Newspaper history

Norman Ladies Band — The Norman Transcript

A June 25, 1892 notice announces that the ladies’ band will provide music for Norman’s celebration and lists eleven players with instruments. It describes Rigdon as the instructor and the band as recently organized.

Source identification

The Norman Transcript, 1892-06-25, page 1. Source name as printed: Norman Ladies Band

Reading the evidence

Rigdon’s middle initial is transcribed N.; independently check the scan before promotion. The current catalog names Will Rigdon; do not assume these names are equivalent. Names and instrument spellings are preserved from the notice. Exact date of organization remains unknown.

Sources

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