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Close by the Wabash

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:12:00 +0000

1990 VHS documentary explores the history and cultural significance of Purdue Musical Organizations, from the founding of the Varsity Glee Club in 1893 to the creation of “Hail Purdue,” global performances, and the enduring traditions that shape the university’s identity.

Remembering Ken Knowles

Sat, 10 May 2025 14:17:00 +0000

Al Stewart's poignant 4 minute introduction of Kenny Knowles during his final End of Season performance. Al praises Kenny as an outstanding collegiate entertainer, sharing his achievements of standing ovations across the nation. Kenny is described as a model of American youth with aspirations to teach English. Kenny’s farewell performance marks his transition to Walton, Indiana.

AVX60

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:22:00 +0000

Exploring a totally rad mix tape from the 80s.

Bob Ford inducted into Purdue Basketball Hall of Fame

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:47:00 +0000

Glee Club hall of famer Bob Ford discusses his journey from Evansville, Indiana, to becoming an integral part of Purdue’s basketball team and his recent induction into the Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame.

Bill: McGaughey, Let There Be Music

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:31:00 +0000

Bill McGaughey provided many recordings to PVGCDB a few years ago. Back in 2003, he found a bunch of vintage PVGC tapes and reels when he was housecleaning , surprised at the treasures he found. I had a similar experience after the PVGC 125th, with all the gems I found on the Scott Hines reel to reel transfers.

Remembering Larry Rothenberger

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:54:00 +0000

Larry was a 1965 graduate of Frankfort High School, a 1969 graduate of Purdue University and in 1973 graduated from Loyola Dental School in Chicago. While at Purdue, he was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Purdue Glee Club and Purdue SIR.

Obernkirchen connection from 1964

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:48:00 +0000

A connection from 60 years ago when the Glee Club performed with the Obernkirchen Children’s Choir.

1964 European tour

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:20:00 +0000

Details about the Glee Club's 1964 European Tour during the summer of 1964 and the third European tour by the Glee Club at that point. At least nine performances were held in Ireland, England, Wales, France, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Germany.

75 years ago: Disney and PVGC

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:26:00 +0000

On Jan. 15, 1949, legendary filmmaker Walt Disney visited #Purdue to premiere “So Dear to My Heart,” a live-action and animated #Disney movie that depicts a young boy’s life growing up on an Indiana farm in the early 1900s.

Al Stewart’s “Song of the Month” Record Series

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:26:00 +0000

Al Stewart's music series sent out to Indiana home economics clubs for several decades.