Houghton High School Band Scrapbook
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Scrapbook, 1968-1969, recording the attempt of the Houghton High School Band from Houghton, Michigan to get an invitation to march in the 1969 Inauguration Parade for Richard M. Nixon. Includes correspondence with local members of Congress, photographs, and newspaper clippings.
Dates
- 1968-1969
Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Biography
In 1968, the Houghton High School Band from Houghton, Michigan attempted to get an invitation to march in the Inauguration Parade for President Richard M. Nixon in January, 1969. Only one band from each state was selected and the Houghton High School Band lost out to the Holland Christian High School Band from Holland, Michigan.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Scrapbook, 1968-1969, recording the attempt of the Houghton High School Band from Houghton, Michigan to get an invitation to march in the 1969 Inauguration Parade for Richard M. Nixon. Includes correspondence with local members of Congress, photographs, and newspaper clippings.
Processing History
Elizabeth Russell,3/29/2011
- Title
- Houghton High School Band Scrapbook
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
- Date
- 3/29/2011
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository