Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Harry Begian Papers
UA.17.272
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Begian, Harry, 1921-
- Title
- Harry Begian papers
- ID
- UA.17.272
- Date [inclusive]
- 1957-1984
- Extent
- 0.33 Cubic feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
Harry Begian’s early musical training was in the Detroit area where he studied with Leonard Smith and Larry Teal. He earned his undergraduate and Master's degrees from Wayne State University. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Prior to coming to Michigan State University, he was a conductor and teacher at Detroit’s Cass Technical High School for many years and the Director of Bands at Wayne State University for three years. In 1967, Harry Begian arrived at MSU to replace the retiring Leonard Falcone. In 1970, Begian accepted an offer to become the Director of Bands at the University of Illinois at Champagne. He served there until his retirement in 1984. After a year of retirement, he became the conductor of the Purdue University Symphonic Band from 1985–1987. He then went on as a guest-conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and lecturer and as a Consulting Editor to the magazine, The Instrumentalist. In December of 1993, he was awarded the Grainger Medallion in recognition of his contributions for the performance of Percy Grainger’s music. In 1984, he was enshrined in the Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors.
Scope and Contents note
The papers consist of materials related to Harry Begian’s career at Michigan State University. These consist of band performance information, clippings, and photographs. The photographs include groups, band formations, and people. Notable people in the photographs are Governor William Milliken, MSU President Clifford Wharton, Jack Breslin, Clarence "Biggie" Munn, Randall J. Spicer, and Harry Begian.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 2009
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
removed from File Drawer and put in a box March 2011
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Spartan Marching Band.
Genre(s)
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Concert programs
- Letters (correspondence)
- Photographs
- Sheet music
Personal Name(s)
- Begian, Harry, 1921-
- Breslin, Jacweir
- Milliken, William G., 1922-
- Munn, Clarence L.
- Spicer, Randall J.
- Wharton, Clifton R., 1926-
Subject(s)
- Band music
- Marching bands
- Marching bands -- Michigan -- East Lansing
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | |||
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Activity Band 1968, 1970 |
4269 | 1 | ||
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Biographical |
4269 | 2 | ||
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Clippings 1967 – 1969, Undated |
4269 | 3 | ||
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Commencement 1970 |
4269 | 4 | ||
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Concert Band |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Information 1968, 1970, Undated |
4269 | 5 | ||
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Performances 1968 – 1970 |
4269 | 6 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Correspondence 1968, 1970, Undated |
4269 | 7 | ||
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Enrollment 1968 – 1970 |
4269 | 8 | ||
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House Resolution Commemorating Second Century of MSU Band March 1971 |
4269 | 9 | ||
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Joint Performances 1970 |
4269 | 10 | ||
|
Marching Band |
||||
| Box | Folder | |||
|
Information 1969, 1970, Undated |
4269 | 11 | ||
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Miscellaneous 1967 – 1969 |
4269 | 12 | ||
|
Performances 1969 |
4269 | 13 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Michigan State University Band Information Brochure Pages 1971 – 1972 |
4269 | 14 | ||
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Miscellaneous 1969, Undated |
4269 | 15 | ||
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Poster, Concert Band 1968 |
4269 | 42 | ||
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Symphonic Band, Performances 1970 |
4269 | 16 | ||
|
Symphonic Wind Ensemble |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Information 1967, Undated |
4269 | 17 | ||
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Performances 1968 – 1970 |
4269 | 18 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Music Faculty Lists 1968 – 1969 |
4269 | 19 | ||
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Scholarships December 1979, Undated |
4269 | 20 | ||
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Sheet Music – Michigan State University Fight Song 1957 |
4269 | 21 | ||
|
Band – Directors 1967 – 1969 |
4269 | 22 | ||
|
Band Formations |
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| Box | Folder | |||
|
1968 |
4269 | 23 | ||
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1969 |
4269 | 24 | ||
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Undated |
4269 | 25 | ||
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People |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Harry Begian 1967 – 1968, 1984 |
4269 | 26 | ||
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Jack Breslin and Governor and Mrs. Milliken 1969 |
4269 | 27 | ||
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Governor Milliken 1969 |
4269 | 28 | ||
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Marching Band |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Fall 1967 |
4269 | 29 | ||
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1968 |
4269 | 30 | ||
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1969 |
4269 | 31 | ||
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Preseason Drills 1969 |
4269 | 32 | ||
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Undated |
4269 | 33 | ||
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Governor Milliken and Biggie Munn 1969 |
4269 | 34 | ||
|
Randall J. Spicer 1969 |
4269 | 35 | ||
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Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Wharton 1969 |
4269 | 36 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
|
Statue by Music Building 1969 |
4269 | 37 | ||
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Symphonic Band Fall 1969 |
4269 | 38 | ||
|
Wind Ensemble |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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1968 |
4269 | 39 | ||
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1969 |
4269 | 40 | ||
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Negatives |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Band Directors Fall 1967 |
4269 | 41 | ||