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Mel Shelton Papers, 1953-2013
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shelton, Mel
- Title
- Mel Shelton Papers
- Dates
- 1953-2013 (inclusive)19532013
- Quantity
- 4 linear feet, (2 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- MSS 381
- Summary
- The Mel Shelton Papers contain audio recordings, photographs, memorabilia, and awards relating to Shelton's music career as a teacher, band director, and composer at Boise High School and Boise State University.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Mel Shelton Papers contain audio recordings, photographs, memorabilia, and awards relating to Shelton's music career as a teacher, band director, and composer.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Mel Shelton was a Music Professor at Boise State University from 1968 until his retirement in 1991. Prior to his Boise State career, Shelton was band director at Boise High School for nine years. Among many noteworthy accomplishments, Shelton established the Boise State University Jazz Festival, now known as the Gene Harris Jazz Festival. Because of Shelton's distinguished contributions to the community, Boise Mayor David Beiter named November 14, 2004 "Mel Shelton Day" and in 2005 United States Senator Mike Crapo recognized Shelton's work with the Spirit of Idaho award.
Mel Shelton died June 1, 2012.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], Mel Shelton Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gene Harris Jazz Festival
- Music
Geographical Names
- Boise (Idaho)
Gwyn Hervochon
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