Overview of the Collection
Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
P.O. Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
(715)-836-2739
https://library.uwec.edu/archives/
Reference Code: USGZE AS382
Accession Number: 89-037 and 93-62
Collection Number: Archives Series 382
Creator: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire; Department of Music & Theater Arts
Title: Morris Hayes Papers
Dates: 1966–1987
Quantity: 1.8 cubic feet (4 archives boxes and ½ archives box)
Location of Collection: B5/5h
Languages: Collection materials are in English and Spanish.
Summary: Documents relating to Morris Hayes’ career in the music department.
Biographical/Historical Note
Morris D. Hayes received his bachelor and master degree in music education from the University of Nebraska in 1947 and 1948, respectively. He began his career directing high school chorus from 1948 until 1956, when he began instructing chorus at the university level beginning at the University of Wisconsin-Extension in Madison (1956–57). He served as chairman of music education and director of Glee Clubs as well as the Oratorio Instructor of Music at Kansas State University from 1957–1966. When Hayes joined the UW-Eau Claire faculty in 1966 as director of choral organizations, the university had one choir. He soon developed a men’s chorus, then a women’s chorus. By 1975 he was conducting the Concert Choir, Oratorio Society, Singing Statemen, and Women’s Chorus, a total of 600 students weekly. He participated in professional organizations including the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), serving as president from 1972 to 1974. He also served as a guest conductor for various organizations and traveled abroad extensively for research and for choir tours from the late 1960s until the 1980s. Hayes retired from the university in 1987. He died on June 15, 2006 in Oceanside, California at the age of 87.
Content Description
The collection includes records documenting the career of Morris D. Hayes, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Director of Choral Organizations from 1966–1987. Also included are records concerning Hayes' male chorus, The Singing Statesmen, his participation in the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) where he served as national president from 1972–74, Intercollegiate Music Council Minutes from the 1980s, and documentation of his many trips abroad either through UWEC or the International Youth Committee's "People-to-People International" program. Also included are photographs, many of which document the Singing Statesmen. Some material covers Hayes' days at Kansas State University in the early 1960s. Also included are two audiocassettes, "A Choral Salute to Morris D. Hayes".
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information: Donated to the Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire ca. 1988 and 1992.
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public.
Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not owned by the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
Preferred Citation: Morris Hayes Papers, 1966–1987. AS382. Special Collections & Archives. McIntyre Library. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Eau Claire, WI.
Processing Note: Processed by Vince Mussehl, March 2011.
Arrangement: Flat arrangement.
OCLC #: 21109190
Subjects
Personal Names: Morris Hayes.
Corporate Names: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, American Choral Directors Association, Intercollegiate Music Council, International Youth Committee, Kansas State University.
Subject Terms: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Dept. of Music, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Singing Statesmen, Choral societies—Wisconsin—Eau Claire.
Detailed List of Contents
Container | Contents | Dates |
Box 1/Folder 1 | Personal/Biographical | Until 1987 |
Box 1/Folder 2 | Personal/Correspondence | 1971–1987 |
Box 1/Folder 3 | Personal/Professional Awards & Recognition | 1972–1985 |
Box 1/Folder 4 | Personal/Programs from Guest Conducting | 1964–1985 |
Box 1/Folder 5 | Kansas State University Glee Club — Members | 1965–1986 |
Box 1/Folder 6 | Kansas State University Glee Club — Correspondence | 1965–1987 |
Box 1/Folder 7 | Kansas State University Glee Club — Performance Programs | 1963–1967 |
Box 1/Folder 8 | Kansas State University Glee Club — Publicity | 1964–1966 |
Box 2/Folder 1 | American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Correspondence | 1977–1983 |
Box 2/Folder 2 | ACDA Correspondence | 1983–1987 |
Box 2/Folder 3 | ACDA Correspondence | 1972–1985 |
Box 2/Folder 4 | ACDA North Central Division | 1977–1980 |
Box 2/Folder 5 | ACDA People-To-People Youth Chorale | 1979–1986 |
Box 2/Folder 6 | ACDA People-To-People Goodwill Mission | 1974 |
Box 2/Folder 7 | ACDA People-To-People Tour (Europe) | 1976 |
Box 2/Folder 8 | ACDA People-To-People Tours | 1983–1984 |
Box 3/Folder 1 | Singing Statesmen Alumni Organization | 1966–1986 |
Box 3/Folder 2 | Singing Statesmen General Correspondence | 1965–1986 |
Box 3/Folder 3 | Singing Statesmen Performance Programs | 1968–1986 |
Box 3/Folder 4 | Singing Statesmen Publicity | 1967–1982 |
Box 3/Folder 5 | Singing Statesmen Scandinavian Tour | 1980 |
Box 3/Folder 6 | Singing Statesmen Fall Tour | 1984 |
Box 3/Folder 7 | Singing Statesmen Reunion | 1974 |
Box 3/Folder 8 | Singing Statesmen Reunion | 1977 |
Box 3/Folder 9 | Singing Statesmen Reunion | 1981 |
Box 3/Folder 10 | UWEC Music Department Concert Choir Programs | 1965–1987 |
Box 3/Folder 11 | UWEC Music Department Concert Choir Publicity | 1967–1987 |
Box 3/Folder 12 | UWEC Music Department Concert Choir European Tour | 1968 |
Box 3/Folder 13 | UWEC Music Department Concert Choir European Tour | 1978 |
Box 4/Folder 1 | UWEC Music Department Sabbatical Spring 1984 | 1984 |
Box 4/Folder 2 | IMC Correspondence | 1971–1986 |
Box 4/Folder 3 | IMC QUODLIBET Board of Directors Minutes | 1983–1987 |
Box 4/Folder 4 | Photographs | Undated |
Box 4/Folder 5 | Photographs | Undated |
Box 4/Folder 6 | Photographs (Tour & Performances) | Undated |
Box 4/Folder 7 | Photographs (Tour & Performances) | Undated |
Box 4/Folder 8 | Photographs (Tour & Performance | Undated |
Box 4/Folder 9 | Photographs — Posed Group | Undated |
Box 5/Folder 1 | Photographs — Posed Group | Undated |
Box 5/Folder 2 | Negatives | Undated |
Box 5/Folder 3 | Contact Sheets | Undated |
Box 5/Folder 4 | Oversize Photograph | Undated |
Box 5/Folder 5 | 2 audiocassette tapes: A Choral Salute to Morris D. Hayes and blue/gold “Morris Hayes” beanies | Undated |