Guide to the Collection 389. Wilkes Central Marching Band Collection of Papers, ca. 1985 -

Guide to the Collection 389. Wilkes Central Marching Band Collection of Papers, ca. 1985 -

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Descriptive Summary

Repository: Appalachian State University W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection
Creator: Wilkes Central Marching Band
Title: Collection 389. Wilkes Central Marching Band Collection of Papers, ca. 1985
Language of Material: Material in English
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Appalachian State University.
Abstract: Wilkes Central Marching Band Collection of Papers consists of one untitled document which a band booster created as satire to assist Band Director Michael Matheny with having Wilkes Central High School Marching Band be selected to participate in the Rose Bowl Parade.
Extent: 0.0001 linear feet, 1 archival folder

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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

An appointment for research is required. No restrictions to access. No Interlibrary Loan.


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Copyright Notice

Standard federal copyright laws apply.


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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Collection 389. Wilkes Central Marching Band Collection of Papers, W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, NC, USA.


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Acquisitions Information

Kathy Staley donated this document to the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection in December 2007. Its accession number is 07-27. It was opened to the public in December 2007.


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Processing Information

Processed by Kathryn Staley, December 2007

Encoded by Kathryn Staley, December 2007


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Historical Note

Wilkes Central High School, located in Moravian Falls, North Carolina, was formed in 1953 from a merger of Wilkesboro High School and North Wilkesboro High School. Under the direction of Michael Matheny, the Wilkes Central Marching Band participated in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the St. Petersburg parade.


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Collection Overview

This document was created to add humor to the Wilkes Central Marching Eagle Band's attempt to be selected to march in the Rose Bowl parade. It also illustrates the self-deprecating humor characteristic. It was modified from a humorous bank document, ca. mid-1970.


Online Catalog Headings

Matheny, Michael E.
Wilkes Central High School

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Container List

Collection 389. Wilkes Central Marching Band Collection of Papers. (ca. 1985)
Folder
1 1 Document.