Thomas J. Cole (Music), Broward College Faculty, 1970–2006 (bulk 1970–1995; some n.d.)
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Linear Feet 1 box: 43 items
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Record Group 102.003, Thomas J. Cole (Music), Broward College Faculty, Broward College Archives.
Background
- Scope and content:
The collection consists of concert programs, festival flyers, recital notes, newsletters, correspondence, photographs, and newspaper articles documenting the music performance activities led by Thomas J. Cole at Broward College Central Campus from the early 1970s through the mid-2000s. Materials include documentation of annual tours, faculty and student recitals, college choir activities, collaborations with local ensembles such as the Plantation Community Chorus, and performances at Bailey Concert Hall. Several photographs feature Cole in rehearsal and performance settings with students and colleagues. Notable highlights include personal milestones, such as his appointment as department coordinator, and documentation related to Cole's retirement.
- Biographical / historical:
Thomas J. Cole was a distinguished member of Broward College's music faculty, specializing in voice, music theory, and choral direction. Cole earned his B.A. from Furman University and M.A. from the Eastman School of Music, with post-graduate studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, studying voice with renowned instructors such as Arnold Putnam, Arthur Kraft, and Marco Rothmuller. Prior to joining Broward College in 1970, he served on the faculties of Mars Hill College, 1959–1962; Western Carolina College, 1962–1965; and Winthrop College, 1966–1970. Cole directed the Concert Choir and College Singers at Broward College for several decades, fostering an active music scene on campus and mentoring countless students. He retired from Broward Community College in 2006 after 35 years of service.
- Arrangement:
Arranged chronologically at the folder/item level.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Open for research. Certain materials may have restrictions due to fragility or privacy.
- Terms of access:
Responsibility for securing copyright permission rests with the researcher. Reproduction is subject to material condition and institutional policy.
- Preferred citation:
Record Group 102.003, Thomas J. Cole (Music), Broward College Faculty, Broward College Archives.
- Location of this collection:
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3501 Davie RoadDavieFL33314USA
