University of Tennessee Pep Rally Sheet Music
The current Alma Mater of the University of Tennessee was adopted in 1928 after a contest sponsored by the musical organizations of the school. This collection includes the lyrical version written by Frances Johnston before 1928 and also the official accepted version, Mary Fleming Meek's On a Hallowed Hill
, in sheet music form from 1928. The collection also includes a booklet of sheet music titled Songs of the Volunteer that published in 1929. The other two pieces, Dear Old Elm-Clad Hill
by J.D. Bond and Pi Kappa Alpha's Sweetheart
, are not dated. These pieces are all related to the culture and history of the University of Tennessee.
Dates
- 1928-1929
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet
Abstract
This specific collection of University of Tennessee related sheet music contains four different pieces. It includes two different versions of the school's Alma Mater circa 1928, a booklet of sheet music titled "Songs of the Volunteers" published in 1929, undated sheet music for "Dear Old Elm-Clad Hill", and undated sheet music for Pi Kappa Alpha's "Sweetheart".
Biographical/Historical Note
The current Alma Mater of the University of Tennessee was adopted in 1928 after a contest sponsored by the musical organizations of the school. This collection includes the lyrical version written by Frances Johnston before 1928 and also the official accepted version, Mary Fleming Meek's On a Hallowed Hill
, in sheet music form from 1928. The collection also includes a booklet of sheet music titled Songs of the Volunteer that published in 1929. The other two pieces, Dear Old Elm-Clad Hill
by J.D. Bond and Pi Kappa Alpha's Sweetheart
, are not dated.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository