12/9/112 Guide to the Merton Robert Lundsten Band Scrapbooks and Sound Recording Collection Lundsten, Merton Robert Finding Aid Authors: William Fisher.

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Guide to the Merton Robert Lundsten Band Scrapbooks and Sound Recording Collection 1907/1960 The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music Overview of the Collection Merton Robert Lundsten Band Scrapbooks and Sound Recording Collection 1907-1960 12/9/112 Lundsten, Merton Robert, 1916-1995 1.00 English The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
236 Harding Band Building 1103 South 6th Street Champaign, IL, 61820-6223 URL: https://archives.library.illinois.edu/sousa/ Email: schwrtzs@illinois.edu Phone: 217-244-93093 Fax: 217-244-8695
Biographical Information:

Merton Robert Lundsten (June 23, 1916 - May 1995) was born and raised in Rockford, IL by his parents Harry and Alice. Merton grew up learning to play the clarinet, studying with Wally Holt during the summer of 1930 for a total of 8 lessons. Lundsten attended the University of Illinois as an Engineering Major from 1937-1938, and while he did not graduate with a degree, Lundsten became an apprentice in 1939 with the Barber-Colma Co. out of Rockford, IL. Here he became the designer and, later, the sole engineer in the cutting tool department. Also in 1939, Lundsten married Beotrice Bergholt who worked as a telephone operator. Lundsten loved all bands, but had a particular interest in marching bands. He played in Rockford marching bands until his later years.

Access Terms

This Collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.

Genre/Form of Material: Sound Recordings Topical Term: Bands
Arrangement of Materials:

Recordings are arranged chronologically within each type of ensemble/group.

Scope and Contents

Consists of scrapbooks containing programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, personal notes documenting Robert Lundsten's time performing in the Rockford High School Band (1930 - 1933), University of Illinois 2nd Regimental Band (1937 - 1938), and American Legion Band (1949 - 1952). Also includes audio recordings of the Harlem High School Band, University of Illinois Concert Band, University of Illinois Singing Illini, and Men's Glee Club.

Detailed List of Contents id72266 3 Loose-leaf papers, programs, and newspaper clippings 1959-61 id72267 3 1955 State Contest Harlem Junior High School Band/Spring 1956 Harlem Jr. High School Band Contest Numbers 1955-56 Scope and Contents

On the Spot Recording Co. 33 1/3 rpm Reuben Anderson, director

id72268 3 1956 Contest Harlem High School Band 1956 Scope and Contents

On the Spot Recording Co.

id72269 3 Harlem Consolidated High School Band 1957 State Contest 1957 Scope and Contents

On the Spot Recording Co. HSF-57-76 A/B Reuben D. Anderson, Director

id72270 3 Harlem High School Spring Band Concer 1958 Scope and Contents

S58 RHB 039 A/B Ralph Nielson, Tenor Soloist Reuben D. Anderson, Director

id72271 3 Harlem High School Spring Band Concer 1958 Scope and Contents

S58 RHB 039 C/D Ralph Nielson, Tenor Soloist Reuben D. Anderson, Director

id72272 3 University of Illinois First Regimental Band Scope and Contents

Columbia Records XCTV 10596-1KA and XCTV 10597-1KB Everett D. Kisinger, Conductor Record #10

id72273 3 University of Illinois Concert Band Scope and Contents

Columbia Records XCTV-8842 and XCTV-8843 Mark Hindsley, Conductor Record #18

id72274 3 University of Illinois Concert Band Scope and Contents

Columbia Transcriptions XCTV-10297-1KA/B Mark Hindsley, Conductor Record #24

id72275 3 University of Illinois Concert Band Scope and Contents

Columbia Transcriptions XCTV-63720-1KA/B Mark Hindsley, Conductor Record #25

id72276 3 University of Illinois Concert Band Scope and Contents

Columbia Records - XCSV-121990 (side A)/XCSV-121991 (side B) Mark Hindsley, Conductor Record #44

id72277 3 The Men...and the Music, Universit of Illinois Men's Glee Club Scope and Contents

Century Record Co. V12179-1/2 Harold A. Decker, Conductor

id72278 3 (Sleeve) Singing Illini, (Record) The Men...and the Music University of Illinois Men's Glee Club 1960 Scope and Contents

Century Record Co. V12179-1/2 Harold A. Decker, Conductor

id72279 3 Harlem High School A Cappella Choir and Madrigal Singers 1960 Scope and Contents

S60 HHC 071A/B Acc. David Friberg-Jim Fritzlen

id72280 3 Europe 61, University of Illinois "The Singing Illini" Scope and Contents

Century Record Co. V-13937-1/2 Harold A. Decker, Conductor

id72281 3 Europe 61, University of Illinois "The Singing Illini" Scope and Contents

Century Record Co. V-13937-1/2 Harold A. Decker, Conductor