Slide Lists with CDs
PMC Band Exhibit – Photo examples to be scanned
PMC Band Exhibit – Design, Colors and Materials (envelope)
PMC Band Exhibit – Correspondence
PMC Band Exhibit – Contract and Payment
PMC Band Exhibit – Prioritized Photographs
PMC Band Exhibit – Text and Design
Custodial History
They were given to the Archives by Becky Warda, former Collections Manager for the PMC Museum.
Casset Tape Eagles-Cowboys Football Game: Franklin Field Philadelphia PA; PMC Band November 7, 1966
Cassett tape PMC band 1965 music
CD Interview with Carl Wisneski by Andy Fraser 2004 (2)
CD Music of the PMC Band
DVD PMC "Pass in Reiew!"
DVD PMC Various PMC Films circa , 1958
Folder 1: PMC is on Parade, A Marching Song by Harvey Scott & Gregory Maliliola
Folder 2: Cadet Songs by Rukard Hurd, class of 1878
Folder 3: Taps: Correspondance of words written for Taps attributed to two different people, Rukard Hurd, PMC class of 1878, and J. Berg Esenwein, professor of English Language and Literature at PMC from 1900 to 1903
Folder 4: Alma Mater sheet music for instruments, hand written, and booklet with words "Beneath the dome"
Folder 5: Copy of the Dauntless Batallion March by John Philip Sousa (note: The Dauntless Batallion March was written to Colonel Hyatt, Faculty, cadets in 1923)
Folder 6: Song by Rudolph (Rudy) Bloom Director of Public Relations, "Sweet Girl of Dreams"
Folder 7: History of the Band
Folder 8: Photos of PMC band at World's Fair 1964 New York
Folder 9: College Song, Widener Blue 1979-1980 and letters. Sheet music for "Widener Blue and Gold". Song was proposed as a Alma Mater but was never offically recognized (see letters).
Folder 9.1: Widener Blue and Gold Alma Mater 2001 music and recording by John Venore (Unoffcial but considered Alma Mater)
Folder 10: Correspondence for Glee Culb 1937 Performance Broadcast for WCAU Philadelphia
Folder 11: PMC Band Personnel lists
Folder 12: Sheet music written for male voices, "Cindy", "Three Christmas Carols", and "On the Road to Mandalay"
Folder 13: PMC band newspaper clippings
Folder 14: John Sweney Biogrpahy Information
Folder 15: "Gray Battalion" (1904) sheet music (on loan to PMC Museum) and newspaper article
Folder 16: Telegram to Colonel Hyatt about glee club fromm Leo Nessen Sr.
Folder 17: Copy of Bell Button Waltz by John Sweney
Folder 18: Photos of Band. some undated, one from 1961
Folder 19: 1951 Commencement program copy with Alma Mater words
Folder 20: Beneath the Dome of PMC Booklets
Folder 21: Photocopies of banpictures from viewbooks and 2 articles from 1965, 1966
Folder 22: Photo of band playing on campus (visiting band)
Folder 23: PMC Band Reunion 2002 Program
Folder 23.1: Book of hymns titled "Joy to the World or Sacred Song for Gospel Meetings" a Methodist hymnal published circa 1878. Included are many hymns written by John Sweney, Prof of Music at PMC, "I am the Light" by Theodore Hyatt and John Sweney, "Assurance" by Kelso Carter, class of 1967, and John Sweney. Book donated by Delaware County Historical Society in 2002.
Folder 24. Photocopies of band information from yearbooks
Folder 25: Photos of students with wind instruments, undated
Folder 26: Colonel Hyatt's Military Polka CD, photo of cover, and copy of sheet music
Folder 27: Sheet music for "Rally" and "PMC Marching Song" by Rukard Hurd and words to severl other songs copied fom 1901 Yearbook
Folder 28: "Songs the Soldiers and Sailors Sing" booklet, 1918. includes lyrics to Reveille attributed to PMC. Donated by Becky Warda, 2012.
Folder 29: "Hello PMC" sheet music by L.G. Kaye and printing plate
Folder 30: Biography of John Sweney, Music Director (book) and papers
The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
Vol. 19, No. 8; February 11, 1965
"Student Body Present at Dedication of Cann Hall"
Dedication of Cann Memorial Hall
"PMC Band Spans Mason-Dixon Line to Exchange Ideas With VPI Unit"
PMC Band travels to Virginia Tech
"Bernd T. Matthias, University of California, Schedules Lecture Here"
Physics lecture
"Band Box"
PMC Band to participate in New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade
The full text of this issue can be found online in the Digital Collections of the Wolfgram Memorial Library at digitalwolfgram.widener.edu. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome."
the Digital Collection of "the Dome," including the full text of this issue. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome" and search for this issue by date.
Material relating to the Pennsylvania Military College Museum (PMC Museum), which opened on October 14, 2000. The museum is housed in a newly constructed wing of the Alumni Auditorium. This box includes:
Clippings about the opening of the museum;
List of contents of a previous PMC Museum;
List of the photographs included on the Museum's Timeline;
Copies of poem "I Am the Corps" written by Frank Gilliam, class of 1973.
Photographs of the opening reception;
Video of PMC Museum Opening Ceremony and Dedication, 2000.
List of films available as of October, 2000 (on videocassette) relating to Pennsylvania Military College.
Donation by Vic Rumore of clipping and PMC Parents Bulletins. His father, Edwin Miles, graduated from PMC in 1905. Vic was PMC Class of 1960.
The Distinguished Alumni Brochure (Booklet) handed out at Homecoming 2001. This contains biographies of R. Kelso Carter, Class of 1867; Bill Stern, Class of 1930; Cecil B. DeMille, attended PMC 1896 to 1898; Burt Mustin, Class of 1903; Rukard Hurd, Class of 1878; Leslie C. Quick, Jr., (Leslie Quick), Class of 1950; General John H. Tilelli, Class of 1963.
Sabre & Sash, Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Military College Cadet Class of 1950, 2003.
Letters concerning the beginning of the PMC Museum, written by President Bruce to Russell Bragg and Leslie Quick. (Donated by President Harris' office.)
Program from the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial that was on campus May, 2007.
DVD with PMC films from Walter Reasor, donated to the Archives by Ron Romanowicz and Don Charles.
DVD entitled "Pass in Review" created by PMC Museum Committee Members. Includes videos of the "PMC Story". 1920's film clips, including General Pershing's campus visit; Atlantic City Boardwalk Bowl 1961 (PMC vs. Kings Point, US Merchant Marine Academy); a 1966 PMC Parade; Pershing Rifles Highlights; PMC Band wins 1965 National ROTC . Competition (two selections); PMC Band at 1966 Mardi Gras; PMC Band at 1966 Eagles vs. Cowboys game (two selections). Also a Proof Copy of the "Pass in Review" DVD. Archival copies of some of these DVDs can be found in Box 3 Archival CDs & DVDs.
DVD with films donated by Andy Fraser; includes "Chuck Up Front" (features Charles March '66, the Drum Sergeant, leading the 1965 year PMC Band. The parade is in front of Old Main on 14th Street. The occasion is unknown.) and "PMC Alma Mater 1965" (a recording of Old Main's original Albie Filoretto carillon playing a portion of the PMC Alma Mater. This was recorded by Band member David Rittman '65 in that class year. The carillon has since been renovated.).
DVD of images used in PMC Museum Cadet Life exhibit that opened in the fall of 2012. Also includes additional images considered for use in the exhibit. An archival copy of this CD can be found in Box 1 Archival CDs & DVDs.These images can also be found in the Wolfgram Cloud under "PMC Museum Cadet Life Exhibit".
DVD of photographs purchased from Historical Society of Pennsylvania, some of which were used in PMC Museum Exhibits. These photographs require permission from the HSP before they can be used. Topics include: Polo, Football, Calvary, and Student Life. An archival copy of this CD can be found in Box 2 Archival CDs & DVDs. These photographs can also be found in the Wolfgram Cloud under "Wolfgram Cloud Historical Society of PA Photos".
CD of poster Cadet Corps Commanders printed in 2014.
PMC Museum Guest Book signed by visitors.
The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
Vol. 19, No. 10; March 11, 1965
"Clayton Hits Lack of Intellectual Climate"
President of senior class discusses future of Cadet Corps
"Governor Hughes Speaks on New Federal-State Relations"
New Jersey governor speaks at PMC
"Band Box"
PMC band to make record
"Alumni 'Fundathon' a Promising Start"
Alumni Association Fund Drive of 1965; proposed new gymnasium
Editorial: "Shortcomings of Cadet Corps"
Problems in cadet corps
The full text of this issue can be found online in the Digital Collections of the Wolfgram Memorial Library at digitalwolfgram.widener.edu. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome."
the Digital Collection of "the Dome," including the full text of this issue. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome" and search for this issue by date.
The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
Vol. 19, No. 13; May 20, 1965
"PMC Band Takes National Marching Championship"
PMC band at National ROTC Band Competition
"Africans Visit PMC"
Discussions held on state of Africa
"Snow Katzenbach, Scranton, Baltimore Symphony, '65-'66"
Cultural events for 1965-66 school year
"Military Intelligence"
78 senior cadets to receive Army commissions
"Absolutely Athletics: Pentathlon Team Champs"
Newly formed Pentathlon team wins national title
The full text of this issue can be found online in the Digital Collections of the Wolfgram Memorial Library at digitalwolfgram.widener.edu. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome."
the Digital Collection of "the Dome," including the full text of this issue. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome" and search for this issue by date.
Photos mounted on foam board. Originaly hung in library
1. PMC Band. "from Dave Rittman. Recording session for PMC Band Record - Evening of April 7, 1965"
2. Cadet with Flag "Max 1963" March
3. Band "World's Fair 1965 champions"
4. Band leader "Mothers Day 1965 (from Dr. Moll)
5. Horn "cover of the PMC alumnus summer 1965"
6. Band "from 1940 yearbook"
7. Philadelphia Inquirer Oct 14, 1965 Band "copied courtesy of Andy Fraser '67"
8. Band infront of Old Main "from Dr. Moll 1968"
9. Band in streets " from Dr. Moll c. 1968"
10. Band "from the archives"
11. Band memeber marching
12. "Music at PMC" description
13. Track: cadet leaping over hurdle
14. cadets playing football (older photo)
15. 2 cadets playing soccer
16. Philadelphia Inquirer March 31, 1966 "PMC's Bans Blows, Struts." "Gift of Andy Fraser '67"
Also includes:
17. Photocopy of National Public Affairs Vol. 13, No. 3 February 1944 (PMC Color Guard on cover)
18. laminated photocopy of The Dome Vol. 32, No. 6 October 7, 1977
19. Photocopy of 1905 and unknown class year photos
20. Photocopy of cadets saluting
31. Photocopy of Cadets saluting Princess Grace
Band materials include:
Two photographs donated by Gerald Creighton, class of 1965 - 00.9.7 - 6 and 00.9.7 - 7.
One photograph donated by George Bjotvedt, class of 1951 - 01.37.15.
Photograph of Drum and Bugle Corp donated by Wendell Keck - 01.22.24.
Photograph of West Point Band donated by James Consadene in memory of Roy Consadene class of 1958 - 99.3.4.
Numerous unnumbered photographs including:
Band marching; Cadets boarding train; band at 1970 National Cherry Blossom Festival; Orchestra from 1937 Sabre and Sash; band at the West Gate Entrance to Campus; marching in Governor Scranton's inauguration; Mothers Day 1965; Mardi Gras in New Orleans 1972; St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City, 1960s; photograph of band reflected in tuba that was on the cover of the Summer 1965 PMC Alumnus Magazine; Copy of Summer 1965 Magazine with band on cover.
Sheet Music, including:
Colonel Hyatt's Military Polka, written by John Sweeney (He is usually referred to with his name spelled Sweney).
The Dauntless Battalion March by John Philip Sousa, dedicated to Colonel Hyatt and Pennsylvania Military College.
The Gray Ballion March, dedicated to the cadets of the Pennsylvania Military College, by Albert Dunn.
CD of oral history done with Carl Wisneski, former PMC Band Director. This CD has been made into an archival CD that can be found in Box 2 Archival CDs & DVDs.
Folder of photographs and documents of the Pennsylvania Military College Band, donated by David Rittman, Class of 1965.
"Inspection of Marching Phase Outside of Singer Stadium, New York Worlds Fair 1965"
Band with Jerald McAteer (also known as Gerry McAteer) as drum major, location unknown.
Marching Band, location unknown.
Marching Band, location unknown, most likely Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans, 1966.
"Recording Session of PMC Band Record Evening of April 7, 1965".
Humorous card that says "In your honor the famous Penn Military Band will play"(and on the inside it says) "in tune".
"Vehicle Pass" for World's Fair.
CD titled "Music of Pennsylvania Military College Band".
Papers of Albert C. Menger Jr., papers:
Include: photographs of 1927 football team, Albert at the PMC Summer camp in 1928, and portraits of Albert. Also dance programs from the 1927 Junior Hop and 1930 Soph Hop.
History / Biographical
These materials are related to the Pennsylvania Military College Band, and many of them were used to create the PMC Band Exhibit in the museum.
Physical Condition
Good
Custodial History
Materials donated to the Archives from the PMC Museum. Papers of Albert C. Menger Jr., were donated by his son Al Menger, 3rd.
33 1/3 RPM LP Records of PMC Band and Widener College and Widener University Jazz Ensemble. Includes LP by Band from 1956 and another by Band in New Orleans from 1966.
Films:
The PMC Band at Mardi Gras
The PMC Story, Re-Print of original 1925 PMC film
Videos:
PMC - 1925 (Pershing)
PMC - 1925 (Auto Gyro) No audio
Reel to reel tapes of Bob Hope's speech on campus and the Operation Tender Tiger project with Noel Koch. These have been digitized and can be found in the Wolfgram Cloud.
PMC Pershing Rifles (circa 1950) VHS
PMC Pershing Rifles Raw – Alumni VHS
A Memorial Service in Honor of John Lance Geoghegan and William James Stephenson – 10/17/1998 VHS
PMC Marching Band – 1) 1965 New York World’s Fair 2) PMC Cadet Life 1961-1965 VHS
Class of 1957 – 40th Reunion VHS
PMC Marching Band – ROTC Band Competition - 1965 New York World’s Fair VHS
PMC Class Reunion – Class of 1930 – Swarthmore, PA 1950 VHS
Pennsylvania Military College – Pershing Rifles – Company Q-5 VHS
PMC Band – The Glory Days VHS
PMC Museum – Grand Opening/Alumni Interviews VHS
Alumni (PMA/PMC)
Afghanistan
African American Alumni
Alma Mater, etc.
Alumni Association
Andrea Doria
Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)
Arts Center/Art Museum
Autogiro
Aviation
Awards, Ceremonies, Medals
PMC Band/Music
Banner(s)
Barber, Tailor, Cook, etc.
Bear
Bolmar Academy
Bugle Calls
Cadet Dress [1]
Cadet Dress [2] Uniforms (Misc. Information)
Cadet Life
Cadet Numbers
Camp/Training
Centennial Exhibition 1876
Cheerleaders
Civilian Students
Civil Rights (Chester)
Photo of barber
Custodial History
These materials were donated to the Archives by Becky Warda, former Collections Manager for the PMC Museum.
Collection of oral histories conducted around 2001 and compiled with photographs to create videos about various topics relating to the history of Pennsylvania Military College. Also other videos created in 2015 and relating to PMC and its history.
Videos Include:
Boardwalk Bowl
Stories of Cadet Life
A Defining Moment
Day Cadet Experiences
Important Visitors to Campus - Elinor Donahue and Bob Hope
Importance of the PMC Band
Reactions of the Disbanding of the Corps
All videos are available on YouTube through the Widener University Archives Channel.
The videos are in digital format and located in the Wolfgram Cloud under "Oral Histories YouTube Videos 2015"
Backups of these Oral History Videos can be found in Box 45 PMC Museum.
The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
Vol. 19, No. 11; March 25, 1965
"National Players to Present The Bard's 'Twelfth Night'"
Student life
"Crack Drill Team Boasts of Its Recent Victories"
Pershing Rifles
"Band Box"
PMC band marches in New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade
"Polo: PMC's Greatest Sport"
Polo at PMC
The full text of this issue can be found online in the Digital Collections of the Wolfgram Memorial Library at digitalwolfgram.widener.edu. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome."
the Digital Collection of "the Dome," including the full text of this issue. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome" and search for this issue by date.
The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
Vol. 5, No. 6; February 16, 1951
"3 Year ROTC Program Set Up by Dean Moll"
ROTC Program
"Beatty Leaves for ECA Job"
Head of Industrial Engineering Department accepts position with Economic Cooperation Administration
"Gen. Bradley to Receive Honorary Degree Here"
General of the Army Omar Bradley to receive honorary Doctor of Law
"Union League Hears Band"
PMC Band
"Records Show Many Relations to Students"
Many cadets part of PMC family tradition
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The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
Vol. 6, No. 1; October 19, 1951
"Marksmen Win Trophies at Ft. Meade"
Warrior of the Pacific trophy for national championship for rifle marksmanship among college infantry ROTC units
"Hyatt Dedicates New Dormitory"
Wyman Hall
"Hansell Named Assistant Dean"
New Assistant Director of Admissions
"Cadet Battalion Recognizes Pennsylvania Week Program"
Formation of cadet battalion, marching of PMC band mark events
"Non-Res. Students Organize Club"
New non-resident club
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The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
Vol. 14, No. 4; April 30, 1960
"Moll Assumes Reins as Fifth President"
Dr. Moll inaugurated as PMC President
"Burke, Myers, Sweney, Martindell Honored"
Honorary degree recipients at inauguration
"Mothers to View Corps"
Mother's Day Parade
"Presenting: Clarence R. Moll"
Biography of Dr. Moll
"Q-5 and Band Invade D.C."
Pershing Rifles and PMC Band to participate in Cherry Blossom Festival
The full text of this issue can be found online in the Digital Collections of the Wolfgram Memorial Library at digitalwolfgram.widener.edu. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome."
the Digital Collection of "the Dome," including the full text of this issue. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome" and search for this issue by date.
The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
Vol. 18, No. 6; March 17, 1964
"Spring Festival Signs Four Seasons"
Annual Spring Festival
"President Moll Named to Panel on ROTC Affairs"
Federal Advisory Panel on ROTC Affairs
"Stephen Toadvine, Educator, Dies"
Chairman of Division of Business Administration dies
"PMC Band to World's Fair"
Band to compete in Third National ROTC Band and Drum and Bugle Corps Competition at the World's Fair
The full text of this issue can be found online in the Digital Collections of the Wolfgram Memorial Library at digitalwolfgram.widener.edu. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome."
the Digital Collection of "the Dome," including the full text of this issue. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome" and search for this issue by date.
Collection of videos about various topics relating to the history of Pennsylvania Military College.
Waltor Reasor (class of 1964) films, donated to the Archives by Ron Romanowicz and Don Charles. Available on Wolfgram Cloud under "Films and Videos, PMC Films" and on archival DVD in box 3 Archival CDs and DVDS.
PMC Films donated to the Archives by Andy Fraser. These include:
Pershing Rifles Company Q-5
Ike at PMC 1963
1966 New Orleans Mardi Gras Rex Parade
1965 NROTCBA Concert Competition
Rare 1964 Tunes
PMC Alma Mater 1965
Guard Mount at PMC 1965
1965 NYC St. Patricks Day Parade
Men of Music (Karl L. King)
Broilermakers March - 1964 Band
1966 Eagles - Cowboys Halftime Show
Fall 1966 Parade
1966 Eagles - Cowboys Pregame Show
65 NROTCBE Awards
Chuck Up Front
Mother's Day 1965
Pershing visits PMC
PMC Alma Mater - 1965 Record Album
M Squad (Count Basie) 1964
and an image of PMC Band Red Blanket Logo
As well as Pershing Rifles Drill Team in White Uniforms
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower visits campus
