Harry Begian Papers
UA.17.272

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."

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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.

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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.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 2009

Conrad Hall
888 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.

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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

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Collection Inventory

Box Folder

Activity Band 1968, 1970 

4269 1

Biographical 

4269 2

Clippings 1967 – 1969, Undated 

4269 3

Commencement 1970 

4269 4

Concert Band 

Box Folder

Information 1968, 1970, Undated 

4269 5

Performances 1968 – 1970 

4269 6
Box Folder

Correspondence 1968, 1970, Undated 

4269 7

Enrollment 1968 – 1970 

4269 8

House Resolution Commemorating Second Century of MSU Band March 1971 

4269 9

Joint Performances 1970 

4269 10

Marching Band 

Box Folder

Information 1969, 1970, Undated 

4269 11

Miscellaneous 1967 – 1969 

4269 12

Performances 1969 

4269 13
Box Folder

Michigan State University Band Information Brochure Pages 1971 – 1972 

4269 14

Miscellaneous 1969, Undated 

4269 15

Poster, Concert Band 1968 

4269 42

Symphonic Band, Performances 1970 

4269 16

Symphonic Wind Ensemble 

Box Folder

Information 1967, Undated 

4269 17

Performances 1968 – 1970 

4269 18
Box Folder

Music Faculty Lists 1968 – 1969 

4269 19

Scholarships December 1979, Undated 

4269 20

Sheet Music – Michigan State University Fight Song 1957 

4269 21

Band – Directors 1967 – 1969 

4269 22

Band Formations 

Box Folder

 1968 

4269 23

 1969 

4269 24

 Undated 

4269 25

People 

Box Folder

Harry Begian 1967 – 1968, 1984 

4269 26

Jack Breslin and Governor and Mrs. Milliken 1969 

4269 27

Governor Milliken 1969 

4269 28

Marching Band 

Box Folder

 Fall 1967 

4269 29

 1968 

4269 30

 1969 

4269 31

Preseason Drills 1969 

4269 32

 Undated 

4269 33

Governor Milliken and Biggie Munn 1969 

4269 34

Randall J. Spicer 1969 

4269 35

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Wharton 1969 

4269 36
Box Folder

Statue by Music Building 1969 

4269 37

Symphonic Band Fall 1969 

4269 38

Wind Ensemble 

Box Folder

 1968 

4269 39

 1969 

4269 40

Negatives 

Box Folder

Band Directors Fall 1967 

4269 41