Inventory of
the Pitchforks of Duke University records,
1980 -
2003
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Descriptive Summary
Title
Pitchforks of Duke University records,
1980 - 2003.
Creator
Pitchforks of Duke
University.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet,
500
Items
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Abstract
Contains the records of the Pitchforks of
Duke University, a men's a cappella singing group. Types of
materials include articles of incorporation, a
constitution, certificates, correspondence, applications,
press, flyers, clippings, photographs, rosters, and sound
recordings. Major subjects include student life at Duke
University, male college students, vocal performance
groups, and student groups.
Language
English.
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Some materials in off-site storage; 24 hours
advance notice is required for use.
Sound recordings in this collection may require
reformatting before use. Please contact University Archives
staff before visiting to use this portion of the
collection.
Use Restrictions
Copyright for Official University records is
held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by
the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants,
as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Pitchforks of Duke
University records, University Archives, Duke
University.
Provenance
The Pitchforks of Duke University records were
received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1985
and 2003.
Processing Information
Processed by Emily Glenn, completed January
2003. Updated by Jill Katte, January 2004.
Encoded by Emily Glenn, April 2003
Updated by Jill Katte, January 2004
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Historical Note
The Pitchforks, a mostly undergraduate men's a
cappella singing group, began singing together in 1979, in
response to the need for men's informal singing at Duke
University. The group was chartered as a student
organization in 1981. The founding officers of the
Pitchforks were: Robert S. Clarke, Frank E. Block, James
Bulleit, Eliot McCrory, and Kurt T. Uphoff.
The group's a cappella repertoire includes a
variety of popular and classic songs in various musical
styles including ballads, jazz, blues, spirituals, folk,
and traditional barbershop songs. The Pitchforks perform at
hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, private clubs, weddings,
and on other college campuses. Their on-campus events
include small performances for sororities, Homecoming, the
Blackwell Arch show, the Dance Marathon, the annual
Jamboree, and the Gothic Christmas Concert. The Pitchforks
also host other high school and college a cappella singing
groups.
The Pitchforks have recorded several albums and
are currently active at Duke University. Other Duke
University a cappella groups are: Something Borrowed,
Something Blue, Lady Blue, Out of the Blue, Rhythm and
Blue, Deja Blue, and Speak of the Devil.
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Collection Overview
Contains articles of incorporation, a
constitution, certificates, correspondence, applications,
press, flyers, clippings, photographs, rosters, and sound
recordings of the Pitchforks, a Duke University men's
singing group. Records date from 1980-2003 (bulk
1980-1985).
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Subject Headings
These and related materials may be accessed under
the following subject headings in the Duke University
Libraries online catalog.
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Choral singing.
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Choral societies--United States.
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Choruses, Secular
(Men's voices), Unaccompanied.
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Clippings.
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Duke University--Students.
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Duke University--Songs and music.
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Male college
students--United States--North Carolina--Durham.
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Photographs.
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Pitchforks of Duke
University.
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Popular songs.
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Popular music--1981-1990.
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Students' songs--North Carolina.
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Sound
recordings.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
Subject Files,
1980-1989
Box 1
Articles of incorporation and
constitution, ca.
1980-
1986
ASDU charters,
1980-1981
Statement of Commitment (of members
to the Pitchforks group),
1986
Membership certificates,
1984
Correspondence,
1980-1981
Correspondence,
1982-1985
Audition materials, general, ca.
1980-1989
Audition callbacks,
1986
Audition applications, ca.
1986-1988
Jamboree, general materials and
press,
1981-1985
Concerts and events,
1981-1985
The Pitchforks album materials,
1983
It's not Rock 'n' Roll
but I like it! Album materials,
1984
Flyers, advertisements, and general
publicity, ca.
1981-1986
Song lists for performances,
1981-1985
Logo materials, ca.
1980
Photographs (negatives),
1983
Rosters,
1980-1982
Clippings, ca.
1980-1983
Sound recordings,
1983-2003
Sound recordings may require reformatting
before use. Please contact University Archives staff before
visiting to use this portion of the collection.
Arranged chronologically.
The sound recordings are stored with the
University Archives audio collection.
Box D2
Pitchforks of Duke
University,
1983
12" disc, Commercial LP
Box D2
It's Not Rock 'n' Roll
but I like it! The 1983-1984 Pitchforks of Duke
University,
1984
12" disc, Commercial LP
Box CD5
Pitchforks of Duke
University: Tonal Eclipse,
1992
CD, Reference Copy
Box CD6
Pitchforks of Duke
University: Underground,
1994
CD, Reference Copy
Box CD8
Ninth St.: The
Pitchforks of Duke University,
1996
CD, Reference Copy
Box CD7
Bad for the piano: The
Pitchforks,
2002
CD, Reference Copy
Box CD9
A Gothic Christmas:
The Pitchforks of Duke University,
2003
CD, Reference Copy
