This site was created by Drew Roberson as part of the “Festivals: Culture in the Making” Digital Humanities Project, a completely web-based class taught by Dr. Catherine Kroll from Sonoma State University and Dr. Whitney Snow from Midwestern State University.

These digitized collections are accessible for purposes of education and research. I have indicated what I know about copyright and rights of privacy, publicity, or trademark. Due to the nature of archival collections, I am not always able to identify this information. I am eager to hear from any rights owners, so that I may obtain accurate information. Upon request, I will remove material from public view while I address a rights issue. Please contact Drew Roberson at ajr7648@truman.edu with any questions or concerns regarding this matter.

About the Author

Drew Roberson is a senior English major and linguistics minor at Truman State University, located in Kirksville, MO. His research interests include literary theory, media studies (esp. film studies and music), sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and humor. After graduation, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in literary criticism or library sciences.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Prof. Tim AuBuchon, Ryan Staines, Zach Green, Adam Boyles, Justin Borgstede and all of the members of PMA-Upsilon Phi and TSU’s jazz bands for taking the time to help me with this project. I would also like to acknowledge TSU’s Digital Collections Librarian, Aaron Speight, and the Head of Special Collections and Archives, Amanda Langendoerfer, for all of their help and guidance concerning the archival research required for this project.

References and Further Reading

PMA-Upsilon Phi: JazzFest History
PMA-Upsilon Phi: Facebook (Note: Many photos used in this project came from these publicly available photo albums, including the older photographs, which remain uncited until more information is known. When possible, permission to use these photos was acquired from the photographers.)

Phi Mu Alpha National Website (About Page)

Images from the Echo were accessed through Pickler Memorial Library’s digital archives.