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Mcnally, Martin V., Collection, 1910-1918, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library
Mcnally, Martin V., Collection, 1910-1918, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library
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A collection of photographs and a scrapbook relating to the college life of Vincent McNally at the State Manual Training Normal School, circa 1910.
Born on July 10th, 1892 in Hindsboro, Illinois, Martin Virgil McNally grew up in Olathe, Kansas. In 1910, McNally enrolled at the State Manual Training Normal School in Pittsburg (today’s Pittsburg State University), and was involved several school activities, including basketball, track, baseball, football, and theater. In 1917 he enrolled in Company A, 353rd Regiment, 89th Division as a 2nd Lieutenant. He married M. Alma McNally and in 1942 he began …
Ruff, Walter Glen, Collection, 1883-1962, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library
Ruff, Walter Glen, Collection, 1883-1962, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library
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A collection of sheet music, guides, books, and other materials related to W. Glen Ruff and his music shop.
Walter Glen Ruff (1904-1989) was born in Kansas and graduated from Fort Hays State Teachers College. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Kansas in 1940. Following this, he taught instrumental and vocal music on both the high school and college level. Ruff served with the American Red Cross in India and Ceylon during World War II. Afterwards, he was head of the music department at Western Carolina Teachers College. In 1950, he moved back to Kansas at opened …