Robert Fairman papers
Scope and Contents
The Robert Fairman papers, 1946-1960, 2006, consists of two folders.
The Augustana College Choir folder contains papers related to the choir and Fairman’s time at Augustana, including sheet music and a Swedish translation of “Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’;” two group photographs of the 1955 choir; clippings, 1955-1956, largely related to the choir’s appearance on Ed Sullivan’s “The Toast of the Town;” correspondence between Fairman and his parents while on tour; programs for choir performances, including a program for the 1956 Convocation and Baccalaureate ceremonies; an itinerary for the choir’s 1955 tour; Fairman’s 1946 letter of acceptance to Augustana College; and an S.S. America visitor’s pass.
The Augustana class reunion information folder contains a program and memorabilia from the 1960 Augustana College Choir 30th reunion, including a photograph of Henry Veld, and program information for the class of 1956’s 50th reunion and alumni weekend, held 19-21 May 2006.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1960, 2006
Creator
- Fairman, Robert (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Augustana College Special Collections and the copyright holder.
Historical Note
Robert Fairman, Augustana College class of 1956, was a member of the Augustana Choir under the direction of Henry Veld. Touring the Midwest and New England in 1955, the choir performed at a variety of venues to crowds of up to 10,000 people. Most notably, the choir was featured on Ed Sullivan’s “The Toast of the Town” on 27 March 1955.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (/ 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Robert Fairman, Augustana College class of 1956, was a member of the Augustana Choir under the direction of Henry Veld. The Robert Fairman papers, 1946-1960, 2006, consist of two folders. The Augustana College Choir folder contains papers related to the choir and Fairman’s time at Augustana. The Augustana class reunion information folder contains a program and memorabilia from the 1960 Augustana College Choir 30th reunion and program information for the class of 1956’s 50th reunion and alumni weekend, held 19-21 May 2006.
Arrangement
Original order and creator's original folder titles have been maintained.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Mark Priebel, May 2013.
Processing Information
Processed by Samantha Crisp, June 2014.
Subject
- Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Choir (Organization)
- Sullivan, Ed, 1901-1974 (Person)
- Veld, Henry (Person)
Uniform Title
- Title
- Robert Fairman papers, 1946-1960, 2006.
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Atticus Garrison
- Date
- August 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository
639 38th Street
Thomas Tredway Library
Rock Island Illinois 61201 United States
specialcollections@augustana.edu