Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Chaffey Community Show Band Collection
- Dates:
- 1958-2002
- Creators:
- Mercer, R. Jack Dean, Larry O. Chaffey Community Show Band
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 1.5 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Chaffey Community Show Band Collection. Ontario City Library, Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Chaffey Community Show Band Collection consists primarily of video recordings of band performances from 1986 to 2000, professionally recorded by the donor. The recordings are available on DVD and may be viewed on site in the Model Colony History Room.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Chaffey Community Show Band, also called Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band, is a local band of adult performers under the direction of R. Jack Mercer, longtime band director of Chaffey High School’s Chaffey Tiger Band. The show band was formed in 1985 by Chaffey High School alumni and Mr. Mercer. The show band continues to perform publicly at the R. Jack Mercer Community Band Stand located on the Euclid Avenue median between C and D Streets.
- Acquisition information:
- Collection was donated by Larry O. Dean in November 2009.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Video recordings (DVD)
- Places:
- Ontario, Calif.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1958-2002
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research during the regular operating hours of the Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room or by appointment.
- Terms of access:
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Collection is open for research. Donor has allowed open access to all video recordings.
- Preferred citation:
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Chaffey Community Show Band Collection. Ontario City Library, Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room
- Location of this collection:
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215 East "C" StreetOntario, CA 91764-4111, US
- Contact:
- (909) 395-2206