Mary DuPree papers, 1880-1992
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- DuPree, Mary Herron, 1944-
- Title
- Mary DuPree papers
- Dates
- 1880-1992 (inclusive)1880-01-011992-12-31
- Quantity
- 2 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- UG 088
- Summary
- The papers of Mary DuPree, Professor of Musicology at the University of Idaho, who taught at in the School of Music from 1971 to 2008. She was founder and director of the U of I Auditorium Chamber Music Series from 1986 to 2017. Her published research was on the reception of American music in the 1920s, jazz, and the teaching of music history. Another major subject of research for DuPree during her tenure was the history of community bands in Idaho from the 1870s to 1930. This collection consists of her research papers, including notes, copies of historic newspaper stories, historic photos, and publications.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Languages
- English
Historical Note
Mary Herron DuPree was born into a musical family, which influenced her choice to become a musicologist. She began teaching at the University of Idaho in 1971. She studies music through the lenses of history, theory, and aesthetics. DuPree's research was initially focused on Renaissance music but later expanded to include American and contemporary styles. When DuPree retired in 2008 she was given the title of Emeritus Professor.
Content Description
Collection includes personal research notes written by DuPree or research assistants, copies of historic newspaper articles related to community band performances, copies of reference materials, reproductions of historic photos of community bands, and copies of publications by DuPree.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Materials received from Mary DuPree between 2016 and 2022 (MA 2016-56 and MA 2019-54).
Bibliography
"A career of spreading appreciation, not just music," Moscow-Pullman Daily News, June 20, 2017.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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I: Idaho Town Bands Research files
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Description: Idaho Town Band photo slides1 folder : historic photos and newspaper articlesDates: 1890s - 1930sContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Idaho Bands Intro materials1 folder : project proposals, evaluations, and publicityDates: 1991 - 1993Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Community Bands general research material1 folder : general background materials related to community bands in AmericaDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Panhandle Bands research materials1 folder : oral history interview with member of Panhandle region community band, including interview recording on cassette tapeDates: 1988 - 1989Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Panhandle Bands research materials1 folder : newspaper articles related to community bands in the Sandpoint areaDates: 1906 to 1929Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Southeast Bands research materials1 folder : research materials including correspondences and photocopies of historic photographsDates: 1990Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Central Bands research materials1 folder : research materials including correspondences and photocopies of historic photographsDates: 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: North Central Bands research materials1 folder : research materials including correspondences and copies of historic photographsDates: 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Southwest Bands research materials1 folder : research materials including correspondences and copies of historic photographsDates: 1866 - 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: South Central Bands research material1 folder : research materials including correspondences and copies of historic photographsDates: 1890s - 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Payette Band research materials1 folder : folder 1 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapesDates: 1890s - 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Payette Band research materials1 folder : folder 2 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapesDates: 1890s - 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Twin Falls Band research materials1 folder : folder 1 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapesDates: 1890s - 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Twin Falls Band research materials1 folder : folder 2 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapesDates: 1890s - 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Bands in Pocatello research materials1 folder : research materialsDates: 1880s - 1930sContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Pocatello Band research materials1 folder : folder 1 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapesDates: 1890s - 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Pocatello Band research materials1 folder : folder 2 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapesDates: 1890s - 1900sContainer: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Lindenau Music in Moscow project materials1 folder : research notes compiled by Robert Lindenau, a U of I music studentDates: 1880s - 1910sContainer: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: DeSmet Exhibit project materials1 folder : research and notes related to DuPree's involvement with the "Sacred Encounters" exhibit at Cataldo MissionDates: 1800sContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: DeSmet info for band article1 folder : research notes related to St. Ignatius Flathead BandDates: 1800sContainer: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: DeSmet article materials1 folder : text for article on St. Ignatius Flathead Band and associated photosDates: 1800sContainer: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Bands in Mission Schools research material1 folder : research materials related to study of bands in mission schoolsDates: 1850s - 1900sContainer: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Henry Fair photograph project1 folder : one set of reproduced photographs taken by Henry Fair, an "early day phtographer who traveled throughout Idaho, Montana, and Oregon." Project produced by NEA and state partners.Dates: 1880s - 1900sContainer: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Salmon newspaper research notes1 folder : notations of all mentions of town bands in the Salmon newspaper, based on microfilm researchDates: 1880s - 1930sContainer: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: Lewiston newspaper research notes1 folder : notations of all mentions of town bands in the Lewiston newspaper, based on microfilm researchDates: 1890s - 1930sContainer: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: Idaho Town Bands inventory, A-L1 folder : research notes on known town bands in Idaho history, alphabetizedDates: 1880s - 1900sContainer: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: Idaho Town Bands inventory, M-Z1 folder : research notes on known town bands in Idaho history, alphabetizedDates: 1880s - 1900sContainer: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: Idaho Town Bands inventory, misc notes1 folder : miscellaneous research notes related to study of town bands in IdahoDates: 1880s - 1900sContainer: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: Article on American Music1 folder : article written by DuPree for Journal of Musicology, titled "The Failure of American Music: the Critical View from the 1920s"Dates: 1920sContainer: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: John Herman Broemeling collection1 folder : collection of music donated to School of Music, by way of Mary DuPree, by Broemeling. Includes some Idaho-related songs. Also two photos and a postcard.Dates: 1920s - 1950sContainer: Box 2, Folder 13
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Description: Celebrated Jazz Band Here for Days of '49 Show (Idaho County Free Press article)Container: Box 2, Folder 14
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II: Audio materials
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Description: Bonner's Ferry - Henry Waldon interviewDates: 15 August 1988Container: Box 2, Object 1
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Description: Onion Lake Powwow - Cathedral Lake SingersDates: 1991Container: Box 2, Object 2
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Description: Good Friday Service at St. Ignatius
Recording made possibly by C. (Clifford) Malouf.
Dates: 11 April 1954Container: Box 2, Object 3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Musical groups
- Bands
- University of Idaho
Geographical Names
- Idaho
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