 | Folder 4 |
Spring Tour 1964
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1963-01-1964-01 |
| Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Trip 1965 - Caneel Bay Plantation
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1964-11-1965-03 |
| Box 1 | Folder 6 |
Assorted Hotel Correspondence (1 of 5)
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Mar 1957 - Jan 1960, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Newspaper clippings of cruise advertisements
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| Box 1 | Folder 7 |
Assorted Hotel Correspondence (2 of 5)
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Mar 1957 - May 1958, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Handwritten planning notes; correspondence for 1958 trip; hotel newspaper advertisement
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| Box 1 | Folder 8 |
Assorted Hotel Correspondence (3 of 5)
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July - Sept 1959, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Poster titled "Hotel Continental at New York International Airport" with a note handwritten
on the back to possibly a member of the Sherwoods
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| Box 1 | Folder 9 |
Assorted Hotel Correspondence (4 of 5)
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1964-1967, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Mailed letters; newspaper clippings of hotel advertisements; a map of New Jersey;
a map of Aspen, Colorado
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| Box 1 | Folder 10 |
Assorted Hotel Correspondence (5 of 5)
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1971-1972, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Receipt for printing service; handwritten correspondence
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| Box 1 | Folder 11 |
Expenses
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1966-1967, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 12 |
Brochures
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1963, 1971, undated |
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Series II. Publicity
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1959-1972 | ||
| Box 1 | Folder 13 |
Publicity
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1959-1965, 1971-1972, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Flyers; performance programs; flyer/poster/logo designs; flyer draft; correspondence;
newsletters; record publicity
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| Box 1 | Folder 14 |
Hotel Correspondence
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1960-1961, 1972 |
| Box 1 | Folder 15 |
Flyers of Other Singing Groups
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1964-1967, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 16 |
Flyer and Poster Design Layouts
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Undated |
| Mapcase Folder 1 |
The Hangovers present Fall Tonic poster
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1966 | |
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Scope and Contents
With special guests The Cornell Sherwoods.
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Series III. Cornell University Activities
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1956-1973 | ||
| Box 1 | Folder 17 |
Cornell University Activities
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1967 |
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Scope and Contents
Includes booklet of Cornell songs; flyers of the Sherwoods; flyer for auditions and
try-out form; pamphlet of the Cornell University Glee Club; Policies and Regulations
on Student Conduct; Policies and Procedures Affecting Student Organizations
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| Box 1 | Folder 18 |
Fall Tonic Concert
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1965-1972, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Correspondence; expenses and revenues
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| Box 1 | Folder 19 |
General Correspondence
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1956-1960, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 20 |
James H. Hood File
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1972-1973, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Copies of song lyrics/poetry; correspondence; empty envelope with a written note on
the back
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Series IV. Performances
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1956-1972 | ||
| Box 1 | Folder 21 |
Performance Requests and Payments (1 of 3)
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1956-11-1961-06 |
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Scope and Contents
Handwritten cards and typed correspondence
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| Box 1 | Folder 22 |
Performance Requests and Payments (2 of 3)
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1957-1971, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 23 |
Performance Requests and Payments (3 of 3)
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1971-1972, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Request to included in 1972 Cornellian Yearbook; draft of Fall Tonic concert flyer;
receipts
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| Box 1 | Folder 24 |
Robert L. Maxwell - Artist Representative, Correspondence
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1959-04-1966-02 |
| Box 1 | Folder 25 |
Collegiate Sound Productions
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Nov 1964 - Apr 1965, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Correspondence; program; newspaper advertisement; handwritten planning notes;
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| Box 1 | Folder 26 |
Reunion
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1959-1962, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Correspondence and lists
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| Box 1 | Folder 27 |
Performances at Girls Schools
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Oct-Dec 1962, undated |
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Scope and Contents
Newspaper clipping advertisement; Russell Sage College newsletter;
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Series V. Audio Material
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| Box 1 | CD-5145 |
Try to Remember: The Reunion Album, Vol. 1
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Undated |
| Sound recording 31465 | SR-31465 |
What's All This Noise
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Undated |
| Sound recording 31466 | SR-31466 |
Sherwood's at Zinck's
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Undated |
| Sound recording 34056 | SR-34056 |
The Sherwoods: at Home and Abroad
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Undated |
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Series VI. Memorabilia
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| Box 2 | MU-4461 |
The Sherwoods green blazer
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1966 |
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Formerly owned by Bill Shernit.
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| Box 2 | MU-4462 |
Green blazer with a "Fall Tonic" pin
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1966 |
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Formerly owned by Bill Shernit.
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