Feldenheimer, Melvin, Collection Melvin Feldenheimer Collection, 1940-1997 Ms.2008.083

Melvin Feldenheimer Collection, 1940-1997 Ms.2008.083


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Jennifer Mitchell, Archivist

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2008.083
Title
Melvin Feldenheimer Collection 1940-1997
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Creator
Feldenheimer, Melvin
Creator
Mel Felton and the Southern Colonels
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
Melvin Feldenheimer graduated from the Virginia Tech in 1944. Collection consists of materials from Feldenheimer's time as a cadet at Virginia Tech. Also included is a recording from a 1946 performance of Mel Felton and the Southern Colonels, a dance band lead by Feldenheimer during his time as a student and following World War II the band reunited and toured the south.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Melvin Feldenheimer Collection, Ms2008-083, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Melvin Feldenheimer Collection was donated to the University Archives in Special Collections in 1997.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Melvin Feldenheimer Collection was completed in August 2009.


Biographical Note

Melvin Feldenheimer graduated from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1944. While attending VPI he was the band leader of the Southern Colonels. The band became very popular following World War II and they toured the south under the name "Mel Felton and the Southern Colonels." In 1946 the band was featured on the radio station WCSC in South Carolina. A copy of this broadcast is included with the collection.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a recording of an August 1946 performance by Mel Felton and the Southern Colonels as well as materials from Melvin Feldenheimer's time as a cadet at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Materials include dance tickets, event programs, and two photographs. The collection also contains photocopies of newspaper clippings about Mel Felton and the Southern Colonels as well as a photocopy of a poster advertising a performance by the band. An article from the Fall 1997 Virginia Tech Magazine about the Southern Colonels is included as well as a letter praising the 1946 recording.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Related Material

See the Mel Felton and the Southern Colonels Recordings, Ms2016-002 , also at Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Feldenheimer, Melvin
  • Musical groups
  • Students and alumni
  • University History
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University -- Dances

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Melvin Feldenheimer Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Container List

folder 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Christmas Card
1940
folder 1
Student Identification Card
1940-1941
folder 1
Class of 1944 Freshman Banquet Program
1941
folder 1
German Club - Opening Dance Ticket
1941
folder 1
Ring Dance Ticket
1942
folder 1
Class of 1944 Ring Dance Advertisement
1942
folder 1
Mel Felton and the Southern Colonels recording
1946
folder 1
Article from Virginia Tech Magazine
Fall 1997
folder 1
Letter regarding 1946 recording
October 20, 1997
folder 1
Unidentified Photographs
folder 1
Mel Felton and the Southern Colonels Poster
folder 1
Newspaper Clippings