Collection Overview
Title: EKU Gospel Ensemble Records, 1982-1998
Predominant Dates:1994-1998
Creator: Eastern Kentucky University Gospel Ensemble (1965-)
Extent: 0.4 Cubic Feet
Date Acquired: 05/14/2014
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection documents the activities of the Eastern Kentucky University Gospel Ensemble between the years 1994 and 1998. There are some scattered materials from earlier dates including a dress from the 1970s.
Biographical Note
The EKU Gospel Ensemble (University Ensemble) was formed in 1965 by Eric Abercrumbie, Reggie Walters and Mary Mitchell in response to a request for a student ensemble to play at First Baptist Church (Frances and Collins). The group became a recognized student organization in 1970 with William H. Berge as the faculty advisor.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Source:
Student Life Office
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1
- Barcode: 31234014044364
- Folder 1: Certificates and Resolutions, 1981-1990
- Folder 2: Constitution, undated
- Folder 3: Photographs, undated
- Folder 4: Scrapbook, 1994-1995
- Folder 5: Scrapbook, 1995-1998
- Box 2
- Barcode: 31234013922198
- Item 1: University Ensemble Dress.
- Blue and Gold handsewn dress worn as the costume during performances in the early 1970s.