BANDMASTERS of the Bangor Band. From left: Knute A. Ringwall, Bandmaster 1903-1905; Harvey J. Woods, Bandmaster 1897-1903; Dr. Oscar E. Wasgatt, Bandmaster 1893 and 1896; Harold B. Bragdon; R. B. Hall, bandmaster 1882-1884, 1886, 1893; and A. D. Harlow (see note below). Although not a bandmaster, Harold Bragdon joined the band in 1906-1907 and played first trombone 1908-1909. He was "removed" to Boston, and later to Seattle and Spokane. A corporal in the Motor Transport Company, Army Reserves Material A.E.F. Quartermaster's service, Harold died in France 10/20/1918, 22 days before the Armistice. A. D. Harlow was the second conductor of the Bangor Band, serving over several years: 1860-1861, 1863, 1864-1867, 1868, 1875-1877, 1890-1893, and 1897. PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE BANGOR BAND.
This is the Bangor Band at a muster held in Augusta, Maine in August 1884. When you click on the thumbnail, please be patient; the picture is a very large file in order to show a decent view of the men in uniform and their instruments. R. B. Hall is holding his cornet in the back row. PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE BANGOR BAND.
The picture on the left is the Bangor Band taken on Memorial Day 1898. The picture on the right - Circa 1864 - is a large file, give it time to load and you'll be able to view the men and their instruments. PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE BANGOR BAND.
I believe that this is an undated picture of R. B. Hall, but I have yet to confirm that identity. I'll update this description as soon as I make a determination. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF THE BANGOR BAND AND THE BANGOR DAILY NEWS.
The two pictures probably date from the late 19th century. Notice in the right picture the drum major's baton in the foreground and the bugles on the table in the tent. Both photographs survived a Bangor fire in 1911 and show some distress as a result of that fire. PICTURES COURTESY OF THE BANGOR BAND.
BANDMASTERS of the Bangor Band. From left: Knute A. Ringwall, Bandmaster 1903-1905; Harvey J. Woods, Bandmaster 1897-1903; Dr. Oscar E. Wasgatt, Bandmaster 1893 and 1896; Harold B. Bragdon; R. B. Hall, bandmaster 1882-1884, 1886, 1893; and A. D. Harlow (see note below). Although not a bandmaster, Harold Bragdon joined the band in 1906-1907 and played first trombone 1908-1909. He was "removed" to Boston, and later to Seattle and Spokane. A corporal in the Motor Transport Company, Army Reserves Material A.E.F. Quartermaster's service, Harold died in France 10/20/1918, 22 days before the Armistice. A. D. Harlow was the second conductor of the Bangor Band, serving over several years: 1860-1861, 1863, 1864-1867, 1868, 1875-1877, 1890-1893, and 1897. PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE BANGOR BAND.
