University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Mary DuPree papers
DuPree, Mary Herron, 1944-
UG 088
2 cubic feet
1880-1992
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.
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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.
Materials received from Mary DuPree between 2016 and 2022 (MA 2016-56 and MA 2019-54).
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.
Collection is open for research.
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.
"A career of spreading appreciation, not just music," Moscow-Pullman Daily News, June 20, 2017.
Idaho
Musical groups
Bands
University of Idaho
Music
Idaho Town Bands Research files
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Idaho Town Band photo slides
1 folder
historic photos and newspaper articles
1890s - 1930s
1
1
Idaho Bands Intro materials
1 folder
project proposals, evaluations, and publicity
1991 - 1993
1
2
Community Bands general research material
1 folder
general background materials related to community bands in America
undated
1
3
Panhandle Bands research materials
1 folder
oral history interview with member of Panhandle region community band, including interview recording on cassette tape
1988 - 1989
1
4
Panhandle Bands research materials
1 folder
newspaper articles related to community bands in the Sandpoint area
1906 to 1929
1
5
Southeast Bands research materials
1 folder
research materials including correspondences and photocopies of historic photographs
1990
1
6
Central Bands research materials
1 folder
research materials including correspondences and photocopies of historic photographs
1900s
1
7
North Central Bands research materials
1 folder
research materials including correspondences and copies of historic photographs
1900s
1
8
Southwest Bands research materials
1 folder
research materials including correspondences and copies of historic photographs
1866 - 1900s
1
9
South Central Bands research material
1 folder
research materials including correspondences and copies of historic photographs
1890s - 1900s
1
10
Payette Band research materials
1 folder
folder 1 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapes
1890s - 1900s
1
11
Payette Band research materials
1 folder
folder 2 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapes
1890s - 1900s
1
12
Twin Falls Band research materials
1 folder
folder 1 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapes
1890s - 1900s
1
13
Twin Falls Band research materials
1 folder
folder 2 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapes
1890s - 1900s
1
14
Bands in Pocatello research materials
1 folder
research materials
1880s - 1930s
1
15
Pocatello Band research materials
1 folder
folder 1 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapes
1890s - 1900s
1
16
Pocatello Band research materials
1 folder
folder 2 of 2, research materials including correspondences, copies of historic photographs, and cassette tapes
1890s - 1900s
1
17
Lindenau Music in Moscow project materials
1 folder
research notes compiled by Robert Lindenau, a U of I music student
1880s - 1910s
2
1
DeSmet Exhibit project materials
1 folder
research and notes related to DuPree's involvement with the "Sacred Encounters" exhibit at Cataldo Mission
1800s
2
2
DeSmet info for band article
1 folder
research notes related to St. Ignatius Flathead Band
1800s
2
3
DeSmet article materials
1 folder
text for article on St. Ignatius Flathead Band and associated photos
1800s
2
4
Bands in Mission Schools research material
1 folder
research materials related to study of bands in mission schools
1850s - 1900s
2
5
Henry Fair photograph project
1 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.
1880s - 1900s
2
6
Salmon newspaper research notes
1 folder
notations of all mentions of town bands in the Salmon newspaper, based on microfilm research
1880s - 1930s
2
7
Lewiston newspaper research notes
1 folder
notations of all mentions of town bands in the Lewiston newspaper, based on microfilm research
1890s - 1930s
2
8
Idaho Town Bands inventory, A-L
1 folder
research notes on known town bands in Idaho history, alphabetized
1880s - 1900s
2
9
Idaho Town Bands inventory, M-Z
1 folder
research notes on known town bands in Idaho history, alphabetized
1880s - 1900s
2
10
Idaho Town Bands inventory, misc notes
1 folder
miscellaneous research notes related to study of town bands in Idaho
1880s - 1900s
2
11
Article on American Music
1 folder
article written by DuPree for Journal of Musicology, titled "The Failure of American Music: the Critical View from the 1920s"
1920s
2
12
John Herman Broemeling collection
1 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.
1920s - 1950s
2
13
Celebrated Jazz Band Here for Days of '49 Show (Idaho County Free Press article)
Photocopy.
2
14
Audio materials
II
Bonner's Ferry - Henry Waldon interview
15 August 1988
2
1
Onion Lake Powwow - Cathedral Lake Singers
1991
2
2
Good Friday Service at St. Ignatius
11 April 1954
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Recording made possibly by C. (Clifford) Malouf.