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Albany-Decatur, Alabama, Concert Band Checkbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4073
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Scope and Contents

The collection contains the 1923 checkbook and cancelled checks for the Albany-Decatur concert band, Arthur F. Dix, treasurer. There are also hand-written notes referring to pages in an unidentified book or publication dealing with the "Soviet problem."

Dates

  • Creation: 1923

Creator

Biographical / Historical

A concert band is a performing musical ensemble made up of the woodwind, brass, and percussion sections of an orchestra, along with the double bass. The concert band's repertoire includes original compositions, transcriptions or arrangements of orchestral pieces, light music, and popular tunes. Although the composition of the concert band is similar to that of the marching band, its primary function is that of a concert ensemble.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Checkbook and cancelled checks for the Albany-Decatur concert band, Arthur F. Dix, treasurer, as well as some hand-written notes referring to pages in an unidentified book or publication dealing with the "Soviet problem."

Provenance

unknown

Processed by

Martha Bace, 2014

Source

Subject

Title
Guide to the Albany-Decatur, Alabama, Concert Band Checkbook
Status
Completed
Date
December 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513