Righter, Charles B.
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1937-1953
Biography
Charles Boardman Righter was born in Chicago, Illinois, May 23, 1896, and died in Iowa City, January 25, 1997. His degrees were B.Mus., 1917, and B.F.A., 1926, both at the University of Nebraska. Righter's early positions included the Lincoln, Nebraska, schools and the University of Nebraska. After 1930 he taught in the University of Iowa School of Music and was also band director, 1937-1954. He also served as administrative assistant to President Virgil M. Hancher. The marching band performed at football games, at home and on the road.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Charles B. Righter Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG99.0132
Abstract
University of Iowa associate professor of music, 1930-1997. Director of University Bands, 1937-1954.
Dates:
1937-1953
Found in:
University of Iowa Archives