uapitchforks Inventory of the Pitchforks of Duke University records, 1980 - 2008 Processed by: Emily Glenn; machine-readable finding aid created by: Emily Glenn University ArchivesDuke University
Durham, N.C., U.S.A.

2004 Duke University. All Rights Reserved.

Aleph Number: 003258655

 Machine-readable finding aid derived from automated markup system. Date of source: January 2003 Processed by Emily Glenn January 2003; Finding Aid encoded by Emily Glenn, University Archives, Duke University, April 2003 Description is in English. January 16, 2004 Sound recordings transferred in Accession A2003-56, December 17, 2003 added to finding aid. Previously transferred sound recordings removed from Related Materials and incorporated into new sound recordings series. Inclusive dates, acqinfo, accessrestrict, abstract, scopecontent, controlaccess of the finding aid edited to reflect accession A2003-56. Sound recordings transferred in Accession UA2008-0060, September 2008 added to finding aid. Box numbers related to individual recordings removed from recording series and location was changed to the general location Cage. 05-01-2006 PUBLIC "-//University Archives//TEXT (US::NDD::::Pitchforks of Duke University records)//EN" uapitchforks.xml converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).Also, the top level of the finding aid (above the dsc) was changed to conform to the NC EAD Best Practice Guidelines. Within the dsc, dates for series were normalized. Inventory of the Pitchforks of Duke University records, 1980 - 2008 University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0202 USA

2004 Duke University. All Rights Reserved.

 Descriptive Summary Pitchforks of Duke University records, 1980 - 2008. Pitchforks of Duke University. .5 Linear Feet, 500 Items University Archives, Duke University For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University. 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. English. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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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; 2003; and 2008.

 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

Updated by Sherrie Bowser, October 2008

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

 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.

 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 1980-2008 (bulk 1980-1985).

 Subject Headings

These and related materials may be accessed under the following subject headings in the Duke University Libraries online catalog.

Choral singing. Choral societies--United States. Choruses, Secular (Men's voices), Unaccompanied. Clippings. Duke University--Students. Duke University--Songs and music. Male college students--United States--North Carolina--Durham. Photographs. Pitchforks of Duke University. Popular songs. Popular music--1981-1990. Students' songs--North Carolina. Sound recordings. Contents of Collection Subject Files, 1980-1989 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, 1983-2008

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 in the Cage.

 1 Pitchforks of Duke University, 1983 12" disc, Commercial LP It's Not Rock 'n' Roll but I like it! The 1983-1984 Pitchforks of Duke University, 1984 12" disc, Commercial LP Pitchforks of Duke University: Tonal Eclipse, 1992 CD, Reference Copy Pitchforks of Duke University: Underground, 1994 CD, Reference Copy Ninth St.: The Pitchforks of Duke University, 1996 CD, Reference Copy Bad for the piano: The Pitchforks, 2002 CD, Reference Copy A Gothic Christmas: The Pitchforks of Duke University, 2003 CD, Reference Copy The Pitchforks of Duke University: Bring it Back , 2006 CD, Reference Copy The Pitchforks: Disconcert, 2008 CD, Reference Copy