Bygland Band Records, 1908-1918
Collection Overview
Abstract
Founded in Bygland, Minnesota, in March 1908
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Bygland Band Records consist of one log book of meetings of the Bygland Band. The book contains the constitution and bylaws of the organization, as well as a description of the officers' duties, elections, and actions. Names of the original and additional members are included, as are meeting minutes and financial details. There is also information about performances, including admission prices, dates, and refreshments. The first entry in the book is March 4, 1908, and the last entry is September 15, 1918.
Collection Historical Note
The Bygland Band was an instrumental band organized March 4, 1908, in Bygland, Minnesota. The objective of the organization was to learn to play musical instruments in an ensemble. Qualifications for membership included: any person of good character who was over the age of twelve years, paid the membership fee of one dollar, attended every meeting unless excused or during the spring work, harvest and threshing seasons, and agreed to the constitution and bylaws of the organization. Although membership was open to any person of good character who was over the age of twelve years, the band mainly consisted of boys. Every member had to agree to be financially responsible for the band's expenses and to maintain their instruments and sheet music, even though they did not personally own them. Initially, the officers consisted of a president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and a janitor. Later, the duties of the secretary and treasurer were combined and the janitor position was replaced by two business manager positions. All major decisions concerning the organization were voted on by the whole group, and a four-fifths majority was needed for passage. In 1918, attendance by the members of the band dwindled, even though there was a twenty-five cent penalty for not attending every meeting. Finally, it was noted that not enough members attended to have a proper meeting. The group apparently disbanded in 1918.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions:
Open for inspection under rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Acquisition Source:
Stephen Rendahl, Thompson, North Dakota
Acquisition Method:
Donation; 2005-2764
Preferred Citation:
(Description of Item). Bygland Band Records. OGLMC 1489. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.
Finding Aid Revision History:
Finding aid added to Archon in July 2012.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 1
- Folder 1: Log Book, 1908-1918
