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Oklahoma Cavalry Band

A 1902 profile describes a forty-member cavalry band based largely in Guthrie, led by Captain T. A. Neal, and traces it from the First Regimental Band. It performed at the St. Louis dedication ceremonies in 1903 and was reorganized with headquarters at Edmond under Lieutenant Lehrer in 1905.; Multiple contemporary reports document uniforms, public performances, travel, and appearances with other territorial bands.

Oklahoma Cavalry Band encampment exemption
Oklahoma Cavalry Band encampment exemption · Original source

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People and leadership

A 1902 profile describes a forty-member cavalry band based largely in Guthrie, led by Captain T. It performed at the St.

Community and organization

Oklahoma Cavalry Band is treated as a military or veterans ensemble under the unit, post, ship, or veterans affiliation stated in its name and evidence. The packet does not infer a different command relationship or uninterrupted unit lineage.

Reading the evidence

Clarify whether the 1905 Edmond organization was a headquarters move, a reorganization, or a distinct cavalry band; identify the St. Louis photographs if any. Until that issue is resolved, the packet uses the narrowest chronology and identity stated in the evidence.

Questions for further research

Clarify whether the 1905 Edmond organization was a headquarters move, a reorganization, or a distinct cavalry band; identify the St. Louis photographs if any.

Dated evidence in this record
  1. 1904-08-26

    The Oklahoma Cavalry Band was excused from attending the Oklahoma National Guard encampment at Oklahoma City after a recommendation from the adjutant general.

Sources

  1. gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc125141/m1/4/
  2. gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc159193/m1/2/