Title: Howard R. Dunham Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1930-1935

Creator:

• Dunham, Howard R., 1912-1980

Call Number: UWM Small Collection 48

Quantity:

• .2 cubic ft. (4 folders)
• 37 nitrate negatives

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

This is the loose-leaf journal kept by Howard R. Dunham during his trip across the United States with the Milwaukee State Teachers College singing group in the summer of 1932. The collection also includes photographs and negatives relating to the trip. Other items in the collection include one photograph dated 1930 and another dated 1935.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmsc0048

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Howard R. Dunham was born on February 9, 1912 in Milwaukee. He spent his early life in Wauwatosa and graduated from high school there. He graduated from the Milwaukee State Teachers College in 1934. He received a Masters of Music degree from Northwestern University. He came to Kenosha in 1944 and was Kenosha High School's first band director. After leaving Kenosha High School in 1955, he became Elementary Band director, a position he held until his retirement in 1977. Howard Dunham died in Kenosha on December 7, 1980.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

Access Restrictions

Nitrate negatives are located in cold storage and must be acclimated before delivery to the reading room. Otherwise, there are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Ms. Avis Rooney, Dunham's sister, donated the collection to the Archives in June 2000.

Processing Information

Michael Doylen processed the collection at the Archives in July 2000.

In May 2011, Bob Jaeger removed 37 nitrate negatives from the collection and placed them with other nitrate negatives.

Box   1 Folder   1	Journal, 1932
4 x 5 Nitrate Box   6	Negatives, 1930-1935 Physical Description: 4" x 5" nitrate negatives  Access Restrictions: Nitrate negatives are located in cold storage and must be acclimated before delivery to the reading room.
Box   1 Folder   3	Photographs, Identified, 1932
Box   1 Folder   4	Photographs, Unidentified, 1930-1935