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American Organ Institute Archives & Library
Mildred Andrews Collection, circa 1900-1999
HISTORICAL NOTE TO THE MILDRED ANDREWS COLLECTION
"Mildred Andrews (Mildred Andrews Boggess) was an accomplished organ performer and honored Professor of Music at the University of Oklahoma. Andrews was born on September 25, 1915, in the town of Hominy, Oklahoma. Her musical career began at the age of 6 as a student of piano. She would later receive her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Oklahoma and her master of fine arts degree from the University of Michigan, and completed graduate work at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. After finishing her degree, Andrews continued to take private lessons from Marcel Dupré, an eminent French organist. In addition to lecturing and conducting workshops nationwide, Andrews gave concerts in cities across the continent, including New York, Kansas City, Cleveland, Chicago, Phoenix, Dallas, Edmonton, and Palm Springs. An Episcopalian, she served as organist and choirmaster at St. John’s Episcopal from 1936-1962.
"Perhaps one of Andrews’s greatest legacies was her lasting effect on the University of Oklahoma campus. From June 1938 to June 1976, her exceptional teaching career produced some of the nation’s best organists, fourteen of whom received Fulbright Fellowships and twenty won national or regional performance competitions. Andrews herself was honored with the Outstanding Young Woman Faculty Member award in 1948, the Outstanding Professor award in 1952, and the Distinguished Service Citation in 1976.
"She was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1971. In 1973, she married Rough A. Boggess, former president of the board of directors of Oklahoma City’s Chamber Music Series and Assistant to the Dean of Admissions and Registrar at the University of Oklahoma. Upon her retirement in 1976, many professional journals noted her departure from teaching under the headlines “The End of an Era,” “Winningest Coach of the Console,” and “The Legend Ends.” Additionally, many noteworthy people wrote to congratulate Andrews on her impressive career, including OU Football coach Barry Switzer, Oklahoma Governor David Boren, Congressman Tom Steed, House Speaker Carl Albert, and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller.
"Andrews died at the age of 71 on August 10, 1987, in Norman, Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma School of Music continues to honor the legacy of "Dear Teacher" through custodianship of the Mildred Andrews Boggess Memorial Organ."
Source: American Organ Institute Collection & Archives Website
The Mildred Andrews Collection, Collection Overview
No authorship credit is provided for the Mildred Andrews Boggess biographical notes.
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Further references include the following:
1) The University of Oklahoma: A History, Volume II: 1917–1950, by David W. Levy (University of Oklahoma Press; Nov. 13, 2015). Note: This reference includes a photo of Mildred Andrews.
2) The University of Oklahoma website. Articles can be searched for "Mildred Andrews".
3) Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma, by Jeff Provine (The History Press; 2013; Charleston, SC)
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American Organ Institute Archives & Library
Mildred Andrews Collection, circa 1900-1999
HISTORICAL NOTE TO THE MILDRED ANDREWS COLLECTION
"Mildred Andrews (Mildred Andrews Boggess) was an accomplished organ performer and honored Professor of Music at the University of Oklahoma. Andrews was born on September 25, 1915, in the town of Hominy, Oklahoma. Her musical career began at the age of 6 as a student of piano. She would later receive her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Oklahoma and her master of fine arts degree from the University of Michigan, and completed graduate work at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. After finishing her degree, Andrews continued to take private lessons from Marcel Dupré, an eminent French organist. In addition to lecturing and conducting workshops nationwide, Andrews gave concerts in cities across the continent, including New York, Kansas City, Cleveland, Chicago, Phoenix, Dallas, Edmonton, and Palm Springs. An Episcopalian, she served as organist and choirmaster at St. John’s Episcopal from 1936-1962.
"Perhaps one of Andrews’s greatest legacies was her lasting effect on the University of Oklahoma campus. From June 1938 to June 1976, her exceptional teaching career produced some of the nation’s best organists, fourteen of whom received Fulbright Fellowships and twenty won national or regional performance competitions. Andrews herself was honored with the Outstanding Young Woman Faculty Member award in 1948, the Outstanding Professor award in 1952, and the Distinguished Service Citation in 1976.
"She was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1971. In 1973, she married Rough A. Boggess, former president of the board of directors of Oklahoma City’s Chamber Music Series and Assistant to the Dean of Admissions and Registrar at the University of Oklahoma. Upon her retirement in 1976, many professional journals noted her departure from teaching under the headlines “The End of an Era,” “Winningest Coach of the Console,” and “The Legend Ends.” Additionally, many noteworthy people wrote to congratulate Andrews on her impressive career, including OU Football coach Barry Switzer, Oklahoma Governor David Boren, Congressman Tom Steed, House Speaker Carl Albert, and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller.
"Andrews died at the age of 71 on August 10, 1987, in Norman, Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma School of Music continues to honor the legacy of "Dear Teacher" through custodianship of the Mildred Andrews Boggess Memorial Organ."
Source: American Organ Institute Collection & Archives Website
The Mildred Andrews Collection, Collection Overview
No authorship credit is provided for the Mildred Andrews Boggess biographical notes.
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Further references include the following:
1) The University of Oklahoma: A History, Volume II: 1917–1950, by David W. Levy (University of Oklahoma Press; Nov. 13, 2015). Note: This reference includes a photo of Mildred Andrews.
2) The University of Oklahoma website. Articles can be searched for "Mildred Andrews".
3) Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma, by Jeff Provine (The History Press; 2013; Charleston, SC)
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American Organ Institute Archives & Library
Mildred Andrews Collection, circa 1900-1999
HISTORICAL NOTE TO THE MILDRED ANDREWS COLLECTION
"Mildred Andrews (Mildred Andrews Boggess) was an accomplished organ performer and honored Professor of Music at the University of Oklahoma. Andrews was born on September 25, 1915, in the town of Hominy, Oklahoma. Her musical career began at the age of 6 as a student of piano. She would later receive her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Oklahoma and her master of fine arts degree from the University of Michigan, and completed graduate work at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. After finishing her degree, Andrews continued to take private lessons from Marcel Dupré, an eminent French organist. In addition to lecturing and conducting workshops nationwide, Andrews gave concerts in cities across the continent, including New York, Kansas City, Cleveland, Chicago, Phoenix, Dallas, Edmonton, and Palm Springs. An Episcopalian, she served as organist and choirmaster at St. John’s Episcopal from 1936-1962.
"Perhaps one of Andrews’s greatest legacies was her lasting effect on the University of Oklahoma campus. From June 1938 to June 1976, her exceptional teaching career produced some of the nation’s best organists, fourteen of whom received Fulbright Fellowships and twenty won national or regional performance competitions. Andrews herself was honored with the Outstanding Young Woman Faculty Member award in 1948, the Outstanding Professor award in 1952, and the Distinguished Service Citation in 1976.
"She was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1971. In 1973, she married Rough A. Boggess, former president of the board of directors of Oklahoma City’s Chamber Music Series and Assistant to the Dean of Admissions and Registrar at the University of Oklahoma. Upon her retirement in 1976, many professional journals noted her departure from teaching under the headlines “The End of an Era,” “Winningest Coach of the Console,” and “The Legend Ends.” Additionally, many noteworthy people wrote to congratulate Andrews on her impressive career, including OU Football coach Barry Switzer, Oklahoma Governor David Boren, Congressman Tom Steed, House Speaker Carl Albert, and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller.
"Andrews died at the age of 71 on August 10, 1987, in Norman, Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma School of Music continues to honor the legacy of "Dear Teacher" through custodianship of the Mildred Andrews Boggess Memorial Organ."
Source: American Organ Institute Collection & Archives Website
The Mildred Andrews Collection, Collection Overview
No authorship credit is provided for the Mildred Andrews Boggess biographical notes.
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Further references include the following:
1) The University of Oklahoma: A History, Volume II: 1917–1950, by David W. Levy (University of Oklahoma Press; Nov. 13, 2015). Note: This reference includes a photo of Mildred Andrews.
2) The University of Oklahoma website. Articles can be searched for "Mildred Andrews".
3) Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma, by Jeff Provine (The History Press; 2013; Charleston, SC)
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American Organ Institute Archives & Library
Mildred Andrews Collection, circa 1900-1999
HISTORICAL NOTE TO THE MILDRED ANDREWS COLLECTION
"Mildred Andrews (Mildred Andrews Boggess) was an accomplished organ performer and honored Professor of Music at the University of Oklahoma. Andrews was born on September 25, 1915, in the town of Hominy, Oklahoma. Her musical career began at the age of 6 as a student of piano. She would later receive her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Oklahoma and her master of fine arts degree from the University of Michigan, and completed graduate work at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. After finishing her degree, Andrews continued to take private lessons from Marcel Dupré, an eminent French organist. In addition to lecturing and conducting workshops nationwide, Andrews gave concerts in cities across the continent, including New York, Kansas City, Cleveland, Chicago, Phoenix, Dallas, Edmonton, and Palm Springs. An Episcopalian, she served as organist and choirmaster at St. John’s Episcopal from 1936-1962.
"Perhaps one of Andrews’s greatest legacies was her lasting effect on the University of Oklahoma campus. From June 1938 to June 1976, her exceptional teaching career produced some of the nation’s best organists, fourteen of whom received Fulbright Fellowships and twenty won national or regional performance competitions. Andrews herself was honored with the Outstanding Young Woman Faculty Member award in 1948, the Outstanding Professor award in 1952, and the Distinguished Service Citation in 1976.
"She was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1971. In 1973, she married Rough A. Boggess, former president of the board of directors of Oklahoma City’s Chamber Music Series and Assistant to the Dean of Admissions and Registrar at the University of Oklahoma. Upon her retirement in 1976, many professional journals noted her departure from teaching under the headlines “The End of an Era,” “Winningest Coach of the Console,” and “The Legend Ends.” Additionally, many noteworthy people wrote to congratulate Andrews on her impressive career, including OU Football coach Barry Switzer, Oklahoma Governor David Boren, Congressman Tom Steed, House Speaker Carl Albert, and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller.
"Andrews died at the age of 71 on August 10, 1987, in Norman, Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma School of Music continues to honor the legacy of "Dear Teacher" through custodianship of the Mildred Andrews Boggess Memorial Organ."
Source: American Organ Institute Collection & Archives Website
The Mildred Andrews Collection, Collection Overview
No authorship credit is provided for the Mildred Andrews Boggess biographical notes.
_____________________________________________
Further references include the following:
1) The University of Oklahoma: A History, Volume II: 1917–1950, by David W. Levy (University of Oklahoma Press; Nov. 13, 2015). Note: This reference includes a photo of Mildred Andrews.
2) The University of Oklahoma website. Articles can be searched for "Mildred Andrews".
3) Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma, by Jeff Provine (The History Press; 2013; Charleston, SC)
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