Oklahoma Musicians

Ellis County

Musical history, people, ensembles, photographs, and source material from the Oklahoma Musicians Library.

The musical history of Ellis County.

The Oklahoma Musicians Library’s research scope and supporting notes for Ellis County.

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6 linked records. Connections follow county names and communities documented in the sources; they do not establish a birthplace, exact historical boundary, or continuous residence.

Photographs and visual sources.

The reviewed Oklahoma band history identifies Shattuck Stampede and Booster Band in Shattuck and gives the evidence date as 1930s. The source identifies Eldon Baker as director.
Shattuck Stampede and Booster BandThe reviewed Oklahoma band history identifies Shattuck Stampede and Booster Band in Shattuck and gives the evidence date as 1930s. The source identifies Eldon Baker as director.Marching, Drum Corps, and Parade Bands · Original source
A September 1915 newspaper report identifies a sixteen-instrument Oklahoma American Band of Arnett, led by instructor A. E. Williams, engaged for three days at Enid's Cherokee Strip anniversary and for the Ellis County Fair.; A 1912 concert report supplies additional contemporary performance evidence.
Oklahoma American Band of ArnettA September 1915 newspaper report identifies a sixteen-instrument Oklahoma American Band of Arnett, led by instructor A. E. Williams, engaged for three days at Enid's Cherokee Strip anniversary and for the Ellis County Fair.; A 1912 concert report supplies additional contemporary performance evidence.Community and Municipal Bands · Original source