The documented story
Band appears in yearbook coverage across 1930 1937 and 1965; sampled items do not prove uninterrupted operation.
People and leadership
Dick Jewell is identified in 1930 and 1937 coverage; later leadership is not established.
Community and organization
Murray State College is the institutional sponsor; Band Boosters Association support is documented in 1965.
Reading the evidence
Do not infer continuity between sampled years.
Questions for further research
Recover additional Aggielite years programs photographs rosters and rights information.
Dated evidence in this record
- 1930
The 1930 Aggielite reports that 40 musicians comprised the Murray college band and prints band coverage under Dick Jewell.
- 1937
The 1937 Aggielite reports that the Murray college band was invited to the Altus festival.
- 1965
The 1965 Aggielite reports a drive to secure uniforms for a 40-piece marching band and Band Boosters Association activity.