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World War, 1939-1945 -- Songs and music.

 Topic
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Harold Bachman papers

 Collection 0060-SCPA-ABA
Abstract Harold Bachman (1892-1972) was a prominent music educator and military bandleader. He received his academic training at the North Dakota Agricultural College in Fargo where he graduated in 1916. While still a student, Bachman toured with several professional bands as cornetist, including Al G. Barnes's Circus Band and Bohumir Kryl's Concert Band. During World War I, Bachman served as Bandleader of the 116th Engineer Band, and after the war he organized and conducted a professional concert...
Dates: 1940-1971; Majority of material found within 1942-1945

The Hugo Keesing collection on World War II

 Collection 0437-SCPA-WWII
Abstract

The Hugo Keesing collection on World War II consists of research materials and recordings on 78rpm disc pertaining to American involvement in the Second World War, 1939-1945. The bulk of the materials are recordings of popular music relating to the war. A recent accrual of approximately 1800 pieces of American popular sheet music published during the war is unprocessed, please consult with the curator regarding access.

Dates: 1939-1997; Majority of material found in 1940-1945