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Level of description
Collection
Title
Royal Purple March sheet music
Date(s)
- 1911 (Creation)
Extent
0.01 Linear Feet
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Scope and content
The Class of 1911 used the Royal Purple March as a fundraiser for their senior arch at Kansas State Agricultural College. George August Westphalinger, a retired chief musician for the United States Army who led the K-State College Band in 1909-1910 and 1910-1911, wrote the piece in 1911. More details are available in issues of The Kansas Industrialist on May 13 and June 17, 1911.
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Conditions governing access
No access restriction: All materials are open for research.
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Conditions governing reproduction
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply. This item is in the public domain.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
- Latin
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Custodial history
It received accession number 2015-16.021, and donor received item from someone who purchased it at a garage sale in Oklahoma.
Immediate source of acquisition
Acqusition Source: Earl Holle
Acqusition Method: Donation.
Acqusition Date: 20150916
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
This item is a unique music piece connected to K-State history and is an relevant to student life.
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Specialized notes
- Citation: Preferred Citation: George Westphalinger, Royal Purple March, Morse Department of Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Archivist's note
Finding Aid Author: Cliff Hight
Processing Info: University archivist Cliff Hight processed this item in 2017.
Publication Date: 2017-11-28