Scope and Content of Collection
The Colonel George S. Howard papers covers the period from 1920 to 1994; the bulk of the materials date from 1935 to 1965. The collection consists of both personal and professional papers including published and unpublished writings, correspondence, addresses, programs, reports, memorabilia, clippings, and articles- related to Howard’s work as a band director of the United States Air Force Band, including his work with Ernest Williams and the Williams School of Music and Summer Camp, with Pat Conway as a student and member of Conway’s professional band, a teacher at Mansfield State Teacher’s College, Penn State, and the Mooseheart School (IL), and as a leading clinician for bands throughout his career.