Clark (Gordon) Collection, bulk (bulk 1967-1978)

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Summary

Title:
Gordon Clark collection of the Stuart Little Band
Dates:
bulk (bulk 1967-1978)
Creators:
Clark, Gordon
Abstract:
The collection consists of a few documents and concert posters that shed some light on Clark, his music, and his activities as a student at Callison College at the University of the Pacific. The collection also includes a selective representation of music created and produced by Clark and the Stuart Little Band.
Extent:
1 foot
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Gordon Clark collection of the Stuart Little Band. MSS 311. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a few documents and concert posters that shed some light on Clark, his music, and his activities as a student at Callison College at the University of the Pacific. Callison emphasized non-Western philosophies and arts. Clark's student evaluations reveal not only his progress as a student, but also the types of programs (yoga, Zen, and Buddhist thought) that were part of the Callison College curriculum.

The collection also includes a selective representation of music created and produced by Clark and the Stuart Little Band. The audiotapes include songs and performances of Stuart Little Band and solo work by Clark. The music reflects the psychedelic sound that was popular in rock music in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Stuart Little Band and Clark somewhat demonstrate the life of a local band during a significant time in rock music.

Biographical / historical:

Gordon "Grode" Clark attended the University of the Pacific on-and-off in between 1967 and 1973. In 1968, he started Stuart Little Band, which was based in Stockton, played throughout northern California, and opened for many famous acts of the time such as Santana and Jefferson Airplane. The band members were Phil McKay, Mike McQueery, Steve (S.L.) Solari, Scott Liggett, and Clark.

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Michael Wurtz
Date Prepared:
© 2007
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by Michael Wurtz. Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: July 13, 2007.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

Gordon Clark collection of the Stuart Little Band. MSS 311. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.

Location of this collection:
University of the Pacific, Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University Library
Stockton, CA 95211, US
Contact:
(209) 946-2404
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