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Vallee (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia, 1917-1984 The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine Finding Aids Special Collections 2015 Vallee (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia, 1917-1984 Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/findingaids Part of the History Commons Recommended Citation Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine, "Vallee (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia, 1917-1984" (2015). Finding Aids. Number 37. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/findingaids/37 This Finding Aid is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections at DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in Finding Aids by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact Special Collections, Fogler Library, 207-581-1686 or [email protected]. Vallée (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on March 09, 2020. Finding aid written in English. Describing Archives: A Content Standard Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections 5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library University of Maine Orono, ME 04469-5729 URL: http://www.library.umaine.edu/speccoll Vallée (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia Table of Contents Summary Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Biographical Note ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Scope and Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................... 4 Controlled Access Headings ............................................................................................................................... 5 Collection Inventory ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Contents of Boxes ............................................................................................................................................... 5 - Page 2 - Vallée (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia Summary Information Repository: Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Creator: Vallée, Rudy, 1901-1986 Title: Rudy Vallée Papers and Memorabilia ID: SpC MS 0598 Date [inclusive]: 1917-1984 Physical 12 linear feet (12 boxes) Description: Language of the English Material: Abstract: The papers of a popular vocalist in the U.S. during the 20th century. Included are correspondence from 1917 to 1984, newspaper clippings, scores, photographs, scrapbooks, phonograph records, megaphone, and other memorabilia. Preferred Citation Rudy Vallée Papers and Memorabilia, SpC MS 0598, [Box No.], [Folder No.], Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Department, University of Maine, Orono, Maine ^ Return to Table of Contents Biographical Note Rudy Vallee was one of the most popular vocalists of the pre-swing era. With his megaphone and nasal voice, he will forever be remembered as the archetypal image of the early crooners. Born in Island Pond, Vermont, in 1901, Hubert Prior Vallee grew up in Westbrook, Maine, where he played drums in his high school band. He dropped out of school and joined the Navy in 1917, at the start of America's involvement in WWI, but was soon discharged when the Navy discovered that he was only fifteen years old. Returning home, he found work as a movie projectionist and began to study the clarinet but switched to the saxophone when he first heard recordings of sax player Rudy Wiedoeft. He also re-entered high school and graduated, enrolling at the University of Maine in 1921. Hubert's fraternity brothers, knowing of his great admiration for Wiedoeft, nicknamed him 'Rudy' Vallee, a name which stuck. In the fall of 1922, Vallee transferred to Yale University, where he worked for his tuition by playing - Page 3- Vallée (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia at country clubs, social functions, and school dances, often as a member of the Yale Collegians. He also began to sing, using a megaphone to enhance his voice. It quickly became one of his trademarks and, in those days before electric amplification, was later copied by other vocalists. His career included theater, Broadway stage, screen, radio, TV, composer, author, recordings, singer, actor, stand-up comedian, orchestra leader, musician, night club, college, military service, and a career longevity span from 1921 to 1986. He introduced the Maine Stein Song on his radio show in 1930. It became an instant hit. He died in 1986. ^ Return to Table of Contents Scope and Contents The papers of a popular vocalist in the U.S. during the 20th century. Included are correspondence from 1917 to 1984, newspaper clippings, scores, photographs, scrapbooks, phonograph records, megaphone, and other memorabilia. ^ Return to Table of Contents Administrative Information Publication Statement Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections 5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library University of Maine Orono, ME 04469-5729 URL: http://www.library.umaine.edu/speccoll Restrictions on Access Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval. Use Restrictions Information on literary rights available in the Library. ^ Return to Table of Contents - Page 4- Vallée (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia Controlled Access Headings • Musicians -- United States • Correspondence • Clippings • Photographs • Artifacts • Scrapbooks • Memorabilia • Scores • Phonograph records Collection Inventory Contents of Boxes Title/Description Instances Correspondence, 1917-1940 box 2590 folder 1 Correspondence, 1940-1950 box 2590 folder 2 Correspondence, 1950-1955 box 2590 folder 3 Correspondence, folder 1 of 4, 1955-1960 box 2590 folder 4 Correspondence, folder 2 of 4, 1955-1960 box 2590 folder 5 Correspondence, folder 3 of 4, 1955-1960 box 2590 folder 6 Correspondence, folder 4 of 4, 1955-1960 box 2590 folder 7 Correspondence, folder 1 of 2, 1960-1964 box 2590 folder 8 Correspondence, folder 2 of 2, 1960-1964 box 2590 folder 9 Correspondence, folder 1 of 2, 1964-1967 box 2590 folder 10 Correspondence, folder 2 of 2, 1964-1967 box 2590 folder 11 Correspondence, 1967-1970 box 2590 folder 12 Correspondence, folder 1 of 2, 1970-1973 box 2590 folder 13 Correspondence, folder 2 of 2, 1970-1973 box 2590 folder 14 Correspondence, 1974-1976 box 2590 folder 15 Correspondence, 1977-1984 box 2590 folder 16 Biographies of Rudy Vallee box 2591 folder 1 - Page 5- Vallée (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia Clippings box 2591 folder 2 Clippings box 2591 folder 3 Clippings box 2591 folder 4 Clippings box 2591 folder 5 Coffee Time Products of America - Stockholders' Meeting, box 2591 folder 6 December 2, 1955 Dallas Knife and Fork Club, 1965 box 2591 folder 7 The Dallas Knife and Fork Club, 1965 box 2591 folder 8 George White's Scandals - 12th Stage edition, circa 1930 box 2591 folder 9 Hollywood Revels of 1935 - Promotional box 2591 folder 10 Itineraries Receipts, 1936, 1950s box 2591 folder 11 Newsletters box 2591 folder 12 Pavilion Royal - Souvenir Menu Wine List, 1934 box 2591 folder 13 Photographs box 2591 folder 14 Photographs box 2591 folder 15 Photographs box 2591 folder 16 Rudy Vallee's Historic Estate box 2591 folder 17 Rudy Vallee's Photographer Case - Lawsuit, 1937 box 2591 folder 18 Scrapbook Components box 2591 folder 19 Scripts box 2591 folder 20 Sheet Music box 2591 folder 21 Sheet Music box 2591 folder 22 Stationary - Rudy Vallee box 2591 folder 23 Stratoliner Club - Transcontinental, Inc. - Certificate, box 2591 folder 24 October 11, 1940 Vallee's Lodge, Lake Kezar, Maine - Brochures, Pamphlets, box 2591 folder 25 1950s Vallee Promotions box 2591 folder 26 Business Cards - "My time is your time" box 2592 folder 1 Language of the Material: English. Cassette Tape - "Merrywinkle Music" by Jon Batson box 2592 folder 2 Cassette Tape - Everett, Washington Elks Club, April 16th, box 2592 folder 3 1971 Cassette Tape - "Something Different", February 18th, 1980 box 2592 folder 4 - Page 6- Vallée (Rudy) Papers and Memorabilia Cassette Tape - Four Sealtest Radio Shows, 1942 box 2592 folder 5 Cassette Tape - "Vagabond Lover," "My Day" box 2592 folder 6 Language of the Material: English. Christmas and Greeting cards - Vallee themes box 2592 folder 7 Magnetic Recording Tape - Old Whiffenpoof Song, Slow box 2592 folder 8 Occupation, etc Magnetic Recording Tape - Fort Eustes, Virginia, May 18th, box 2592 folder 9 1974 Magnetic Recording Tape - Fort Myer, Washington, D.C. (two box 2592 folder 10 reels), May 9, 1974 Magnetic Recording Tape - Madison, Wisconsin (two reels), box 2592 folder 11 May 2, 1974 Magnetic Recording Tape - Norfolk Naval Station, May 19, box 2592 folder 12 1974 Magnetic Recording Tape- Fort Dix, May 12, 1974 box 2592 folder 13 Musical Guides - Program notes box 2592 folder 14 Personal Address Directory box 2592 folder 15 Rudy Vallee Kisses Tells by Rudy Vallee, six copies box 2592 folder 16 Slide Carousel Slides box 2592 folder 17 Stationary Envelopes box 2592 folder 18 Westbrook High School - Programs - Historical Pageant box 2592 folder 19 "Nothing But the Truth", 1920, 1921 University of Maine Handbook - 1921-1922 box 2592 folder 20 Westbrook High School - Spanish Class
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