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The following images have a range of settings, from studio portraits to staged publicity shots to candid moments in rehearsals, but they share the thread of focusing on specific individuals. Browsing through the years, the band's uniform is a testament to the band's evolution, from military garments to bright stylings.

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Lord and lady of the castle (1996)

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  • Date: 1996
  • Desc: Mike Veak and Rose Johnson, Lord and Lady of Knappogue Castle on March 19, 1996, in Ireland
  • Collection: UNL Band Office Photographs
  • ID: band.img.0012
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R. Middlehauf (1935)

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  • Date: 1935, January 9
  • Desc: Original caption: "Middlehauf, R., Band Uniform." Studio portrait of R. Middlehauf in band uniform. One double negative.
  • Collection: RG 42-12-02 : University Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421202-00411
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Jack Snider, Jeff Klintberg, Susie Kunc (undated)

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  • Desc: Band Director Jack Snider, Drum Major Jeff Klintberg and Susie Kunc posing in front of the pillars
  • Collection: RG 42-12-01 : Athletics Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421201-00545
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Jack Snider and Diane Tangeman (undated)

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  • Desc: Jack Snider and Diane Tangeman posing outside. The Mueller Bell Tower is seen behind them
  • Collection: RG 42-12-01 : Athletics Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421201-00564
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Jack Snider, Don Lentz, and 'Big Bertha' (undated)

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  • Desc: Drum Majors, Jack Snider, and Don Lentz stand in front of large drum 'Big Bertha', behind them is the Sheldon Art Gallery
  • Collection: RG 42-12-01 : Athletics Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421201-00355
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Dianne Tangeman, twirler (undated)

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  • Desc: Tangeman flanked by two members of the band.
  • Collection: RG 42-12-01 : Athletics Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421201-00569
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Band Director and band members (1962)

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  • Date: 1962, November 30
  • Desc: Band director speaks with band members on sidelines of football game
  • Collection: RG 42-12-02 : University Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421202-01774
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Jack Snider (1962)

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  • Date: 1962, October 29
  • Desc: Jack Snider studio portrait
  • Collection: RG 42-12-02 : University Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421202-01855
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Jack Snider (1966)

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  • Date: 1966, September 27
  • Desc: Jack Snider at desk
  • Collection: RG 42-12-02 : University Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421202-01859
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Lentz teaches drill (1949)

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  • Date: 1949, Oct. 01
  • Desc: Nebraska-Minnesota game, Lentz stands in front of a blackboard with marching band formations in front of seated students
  • Collection: RG 42-12-01 B5: Publications and Photography, Athletic Series
  • ID: 421201-06201
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Phil Kleppinger (1935)

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  • Date: 1935, January 9
  • Desc: Original caption: "Kleppinger, Phil, Band Uniform" Portrait of Phil Kleppinger in band uniform; One double negative in envelope.
  • Collection: RG 42-12-02 : University Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421202-00410
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Cornhusker band member playing oboe (1956)

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  • Date: 1956, June 1
  • Desc: Original caption: "Oboe, Film Strip Negs." A seated man wearing a University of Nebraska band uniform plays an oboe. Notes: 78 negatives in this envelope.
  • Collection: RG 42-12-02 : University Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421202-01401
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Trumpet player (undated)

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  • Desc: "Band Member Playing Trumpet"
  • Collection: RG 42-12-02 : University Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421202-pp6173
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Drum Major and Homecoming Queen (undated)

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  • Desc: Drum major and Homecoming Queen with a crowd behind them in Memorial Stadium.
  • Collection: RG 42-12-01 : Athletics Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421201-00441
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Drum major (1950)

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  • Date: 1950, Sept. 30
  • Desc: Nebraska-Indiana game, drum major stands in front of band and stands
  • Collection: RG 42-12-01 B6: Publications and Photography, Athletic Series
  • ID: 421201-06286
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Don Lentz in office (1958)

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  • Date: 1958, October 1
  • Desc: Donald Lentz seated at desk, photo taken for public relations related to Band Day
  • Collection: RG 42-12-02 : University Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421202-01809
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Band member at Memorial Stadium (1992)

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  • Date: 1992, Sep. 8
  • Desc: "Crowd action at football game. UNL vs. Utah State."
  • Collection: RG 42-12-01 : Athletics Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421201-01543
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Johnny Carson and Durwood Varner (undated)

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  • Desc: Nebraska-Kansas game, Homecoming, Johnny Carson and Durwood Varner stand on the field with the marching band in the background
  • Collection: RG42-12-01 : Athletics Photos, University Communications Records
  • ID: 421201-00021
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Bill Tomek in front of trailer (2010)

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  • Date: 2010
  • Desc: Dr. John Richmond, Bill Tomek (donor), Dr. Carolyn Barber, and Dr. Lucy Buntain Comine stand in front of the trailer
  • Collection: UNL Band Office Photographs
  • ID: band.img.0002
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Unloading truck for rehearsal (2015)

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  • Date: 2015
  • Desc: Unloading truck in St. Louis for rehearsal during trip to Nebraska vs Illinois football game
  • Collection: UNL Band Office Photographs
  • ID: band.img.0006
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