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Bates (Samuel P.) Collection On Rudy Vallée, 1914-1990, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine Jan 2018

Bates (Samuel P.) Collection On Rudy Vallée, 1914-1990, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Rudy Vallée 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 Vallée grew up in Westbrook, Maine, and earned the nickname 'Rudy' in college for his love of saxophone player, Rudy Wiedeoft.

Samuel P. Bates and his wife Shirlee were friends with Rudy Vallée and his wife Eleanor. While it's unknown how the couples came to know each other, it is possible Sam and Rudy met at 3M while Rudy …


Packard (William) Papers, 1965-Mid-1970s, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine Jan 2018

Packard (William) Papers, 1965-Mid-1970s, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Collection, 1965-mid-1970s, consists of a variety of materials originating from William Packard. Includes a portrait, an adaptation of a play from the Japanese, a number of letters, several manuscripts, publicity, and teaching course material, copies of Packard's poetry in several formats and poetry by Michael Harlow.